Expand+Ireland has a worldwide reputation as a significant financial centre for international banking, funds and insurance. This 1 year, full-time programme covers a wide range of topics with a focus on the banking and insurance industry. Areas covered incl...

Hide-Ireland has a worldwide reputation as a significant financial centre for international banking, funds and insurance. This 1 year, full-time programme covers a wide range of topics with a focus on the banking and insurance industry. Areas covered include Banking and insurance, customer service, administration, accounts, payroll and IT skills.

How the course is taught

GTI has developed a style of teaching to meet the needs of a diverse community of learners.

•We make extensive use of advanced multimedia and internet based technologies to bring subject matter to life and to ensure effective learning.

•Whenever possible, we use a Learn-by-Doing approach to make the learning experience more realistic and enjoyable.

•We provide learning supports that are tailored to the needs of individual learners.

Expand+Admissions Procedures 2017

1.Closing date for first round of applications is Tuesday May 2nd at 2:00pm.
2.Interviews will take place from May 29th.
3.Offers of places will issue week commencing June 26th
4.Second Round applications open June 6t...

Hide-Admissions Procedures 2017

1.Closing date for first round of applications is Tuesday May 2nd at 2:00pm.
2.Interviews will take place from May 29th.
3.Offers of places will issue week commencing June 26th
4.Second Round applications open June 6th 2017.
5.Interviews will take place from August 29th subject to availability of places.
6.€250 Registration Fee applies to all students
7.€200 PLC Student Contribution Fee applies and must be paid at time of enrolment, except in the following instances: Medical Card Holders - Valid at time of enrolment and in students\\'own name, Grant Approvals Letter, Evidence of Back to Education Allowance, those in receipt of Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme.

Expand+Progression to Higher Education:

•Students who successfully complete the course may gain entry to Third Level Institutes and Colleges through the FETAC Higher Education Links Scheme.

•Successful completion of this Level 5 Award may lead to entr...

Hide-Progression to Higher Education:

•Students who successfully complete the course may gain entry to Third Level Institutes and Colleges through the FETAC Higher Education Links Scheme.

•Successful completion of this Level 5 Award may lead to entry into the Advanced Certificate in Business Management FETAC Level 6 at GTI.

•Many students progress to Business Studies in GMIT and other Institutes of Technology

•Progression to all GMIT courses apart from Nursing.

The following are the most relevant:

•GA170 Business Level 7. The most up-to-date information on Higher Education Links is located at the CAO website. www.cao.ie or http://www.cao.ie/index.php?page=scoring&s=fetac&bb=studentresources

Career Opportunities
Accountancy, Insurance, Banking, Financial Advisor, Estate Agency, Marketing and other business related areas.