Business Accounting 5M2102
This practical one-year business accounting course is designed to provide an excellent foundation for learners wishing to study Business and/or Accountancy at Third Level. This course will allow the learner to build skills in accounting, bookkeeping, payroll, communications and information technology. This course also provide learners with the knowledge and core business skills to enter employment directly. The course develops effective and persuasive written and oral communication skills; numeracy and the ability to research, interpret and use business and financial data and information. The student develops self-reliance, initiative and the ability to manage time, projects and resources. This is a full-time one-year course and runs from September to May.
Business Administration Skills 5N1610
Accounting Manual & Computerised 5N1348
Communications 5N0690
Work Experience 5N1356
Bookkeeping Manual & Computerised 5N1354
Payroll Manual & Computerised 5N1546
Spreadsheet Methods 5N1977
Word Processing 5N1358
QQI Level 5 Award in Business Studies (5M2102)
Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate Applied, or equivalent.
Pre-entry guidance meeting
Mature applicants welcome
Student Contribution: €175
QQI Exam Fee €50
Please note: Additional charges may apply. Details TBC.
Excellent progression opportunities including:
Successful completion of this Level 5 award may lead to entry into the Advanced Certificate in Business Management QQI Level 6 at GTI.
Successful completion of this Level 5 may gain entry to Third Level Institutes and Colleges through the Higher Education Links Scheme.
Common courses of interest after this course are Business, Accounting and Enterprise.
Career Opportunities in Accountancy, Insurance, Estate Agency, and other business related areas.
For more information on third level progression links, visit:
- CAO - Course Search
- Careers Portal - QQI Graduate Course Finder
Instructional video on using Careers Portal to find a course
If you require further information on progression pathways from this course email: progression.gti@gretb.ie
Full time registered students of GTI may access a range of adult education courses at a reduced fee
Students may be awarded the opportunity to participate in a 2 or 3 week fully funded European work placement as part of this course.
Ronan Breheny
When I decided to pursue Business Accounting at GTI, it was undeniably one of the best decisions I ever made. I hadn’t studied any business subjects in my Leaving Cert, but this one-year Business Accounting course provided me with an excellent foundation and insight into all aspects of business and accounting. The course equipped me with knowledge in Communications, Accounting, Bookkeeping, Work Experience, Word Processing, Marketing, Payroll, Business Administration and Spreadsheets.
What I really appreciate about GTI was the support and help received from all teachers and staff. The “Learn by Doing” approach is an excellent way of learning. As part of the course, I undertook a one-day work experience in an Accounting Office, which allowed me to put the theory into practice, making learning more enjoyable and relevant.
I am currently enrolled in a Level 8 Business course at ATU Galway. The Business Accounting course at GTI served as a great stepping stone to help me secure a place at ATU Galway. I would highly recommend registering for a course at GTI.
GTI reserves the right to make changes in any course, to limit the number of places available or to withdraw a course. No part of this information shall be deemed to form a contract between the Institute and a student or third party.
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