| Course Name |
Event Management |
| Course Provider |
Ballsbridge College of Further Education |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
City of Dublin ETB |
| VTOS Information |
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| Course Code |
5M2102 |
| Course Type |
PLC Post Leaving Cert |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ)
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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+Demand for professional event managers has increased as organisations seek to engage with their customers and other key stakeholders in more innovative ways.
This course offers students the opportunity to develop the necessary skills and appropri...
Hide-Demand for professional event managers has increased as organisations seek to engage with their customers and other key stakeholders in more innovative ways.
This course offers students the opportunity to develop the necessary skills and appropriate knowledge to prepare for careers in this specialised sector of the marketing industry. It also concentrates on developing skills in public relations, organisation, planning, IT and time management.
This course also provides a foundation in business, internet and communication as well as a background in marketing. It will provide the student with the opportunity to showcase all the knowledge and skills learnt during the course through the planning, preparation and production of a real life event.
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| FET Code |
5M2102 - Business Studies |
| Duration |
1 year |
| Comment |
Certification
Awarding Body: QQI
Award Title: Certificate in Business Studies
Award Code: 5M2102
NQAI 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 ...
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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
Event Production
Marketing Practice
Media Analysis
Business Administration
Communications
Personal Effectiveness
Work Experience
Word Processing
Safety and Health at Work |
| 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:
DIT BBus (Hons) Event Management – DT413
IADT Dun Laoghaire BA (Hons) Business and Art Management – DL822
GMIT BBus (Ord) Event Management with Public Relations – GA376
NCI BA (Hons) Marketing Practice – NC020
NCI BA(Hons) Business – NC103
ITT (Ord) Advertising & Marketing Communications (TA014) – portfolio required
ITT BA(Ord) BBus Marketing – TA114
WIT Ballsbridge College has a progression agreement with WIT linking this course’s QQI award
(5M2102) 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 1 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.
Overseas Links:
Bucks University BA (Hons) Event and Festival Management - N821 Students with five merit grades may progress to Year 1 of this course Glasgow and Caledonian BA (Hons and Ord) Entertainment and Event Management - NN82
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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 |