QQI Level 5 Course Code: 5M2102
Co-ordinator: Orla Fitzpatrick
Contact: orla.fitzpatrick@gretb.ie
Course Outline
This practical one-year business marketing course is designed to provide an excellent foundation for learners wishing to progress to Level 7/8 Business Degree Programmes at 3rd Level. This course will allow the learner to build skills in marketing, web design and communications. This course also provide learners with the core business skills required to entry the workplace
Modules
Fees
€175 Student Services Fee applies to all learners.
€50 QQI Certification Fee applies to all learners except
- Those in receipt of Back to Education Allowance.
- Medical Card Holders (valid at time of Registration).
Non EU Students are subject to an International Fee.
We advise non-EU citizens living outside Ireland to contact the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service on www.inis.gov.ie to ensure the course you are considering applying for is eligible for a student visa. Non-EU citizens living in Ireland are welcome to apply and require a PPS number (Personal Public Service Number). Non-EU citizens are required to pay a tuition fee set by the Irish government which is currently €3653. Some exemptions apply, for further information, please contact http://www.gretb.ie
Information on Migrant Eligibility to Access FE Programmes is available here.
Work Experience
Work experience takes place one day per week throughout the academic year in local Marketing and PR companies.
Special Features
Regular speakers from Galway Businesses in the areas of Accountancy, Marketing, PR, Web Design & Customer Service. Students will avail of the most up to date software both for Windows and Mac.
Entry Requirements
QQI Level 4, minimum of 17 years of age at time of registration, Leaving Certificate/Leaving Certificate Applied, Equivalent qualifications from other countries, relevant life experiences, relevant work experiences and mature students.
Progression
By completing a PLC/FE course, students can achieve up to 390 CAO points and gain access to 3rd Level courses in universities and institutes of technology nationwide by applying through the CAO system.
Level 5 learners can progress onto the Level 6 QQI course, Advanced Certificate in Business & Accounting in Galway Community College.
More information for entry into the Galway Higher Education colleges after completing a QQI Level 5 course in GCC
Please NoteGalway Community College reserves the right to make changes to any course, to limit the number of places available or to withdraw a course. No part of this information shall be deemed to form a contract between the college and a student or a third party.