Business and Computer Applications

Duration

1 Year

Course Code

5111

Aims

This course has been designed to provide the student with a strong foundation in computers and office applications.  The fundamental emphasis of the programme is on developing the student's proficiency in using computers in the office environment thus enhancing his/her employment opportunities in the Business/Information Technology (IT) sector.

Entry Requirements

• Leaving Certificate
• Leaving Certificate Applied or
• Leaving Certificate Vocational programme
• Candidates should also display an aptitude for computing.
• It is the policy of this College to interview all prospective candidates individually and places will be awarded on merit.

Course Content

Spreadsheet Methods, Database Methods, Information and Communication Systems, Word Processing, Desktop Publishing, Manual and Computerised Accounts, Communications, The Internet and Work Experience.

Assessment and Certification

FETAC level 5 - Information Processing (BIPXX) or Business Studies (BBSXX).

Certifying Body

Further Education and Training Awards Council - FETAC

Career Opportunities

Graduates of this course, will have acquired the skills necessary to seek employment in a Business/IT environment e.g. Office Administration, Accounting/Payroll, Secretarial, Publishing.  Alternatively, suitably qualified students will have the opportunity to proceed to further study at Colaiste Ide or progress to business/IT related Higher Certificate / Degree courses in several Institutes of Technology (IOT) Colleges.

Colaiste Ide College of Further Education
City of Dublin Vocational Education Committee


All Courses are funded by the Department of Education and Science with assistance from the European Social Fund