Certificate in Business Management (FETAC)

The FETAC Level 6 Certificate in Business Management (BMANX) is an ideal qualification for those interested in furthering their career in management or supervision roles. It will give you an overall understanding of the drivers and considerations in business today so that you can show your employers a deeper understanding thus progressing your career. An understanding of the topics covered will assist you on a practical basis in your day to day work.. A Certificate in Business Management thus provides the successful participant with a sound basis on which to build a rewarding career. On completion students will be awarded a FETAC Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Management.

Programme Objectives

The objective of this programme is to gain a solid understanding of the major tasks with which a career in business encounters. The IT, Business and marketing modules, coupled with a module on entrepreneurial studies are valuable for anyone wishing to progress their career in the business World.

Course Structure

One year full-time, two days a week 9.30am to 6pm. Holidays are scheduled on Public Holidays and each Christmas, Easter & Summer. The student timetable is available on enrolment or on request. Course fees include registration fees, study manuals & exam fees.

Fetac assessment entails a combination of assignments, skills demonstrations and exams. Please also note that independent learning outside of class time will be required to complete assigned work. For more information on the IB College learning environment please visit the learning environment section of our website. Learners will be required to have access to computing facilities outside of class time in order to continue independent study as well as complete assignments and projects. IB College has a computer room available from 9am – 5.30pm Monday – Friday (excluding holiday periods). Printing facilities are not provided.   

SYLLABUS

• Business Management
• Spreadsheets
• Business Law
• Communications

• Finance
• Managing People
• Strategic Planning
• Business Development

Award

A FETAC Level 6 Certificate in Business Management is awarded to learners who successfully complete all modules. A record of achievement is awarded to students who successfully complete one module.

Entry Requirements

A minimum Intermediate level of English

Curriculum Vitae

FETAC Level 5 Certificate (or equivalent)

Career Opportunities

The completion of this course provides an excellent opportunity for the successful participant to secure a recognised Irish qualification that can assist in a variety of roles in various sectors of employment. A qualification in Business Management allows an individual access to a wide number of careers while allowing the possibility for further specialisation in the future.

Progression

The Advanced Certificate in Management is awarded by FETAC and is a Level 6 Major Award recognised under the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ). The programme provides a pathway to students Level 7 Ordinary Degree programmes and/or directly into employment. For a diagram of how this is structured click here

FETAC graduates may also be eligible to apply to Third Level Colleges through the Higher Education Links Scheme. Please refer to the FETAC Higher Education Links Scheme document available here for further information click here

Protection for learners

Infinity Business College adheres to the Qualifications (Education & Training) Act of 1999 which addresses Protection for Learners. The Act seeks to ensure that learners have every opportunity to complete a programme leading to an award. To fulfil the requirements of this act Infinity Business College has in place a written agreement with two other providers who will allow Learners to transfer over to their programmes should Infinity Business College cease to provide the programme in question. Full details of this arrangement are supplied on enrolment or on request.

This academic programme is supported by;

• the supply of academic textbooks
• the use of the college IT resources
• regular interaction with the Academic Director during the course
• regular feedback sessions in relation to the delivery of the course
• lecturer supervisions to ensure high quality of tuition delivery