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QQI Level 5 | 5M2468

Business Administration
Major Award

Build a recognised QQI Level 5 Business Administration Major Award by completing 8 modules (120 credits), with flexible Live Tutor Online and Self-Paced learning options.

✓ QQI Major Award

✓ 120 Credits

✓ Flexible Learning

✓ Tutor Support

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Is This Award for You?

Starting Your Career

Build a recognised foundation for working in business or office administration.

Working in Administration 

Formalise and develop the skills you already use in the workplace.

Returning to Learning or Work

Flexible learning options with support throughout your award.

Progressing Further

Build a QQI Level 5 Major Award with progression opportunities to Level 6 or higher education.

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Choose How you Learn

Build your Major Award around your life. You can mix Live Tutor Online and Fully Online Self-Paced modules as you work towards your qualification.

Live Tutor Online

Join scheduled online classes with your tutor and other learners, with structured weekly learning, guidance and support.

Fully Online Self-Paced

Work through eligible modules flexibly in the Lir eLearning Hub, with tutor guidance and Lir learner supports available throughout.

You can choose the learning option that suits you for each individual module –

you do not have to use the same delivery method for your entire Major Award.

Choose Your 8 Modules

To achieve the QQI Level 5 5M2468 Business Administration Major Award,

you need to complete 8 modules worth 15 credits each, giving you a total of 120 credits. Some modules are mandatory, while others allow you to choose the subjects that best suit your goals.

1. Complete these 3 Mandatory Modules

✓ 5N1610 Business Administration Skills

✓ 5N1354 Bookkeeping (Manual & Computerised)

✓ 5N1356 Work Experience

2. Choose 1 of These Modules

✓ 5N1422 Text Production

OR

✓ 5N1358 Word Processing

3. Choose 1 or 2 of These Modules

✓ 5N0690 Communications​

✓ 5N0972 Customer Service

4. Choose Your Remaining Modules

Select the modules needed to bring your award to 120 credits, subject to the award requirements.

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✓ 5N1977 Spreadsheet Methods

✓ 5N1546 Payroll (Manual & Computerised)

✓ 5N1422 Text Production (If not chosen above)

✓ 5N1358 Word Processing (if not chosen above)

✓ 5N0783 Database Methods

✓ 5N1389 Information and Administration

✓ 5N1364 Digital Marketing

✓ 5N2428 Medical Terminology

✓ 5N1407 Reception and Frontline Office Skills

✓ 5N0765 Intercultural Studies

✓ 5N3113 Research and Study Skills

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Level 6 Option: One eligible Level 6 module (15 credits) may be included.

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Support Throughout Your Major Award

Whichever learning options you choose, you'll have access to Lir's learner supports as you work through your modules.

1-to-1 Online Tutor Support

Get individual tutor guidance when you need help with your learning or coursework.

Lir Coach & Self-Check Support

Use interactive Lir Coach activities and Self-Checkers to check your understanding and review coursework before submission.

Lir AI Study Buddy Support

Access additional learning support as you work through your modules in the Lir eLearning Hub.

Lir Learner Community

Join the online Lir Learner Community to connect with other learners, take part in discussions and activities, and feel part of the wider Lir learning community.

Additional support includes: Weekly Check-In • Ongoing Tutor Support • Lir Microsoft 365 Software (where required) • Lir Mobile Course App

Progression and Award Information.

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Progression Opportunities

Explore progression opportunities after completing your QQI Level 5 Business Administration Major Award.

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Certification & QQI Award

Understand how your 8 modules and 120 credits combine to achieve the QQI Level 5 5M2468 Major Award.

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers about module choices, learning options, certification, learner support and completing your Major Award.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Choose your modules and lerning options, or contact the Lir Training Team for guidance on planning your QQI Level 6 Business Major Award.

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