Ballsbridge College of Further Education

Day Courses: Programme for September 2009

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

Ballsbridge College Student This course is designed for students who wish to avail of the opportunities in Credit Management that will emerge from the current global financial market challenges. Financial institutions and companies all around the world now find they have to re-evaluate their credit management policies. This course examines the whole spectrum of credit planning and process in the modern business environment. Financial companies, public and private companies and Government bodies all recruit staff who are trained in credit management analysis.

Cetification LogosGraduates of this course will have various opportunities open to them. They may decide to seek employment in major corporations, small and medium enterprises, local government and the public sector, commercial and trade credit sectors. They may decide to continue their education at Level 6 or higher. The Irish Institute of Credit Management represents credit staff in Ireland. Anyone working in the credit area is entitled to apply for Associate Membership of the Institute.

Course Content

  • Credit Management
  • Business Law
  • Business Administration
  • Applied Economics
  • Accounting
  • Personal Effectiveness in the Workplace
  • 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:

- 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 2009

- Property:

- Business:

- Community and Public Sector:

- Computing and Multimedia:

- English (EFL):

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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