• » Bachelor of Arts in Administrative Management

    Programme Title  Bachelor of Arts in Administrative Management
    CAO Code  LY117
    LYIT internal code  LY_BADMN_D
    Duration  3 Years ab initio
    Standard Code Places:  100
    National Framework Level  7
    Award Type  Major
    Awarding Body  LYIT, under Delegated Authority from HETAC
    Is this Programme for Me?
    This programme covers all the areas of training necessary for the post of Secretary/Personal Assistant/Office Administrator. Holders of this Award will be able to assume early responsibility in Office Management and will be familiar with all the main types of work that they are likely to encounter.
    Minimum Academic Entry Requirements
    Basic entry requirements are five passes in the Leaving Certificate including Maths and English/Irish, or an equivalent qualification; in the absence of Maths, six passes including English/Irish and (a) two commercial subjects or (b) one commercial subject and a continental language.
    • FETAC applicants click FETAC
    • Applicants presenting non-Irish exams as a basis for entry, please check the IOTCEF listing to search for the entry relevant to your country
    • Applicants who are interested in taking selected modules only from this programme and/or those interested in studying this programme in a part-time mode, click Part-time Study
    What will I study?
    Year/Semester Proposed Modules Mandatory/
    Elective    		 No of credits Class hours per week
     1/1  Text Processing 1  Mandatory  5  4
     Information Technology 1  Mandatory  5  3
     Personal Development & Study Skills  Mandatory  5  3
     Office Administration  Mandatory  5  3
     Essential Calculations for Business  Mandatory  5  3
     Working with French 1  Elective  5  4
     German 1  Elective  5  4
     Shorthand 1  Elective  5  4
     Irish 1  Elective  5  3
     Community Studies  Elective  5  3
     1/2  Text Processing 2  Mandatory  5  4
     Information Technology 2  Mandatory  5  3
     Writing Skills  Mandatory  5  3
     Introduction to Manual Accounts  Mandatory  5  3
     Introduction to Business Management  Mandatory  5  3
     Working with French 2  Elective  5  4
     Advanced German Language 1  Elective  5  4
     Shorthand 2  Elective  5  4
     Irish 2  Elective  5  4
     Intercultural Communications  Elective  5  4
     2/3  Advanced Text Processing 1  Mandatory  5  4
     Office Management  Mandatory  5  3
     Payroll Processing  Mandatory  5  3
     Business & Information Systems  Mandatory  5  3
     Introduction to Marketing  Mandatory  5  3
     Working with French 3  Elective  5  4
     German 3  Elective  5  4
     Shorthand 3  Elective  5  4
     Irish 3  Elective  5  4
     European Union Studies  Elective  5  3
     2/4  Advanced Text Processing 2  Mandatory  5  4
     Psychology and Work  Mandatory  5  3
     Introduction to Computerised Accounts  Mandatory  5  3
     Interpersonal Communications  Mandatory  5  3
     Customer Care  Mandatory  5  3
     Working with French 4  Elective  5  4
     German 4  Elective  5  4
     Shorthand 4  Elective  5  4
     Irish 4  Elective  5  4
     Administrative Law 1  Elective  5  4
     3/5  Work Placement  Mandatory    
     3/6  Project Management  Mandatory  5  3
     Managing People  Mandatory  5  3
     Advanced Spread Sheets & Web Design  Mandatory  5  3
     Interactive Multimedia  Mandatory  5  3
     Advanced Computerised Accounts  Mandatory  5  3
     International Marketing  Elective  5  4
     Administrative Law 2  Elective  5  4
    Learning Outcomes
    Holders of this Award will be able to:
    • Understand new emerging technologies in the field of office-based equipment
    • Understand business and office management techniques
    • Understand the relevance of traditional knowledge/skills and the interplay with new technology
    • Be able to combine this knowledge both in the numeracy and literacy spheres
    • Be able to communicate this knowledge to others
    Are there follow-up Programmes Available?
    The following progression paths are available internally at LYIT:
    Holders of this Award are eligible to undertake the Bachelor of Arts (Hon)Administrative Management.
    Progression to Degree programmes at other Institutes and Universities within Ireland and abroad.
    Career Opportunities
    There is a constant demand for Award holders with a high level of education and training. Graduates are usually employed with County Councils, Health Boards, VECs and private industry.
    This course begins in September each year. How to Apply
    FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:
    • Contact Michael Margey Head of Department of Business Studies, Letterkenny Institute of Technology by
    • E- Mail: Michael.margey@lyit.ie
    • Telephone: (074) 9186202