Ballsbridge College of Further Education

Day Courses: Programme for September 2010

Advanced Certificate in Business
FETAC Advanced Certificate in Business (BBMSX) - NQAI Level 6

Ballsbridge College StudentsAs 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 who wishes 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.

In this course, 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 set of professional management and business skills which will bring them into a career of their choice.

Career Opportunities

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.

Entry Requirements

  • FETAC Level 5 Qualification or equivalent
    or
  • Appropriate Work Experience

Course Content (at Level 6)

  • Business Management
  • Business Law
  • Marketing Management
  • Computerised Accounts
  • Spreadsheets
  • Sales Presentation
  • Communications
  • Work Placement

Students will participate in a work-based training programme and undertake relevant work experience for one to two full days per week.

Higher Education Links

Cetification LogosFor information on all relevant Higher Education Links visit Further Education and Training Awards Council (FETAC), Higher Education Links Scheme (HELS), the Central Applications Office (CAO) and the websites of the relevant higher education institutions. Intending applicants are advised at all times to confirm linked awards, any additional module requirements, application processes and scoring systems with the Admissions Offices of the participating Higher Education Institutions or visit the CAO website.

Examples of Progression to Higher Education

- Full-time Courses:

  • IADT Dun Laoghaire - Business Studies Enterprise DL231
  • IADT Dun Laoghaire - Business Studies Entrepreneurship DL254
  • IADT Dun Laoghaire - Students may apply for entry into Year 2 of the Business Degree Course (subject to interview)
  • ITT - BA Business TA113
  • ITT - Higher Certificate in Business Management TA 102
    Students may apply for entry into Year 2 of the above courses (subject to interview)

- Part-time Courses:

  • Graduates may progress into Year 2 of the Institute of Public Administration's (IPA) part-time, NUI-accredited, Diploma in Business Studies or Bachelor of Business Studies (Hons) and can also avail of additional subject exemptions. Visit the Institute of Public Administration website or contact the IPA directly for further details.

- Overseas Links: .

  • Students with a Merit / Distinction profile in their final results, may gain entry into Year 3 of Honours Degree in Business Studies in Swansea Metropolitan University in Wales.

What our students say about the course:

“Having done courses in other colleges I think Ballsbridge excels for the expertise of the teachers in their subjects and more especially their commitment to the pastoral care of their students.”
Andy O'Neill - Advanced Certificate in Business student 2009

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Courses planned for September 2010

- Business:

- Community and Public Sector:

- Computing and Multimedia:

- English (EFL):

- Property:

How to Contact Ballsbridge College

Ballsbridge College logo Ballsbridge College of Further Education
Address: Shelbourne Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, Ireland
Phone: +353 1 6684806
Fax: +353 1 6682361
Web: www.ballsbridgecollege.com
Email: info@ballsbridge.cdvec.ie

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