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COMPUTER & BUSINESS STUDIES (Course no. 132)
Duration: One year full-time course - FETAC Level 5 Award BBSXX

Aims
This course prepares students for direct entry to employment in the Computer Business Sectors. Students develop a high level of competency in Word Processing, Database, Spreadsheets, text production and accounts. It is also structured with a view to students progressing to the more specialised diplomas/degrees in computers and business.

Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate standard including Leaving Certificate Applied. All applicants will be interviewed.

Course Content Includes

Database Methods Manual/Computerised Accounts
Reception Skills Spreadsheets
Communications Text Production
Word Processing Work Experience
Information & Administration Retail Administration

Work Placement
One day per week throughout the year students obtain work in commercial areas.

Assessment & Certification
Further Education and Training Awards Council (FETAC).

Future Prospects
Marino College has a direct link with National College of Ireland (NCI) where students can progress to a diploma or degree course. Alternatively, students have the opportunity to advance to the FETAC Level 6 Course - Advanced Certificate in Administration at this College.
Successful students will have the skills to meet the demands of the modern office and will be in a position to seek employment in a wide range of organisations such as Banks, Commercial Companies, Local Authority Offices and Hospitals. Also in recent years students are using this course to progress to other Third Level courses especially in the Dublin Institute of Technology and National College of Ireland in order to obtain a Business Degree.

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