Ballsbridge College of Further Education

Ballsbridge College of Further Education

Day Courses: Programme for September 2010

Business Studies
FETAC Certificate in Business Studies (BBSXX) - NQAI Level 5

This course is designed for students who wish to pursue a career in the financial services industry. Modules such as Funds Administration, Accounting, Business Law and Business Administration form the core of the course complemented by Information Technology modules.

Graduates of this course will be ideally suited to work in financial services institutions, accountancy firms, local government or the civil service, in addition to many other public and private sector organisations. This course provides students with excellent knowledge, skills and competence to secure a position in an administrative capacity in these or other businesses.

Course Content

• Accounting
• Funds Administration
• Business Administration
• Applied Economics
• Spreadsheets
• Business Law
• Word Processing
• Communications
• Work Experience

Higher Education Links

For 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:

• DIT - Higher Certificate in Business Studies DT315
• IADT Dun Laoghaire - BBus (Ord) Business Studies Enterprise DL231
• IT Blanchardstown - BBus (Hons) Business BN101

- Part-time Courses:

• Graduates may progress into Year 1 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 2 of Honours Degree in Business Studies in Swansea Metropolitan University in Wales.

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Courses planned for September 2010

- Business:

• Advanced Certificate in Business
  FETAC Advanced Certificate in Business (Award Code: BBMSX) NQAI Level 6
• Business & Environmental Management
  FETAC Certificate in Business Studies (Award Code: BBSXX) NQAI Level 5
• Business Studies
  FETAC Certificate in Business Studies (Award Code: BBSXX) NQAI Level 5
• Chinese with Business Studies
  FETAC Certificate in Business Studies (Award Code: BBSXX) NQAI Level 5
• Computerised Office Skills for Adults
  FETAC Certificate in Business Studies (Award Code: BBSXX) NQAI Level 5
• Event Management
  FETAC Certificate in Business Studies (Award Code: BBSXX) NQAI Level 5
• Human Resources Management
  FETAC Certificate in Business Studies (Award Code: BBSXX) NQAI Level 5
• Marketing Advertising & Management
  FETAC Certificate in Marketing (Award Code: BMXXX) NQAI Level 5
• Start your own Business
  FETAC Certificate in Business Studies (Award Code: BBSXX) NQAI Level 5

- Community and Public Sector:

• Applied Psychology
  FETAC Certificate in Marketing (Award Code: BMXXX) NQAI Level 5
• Criminology and Social Studies
  FETAC Certificate in Community & Health Services (Award Code: DCHSX) NQAI Level 5
• Health Sector Studies
  FETAC Certificate in Community & Health Services (Award Code:DCHSX) NQAI Level 5
• International Aid & Development
  FETAC Certificate in Business Studies (Award Code: BBSXX) NQAI Level 5

- Computing and Multimedia:

• Office Systems
  FETAC Certificate in Business Studies (Award Code: BBSXX) NQAI Level 5
• Web Authoring & Multimedia
  FETAC Certificate in Multimedia Production (Award Code: EMMPX) NQAI Level 5

- English (EFL):

• English as a Foreign Language (EFL) & Business Communications
  FETAC Certificate in Business Studies (Award Code: BBSXX) NQAI Level 5
• English as a Foreign Language (EFL) & Media Studies
  FETAC Certificate in Media Production (Award Code: EMPXX) NQAI Level 5
• TEFL with Business Management
  FETAC Advanced Certificate in Business (Award Code: BBMSX) NQAI Level 6
  CELT (Certificate in English Language Teaching) awarded by ACELS (Advisory Council for English Language Schools)

- Property:

• Auctioneering, Estate Agency & Valuation
  FETAC Certificate in Business Studies (Award Code: BBSXX) NQAI Level 5
• Property Management
  FETAC Certificate in Business Studies (Award Code: BBSXX) NQAI Level 5

How to Contact Ballsbridge College

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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