| Course Name |
Business Studie with Chinese |
| 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)
More info...
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Major |
QQI |
Level 5 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Full time, Daytime |
| Location (Districts) |
Ballsbridge |
| Course Content |
Expand+The contemporary business environment is every changing and heavily influenced by geopolitical, legal, economic, social and technological factors on both a national and international scale.
Students on this course will be equipped with the releva...
Hide-The contemporary business environment is every changing and heavily influenced by geopolitical, legal, economic, social and technological factors on both a national and international scale.
Students on this course will be equipped with the relevant skills and knowledge to cope with the rapidly changing needs of the international business sector.
This course provides students with a solid grounding in general business and they will develop working competencies in key areas such as funds administration, accounting and economics. In addition, students will have the opportunity to study Mandarin language and Chinese culture.
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| FET Code |
5M2102 - Business studies |
| Comment |
Certification
Awarding Body: QQI
Award Title: Certificate in Business Studies
Award Code: 5M2102
NQAI Level: 5
Please note the above course descriptor is subject to change. |
| 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
Accounting- Manual and Computerised
Funds Administration
Business Administration
Applied Economics
Spreadsheets
Business Law
Word Processing
Communications
Work Experience
Chinese Language (Mandarin) and Culture- Beginners Course
* The Chinese module on this course is delivered by Confucius Institute, UCD. It is not a QQI programme module. Please note the above course descriptor is subject to change. |
| 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:
Graduates may use their qualifications to apply for a place in a variety of Higher Education Institutions. For information on all relevant higher education links visit www.qqi.ie, www.cao.ie and the websites of the relevant h...
Hide-Higher Education Links:
Graduates may use their qualifications to apply for a place in a variety of Higher Education Institutions. 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 BA Chinese and International Business – DT 565
DIT Higher Certificate in Business Studies – DT315
DCU BA (Hons) in Accounting and Finance – DC115 (require LC Maths 0C3)
NCI BA (Hons) Business – NC009
NCI Higher Certificate in Business – NC103
UCD BCommerce – DN650
IADT Dun Laoghaire BBus (Hons) Entrepreneurship – DL823
IT Blanchardstown Blanchardstown - BBus (Hons) Business – BN101
IT Blanchardstown BBus (Hons) International Business – BN110
ITT BBus (Hons) Management – TA122
ITT BBus (Hons) Accounting and Finance – TA121
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.
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 |