Business Studies - Advanced
As companies continue to face the challenges of a competitive marketplace, they must invest in highly skilled and trained personnel in order to meet the demands that customers and competitors present. This course is suitable for the student looking to develop sophisticated management, selling and marketing techniques.
| Award Name | Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 6 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 6 NFQ |
Duration
1 Year
Entry Requirements
QQI Level 5 Qualification or equivalent
or
Appropriate Work Experience
Mature applicants who have relevant experience and may not meet the above requirements are
welcome to apply.
All applicants will be invited to an Applicant Information Meeting.
Careers / Further progression
Higher Education Links
For information on all relevant higher education links visit www.qqi.ie , www.cao.ie and the websites of the relevant higher education institutions. Intending applicants are advised at all times to confirm linked awards, any additional module requirements, applications processes and scoring systems with the Admission Offices of the participating Higher Education Institutions or visit www.cao.ie
Examples of Progression to Higher Education
Full-time Courses:
IADT Dun Laoghaire – BBus (Ord)Entrepreneurship –DL701
IADT Dun Laoghaire – BBus (Hons) Entrepreneurship & Management -DL823.
Students may apply for entry into Year 2 of the Business Degree Course (subject to interview)
NCI- BA (Hons) Business- NC009
UCD- B Business & Law – DN610 (require LCE Maths O2/H6)
TU Dublin Higher Certificate in Marketing – TU 783
TU Dublin – BBus Marketing – TU 783
TU Dublin – BBus (Hons) Marketing Management- TU 923
South East Technology University (SETU) – Ballsbridge College has a progression agreement with SETU linking this course’s QQI award (6M4985) to a range of WIT degrees. Please see https://www.wit.ie/future_students/fe_progression/further-education-progression-scheme
Part-time Courses:
Graduates may apply for part-time Management, Accounting and Finance degree programmes in TU Dublin.
Further information
Step 1: Apply
When you complete your application, you will receive an acknowledgement email with login details, username and password, for your new account on our college applications system.
You will log into the college applications system regularly to manage your application to Ballsbridge College
Step 2: Interview and Course Offer
You will be contacted by phone by a College staff member to discuss your application and answer any questions you may have about the course.
Places are offered on a first come, first served basis and are subject to places being available and any specific course requirements being met.
Step 3: Pay your €30 deposit online to secure your place
To pay your non-refundable €30 deposit online, please click on the login button below. This will take you to the login page of the college online payments system. Your login details are on the email we sent you.
Select the Payments tab to see the breakdown of course fees and to pay your deposit.
Login into the College Online Payment System
Step 4: Complete your registration & upload your documents
To complete registration, please click on the login button below to log in to the college online payment system.
Select the Personal tab (to upload photo) and the Documents tab to upload a copy of the following documents:
For all applicants: a suitable passport-style photograph, recently taken.
For all applicants: passport or ID Card (with photo) to confirm your identity
For school leavers: a copy of your Leaving Certificate Results when you receive them
For non-Leaving Certificate applicants: a Statement of Results from your most recent academic course
For Non-EU applicants: please upload your GNIB card (stamp 4) or Labour Market Permission letter
To protect your data, Ballsbridge College of FE follows the Data Protection Policy and Protocols of the City of Dublin ETB.
Step 5: Pay the balance of your fees online
To pay the rest of your course fees online, please click on the login button below to log in to the college online payment system.
Select the Payments tab to see the breakdown of your fees and to make a payment.
All fees should be paid by the end of September.
If you foresee a difficulty in paying full fees by the due date, please contact the college on 01 668 4806 for advice and assistance or email info@ballsbridge.cdetb.ie
CDETB Online Payments- Terms and Conditions
http://cityofdublin.etb.ie/online-payments-terms-and-conditions/
Fee Exemptions
Applicants who are eligible for a VTOS place are exempt from paying all course changes and fees.
Login into College Online Payment System
Step 6: Induction and Commencement of Course
At Ballsbridge College we are committed to you having a successful transition to college and your induction, which takes place in early to mid September, is the first important step.
At your induction you will meet your Course Tutor, other college staff and your fellow students. You will receive lots of useful information about your course and the college.
We will email you the exact date, time and location of your induction.
You will be informed of the class start date at the induction.
Your college life begins….
We look forward to welcoming you to Ballsbridge College
Costs are kept to the minimum. For 2023/2024 the standard charge is €240.
The €240 charge covers a number of costs including certification and exam entry.
Grants are available to eligible students. Eligibility depends on individual financial circumstances and a grant must be applied for, through Student Universal Service Ireland (SUSI), see www.susi.ie.
These skills are very much sought after by both the large organisation and the small to medium enterprise alike. Modern business techniques are explored, leaving the graduate ready to enter the market with a wide range of expertise in various management, marketing and selling practices.
Students and adult learners who have a flair for business, will find this course gives them an opportunity to build on their knowledge and experience, and refine their skills so that at the end of the year they will have a professional set of management and business skills which will set them on a career path of their choice.
This course offers great employment potential in the area of management, professional sales and marketing, and the graduate will be able to avail of job opportunities that exist in the market as companies continue to develop creative and innovative customer based marketing and sales strategies.
Course Content
Business Management Level 6
Business Law Level 6
Marketing Management Level 6
Financial Reporting Level 6
Spreadsheets Level 6
Sales Presentation Level 6
Communications Level 6
Work Experience Level 6
Students will participate in a work based training programme and undertake relevant work placement for 1 to 2 full days per week.
Disclaimer: The college reserves the right to make any alterations to any programme as might be required. Where there is insufficient enrolment a course may be cancelled.
6M4985 - Business
Course Details
QQI Advanced Certificate in Business – NFQ Level 6 (6M4985)
Certification Awarding Body: QQI
Award Title: Advanced Certificate in Business
Award Code: 6M4985
Level: 6 – Further Education & Training
Please note the above course descriptor is subject to change.
Ballsbridge College of Further Education
Shelbourne Road
Ballsbridge
Dublin 4
www.ballsbridgecollege.com
info@ballsbridge.cdetb.ie
t: 01 668 4806