Dublin City University - Qualifax

INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
TRALEE
FOUNDATION CERTIFICATE IN BUSINESS AND
COMMUNITY STUDIES
About the Course
better facilitate equality of opportunity in:
This course is offered primarily to women from RAPID areas who
wish to avail of a third level education and training opportunity.
It proposes to equip students with the necessary skill set to
securing employment in the public, private or community sectors;
pursuing further studies at a third level institute
commencing the process of self-employment
It has been designed to provide the student with an appreciation and understanding
of concepts, issues and insights in the business and community fields.
ACCESS/FOUNDATION COURSES
Subjects, Assessment and Certification
There are six modules to be completed:
Business Information Technology (including Text Processing)
Office Management
Community and Enterprise Studies
Business Management
Public Administration
Communications & Personal Effectiveness.
Subjects are examined by a combination of Continuous Assessment and Year End
exams
The course is a Foundation Certificate accredited by FETAC at Level 5.
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