DCFE Dun Laoghaire College of Further Education

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Evening Courses 2011/12

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School Of Business and Administration

FT5: Cert in International Business Trade Practice

Course Description

This course is designed to develop the student’s core understanding of International Trade Practice. Students gain skills in the practical aspects of importing, exporting and marketing products for International Markets. In addition, students study Business Law and Computerised Accounts and gain relevant computer and e-business skills.

Contents

• International Trade Practice
• Business Law
• Marketing
• Applied Economics
• Accountancy- Manual and Computerised
• Spreadsheets
• Word Processing
• Communications
• Work Experience
• Maths (optional)

Career Prospects / Progression

Graduates can progress to the Advanced Certificate in Business Enterprise and Management in DCFE. Many graduates find employment in shipping companies, freight forwarding, banking, insurance, retail management and in the expor t depar tment of multinational companies.

Opportunities/Progression

FETAC Links Scheme:

DCU:
Business Studies (DC111)
International Relations (DC231)
Marketing, Innovation and Technology (DC240)
DIT:
Business Management (DT324)
Business Studies (DT303)
IADT:
Business Studies and Arts Management (DL242)

NUI Maynooth:
Finance and Accounting (MH403)
International Finance and Economics (MH408)
NUIG:
Arts (GY101)
Business Information Systems (GY206)

Employment: Directly employed in Business and Legal Administration.

Course Code:11FT5

Certification:FETAC level Award Business Studies(5M2102)

Course Duration:1 year, Full time

Entry Requirements:
Leaving Certificate
Leaving Certificate Applied
FETAC level 4
Mature Applicants

Work Experience:It is the responsibilityof the learners to secure an appropriate work expereince placement.

Developed in DCFE by Tom Taylor