Business Administration
Business Administration. choose between administration or medical/professional secretary. 4 modules Sept-December 1 elective choice between legal practice and procedures or Start your own Business. Jan-May 4 modules with one elective between Medical terminology and Taxation. gain the qualifications necessary to go straight to work or progress to our level 6
Target Award
QQI Business Administration – 5M2468
Start Date: 24-08-2026 Hours/week: 28 Hrs 00 Mins Duration: 40 weeks
NFQ Level 4 or equivalent when accessing a Level 5 programme.
CERFL proficiency at B2 for access to Level 5 courses for those whose first language is not English
Mature learner entry requirements available via the local ETB pathway
Additional requirements may apply to non-EU/EEA Applicants and may be subject to full international fees (Please refer to Information for International Learners)
*Each provider may have additional requirements, not outlined above.
Age Requirements
Minimum statutory school leaving age (16+)
Learning Aptitude
Applicants must have a motivation to learn, an interest in the subject and the ability to acquire the knowledge, skills and competencies set out in the course.
Previous Experience
Applicants must be able to demonstrate a moderate range of knowledge, skills and competencies relevant to the course, be able to work with responsibility and demonstrate the ability to work on their own initiative.
| Module | Award | Body |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration | Business Administration Skills (5N1610) | QQI |
| Taxation | Taxation (5N1421) | QQI |
| Communications (Community) | Communications (5N0690) | QQI |
| Spreadsheet Methods | Spreadsheet Methods (5N1977) | QQI |
| Word Processing (Community) | Word Processing (5N1358) | QQI |
| Bookkeeping – Manual & Computerised (5N1354) | Bookkeeping Manual & Computerised (5N1354) | QQI |
| Career Planning And Work Experience – 5N1356 | Work Experience (5N1356) | QQI |
| Medical Terminology – 5N2428 | Medical Terminology (5N2428) | QQI |
| Payroll Manual And Computerised-5N1546 | Payroll Manual & Computerised (5N1546) | QQI |
| Start Your Own Business 5N1418 | Start Your Own Business (5N1418) | QQI |