| Course Name |
Business Studies - Advanced |
| Course Provider |
Ballsbridge College of Further Education |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
City of Dublin ETB |
| VTOS Information |
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| Course Code |
6M4985 |
| Course Type |
PLC Post Leaving Cert |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ)
More info...
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Major |
QQI |
Level 6 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Full time |
| Location (Districts) |
Dublin City Centre |
| Course Content |
Expand+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 looki...
Hide-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, skills which 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 bring them into a career 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 the job opportunities that exist in the market as companies continue to develop creative and innovative customer based marketing and sales strategies.
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| FET Code |
6M4985 - Business |
| Duration |
1 Year |
| Comment |
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. |
| 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
Business Management - Level 6
Business Law - Level 6
Marketing Management - Level 6
Computerised Accounts - Level 6
Spreadsheets - Level 6
Sales Presentation - Level 6
Communications - Level 6
Work Experience - Level 6
(Students will participate on a work based training programme and undertake relevant work experience for 1 to 2 full days per week) |
| Entry Requirements |
QQI Level 5 Qualification or equivalent or Appropriate Work Experience |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Expand+Examples of Progression to Higher Education Full-time Courses:
IADT Dun Laoghaire BBus (Ord) Entrepreneurship – DL701
IADT Dun Laoghaire BBus (Hons) Entrepreneurship and Management – DL823
Students may apply for entry into Year Two of the Busine...
Hide-Examples of Progression to Higher Education Full-time Courses:
IADT Dun Laoghaire BBus (Ord) Entrepreneurship – DL701
IADT Dun Laoghaire BBus (Hons) Entrepreneurship and Management – DL823
Students may apply for entry into Year Two of the Business Degree Course (subject to interview)
NCI BA (Hons) Business – NC009
ITT Higher Certificate in Marketing – TA013
ITTBBus Marketing – TA114
ITT BBus (Hons) Marketing Management – TA123
Students may apply for entry into Year Two of the above courses. Interview required.
WIT Ballsbridge College has a progression agreement with WIT linking this course’s QQI award (6M4985) 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.
Graduates may apply for part-time Management, Accounting and Finance degree programmes in ITT.
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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 |
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