The QQI Level 5 Business Administration (5M1610) minor award programme is designed to give participants the knowledge, skills and competence in understanding businesses in general. The structure, requirements, departments and success criteria of the business or organisation are examined as part of the course, which defines how they operate efficiently. The importance of understanding all elements involved in the business and to be able to succinctly present the administration requirements needed within that structure are also investigated as part of this programme. Successful completion of this course will help learners to support the organisation and allow them to be more effective and efficient in their daily operations under supervision in a variety of administration contexts.
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION 5N1610
OVERVIEW
REQUIREMENTS
Learners who are interested in gaining knowledge about:
- Business Structures and Communication Systems including the Internal Business elements and the External Environment which influences the organisation
- Functions of Management and Quality Assurance systems within businesses
- How to effectively organise and collate information and follow on reports of Meetings
- Document Production in the Business Environment
CONTENT
INDICATIVE CONTENT
- Business Structures and Communication Systems
- Business and its External Environment
- Functions of Management
- Quality Assurance
- Functions and Organisation of Meetings
- Document Production in the Business Environment
CERTIFICATION
Learners who effectively complete this course will be awarded a nationally recognised QQI Level 5 Minor Award in Business Administration (5N1610).
ASSESSMENT
- Project (40%)
- 2 Assignments (60%)
METHOD OF DELIVERY/DURATION
- Three options – Classroom, Blended and In-house.
- Delivered over 120 hours (including independent study and assessment).
- Delivered over 5 days/8 mornings
COST
€250 for the module. Reductions are available for those who want to do 2 or more courses to reach the QQI Level 5 full major award.
PROGRESSION
Upon successful completion of this programme, the learner will have the fundamental skills and knowledge to work in a business or organisation setting. Mapped onto the National Qualifying Framework at level 5, this module can be used as a minor award towards gaining a full major award in many different Level 5 programmes. MIDAS Learning use this module as one of the compulsory modules for the Major Award in Business Administration (5M2468). This Certificate will enable the learner to progress to other programmes at level 6 or higher including colleges and higher education providers. Contact our coaching department for help with an individual progression plan.
