| Course Name |
Marketing - Advertising & Management |
| Course Provider |
Ballsbridge College of Further Education |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
City of Dublin ETB |
| VTOS Information |
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| Course Code |
5M2069 |
| Course Type |
PLC Post Leaving Cert |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ)
More info...
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Major |
QQI |
Level 5 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Full time |
| Location (Districts) |
Ballsbridge |
| Course Content |
Expand+This well-established course is ideally suited to the student who wishes to pursue a career in the marketing or advertising industries. The key modules of Marketing, Advertising, and Behavioural Studies, combined with core Business and IT skills, pre...
Hide-This well-established course is ideally suited to the student who wishes to pursue a career in the marketing or advertising industries. The key modules of Marketing, Advertising, and Behavioural Studies, combined with core Business and IT skills, prepare the student for immediate entry into the workplace or for progression to further study.
Marketing students participate in a very successful work experience programme focused on the marketing and advertising industry. This insight into marketing and advertising allows the marketing student to make well informed career decisions. By the end of the year, marketing students have a unique set of key marketing skills and marketing experience. Students can use their qualification to continue their studies in Higher Education or to commence a rewarding and successful career in marketing and advertising.
With employers looking for creativity, innovation and vision, the marketing graduate is well placed to meet their needs. A variety of career opportunities await the graduate in areas such as Marketing Analysis, Market Research, Sales and Customer Services.
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| FET Code |
5M2069 - Marketing |
| Duration |
1 year |
| Comment |
Certification
Awarding Body: QQI
Award Title: Certificate in Marketing
Award Code: 5M2069
Level 5 further education & training
Please note the above course descriptor is subject to change. |
| Number of Places |
25 |
| Course Fee |
Costs are kept to the minimum. For 2017/18 the standard charge is €240 plus a Government charge of €200, introduced by DES in 2011. Current Medical Card holders and their dependents; those approved for a student grant and those approved for BTEA and VTOS are exempt from paying the €200 Government levy.
The €240 charge covers a number of costs including certification and exam entry.
There is a separate fee that applies to non-EU students. Please contact the college for details |
| Financial Support |
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. |
| Interview |
Yes |
| Application Date |
Apply directly to the college from December onwards. |
| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
Expand+Key Dates:
January
Wednesday 25th January 2017, 11am–3pm College Open Day Drop in and meet with the course teachers and attend one of our seminars. Check the college website for more details
March
Wednesday 8th March 2017, 2–4pm - Enrolment ...
Hide-Key Dates:
January
Wednesday 25th January 2017, 11am–3pm College Open Day Drop in and meet with the course teachers and attend one of our seminars. Check the college website for more details
March
Wednesday 8th March 2017, 2–4pm - Enrolment Day
Guarantee your place on your chosen course by enrolling early.
April
Wednesday 5th April 2017, 2–4pm Enrolment Day
Enroll on your chosen course and discuss any questions you might have about the course with college tutors.
May
Wednesday 17th May 2017, 2–4pm - Enrolment Day
Another opportunity to enroll on your chosen course and discuss any questions you might have about the course with college tutors.
June
Wednesday 21st June 2017, 2–4pm - Enrolment Day
Enrolments continue for remaining course places.
August
August 2017
Enrolments continue for any remaining course places. Students receive a letter from the college with details of registration dates and course commencement dates.
In addition, Advisory Sessions will take place every Wednesday afternoon from 2-4 pm from Open Day onwards during term time.
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| Subjects Taught |
Course Content
Marketing Practice
Advertising
Behavioural Studies
Digital Marketing
Statistics
Accounting - Manual and Computerised
Communications
Work Experience
Word Processing |
| Entry Requirements |
In general you need to have a minimum of 5 passes at ordinary level in the Leaving Certificate or its equivalent. Applications are welcome from students with Leaving Certificate Vocational, Leaving Certificate Applied or FETAC Level 4 qualifications.
Exceptions can be made where special circumstances apply. The Leaving Certificate is not a requirement for mature students and appropriate experience can be considered as being equivalent to the Leaving Certificate. |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Expand+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 a...
Hide-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:
DCU (Hons) Marketing, Innovation and Technology – DC240
DCU (Hons) Business Studies – DC111
DIT Higher Certificate Marketing – DT303
ITT BBus ( Ord ) Marketing – TA114
ITT BA (Ord) Advertising & Marketing Communications - TA014 – portfolio required
ITT BBus (Hons) Advertising & Marketing Communications – TA023
NCI Marketing Practice – NC020
WIT Ballsbridge College has a progression agreement with WIT inking this course’s QQI award (5M2069) to a range of WIT degrees.
Please see https://www.wit.ie/images/uploads/About_PDF/BCFE_Webpage_201610.pdf
Part-time Courses:
Graduates may progress into Year 2 of the IPA’s part-time, NUI accredited Diploma in Business studies or Bachelor of Business Studies (Hons) and can also avail of additional subject exemptions. Visit www.ipa.ie or contact the Institute of Public Administration directly for further details.
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| Further Enquiries |
Ballsbridge College of Further Education
Shelbourne Road
Ballsbridge
Dublin 4
www.ballsbridgecollege.com
info@ballsbridge.cdetb.ie
facebook.com/ballsbridgecollegefe
t: 01 668 4806
f: 01 668 2361 |