| INDEX OF COURSES |
- 08/06/01 : Diploma in Banking and Financial Services
- 08/06/02 : MCAST Certificate in Administrative and Secretarial Studies
- 08/06/03 : MCAST Foundation Certificate in Retailing
- 08/06/04 : Diploma in Insurance Studies
- 08/06/05 : MCAST Certificate in Marketing Studies
- 08/06/06 : MCAST-BTEC National Certificate in Business
- 08/06/07 : AAT Diploma in Accounting
- 08/06/08 : Matriculation Certificate Course
- 08/06/09 : MCAST Foundation Certificate in Business
- 08/06/10 : MCAST Intermediate Certificate in Business
- 08/06/11 : MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Business
- 08/06/12 : MCAST O-Level Revision Course
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| Diploma in Banking and Financial Services |
| Course Code
| 08/06/01 |
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| Level
| 4 |
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| Awarding Body
| Institute of Financial Services (Malta) |
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| Entry Requirements |
O' level/SEC passes in Maltese (SEC), English Language, Mathematics and 2 other subjects |
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| Duration of Course |
2 Years Full-Time |
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| Fees |
IFS Registration + Examinations Fee |
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| About The Course |
This course leads to a qualification designed to equip students with the essential skills and knowledge to help them gain a firm base from which to go on and specialise further in the area of Financial Services. Students who opt to study Pure Mathematics at Intermediate Level may join the Bachelor of Commerce (Banking & Finance) course at the University of Malta.
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| Study Units |
Structure of Accounts
The Financial Services Environment
Customer Relationship Management
Managing Information
Managing People in Organisations
Marketing, Sales & Customer Services
English for Business
Pure Mathematics at Intermediate Level (optional)
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| MCAST Certificate in Administrative and Secretarial Studies |
| Course Code
| 08/06/02 |
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| Level
| 3 |
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| Awarding Body
| MCAST |
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| Entry Requirements |
O' level/SEC passes in Maltese (SEC), English Language, Mathematics and 2 other subjects |
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| Duration of Course |
2 Years Full-Time |
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| About The Course |
This course enables participants to understand the key areas of administration, office equipment, services and supplies, routine procedures, standards and the work environment. It is also designed to provide participants with the ability to take down notes as well as transcribe business documents from a printed and hand-written copy to a mailable business standard. |
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| Study Units |
Business Administration
Business Practice
Office Effectiveness
English for Business
Maltese for Business
Spoken English for Business
Administrative IT Applications
2 Units out of:
Basic Book-Keeping and Accounts
Shorthand Transcription
French for Business
German for Business
Italian for Business
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| MCAST Foundation Certificate in Retailing |
| Course Code
| 08/06/03 |
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| Level
| 1 |
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| Awarding Body |
MCAST |
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| Entry Requirements |
Finished Compulsory Education and Aptitude Test |
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| Duration of Course |
1 Year Full-Time |
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| About The Course |
This course is designed in such a way that candidates are given an overall picture of the retail trade and the business environment, together with comprehensive coverage of both the theoretical and the practical aspects of selling goods and services to customers. |
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| Study Units |
Retailing Principles
Elements of Business
Consumer Awareness
English for Business
Specialised Retailing
Commercial Calculations
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| Diploma in Insurance Studies |
| Course Code
| 08/06/04 |
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| Level
| 4 |
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| Awarding Body
| Chartered Insurance Institute (UK) |
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| Entry Requirements |
O' level/SEC passes in Maltese (SEC), English Language, Mathematics and 2 other subjects |
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| Duration of Course |
2 Years Full-time |
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| Fees |
CII Registration fees and Course Materials
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| About The Course |
The course, intended to equip students with various skills required for them to take up a career in insurance, is spread over two years. It aims to develop the students' potential to enable them to become competent in insurance operations. |
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Insurance Foundation Certificate (IF1, IF2, IF3)
Business Practice (P04)
Insurance Law (P05)
Certificate in IT for Insurance Professionals
English for Business
Business Administration
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| MCAST Certificate in Marketing Studies |
| Course Code
| 08/06/05 |
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3 |
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| Awarding Body |
MCAST |
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| Entry Requirements |
O' level/SEC passes in English Language, Mathematics, Maltese (SEC) and 2 other subjects |
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| Duration of Course |
2 Years Full-Time |
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| About The Course |
The Certificate in Marketing Studies enables participants to acquire a clear idea of what reliable customer service and public relations entail. In addition, the aim of the course is to ensure that the practice of advertising and selling and sales management within the marketing environment is well understood. |
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Marketing
Customer Service
Public Relations
Advertising
Selling and Sales Management
English for Business
Web Design
Spoken English for Business
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| MCAST-BTEC National Certificate in Business |
| Course Code
| 08/06/06 |
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3 |
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| Awarding Body |
MCAST-BTEC |
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| Entry Requirements |
O' level/SEC passes in 4 subjects. Preferred subjects: English Language and Mathematics
Or: MCAST Intermediate Certificate in Business |
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| Duration of Course |
2 Years Full-Time |
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| Fees |
BTEC Registration Fee |
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| About The Course |
The Certificate in Business is designed for those wishing to achieve employment at a junior level within businesses and organisations. It provides a mixture of theory and a practical vision of real life situations in business. |
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Exploring Business Activity
Investigating Business Resources
Introduction to Marketing
Effective People Communication & Information
Introduction to Accounting
An Introduction to Marketing Research
Investigating Recruitment and Selection
Working in Administration
Introduction to the Internet and e-Business
Investigating Supply Chain Management
Starting a Small Business
Investigating International Business
Maltese for Business
English for Business
Introduction to Statistics
Further Business Statistics
Spoken English for Business
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| AAT Diploma in Accounting |
| Course Code
| 08/06/07 |
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| 4 |
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| Awarding Body
| Association of Accounting Technicians (UK) |
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| Entry Requirements |
SEC/ 'O' level passes in 4 subjects |
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| Duration of Course |
1 year full-time (Certificate) + 2 years full-time (Advanced Certificate and Diploma) |
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| Fees |
AAT Registration Fees |
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| About The Course |
This course is intended to provide specialist support staff for employment in Accounting and Finance. Successful students will be qualified to carry out accounting or financial duties in the offices of practising accountants, in industrial and commercial organisations and so on, depending on the level of studies they complete. |
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| Study Units |
Certificate
Unit 30: Introductory Accounting
Unit 31: Accounting Work Skills
Unit 32: Professional Ethics for Accounting Technicians
English for Business
Advanced Certificate
Unit 5: Financial Accounting
Unit 6: Recording & Analysing Costs and Revenues
Unit 15: Operating a Cash Management and Credit Control System
English for Business
Diploma
Unit 11: Drafting Financial Statements
Unit 33: Management Accounting
Unit 10: Managing Systems and People in the Accounting Environment
Unit 17: Implementing Auditing Procedures
Unit 18: Preparing Business Taxation Computations
English for Business
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| Matriculation Certificate Course |
| Course Code
| 08/06/08 |
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| Level
| 3 |
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| Awarding Body
| MATSEC Board |
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| Entry Requirements |
SEC/O' level passes in 3 subjects from English Language, Mathematics, Maltese (SEC), and Physics or Biology or Human Biology or Chemistry and 2 other SEC / O' Level subjects. |
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| Duration of Course |
2 Years Full-time |
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| Fees |
Matsec Fees |
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| About The Course |
This 2-year course prepares students to sit for the full Matriculation Certificate Examination of the University of Malta. It is of interest to those who:
- are considering entering University
- wish to further their studies before starting work
- want to opt for diploma/degree courses in the Business and Computing fields
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Accounts
Computing
Economics
English
Environmental Science *
French
Graphical Communication/Engineering Drawing *
Information Technology
Italian
Maltese
Marketing
Philosophy
Physics
Pure Mathematics
Sociology
Systems of Knowledge *
(* offered only at Intermediate Level)
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| MCAST Foundation Certificate in Business |
| Course Code
| 08/06/09 |
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| Level
| 1 |
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| Awarding Body |
MCAST |
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| Entry Requirements |
Finished Compulsory Education and Aptitude Test |
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| Duration of Course |
1 Year full time |
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| About The Course |
The programme is designed to provide an opportunity to school leavers in possession of the School Leaving Certificate to follow a structured programme of study in that area which is closer to his/her interests. The programme includes a significant amount of vocational practice that will help students to form a clear idea of the nature of the trade or vocation they intend to follow. Assessment of each unit in this qualification is mainly through a system of continuous assessment and tests. Students who show better understanding and application will be awarded the grades of Merit or Distinction.
This course aims at giving students an introduction to the world of business while consolidating their knowledge of those basic subjects required for them to join a variety of courses. It may also serve as a stepping stone to the MCAST Intermediate Certificate in Business. This course is not intended to prepare students for immediate employment.
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English
Maltese
Mathematics & Science
Information Technology
Personal Development
Vocational Practice
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| MCAST Intermediate Certificate in Business |
| Course Code
| 08/06/10 |
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| Level
| 2 |
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| Awarding Body
| MCAST |
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| Entry Requirements |
Either: O' level/SEC passes in 2 subjects
Preferred subject: Business Studies
Or: MCAST Foundation Certificate in Business
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| Duration of Course |
1 Year Full-Time |
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| About The Course |
This course examines more closely the various basic business functions. It prepares students to understand better the different aspects of business operations. The course offers students the opportunity to get to know better those areas of business and commercial studies they may wish to embark upon in the future. |
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The Consumer
Communications
Office Practice
Basic Book-keeping
EU Structures
Improving Performance
Use of Database in Administration
Business within Markets
Health and Safety in the Workplace
English for Business
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| MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Business |
| Course Code |
08/06/11 |
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| Level |
4 |
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| Awarding Body |
MCAST-BTEC |
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| Entry Requirements |
Either: MCAST - BTEC National Certificate in Business
Or: MCAST Certificate in Marketing Studies
Or: MCAST Certificate in Administrative and Secreterial Studies
Or: A' level Passes in 2 subjects *
Or: A' level Passes in 1 subject * and 3 subjects at Intermediate level
* These must include at least one subject from Accounts, Marketing and Economics
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| Duration of Course |
2 Years Full-Time |
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| Fees |
BTEC Registration Fee |
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| About The Course |
This Course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive range of skills and knowledge necessary for a variety of careers in business, especially in Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs). It is also meant to develop the students' personal qualities by offering them focused studies which are directly relevant to the business sectors in which they are planning to seek employment. |
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Marketing
Quality Management
Organisations and Behaviour
Managing People
Quantative Techniques in Business
Managing Information
Purchasing
Management Accounting
Legal and Regulatory Framework
Business Strategy *
Management Information Systems
Managing Financial Resources
Managing Self
Managing Activities
Organisations, Competition and Behaviour
European Business
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| MCAST O-Level Revision Course |
| Course Code
| 08/06/12 |
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| Level
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| Awarding Body
| Matriculation Certificate Examination Board |
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| Entry Requirements |
Finished Compulsory Education *
* Students must be in possession of a minimum of a Grade 6/D in all subjects applied for (see list further down)
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| Duration of Course |
1 Year full-time |
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| About The Course |
This course is intended for students who have already followed a course of study leading to the Secondary Education Examination Certificate and sat for the examinations of the Matriculation and Secondary Education Certificate Examination Board . MCAST is thus providing the opportunity to students who did not manage to obtain the necessary results to undertake a revision programme with a view to obtaining the necessary entry requirements for further study. |
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| Notes |
Students applying for this course are not entitled for maintenance grant or stipend. |
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| Study Units |
English
Maltese
Mathematics
Physics
1 subject from:
French
Italian
1 subject from:
Business Studies
Accounts
Economics
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