Business Management Full time

The Business Management Advanced Certificate course is designed to provide the students with an indepth understanding of the role and function of management in the business environment and offers the opportunity to develop effective management skills. While the theoretical aspects of business management are taught, the focus is on the practical application of these principles.

Projects are used to allow students to demonstrate their ability to relate what they have learned to the real world. In the Business Planning module students will explore a possible business idea, they will develop the skills, competencies and knowledge required to carry out a detailed investigation of their proposed idea, assess its viability and potential in setting up a business.

In addition, students will explore the main elements of law that impact on business. They will gain an understanding of Finance and the importance of cost control and budgets in an organisation and gain an insight into the principles of corporate governance. Students will be given the opportunity to enhance their competence in all forms of communication and appreciate the need for ongoing professional development.

Qualifications gained

• Portobello Institute Advanced Certificate in Business Management
• FETAC Level 6 Major Award in Advanced Certificate in Management BMANX

Entry requirement

Entry to this course is by direct application to the college. Acceptance to Full Time courses is interview based, there are no specific points requirements.

Course structure

This is a full time course. The final examinations will be held during the first 2 weeks of June-these dates will be confirmed during March 2013. Students have the option of studying all 8 modules via classroom contact, or alternatively study 6 modules via classroom contact hours and study the remaining two modules via online learning*.

Course content modules

1. Business Management
2. Finance
3. Communications
4. Applied Business Management
5. Strategic Planning
6. Business Law
7. Leadership Skills
8. Corporate Governance

*For those wishing to study this course over a shorter duration, the online modules can be completed within the time frame of the course or up to 2 months after the final date listed.

Booking

Course Cost: €1925

Please book an interview by making a payment €50 using the Book Now button. Please read and understand both the Terms of Enrolment and Course Payment Information before booking your interview. Details of all our policies as well as refunds, cancellations, installment options and how to pay offline are contained in these two important documents.

Course Code	Location	Info
FBMTOCT13	Portobello Institute, Dublin 1	14/10/13 - 25/04/14 9.00 - 4.30pm May vary day to day Induction: 08/10/13
FBMTMAR13	Portobello Institute, Dublin 1	04/03/13-24/05/13** 9.00am- 4.30 pm - May vary day to day Induction: 01/03/12 Please note this course will be delivered by Blended learning**

Additional Course Costs

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Exam Fees:

• €165