This interdisciplinary course combines the study of Politics, Economics and Social Science and gives an understanding of the interactions between economic, social and political processes. This course covers how governments, policies and international relations work, learning to understand people and businesses, markets and governments, and how to respond to national and global changes, whilst understanding society, human behaviour and relationships.

Students will have the option of taking a language, Irish, French or Spanish, along with EuropeanStudies. These qualifications can be used to progress to a variety of degree and certificate programmes in a wide range of Universities.

The Events industry is a rapidly growing sector in Ireland and abroad. Demand for professional event managers has increased as organisations seek to engage with their customers and other key stakeholders in more innovative ways.

This course offers students the opportunity to develop the necessary skills and appropriate knowledge to prepare for careers in this specialised sector of the marketing industry. It also concentrates on developing skills in public relations, organisation, planning, IT and time management.

This course also provides a foundation in business, internet and communication, as well as a background in public relations and marketing. It will provide the student with the opportunity to showcase all the knowledge and skills learnt during the course through the planning, preparation and production a real life event.

This is a well established one year full-time Post Leaving Certificate course developed in conjunction with the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland (SCSI). The course provides a solid introduction to Auctioneering.

By the end of the year, students will be equipped with key Auctioneering and Estate Agency skills, as well as an understanding of a comprehensive range of modern business functions such as IT, Economics and Law. As part of the course, students are required to gain practical experience by working for two weeks in a property related environment.

Ballsbridge College has been providing a course in English as a Foreign Language for over ten years. During this time the course has expanded to facilitate students with differing levels of English and has become an integral part of the college.

It attracts students from all over the world and from many different cultures and backgrounds. All the students have the desire to learn English in a dynamic environment, on a course that combines English language with the study of business and computers. Many students have used these qualifications to help them secure employment here in Ireland.

This course is aimed at learners who wish to pursue a career in the International Financial services sector or gain an eligible qualification for entry to the IFS Associate apprenticeship programme. On successful completion of the course the learner will have developed the core knowledge, skills and competencies required for entry roles in the financial services sector.

Successful graduate of the course are also eligible to apply for many business related higher education programmes through the Higher Education Links Scheme (HELS).

Entrepreneurship can be described as an approach to life as well as a set of business skills. It requires a person to think creatively, ask difficult questions and challenge established ways of working. In addition, it is recognised that employers today wish to employ those with entrepreneurial skills as they are seen as an asset to an organisation. Thus entrepreneurial skills enhance a student’s prospects of employment.

Do you have an idea that you would like to develop in to a business? Want to be your own boss? Whatever your reasons for wanting to start or develop a business, this course will provide you with the key skills and the practical knowledge to start, operate and grow your own business.

Fintech is described in its broadest terms as innovation in financial services enabled by technology, through the development of new products and services from both start- ups and established financial institutions” (Accenture 2015, A Skills Needs Analysis of the international Financial Services Sector in Ireland, 2015).

This course aims to prepare learners for employment in the FinTech sector. This foundation course will introduce learners to the area of financial technology so that they will be motivated to pursue job opportunities and further training in the sector. The learner will develop an understanding of the international financial services market and develop competence in key finance concepts, digital and interpersonal skills.

This course provide learners with a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of information and communications technology and practical IT skills required in the performance of a broad range of administrative and organizational tasks.

It suits learners who want to acquire computer skills for the first time. It also suits learners who may have been in the work force before but who now need to update and develop new skills. The course will build confidence and those who complete it will have gained improved communications and interpersonal skills. Participants will develop excellent keyboard, IT and accountancy skills and learn the basics of good business administration.