Banking & Financial Services
Are you numerate? Have you excellent attention to detail? Are you a clear thinker? Have you an interest in the financial sector? We have just the springboard you need!
| Award Name | Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
1 year full-time.
Entry Requirements
A student over 16 years seeking entry to this programme does not need a previous formal qualification. Should the student have previous qualifications, one of the following may be advantageous for admission to the programme:
- Leaving Certificate/LCA
- QQI Level 4 Award
- Mature students welcome
- If English is not your first language you may be asked to complete an English assessment
- Students who may not have formal academic requirements but who have the ability to successfully participate on the course will be considered. (RPL Recognition of Prior Learning)
Careers / Further progression
CAREER/PROGRESSION OPPORTUNITIES
Our Banking and Financial Services course provides you with a unique and competitive skill set, essential for working in the banking and financial services industry. This one - year course is approved by the Central Bank of Ireland as well as the leading financial institutions.
On completion of this course you could be presented with many options. You will be able to work in a bank, credit union, insurance company or work for a business that arranges finance for their clients such as car dealerships. Finance graduates are sought after by many public services.
Those looking to work in industry will learn key skills in networking and team working, essential for any 21st Century role. Applied economics will educate you about Irish and international business, giving you key insights about different economies. Spreadsheet knowledge is highly sought after in any business or financial area and is an essential key skill you will master.
For those wishing to progress to further study, statistics offers an alternative entry pathway in lieu of the study of mathematics for many sought after courses. Progression is offered to leading Business, Finance and Accounting degrees in DCU, UCD, TU & NCI with participating Higher Education Institutions (HEI’s) through the QQI Higher Education Links Scheme.
Type in this course code 5M2102 in the Careers Portal Webpage https://careersportal.ie/courses/cao_fetac_links.php to see progression routes.
Level 5 graduates may also progress to Level 6 Diploma in Business with Project Management in Cathal Brugha FET.
Further information
Courses commence in September 2023
INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS
The college welcomes applications from qualified international applicants. Non-EU learners whose visas do not confer access to publicly funded education may be required to pay a course fee of €3654 for their course if eligible. For further details, please contact the college. Applicants who are in the international protection system and have been granted permission to work are not eligible for the €3654 non-EU fees. Applicants will be required to provide proof of their immigration status (eg. GNIB card, permission to work letter issued by the Department of Justice) as part of the enrolment process.
MATURE STUDENTS
The number of mature students attending Further Education courses in Marino College is increasing each year and at present constitutes a significant proportion of our total numbers. Mature students are very welcome and Learner Supports will pay particular attention to their learning needs.
Fee: €50
Eligible students can apply for a SUSI Grant to assist with course costs. Please contact SUSI.ie for further information.
BACK TO EDUCATION ALLOWANCE
Eligible students can avail of the Back to Education Allowance which enables students to retain their benefit payment while studying. Please contact your local INTREO office or welfare.ie for further information.
Apply online via link above
SPECIALISATION
During the second semester, you will be encouraged to embark on a career pathway in becoming a Qualified Financial Advisor (QFA). Many of our students graduate with their QQI Level 5 Certificate in Business Studies plus two specific banking qualifications that is recognised by the Central Bank of Ireland
HOW WILL I LEARN?
You will have a mixture of classroom-based subjects and independent study. You will be expected to complete assignments throughout the year. Course work will consist of a combination of onsite & online learning.
Applied Economics, 5N1350
Team Working, 5N1367
Personal and Professional Development, 6N1949
Financial Services, 5N1383
Spreadsheet Methods, 5N1977
Statistics, 5N2066
Insurance and Banking, 5N2427
Business Administration Skills, 5N1610
Please note the components listed above may vary occasionally
HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED?
A full Award is granted on passing the relevant eight components. You will be assessed throughout and at the end of the year (Continuous Assessment). On successful completion of each component, you will be awarded a Pass, a Merit or a Distinction grade.
5M2102 - Business Studies.
Award: QQI Level 5 in Business Studies 5M2102.
Cathal Brugha FET Campus
76 Marlborough Street, Dublin 1, D01 X8V0
T: 01 533 7126
Enquiries: alan.corrigan@kmcfe.cdetb.ie