5N1369 eBusiness Studies Course

Through this porgramme you will discover how to;

• Summarise the technological aspects required to support eBusiness, to include the development of web architecture, data transmission, client or server architecture, delivery platforms and networks and Electronic Data Interchange
• Explore the evolution of eBusiness and how the internet operates as a global communications network
• Analyse Network Security to include potential threats to a network, available network security components and encrypted communication protocols
• Comment on the usability, reliability, integrity and safety aspects of networks and data
• Examine the role of eBusiness applications, to include marketing, advertising, purchasing, procurement and payments applications, across a range of organisations
• Evaluate the legal, social and economic impact of eBusiness
• Employ a range of generic e-Business applications and search engines to locate business information resources
• Use a range of e-applications to include email, payment systems, video conferencing and file transfer protocol
• Apply an eBusiness strategy to an existing organisation or process
• Recommend appropriate eBusiness platforms, payment mechanisms and security components for a range of business activities
• Recommend online purchasing and procurement processes to include order tracking, shipping, logistics and inventory management to improve existing purchasing and procurement practices.

Assessment

The course 5N1369 eBusiness Studiesis assessed in the following ways, with the following weighting; Assignment 50% and Project 50%.

Assignment 50%; An assignment is an exercise carried out in response to a detailed, easy to follow, brief with specific guidelines given to you by your tutor. It is a form of continuous assessment.

Project 50%; A project is a response to a brief devised by the assessor. A project is usually carried out over an extended period of time. Projects may involve research, require investigation of a topic, issue or problem or may involve process such as a design task, a performance or practical activity or production of an artifact or event.

Grading

Pass 50% - 64%

Merit 65% - 70%

Distinction 80% - 100%

Tutor Support

You will have access to support from your tutor by phone and e-mail. Your tutor will provide you with their contact details at the first session of your course. Your tutor can direct you to further supports available that we provide.

Students receive a comprehensive Course Manual, Assignments, Efficient Study guide, and unlimited one-to-one Tutor Support for the course duration.

Your Certificate

You will be awarded a certificate 5N1369 eBusiness Studies

QQI is the awarding body. Forus Training is a provider of education and training programmes and we issue certificates to learners who have reached the standard for a QQI award. The certificate you will recieve on successful completion is a formal confirmation by QQI that you have demonstrated the knowledge, skill and competence required to achieve the named award.

This Programme is validated by QQI and is coded 5N1369 eBusiness Studies . This certificate which will be issued to you by us is an award listed on the NFQ (National Framework of Qualifications). This ensures the certificate is nationally and internationally recognised and has many potential uses; for example, for further / higher education or employment in Ireland or abroad.

This course leads to a level 5 award on the National Framework of Qualifications. Students who successfully complete this programme may use their credits towards completing a higher level of study in the area of Business.

Students who successfully complete this Major Award can also use the Certificate as the basis for entry into selected courses in Third Level Colleges and Universities.

Click here to download a pdf version of – Progression from QQI Level 5 Certificates and Level 6 Advanced Certificates to Higher Education Courses 2017.