Advanced Certificate in Business
FETAC Advanced Certificate in Business (Pilot)
NQAI Level 6
Course Description
As companies continue to enjoy the challenges of a booming economy, 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. A Forfás report Skills Needs in the Irish Economy (October 2005) has confirmed the shortages of trained personnel in the sales and marketing area.
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 marketing 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 huge job opportunities that exist in the market as companies continue to develop creative and innovative customer-based marketing and sales strategies.
Higher Education Opportunities
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 more information.
Students with a Distinction / Merit profile in their final results, may gain entry into Year 3 of Honours Degree in Business Studies in Swansea Institute of Higher Education in Wales.
Course Content (at Level 6)
- Business Management
- Business Law
- Marketing Management
- Marketing Research
- 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.
Entry Requirements
- FETAC Level 5 Qualification or equivalent
or
- Appropriate Work Experience
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Contact Info:
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
