Certificate In Business and Economics

• Applied Economics
• Bookkeeping Manual and Computerised (Sage)
• Business Administration
• Retail Selling
• Spreadsheet Methods
• Word Processing
• Customer Service
• Work Experience
• Maths (Optional)

* Modules subject to change

It is desirable that students should be of Leaving Certificate Standard or have achieved an Applied Leaving Certificate with Distinction. Portlaoise Institute welcomes applications from mature students. Mature students are assessed on their merits and do not require the above qualifications. 

All students are required to complete an assessment before commencing a Further Education course in Portlaoise Institute. This assessment confirms if the student has the required level of English and Maths (if applicable) to complete a Level 5 course. 

• Students will have the qualifications required to work as an office administrator with public or private bodies in Ireland.
• Some students use this course to go into retail sales or front line reception
• Students have use this course to successfully apply for other careers e.g. Guards, Nursing, Teaching

Here are examples of courses students can progress to based on successful completion: 

Examples of courses you can progress to:

*Places are not guaranteed in these institutes and are subject to students meeting certain criteria. Please consult the individual college websites for more information on application. Information available also at www.cao.ie

Will Flanagan

Email: wflanagan@loetb.ie