Undoubtedly business and accounting are among the most popular career choices in Ireland. There are many opportunities arising from this vocational area, one of which is to study to become an accountant which can open many doors into employment and higher education in Ireland and abroad.
Galway Community College offers QQI accredited courses in business and accounting at both Level 5 and 6. These courses help students to develop skills in accounting and financial management, while improving crucial communication and presentation skills through learning with key IT programmes and techniques.
GCC's business and accounting courses help students to understand the latest software applications and to apply their learning in practical work placement through the academic year. These work placements offer many advantages to students, they gain valuable work-based skills and develop interpersonal skills and confidence. Gaining a reference through placement can improve overall employability in the future.Students have gained employment in many local businesses.
Alternative to direct employment, students can progress to Level 7 and 8 undergraduate business or accounting and finance programmes nationwide, via the Central Applications Office process. With the possibility of achieving 390 CAO points from completing a course in GCC, progression to higher education institutes becomes a reality for participating students. Studying at Level 6 allows GCC students advanced entry directly into the second year of some GMIT programmes.
The option of studying a further education course is now attractive to school leavers and those hoping to upskill in their preferred career path, and the costs involved are low in comparison to going to college. The registration fee for a full-time course is €175, and all courses are recognised for SUSI and BTEA funding applications.
Apply online at www.galwaycc.ie Centrally located at Moneenageisha Junction, with loads of facilities and supports, GCC is the place for you. For more information about the business and accounting courses, email [email protected].
