Your Guide to Subject Choices for QQI Level 5 Business Studies (5M2102)
Available through Forus Training
This QQI Level 5 Major Award prepares you to work in various business roles or progress to further education. It’s perfect for aspiring entrepreneurs, administrators, accounts assistants, or those looking to upskill for the modern workplace.
Forus Training offers a focused, high-impact selection of modules to help you complete your award while developing job-ready skills.
✅ Core Business Components (30 Credits Total)
You must select a minimum of 30 credits from the core business subjects. Forus Training offers:
- Accounting Manual and Computerised (5N1348) – 15 credits
- Business Administration Skills (5N1610) – 15 credits
These modules provide a strong foundation in managing business records, accounts, and operations – ideal for entry into clerical, finance, or support roles.
💬 Communications & Team Skills (Choose One – 15 Credits)
Choose one of the following to develop your ability to communicate, collaborate, and serve customers effectively:
- Communications (5N0690) – 15 credits
- Customer Service (5N0972) – 15 credits
- Entrepreneurial Skills (5N1951) – 15 credits
At Forus, Communications and Customer Service are widely chosen by learners progressing to client-facing or administrative roles.
👩💼 Work-Based Learning (15 Credits)
Real-world experience is essential:
- Work Experience (5N1356) – 15 credits
💡 Business Electives (Choose at least 2 – 30 Credits Minimum)
These modules allow you to specialise based on your interests. From the modules Forus Training offers, you may choose:
- Bookkeeping Manual and Computerised (5N1354) – 15 credits
- Digital Marketing (5N1364) – 15 credits
- Payroll Manual and Computerised (5N1546) – 15 credits
- Retail Selling (5N1619) – 15 credits
- Spreadsheet Methods (5N1977) – 15 credits
- Text Production (5N1422) – 15 credits
These subjects are practical, industry-relevant, and highly employable across office, retail, and e-commerce sectors.
➕ Final Credits: Flexible Electives (Up to 30 Credits)
To complete the full 120-credit award, you may top up with any additional modules listed above, or one relevant Level 4 or Level 6 module (up to 15 credits). For example:
- Safety and Health at Work (5N1794) – 15 credits
This is especially useful if you’re aiming to work in larger organisations with compliance or regulatory frameworks.
Why Choose Forus Training?
We deliver flexible, supported, and practical training with real-world outcomes in mind. All our trainers bring industry experience, and our course structure allows you to learn at your pace – without compromising quality or guidance.
Next Steps
- Choose your modules based on your strengths and career goals.
- Begin with core modules like Accounting and Communications.
- Complete your work placement in a real business environment.
- Progress to a QQI Level 6 award or move directly into employment.
