Business, IT and Media Department

Business Studies QQI Award (5M2102)

This is a QQI Level 5 course that offers students the opportunity to learn about the modern business environment. Students develop skills and knowledge in Marketing, Economics, Law, Accounting and in Digital Marketing which can help them secure employment in a wide range of business firms and/or to progress to the Advanced Business Course in Pearse College or to a range of courses in Institutes of Technology.

Course Content

Maths (5N1833); Customer Service (5N0972); Work Experience (5N1356); Business Law (5N2091); Marketing Practice (5N1400); Applied Economics (5N1350); Human Resources (5N3586); Word Processing (5N1358); Digital Marketing (5N1364)

Certification

QQI Level 5 Award in Business Studies (5M2102)

Duration

1 year – September to May (full-time)

Entry Requirements

Leaving Certificate/previous work experience and an interview.

Third Level Links/Progression

Graduates of the the Pre-University Marketing & Business course may access a range of business courses through the CAO and the Higher Education Links Scheme. For more information, click here

Course Charges

€50 registration fee.

Please note that course fees are subject to change.

Software Development QQI Award (5M0529)

This one-year Information Technology course introduces the learner to the digital architecture and theoretical concepts underpinning IT infrastructure and Software Development. You will study essential topics such as STEM maths, programming, software architecture and web authoring, Scratch with Rasbery PI and Maths for Information Technology. All these subjects create a solid background knowledge for entry to many third level courses, such as Computer Science, Data Analytics, Business Computing and many others.

Course Content

Programming and Design Principles (5N2927); Database Methods (5N0783); Software Architecture (5N2772); Fundamentals of Object Orientated Programming (5N0541); Web Authoring (5N1910); Maths for IT (5N18396); Communications (5N0690); Work Experience (5N1356)

Certification

QQI Level 5 Certificate in Software Development (5M0529)

Duration

1 year – September to May (full-time)

Entry Requirements

Students should have an interest in computing and a level of education to the Leaving Certificate or its equivalent. This should include Mathematics. The college also will consider applications from mature students who do not meet these requirements. This course may also suit applicants with suitable transferable skills who are seeking a conversion course to IT.

Career Opportunities

The IT sector and smart economy is the fastest growing job sector at the moment. This course offers QQI Level 5 certification which is a qualification in its own right, or can provide a pathway to Level 7 or 8 in the Institutes of Technology/Colleges. It is ideal for those considering further study in computer science and software engineering.

Third Level Links/Progression

Students who achieve Level 5 QQI certification can gain entry to a number of Third Level courses – such as Computer Science (Maynooth), Computer Science (TU Dublin), Computer Science (UCD) – via the CAO application process and the Higher Education Links Scheme. For more information, click here

Course Charges

€50 registration fee.

Please note that course fees are subject to change.

eBusiness QQI Award (5M0828)

This is a QQI Level 5 course which aims to train people in IT to work in a modern office environment. The programme aims to provide learners with the skills, knowledge and competence in the core areas of e-Business Studies, the Internet and Web Authoring. This course will also enable learners to develop skills in payroll – manual & computerised – essential skills in a business environment. This course is supported by F.I.T.

Course Content

Web Authoring (5N1910); The Internet (5N1611); Customer Service (5N0972); Payroll – Manual and Computerised (5N1546); eBusiness Studies (5N1369); Spreadsheet Methods (5N1977); Word Processing (5N1358); Work Experience (5N1356)

Certification

QQI Level 5 Award in eBusiness (5M0828)

Duration

1 year – September to May (full-time)

Entry Requirements

Applicants will be called for an interview.

Career Opportunities

Upon successfully completing the Business, IT & eCommerce course, students may obtain employment in administration positions in an office.

Third Level Links/Progression

Students who achieve Level 5 QQI certification can gain entry to a number of Third Level courses – such as Accounting (Maynooth), Business Studies (TU Dublin), Economics (UCD) – via the CAO application process and the Higher Education Links Scheme. For more information, click here

Course Charges

€50 registration fee.

Please note that course fees are subject to change.

Business QQI Award (6M4985)

This is a QQI Level 6 course which provides advanced competencies in areas such as relational database, spreadsheets, business management and payroll which are highly sought after in the business environment. Professional presentation skills are also key factors in personal development and offer the opportunity to widen the skills set that can be offered to employers.

Course Content

Payroll (6N4005); Spreadsheets (6N4089); Word Processing (6N4977); Business Management (6N4310); Personal and Professional Development (6N1949); Entrepreneurship (6N1941); Customer Service (6N0697); Human Resources Management (6N3750)

Certification

QQI Level 6 Award in Business (6M4985)

Duration

1 year – September to May (full-time)

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have achieved a full QQI Level 5 in a cognate area and/or have previous relevant work experience.

Career Opportunities

Successful students can obtain employment in business and voluntary organisations.

Third Level Links/Progression

Students may gain access to further study in ITs, including Tallaght IT and Carlow with the possibility of entering directly into year 2 of some courses. For more information, click here

Course Charges

This course is free to VTOS applicants, for more information email ciara.bowes@pearse.cdetb.ie

For those who aren’t VTOS eligible the cost is €330 or €250 with a Medical Card. Please note that course fees are subject to change.