2014 2015 brochure by Claire Butler

Bournemouth Business School International

Prospectus

2014-2015

www.bbsi.co.uk

BBSI was founded in 1992 and has achieved a reputation for providing both specialised English and general English courses for adult students and professionals from around the world. BBSI offers courses all year round in English language and a variety of popular academic and business related subjects. In addition to studying specialised subjects, students can opt to prepare for a range of academic and professional qualifications.

Accommodation choices n

Standard homestay

Executive homestay

Student residence

Hotel residence

Social programme n

Excursions

Pub visits

Coffee and conversation

Lectures on culture

Football/volleyball

Film club

Included in your course n

Tuition

Online study support

Accommodation placement service

Induction

BBSI occupies three prominent Victorian buildings in the centre of Bournemouth, a beautiful seaside resort on the south coast of England.

Entry test

Use of school PCs

School capacity is around 300 students and facilities include:

Use of learning resource centre

Wi-Fi

Courses include English Language, Business English, Vocational, University Foundation, Pre-Masters and Corporate Training. The minimum age is 18 years (20 years for Pre-Masters courses) and all classes have a maximum of 14 students.

23 classrooms, with either interactive Smartboardâ&#x201E;˘, DVD, digital or CD equipment

Some social programme activities

2 fully networked computer zones

Welfare

Wi-Fi access throughout the school

End of course certificate

Student common room, with TV & refreshments

Regular teacher tutorials

Learning Resource Centre, including lending & reference library

Garden & patio area

Parking areas for bicycles

BBSI is certified with the National Quality Assurance ISO 9001 standard. BBSI is accredited by the British Council for the teaching of English, and is a member of English UK, Business English UK and IALC. BBSI holds an NCFE Investing in Quality (IIQ) Licence for its specialised courses. NCFE accreditation provides assurance that the content of a training course is of a high standard and meets the standards of a national awarding organisation. BBSI is also an Authorised Preparation Centre for certain Cambridge English examinations, and an Approved Centre for the Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM).

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Contents

Entry Level (minimum level)

Duration

Page No

Academic Summary & Course Entry Levels

English Language Courses

General English .............................................................................................................................................Elementary ...........................1-50 weeks ..............................6 English & IELTS [Academic] Preparation...............................................................................................Pre-Intermediate ................4-50 weeks ..............................7 Business English Courses

Communication & Business Skills...........................................................................................................Intermediate ........................4-8 weeks ................................8 English for Business ....................................................................................................................................Pre-Intermediate ................1-32 weeks ..............................9 Specialised Courses

Vocational Courses

Management, Leadership & Human Resources .................................................................................Pre-Intermediate ................4-50 weeks............................12 Marketing, Advertising & Public Relations ...........................................................................................Pre-Intermediate ................4-50 weeks............................13 Finance & Financial Services ....................................................................................................................Pre-Intermediate ................4-50 weeks............................14 Legal Studies .................................................................................................................................................Pre-Intermediate ................4-50 weeks............................15 Hospitality Management & Tourism ........................................................................................................Pre-Intermediate ................4-50 weeks............................16 Science, Mathematics & IT ........................................................................................................................Pre-Intermediate ................4-50 weeks............................17 University Pathways

University Foundation Courses

Management, Leadership & Human Resources .................................................................................Pre-Intermediate ................4-50 weeks............................20 Marketing, Advertising & Public Relations ...........................................................................................Pre-Intermediate ................4-50 weeks............................21 Finance & Financial Services ....................................................................................................................Pre-Intermediate ................4-50 weeks............................22 Legal Studies .................................................................................................................................................Pre-Intermediate ................4-50 weeks............................23 Hospitality Management & Tourism ........................................................................................................Pre-Intermediate ................4-50 weeks............................24 Science, Mathematics & IT ........................................................................................................................Pre-Intermediate ................4-50 weeks............................25 Pre-Masters Courses

Management, Leadership & Human Resources .................................................................................Pre-Intermediate ................4-50 weeks............................26 Marketing, Advertising & Public Relations ...........................................................................................Pre-Intermediate ................4-50 weeks............................27 Finance & Financial Services ....................................................................................................................Pre-Intermediate ................4-50 weeks............................28 Legal Studies .................................................................................................................................................Pre-Intermediate ................4-50 weeks............................29 Hospitality Management & Tourism ........................................................................................................Pre-Intermediate ................4-50 weeks............................30 Science, Mathematics & IT ........................................................................................................................Pre-Intermediate ................4-50 weeks............................31 Corporate Training Courses International Diplomatic Protocol / Etiquette & Protocol Global & Conflict Studies / Foreign Policy & Global Politics / Event Management Management / Human Resource Management / Project Management / Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) / Training Management Aviation English / Maritime English / Military English Logistics: Purchasing / Supply Chain Management / Warehousing & Warehouse Management Summer Business Courses â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 29 June to 21 August 2015

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English for Business ....................................................................................................................................Pre-intermediate ................1-32 weeks............................40 Management / Management & Business Skills ..................................................................................Intermediate ........................1-8 weeks ..............................41 Marketing / Marketing & Business Skills...............................................................................................Intermediate ........................1-8 weeks ..............................42 Finance / Finance & Business Skills .......................................................................................................Intermediate ........................1-8 weeks ..............................43 Legal Studies / Legal Studies & Business Skills.................................................................................Intermediate ........................1-8 weeks ..............................44 Hospitality & Tourism / Hospitality, Tourism & Business Skills ......................................................Intermediate ........................1-8 weeks ..............................45 Science, Mathematics & IT / Science, Mathematics, IT & Business Skills ................................Intermediate ........................1-8 weeks ..............................46 Professional Accrediting & Associated Bodies

Accommodation & Welfare

Location

Sports, Leisure & Recreation

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ACADEMIC ASSESSMENT & PROGRESS MONITORING Students take an entry test on arrival at BBSI and are then placed in appropriate classes.

Academic Summary and Course Entry Levels

Academic achievement is measured by means of continuous assessment on all courses. As part of their studies, students are set a range of tasks to demonstrate their progress and understanding, including essays, reports, meeting role-plays, presentations and academic assignments. We aim for high academic standards and we allocate an appropriate final grade on BBSI awards. Regular student tutorials are an important part of the feedback process, so students are aware of the progress they are making, and how best to improve.

ACADEMIC STAFF The emphasis at BBSI is on high-quality professional teaching.

Teaching Methodology BBSIâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s aims are to encourage studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; responsibility for their own learning, and to develop their language within real-life contexts. In general English courses the emphasis is on improving language skills across all four skills (reading, writing, speaking and listening) with an emphasis on effective communication. These courses offer a blended learning approach; classroom teaching includes the use of a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) on our Moodle platform, myBBSI. This allows students the flexibility to access a wide range of activities to meet their needs and interests, both in school and at home. The VLE also enables our teachers to closely monitor progress and to provide targeted work to challenge and support each individual student.

We employ full-time native-speaker level teachers, as well as part-time teachers and freelance specialists. All our teachers have one or more English teaching qualifications, and the majority of our teachers have degrees and other qualifications, as well as appropriate and relevant professional experience which they have gained in their respective fields.

On specialised courses, students learn about key language, concepts and theories within their subject through the medium of English. Students are able to focus on learning the terms, study skills and communication skills that will help them in their career or in higher education. The emphasis is on learner independence, which involves the students in research and collaborative tasks both inside and outside the classroom, strengthened by a bank of course materials and study support on our VLE, myBBSI. Those who choose to progress to university have the advantage of academic study skills, as well as specific knowledge about their studying subject, to put them ahead of their peers.

BBSI Awards All students receive BBSI certification on successful completion of their course. Courses of four weeks or more are graded at the level of Pass, Credit or Distinction (see table below). GRADING

GRADE RESULTS

SKILLS & ABILITIES

FOUNDATION TARGETS

DISTINCTION

80% and above

High level of communication and fluency of expression; ability to express complex concepts and knowledge within a chosen field, plus a range of other academic disciplines; ability to study independently at graduate level

Foundation grade sought by top universities

CREDIT

65-79%

Sound level of communication skills; ability to express concepts and knowledge within a chosen field; ability to study independently at graduate level

70% sought by most UK universities

PASS

50-64%

Ability to communicate clearly and to express concepts and knowledge within a chosen field; ability to study at graduate level

FAIL

below 50%

Note: BBSI students are expected to attend 100% of their lessons; 90% minimum is required for Distinction and Credit grades.

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External Recognition

LESSON TIMES

BBSI courses are accredited for the teaching of English by the British Council.

Lessons are timetabled Monday to Friday, in sessions of two 45-minute lessons, within the study periods detailed in the table below.

BBSI holds the NCFE Investing in Quality (IIQ) licence, which gives formal recognition to our specialised and tailored courses.

Students receive a personal timetable on arrival at BBSI, and class times are published weekly within the school.

Students who successfully complete a BBSI Vocational, University Foundation or Pre-Masters Higher-Certificate, Diploma, or Extended Diploma course, will also receive a certificate from the national awarding body, NCFE, for the 16-week specialised elements of the course.

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BBSI is also an Approved Centre for the Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM).

Session 1

0900-1030

Break

BBSI Vocational, University Foundation or Pre-Masters courses in Management, Leadership & HR benefit from ILM educational approval, through which students who successfully complete four full modules can achieve an ILM Parchment on completion of their studies (in order to qualify for the ILM Parchment, students may need to study for more than eight weeks. The ILM Parchment fee is not included in the BBSI course fees).

Session 2

1045-1215

Lunch Break Session 3

1315-1445

Break

Class Size

Session 4

All classes have a maximum size of 14 students.

School Closes 1700

1500-1630

Additional Fees A book fee is charged on all courses to cover the cost of books and other materials and media. Fees for external examinations are not included in the BBSI course fees but are published on our website. Additional study workshops can be booked on a weekly basis during the course (additional fees would apply).

BBSI Course Entry Levels and English Language Test Comparison TEST NAME

COUNCIL OF EUROPE FRAMEWORK (CEFR)

A1 (Beginner)

BBSI Minimum Course Entry Levels

A2 (Elementary)

B1 (Pre-Intermediate)

B2 (Intermediate)

GE20 GE24 GE30

EIP30, EIP40, EFB

GE40, CBS

Extended Diploma Courses (Vocational, Foundation or Pre-Masters)

Certificate Courses (Vocational or Pre-Masters)

C1 (UpperIntermediate)

C2 (Advanced)

Higher-Certificate Courses (Vocational or Pre-Masters) Diploma Courses (Vocational, Foundation or Pre-Masters) Summer Business Courses

BBSI Online Test (taken before booking) IELTS [Academic] equivalent

Cambridge English Tests (KET, PET, FCE, CAE, CPE)

Cambridge English: Business (BEC)

Cambridge English: Financial (ICFE)

Cambridge English: Legal (ILEC)

0-5

6 - 35

36 - 50

51 - 65

66 - 80

81+

1.0 - 2.5

3.0

3.5 - 4.5

5.0 - 6.0

6.5 - 7.0

7.5+

KET

PET

FCE

CAE

CPE

–

BEC Preliminary

BEC Vantage

BEC Higher

–

ICFE Pass B2

ICFE Pass C1

–

ILEC Pass B2

ILEC Pass C1

–

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English Language Courses

COURSE DETAILS Course Codes: GE 20, GE 24, GE 30 or GE 40 Course Duration: 1-50 weeks Minimum Entry Level: Elementary (equivalent to CEFR A2)

General English BBSI General English courses are flexible, allowing students to join at any time during the year, for any number of weeks. We offer a choice of four study programmes to suit all needs.

Range of Levels: GE 20 – CEFR A2-C1 GE 24 – CEFR A2-C1 GE 30 – CEFR A2-C1 GE 40 – CEFR B2-C1 Entry Dates: Weekly

Students can choose general English as their only course, or can use it as preparation for other courses at BBSI. Our General English courses all include access to MacMillan English Campus via our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). The VLE offers students the flexibility to learn on their own terms, within a personalised environment, with immediate access to their chosen course.

GE 20 – 20 lessons (15 hours) weekly

Course Content

GE 24 – 24 lessons (18 hours) weekly

GE 20: 20 lessons weekly in English language, to include: grammar & functions, vocabulary development, reading & writing skills, speaking, listening & pronunciation skills GE 24: 20 lessons weekly in English language, to include: grammar & functions, vocabulary development, reading & writing skills, speaking, listening & pronunciation skills 4 lessons weekly of additional speaking, reading, listening & writing skills GE 30: 20 lessons weekly in English language, to include: grammar & functions, vocabulary development, reading & writing skills, speaking, listening & pronunciation skills 10 lessons weekly, selected from one of the following: English Language Workshop (ELW) preparation for the Cambridge English: First (FCE) examination preparation for the Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) examination preparation for the Cambridge English: Business (BEC) examination GE 40: 20 lessons weekly in English language, to include: grammar & functions, vocabulary development, reading & writing skills, speaking, listening & pronunciation skills 10 lessons weekly, selected from one of the following: English Language Workshop (ELW) preparation for the Cambridge English: First (FCE) examination preparation for the Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) examination preparation for the Cambridge English: Business (BEC) examination 10 lessons weekly of discussion, current affairs & UK culture

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Award: BBSI Certificate in General English Course Structure:

GE 30 – 30 lessons (22.5 hours) weekly GE 40 – 40 lessons (30 hours) weekly Available Options with GE 30 & GE 40 (depending on language level): English Language Workshop (ELW) Cambridge English: First (FCE) Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) Cambridge English: Business (BEC)

For full course details including weekly syllabus visit www.bbsi.co.uk MINIMUM AGE: 18 years

Visa Students: The BBSI General English courses can be studied on a 6-month Student Visitor Visa, an 11-month Student Visitor Visa, or a Tier 4 General Student Visa. Tier 4 students will be automatically enrolled for a Cambridge English examination as part of their course (additional fees will apply).

English Language Courses

COURSE DETAILS Course Codes: EIP 30 or EIP 40 Course Duration: 4-50 weeks Minimum Entry Level: Intermediate (equivalent to CEFR B1/IELTS 4.5) Range of Levels: CEFR B1-C1 Entry Dates: Weekly Award: BBSI Certificate in English & IELTS [Academic] Preparation Optional External Award: IELTS [Academic] (examinations held monthly, additional fees apply) Course Structure: EIP 30 – 30 lessons (22.5 hours) weekly EIP 40 – 40 lessons (30 hours) weekly

English & IELTS [Academic] Preparation BBSI English & IELTS* Preparation courses are flexible, allowing students to join at any time during the year. We offer a choice of either 30 or 40 lessons per week. IELTS preparation at BBSI is for the academic format of the exam. Students’ language levels are assessed on arrival and they are placed in appropriate classes. These courses include extensive language development and preparation for the IELTS examination. They are suitable for those who are planning to take this international qualification to verify their language skills for entry to university, college of further education, or for future employment. The IELTS examination is held monthly in Bournemouth and can be booked at BBSI with a minimum of 6 weeks' notice (examination fees are not included in the BBSI course fees).

Course Content EIP 30: 20 lessons weekly in English language, to include: grammar & functions, vocabulary development, reading & writing skills, speaking, listening & pronunciation skills 10 lessons weekly in IELTS examination preparation EIP 40: 20 lessons weekly in English language, to include: grammar & functions, vocabulary development, reading & writing skills, speaking, listening & pronunciation skills 20 lessons weekly in IELTS examination preparation

For full course details including weekly syllabus visit www.bbsi.co.uk MINIMUM AGE: 18 years

Visa Students: The BBSI English & IELTS courses can be studied on a 6-month Student Visitor Visa, an 11-month Student Visitor Visa, or a Tier 4 General Student Visa. Tier 4 students will be automatically enrolled for the IELTS examination as part of their course (additional fees will apply). *IELTS is the preferred English language assessment method for universities in English-speaking countries worldwide, and is widely accepted by employers as proof of English level.

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Business English Courses

COURSE DETAILS Course Code: CBS Course Duration: 4-8 weeks Minimum Entry Level: Intermediate (equivalent to CEFR B2/IELTS 5.0) Entry Dates: Weekly

Communication & Business Skills Communication & Business Skills is designed as an introduction to business language and terms in English, as well as the concepts and communication skills used in the international workplace. The course is a challenging step-up from general English study. It includes team-work in meetings, negotiations and presentations, and helps students who are new to business studies to prepare assignments and reports to a professional standard.

Course Content CBS:

20 lessons weekly in Communication & Business Skills

Awards: BBSI Certificate in Communication & Business Skills NCFE Certificate in Communication & Business Skills (full 8 week course only) Course Structure: 34 lessons (25.5 hours) weekly Available Options with CBS (depending on language level): English Language Workshop (ELW)

4 lessons weekly in Professional Skills 10 lessons weekly selected from one of the following: English Language Workshop (ELW) preparation for the Cambridge English: First (FCE) examination preparation for the Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) examination preparation for the Cambridge English: Business (BEC) examination

Cambridge English: First (FCE) Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) Cambridge English: Business (BEC)

Communication & Business Skills topics include: Business Skills n

business discussion

presentation skills

meetings: managing & participating

negotiation skills

interview skills

effective telephoning

meetings: agenda & minutes

effective report writing

business correspondence

Business Topics n

introduction to business

management

contemporary global issues

marketing

communication & the workplace

money & the future

ethics & Corporate Social Responsibility

business travel

For full course details including weekly syllabus visit www.bbsi.co.uk MINIMUM AGE: 18 years

Professional Skills topics include: n

note-taking

reading & summarising

networking

thinking critically

presenting professional views

using business jargon

managing change & conflict

managing difficult situations

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Visa Students: The BBSI Comunication & Business Skills course can be studied on a 6-month Student Visitor Visa or a Tier 4 General Student Visa (full 8 week course only).

Business English Courses

COURSE DETAILS Course Code: EFB 30 Course Duration: 1-32 weeks Minimum Entry Level: Pre-Intermediate (equivalent to CEFR B1/IELTS 4.5) Entry Dates: Weekly Award: BBSI Certificate in English for Business Course Structure: 30 lessons (22.5 hours) weekly Available Options with EFB 30 (depending on language level): English Language Workshop (ELW) Cambridge English: First (FCE) Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) Cambridge English: Business (BEC)

English for Business The English for Business courses provide practice in the forms of English used by professionals in their workplace. It is available at two different levels and can be studied for between 1-32 weeks, depending on English ability. The course includes English grammar, vocabulary and skills practice, as well as business simulations such as meetings, telephoning, negotiations and presentations. Lessons will help students build confidence in using their English in professional and social scenarios. The course is suitable for learners of English who are working in, or studying, business at a variety of levels and experience.

Course Content EFB 30:

20 lessons weekly in English for Business 10 lessons weekly selected from one of the following: English Language Workshop (ELW) preparation for the Cambridge English: First (FCE) examination preparation for the Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) examination preparation for the Cambridge English: Business (BEC) examination

English for Business topics include: Management

General Business

assessing success

building relationships

project management

networking

management styles

negotiating

management qualities

business idioms

Finance

Marketing

emerging markets

the marketing mix

numbers & trends

viral marketing

venture capitalism

rebranding

financial terms

sponsorship

International Sales & Trade n

global branding

outsourcing

fair trade

free trade

For full course details including weekly syllabus visit www.bbsi.co.uk MINIMUM AGE: 18 years

Visa Students: The BBSI English for Business course can be studied on a 6-month Student Visitor Visa, an 11-month Student Visitor Visa, or a Tier 4 General Student Visa. Tier 4 students will be automatically enrolled for a Cambridge English examination as part of their course (additional fees will apply).

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Specialised Courses

SPECIALISED COURSE SUBJECTS Specialised courses are available in the following subjects: n

Specialised Courses BBSI offers a range of specialised courses. These courses are available in three different formats to enable students to choose the style of course most suited to their personal needs and future objectives:

Management, Leadership & Human Resources

Marketing, Advertising & Public Relations

Finance & Financial Services

Legal Studies

Hospitality Management & Tourism

Science, Mathematics & IT

Vocational Courses Vocational courses are designed for students wishing to improve their professional skills and knowledge for their career, before returning to their country to work. The courses contain lessons in: n

specialised subject

English language

professional skills

University Foundation Courses University foundation courses are designed for students wishing to prepare for a first degree at a UK university. The courses contain lessons in: n

specialised subject

IELTS examination preparation

academic study skills

Pre-Masters Courses Pre-Masters courses are designed for students wishing to prepare for a postgraduate course in the UK. The courses contain lessons in: n

specialised subject

IELTS examination preparation

advanced study skills

The Vocational, University Foundation, and Pre-Masters courses all cover the same specialised topics within each subject, allowing students from all three course types to study together and benefit from each others’ knowledge and experience. The course types then differ within the supplementary parts of the course. By choosing the most appropriate course type for their future needs, students can ‘tailor’ their studies to best suit their requirements.

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For full course details including weekly syllabus visit www.bbsi.co.uk

Vocational Courses

CERTIFICATE Course Duration: 4-15 weeks 20 lessons (15 hours) weekly in specialised subject 4 lessons (3 hours) weekly in professional skills 10 lessons (7.5 hours) weekly in English language

HIGHER-CERTIFICATE Course Duration: 16-23 weeks 20 lessons (15 hours) weekly in specialised subject 4 lessons (3 hours) weekly in professional skills 10 lessons (7.5 hours) weekly in English language

DIPLOMA Course Duration: 24 weeks

Vocational Courses BBSI vocational courses are designed for students at an intermediate to advanced level of English, wishing to improve their professional skills and knowledge for their careers, before returning to their country to work. Students can study our vocational courses for as little as four weeks, at any time of the year. Previous knowledge of the subject may be helpful, but is not required. Students will study certain concepts and learn specific communication skills associated with careers in their chosen subject. All BBSI Vocational courses include 34 lessons (25.5 hours) weekly and are available year-round as Certificate, Higher-Certificate or Diploma study options (an Extended Diploma is also available for those who need additional English language support before starting the Diploma syllabus). Entry to these courses is flexible, allowing students to join on most Mondays throughout the year. BBSI vocational courses are available in the following subjects: n n n n

Management, Leadership & Human Resources (VMB) Includes preparation for ILM Marketing, Advertising & Public Relations (VMP) Finance & Financial Services (VFS) Includes preparation for ICFE Legal Studies (VLS) Includes preparation for ILEC

Hospitality Management & Tourism (VHT)

Science, Mathematics & IT (VMT)

External Accreditation Students who pass the vocational Higher-Certificate, Diploma or Extended Diploma courses will receive additional certification from the national awarding body, NCFE, to demonstrate to employers their knowledge and skills. For further information regarding NCFE awards, see page 47 and refer to the NCFE website at www.ncfe.org.uk.

Term 1 20 lessons (15 hours) weekly in communication and business skills (except VMT course) 4 lessons (3 hours) weekly in professional skills 10 lessons (7.5 hours) weekly in English language Terms 2 & 3 (Terms 1, 2 & 3 for VMT course) 20 lessons (15 hours) weekly in specialised subject 4 lessons (3 hours) weekly in professional skills 10 lessons (7.5 hours) weekly in English language

EXTENDED DIPLOMA Course Duration: 28-50 weeks Phase 1 (4-26 weeks) 30 lessons (15 hours) weekly in English language 4 lessons (3 hours) weekly in writing skills Phase 2 (24 weeks) Term 1 20 lessons (15 hours) weekly in communication and business skills (except VMT course) 4 lessons (3 hours) weekly in professional skills 10 lessons (7.5 hours) weekly in English Language Terms 2 & 3 (Terms 1, 2 & 3 for VMT course) 20 lessons (15 hours) weekly in specialised subject 4 lessons (3 hours) weekly in professional skills 10 lessons (7.5 hours) weekly in English Language

For full course details including weekly syllabus visit www.bbsi.co.uk MINIMUM AGE: 18 years

Visa Students: Vocational Certificate, Higher-Certificate or Diploma courses can be studied on a 6-month Student Visitor Visa, or a Tier 4 General Student Visa. The Extended Diploma course must be studied on a Tier 4 General Student Visa. Tier 4 students who book for less than 16 weeks will be automatically enrolled for a Cambridge English examination as part of their course (additional fees will apply).

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Vocational Courses

CERTIFICATE (C-VMB) Course Duration: 4-15 weeks Course Structure: See page 11 Entry Level: Intermediate (equivalent to CEFR B2/IELTS 5.5) Award: BBSI Certificate in Management, Leadership & HR

Management, Leadership & Human Resources BBSI vocational courses in Management, Leadership & HR enable students to study certain concepts and learn specific English communication skills associated with careers in management and business.

HIGHER-CERTIFICATE (HC-VMB) Course Duration: 16-23 weeks Course Structure: See page 11 Entry Level: Intermediate (equivalent to CEFR B2/IELTS 5.5) Awards: BBSI Higher-Certificate in Management, Leadership & HR / NCFE Certificate in Management, Leadership & HR

These vocational courses include 34 lessons (25.5 hours) weekly and benefit from ILM* educational approval, through which our students can achieve an ILM Parchment on successful completion of their studies.

DIPLOMA (D-VMB)

Course Entry

Course Duration: 24 weeks

Flexible, most Mondays throughout the year.

Course Structure: See page 11

Course Content

Entry Level: Intermediate (equivalent to CEFR B2/IELTS 5.0)

(the number of topics covered depends on the duration and dates of study)

Specialised Topics (20 lessons/15 hours weekly): n

leadership & management styles

time management

health & safety

n n n n n n

planning & conducting interviews HR planning

n n n

performance management workplace counselling

discipline & grievance

the recruitment & selection process

groups & teams in business

management by objectives the training & development process

continuous professional development

n n

gathering & selecting data contract termination & redundancy stakeholder analysis customer service management management of change

introduction to quality management

Awards: BBSI Diploma in Management, Leadership & HR / NCFE Certificate in Communication & Business Skills / NCFE Certificate in Management, Leadership & HR

pricing

marketing tactics

critical path analysis

EXTENDED DIPLOMA (ED-VMB)

fixed, variable & total costs

Course Duration: 28-50 weeks

n n n n

technology for resource planning analysing & evaluating data for decision-making communicating information, conclusions & decisions

Course Structure: See page 11 Entry Level: Pre-intermediate (equivalent to CEFR B1/IELTS 4.0) Awards: BBSI Diploma in Management, Leadership & HR / NCFE Certificate in Communication & Business Skills / NCFE Certificate in Management, Leadership & HR

Professional Skills (4 lessons/3 hours weekly): n

note-taking

reading & summarising

networking

using business jargon

thinking critically

presenting professional views

managing conflict & change

managing difficult situations

English Language (10 lessons/7.5 hours weekly):

For full course details including weekly syllabus visit www.bbsi.co.uk MINIMUM AGE: 18 years

Students can select one option n

English Language Workshop (ELW)

Cambridge English: First (FCE)

Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE)

Cambridge English: Business (BEC)

Approved Centre

*Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM) BBSI is an ILM Approved Centre. These courses benefit from ILM educational approval, through which students who successfully complete four full modules can achieve an ILM Parchment on completion of their studies (optional, additional fees would apply).

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Visa Students: Certificate, Higher-Certificate or Diploma courses can be studied on a 6-month Student Visitor Visa, or a Tier 4 General Student Visa. The Extended Diploma must be studied on a Tier 4 Visa. Tier 4 students who book for less than 16 weeks will be automatically enrolled for a Cambridge English examination as part of their course (additional fees will apply).

Vocational Courses

CERTIFICATE (C-VMP) Course Duration: 4-15 weeks Course Structure: See page 11 Entry Level: Intermediate (equivalent to CEFR B2/IELTS 5.5) Award: BBSI Certificate in Marketing, Advertising & Public Relations

HIGHER-CERTIFICATE (HC-VMP) Course Duration: 16-23 weeks Course Structure: See page 11 Entry Level: Intermediate (equivalent to CEFR B2/IELTS 5.5) Awards: BBSI Higher-Certificate in Marketing, Advertising & Public Relations / NCFE Certificate in Marketing, Advertising & Public Relations

DIPLOMA (D-VMP)

Marketing, Advertising & Public Relations

Course Duration: 24 weeks Course Structure: See page 11

BBSI vocational courses in Marketing, Advertising & Public Relations enable students to study certain concepts and learn specific English communication skills associated with careers in marketing, advertising or public relations. These vocational courses include 34 lessons (25.5 hours) weekly.

Entry Level: Intermediate (equivalent to CEFR B2/IELTS 5.0) Awards: BBSI Diploma in Marketing, Advertising & Public Relations / NCFE Certificate in Communication & Business Skills / NCFE Certificate in Marketing, Advertising & Public Relations

Course Entry EXTENDED DIPLOMA (ED-VMP)

Flexible, most Mondays throughout the year.

Course Duration: 28-50 weeks

Course Content (the number of topics covered depends on the duration and dates of study)

Specialised Topics (20 lessons/15 hours weekly): n n n n n

nature of marketing

brand & product management

global marketing environment services marketing management pricing strategy

n n n

understanding customer behaviour

distribution management marketing research & information systems marketing planning & strategy market segmentation, targeting & positioning

promotional tools: advertising, sales promotion, public relations & sponsorship

Course Structure: See page 11 Entry Level: Pre-intermediate (equivalent to CEFR B1/IELTS 4.0) Awards: BBSI Diploma in Marketing, Advertising & Public Relations / NCFE Certificate in Communication & Business Skills / NCFE Certificate in Marketing, Advertising & Public Relations

promotional tools: database marketing, direct & internet marketing

Professional Skills (4 lessons/3 hours weekly): n

note-taking

reading & summarising

networking

using business jargon

thinking critically

presenting professional views

managing conflict & change

managing difficult situations

English Language (10 lessons/7.5 hours weekly): Students can select one option n

English Language Workshop (ELW)

Cambridge English: First (FCE)

Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE)

Cambridge English: Business (BEC)

For full course details including weekly syllabus visit www.bbsi.co.uk MINIMUM AGE: 18 years

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Vocational Courses

CERTIFICATE (C-VFS) Course Duration: 4-15 weeks Course Structure: See page 11 Entry Level: Intermediate (equivalent to CEFR B2/IELTS 5.5) Award: BBSI Certificate in Finance & Financial Services

HIGHER-CERTIFICATE (HC-VFS) Course Duration: 16-23 weeks Course Structure: See page 11 Entry Level: Intermediate (equivalent to CEFR B2/IELTS 5.5) Awards: BBSI Higher-Certificate in Finance & Financial Services / NCFE Certificate in Finance & Financial Services

Finance & Financial Services BBSI vocational courses in Finance & Financial Services enable students to study certain concepts and learn specific English communication skills associated with careers in finance and financial services. These vocational courses include 34 lessons (25.5 hours) weekly. Preparation for the Cambridge English: Financial (ICFE)* examination is included within the syllabus.

Course Entry

DIPLOMA (D-VFS) Course Duration: 24 weeks Course Structure: See page 11 Entry Level: Intermediate (equivalent to CEFR B2/IELTS 5.0) Awards: BBSI Diploma in Finance & Financial Services / NCFE Certificate in Communication & Business Skills / NCFE Certificate in Finance & Financial Services

Flexible, most Mondays throughout the year.

Course Content

EXTENDED DIPLOMA (ED-VFS)

(the number of topics covered depends on the duration and dates of study)

Course Duration: 28-50 weeks

Specialised Topics (20 lessons/15 hours weekly):

Course Structure: See page 11

Topics marked with * are part of the ICFE syllabus

Entry Level: Pre-intermediate (equivalent to CEFR B1/IELTS 4.0)

Accounting n nature & role of accounting n rights issues & scrip issues n identifying user groups n direct & indirect costs n profit & loss account n cost volume profit analysis n balance sheet n budgeting n cash flow statement n sources of business finance n debtor management n managing working capital n financial ratios n n n n

Investment n macroeconomic issues n central banks n types of business structure n cash as an investment n fixed interest securities n equity finance n mergers & takeovers n collective or pooled investments n property as an investment n the work of a fund manager n strategic & competition issues n financial statements & ratios

reading, writing, listening & speaking concentrating on financial English terminology* presenting arguments or expressing opinions on financial situations* asking questions or requesting clarification about financial information* producing letters, reports & interpreting fact-based correspondence*

Professional Skills (4 lessons/3 hours weekly): n note-taking n reading & summarising n networking n using business jargon n thinking critically n presenting professional views n managing conflict & change n managing difficult situations English Language (10 lessons/7.5 hours weekly): Students can select one option n n

English Language Workshop (ELW) Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE)

n n

Cambridge English: First (FCE) Cambridge English: Business (BEC)

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Awards: BBSI Diploma in Finance & Financial Services / NCFE Certificate in Communication & Business Skills / NCFE Certificate in Finance & Financial Services

For full course details including weekly syllabus visit www.bbsi.co.uk MINIMUM AGE: 18 years Visa Students: Certificate, Higher-Certificate or Diploma courses can be studied on a 6-month Student Visitor Visa, or a Tier 4 General Student Visa. The Extended Diploma must be studied on a Tier 4 Visa. Tier 4 students who book for less than 16 weeks will be automatically enrolled for a Cambridge English examination as part of their course (additional fees will apply). *Cambridge English: Financial (ICFE) The ICFE examination aims to help students of finance and finance professionals show that they have the financial English skills needed to communicate with other finance professionals.

Vocational Courses

CERTIFICATE (C-VLS) Course Duration: 4-15 weeks Course Structure: See page 11 Entry Level: Intermediate (equivalent to CEFR B2/IELTS 5.5) Award: BBSI Certificate in Legal Studies

HIGHER-CERTIFICATE (HC-VLS) Course Duration: 16-23 weeks Course Structure: See page 11 Entry Level: Intermediate (equivalent to CEFR B2/IELTS 5.5) Awards: BBSI Higher-Certificate in Legal Studies / NCFE Certificate in Legal Studies

DIPLOMA (D-VLS) Course Duration: 24 weeks

Legal Studies

Course Structure: See page 11

BBSI vocational courses in Legal Studies enable students to study certain concepts and learn specific English communication skills associated with careers in law and legal services.

Entry Level: Intermediate (equivalent to CEFR B2/IELTS 5.0) Awards: BBSI Diploma in Legal Studies / NCFE Certificate in Communication & Business Skills / NCFE Certificate in Legal Studies

These vocational courses include 34 lessons (25.5 hours) weekly. Preparation for the Cambridge English: Legal (ILEC)* examination is included within the syllabus.

EXTENDED DIPLOMA (ED-VLS)

Course Entry

Course Duration: 28-50 weeks

Flexible, most Mondays throughout the year.

Course Structure: See page 11

Course Content (the number of topics covered depends on the duration and dates of study)

Specialised Topics (20 lessons/15 hours weekly): Topics marked with * are part of the ILEC syllabus n

the common law system

EU law

employment law

sale of goods law

company law

international commercial law

property law

mergers & acquisitions

contract law

reading activities*

vocabulary activities*

listening practice*

agency law

communicating with clients*

insolvency law

intellectual property law

Professional Skills (4 lessons/3 hours weekly): n

note-taking

reading & summarising

networking

using business jargon

thinking critically

presenting professional views

managing conflict & change

managing difficult situations

English Language (10 lessons/7.5 hours weekly): Students can select one option n

English Language Workshop (ELW)

Cambridge English: First (FCE)

Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE)

Cambridge English: Business (BEC)

Entry Level: Pre-intermediate (equivalent to CEFR B1/IELTS 4.0) Awards: BBSI Diploma in Legal Studies / NCFE Certificate in Communication & Business Skills / NCFE Certificate in Legal Studies

For full course details including weekly syllabus visit www.bbsi.co.uk MINIMUM AGE: 18 years

*Cambridge English: Legal (ILEC) The ILEC examination aims to help students of law and legal professionals show that they have the legal English skills needed to communicate with other legal professionals.

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Vocational Courses

CERTIFICATE (C-VHT) Course Duration: 4-15 weeks Course Structure: See page 11 Entry Level: Intermediate (equivalent to CEFR B2/IELTS 5.5) Award: BBSI Certificate in Hospitality Management & Tourism

HIGHER-CERTIFICATE (HC-VHT) Course Duration: 16-23 weeks Course Structure: See page 11 Entry Level: Intermediate (equivalent to CEFR B2/IELTS 5.5) Awards: BBSI Higher-Certificate in Hospitality Management & Tourism / NCFE Certificate in Hospitality Management & Tourism

DIPLOMA (D-VHT)

Hospitality Management & Tourism

Course Duration: 24 weeks Course Structure: See page 11

BBSI vocational courses in Hospitality Management & Tourism enable students to study certain concepts and learn specific English communication skills associated with careers in tourism or the hospitality industry. These vocational courses include 34 lessons (25.5 hours) weekly.

Entry Level: Intermediate (equivalent to CEFR B2/IELTS 5.0) Awards: BBSI Diploma in Hospitality Management & Tourism / NCFE Certificate in Communication & Business Skills / NCFE Certificate in Hospitality Management & Tourism

Course Entry EXTENDED DIPLOMA (ED-VHT)

Flexible, most Mondays throughout the year.

Course Duration: 28-50 weeks

Course Content (the number of topics covered depends on the duration and dates of study)

Specialised Topics (20 lessons/15 hours weekly): n

structure of the accommodation industry

hotel front office

customer service

n n

the economics of tourism the role of the tour operator

n n

marketing of package tours

n n

the travel industry tourism chain of distribution travel agency operations

n n

HR management health, hygiene & fire safety conference & banqueting operations

Course Structure: See page 11 Entry Level: Pre-intermediate (equivalent to CEFR B1/IELTS 4.0) Awards: BBSI Diploma in Hospitality Management & Tourism / NCFE Certificate in Communication & Business Skills / NCFE Certificate in Hospitality Management & Tourism

sustainable tourism

marketing the tourist product

Professional Skills (4 lessons/3 hours weekly): n

note-taking

reading & summarising

networking

using business jargon

thinking critically

presenting professional views

managing conflict & change

managing difficult situations

English Language (10 lessons/7.5 hours weekly): Students can select one option n

English Language Workshop (ELW)

Cambridge English: First (FCE)

Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE)

Cambridge English: Business (BEC)

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For full course details including weekly syllabus visit www.bbsi.co.uk MINIMUM AGE: 18 years

Vocational Courses

CERTIFICATE (C-VMT) Course Duration: 4-15 weeks Course Structure: See page 11 Entry Level: Intermediate (equivalent to CEFR B2/IELTS 5.5) Award: BBSI Certificate in Science, Mathematics & IT

HIGHER-CERTIFICATE (HC-VMT) Course Duration: 16-23 weeks Course Structure: See page 11 Entry Level: Intermediate (equivalent to CEFR B2/IELTS 5.5) Awards: BBSI Higher-Certificate in Science, Mathematics & IT / NCFE Certificate in Science, Mathematics & IT

Science, Mathematics & IT BBSI vocational courses in Science, Mathematics & IT enable students to study certain concepts and learn specific English communication skills associated with careers in technology, engineering and industry. These vocational courses include 34 lessons (25.5 hours) weekly.

Course Entry

DIPLOMA (D-VMT) Course Duration: 24 weeks Course Structure: See page 11 Entry Level: Intermediate (equivalent to CEFR B2/IELTS 5.0) Awards: BBSI Diploma in Science, Mathematics & IT / NCFE Certificate in Science, Mathematics & IT

Flexible, most Mondays throughout the year.

EXTENDED DIPLOMA (ED-VMT)

Course Content (the number of topics covered depends on the duration and dates of study)

Course Structure: See page 11

Specialised Topics (20 lessons/15 hours weekly):

Entry Level: Pre-intermediate (equivalent to CEFR B1/IELTS 4.0)

Science

Mathematics

force & effect

databases & SQL

atmospheric pollution

web design with HTML

research methods

electromagnetic waves

industrial chemistry

chemical reactions

properties of materials

electricity

electrolysis

energy & power

earthquakes

linear regression analysis statistics & probability theory

object-oriented programming with Java

graphs of functions

algebra

sequences & series

angles, bearings & maps

computer architecture

differentiation & stationary points

binary system

data security

Course Duration: 28-50 weeks

Awards: BBSI Diploma in Science, Mathematics & IT / NCFE Certificate in Science, Mathematics & IT

Microsoft Officeâ&#x201E;˘ applications

motion & vectors

network protocols

For full course details including weekly syllabus visit www.bbsi.co.uk

trigonometry

operating systems

MINIMUM AGE: 18 years

integration

multimedia

Professional Skills (4 lessons/3 hours weekly): n

note-taking

reading & summarising

networking

using business jargon

thinking critically

presenting professional views

managing conflict & change

managing difficult situations

English Language (10 lessons/7.5 hours weekly): Students can select one option n

English Language Workshop (ELW)

Cambridge English: First (FCE)

Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE)

Cambridge English: Business (BEC)

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University Pathways

UK universities that have accepted BBSI graduates include: Aston

Manchester

Bath Bedfordshire

Manchester Metropolitan

Birmingham

Middlesex

Bournemouth

Napier

Bradford

Newcastle

Brighton

North London

Bristol

Northumbria

Buckingham

Nottingham

Cambridge

Nottingham Trent

Cardiff

Oxford Brookes

Cardiff Metropolitan

Plymouth

Central Lancashire

Portsmouth

Coventry

Queen Margaret (Edinburgh)

Cranfield Derby

BBSI University Pathways

Dundee

(University Foundation and Pre-Masters Courses)

Essex

Since 1995, BBSI has helped to place well over 400 of its successful students on degree courses at over 80 different universities in the UK, on a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses. Full details can be downloaded from our website. BBSI foundation and pre-Masters courses are designed for students wishing to prepare for a first degree or postgraduate degree at a UK university. Entry to these courses is flexible, allowing students to join on most Mondays throughout the year. Previous knowledge of the subject may be helpful, but is not required. University Foundation courses are available as a Diploma study option. Pre-Masters courses are available as Certificate, Higher-Certificate or Diploma study options. Extended Diplomas (foundation and pre-Masters) are also available for those who need additional English language support before starting the specialised syllabus.

Edinburgh Exeter Glasgow Greenwich Heriot-Watt, Edinburgh Hertfordshire

Queen Mary (London) Reading Royal Holloway Salford Sheffield Sheffield Hallam South Bank Southampton Southampton Solent Stirling

Hull

Stratford

Imperial College

Strathclyde

Keele

Sunderland

Kent

Surrey

Kent Institute

Sussex

Kingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s College London

Swansea

Kingston

Teesside

Lancaster

Thames Valley

UK University Placement & Progression Counselling

Leeds

The BBSI counsellor works closely with students on our foundation and pre-Masters courses to establish their academic needs and monitor their progress throughout their course, supporting and guiding them through every stage of choosing and applying to university. Students will benefit from the following:

University College London

Leicester

one-to-one counselling on the choice of universities

Liverpool John Moores

assistance with the application procedure

London (City)

attendance at talks from visiting university staff

London Metropolitan

assistance with handling university correspondence

visits to university campuses

London School of Economics

guidance on writing a personal statement

guidance on preparing for an interview

academic references

All foundation or pre-Masters students who successfully complete a Diploma course are assured of a conditional offer of a university place before graduating from BBSI (the final choice of university will depend on their final BBSI course grade, their IELTS level, and previous high school grades or first degree).

External Accreditation Students who pass the university pathway Higher-Certificate, Diploma or Extended Diploma courses will receive additional certification from the national awarding body, NCFE, to demonstrate to employers their knowledge and skills. For further information regarding NCFE awards, see Page 47 and refer to the NCFE website at www.ncfe.org.uk.

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Leeds Metropolitan Liverpool

Loughborough Luton

Wales (Bangor) Wales (Swansea) Warwick West of England (Bristol) Westminster Winchester York

University Pathways

UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION & PRE-MASTERS COURSES

University Pathway Course Structures

BBSI foundation and pre-Masters courses are available in the following subjects:

All BBSI university foundation and pre-Masters courses include 34 lessons (25.5 hours) weekly. Foundation Courses

Pre-Masters Courses

Diploma (24 weeks)

Certificate (4-15 weeks) & Higher-Certificate (16-23 weeks)

Term 1 n

n n

20 lessons (15 hours) weekly in communication and business skills (except UMT course) 4 lessons (3 hours) weekly in academic study skills 10 lessons (7.5 hours) weekly in IELTS examination preparation

n n n

20 lessons (15 hours) weekly in specialised subjects 4 lessons (3 hours) weekly in advanced study skills 10 lessons (7.5 hours) weekly in IELTS examination preparation

Terms 2 & 3 (Terms 1, 2 & 3 for UMT course)

Diploma (24 weeks)

Term 1

n n

20 lessons (15 hours) weekly in specialised subjects

4 lessons (3 hours) weekly in academic study skills 10 lessons (7.5 hours) weekly in IELTS examination preparation

n n

Extended Diploma (28-50 weeks) Phase 1 (4-26 weeks) n n

30 lessons (15 hours) weekly in English language 4 lessons (3 hours) weekly in writing skills

Phase 2

n n

Terms 2 & 3 (Terms 1, 2 & 3 for UMT course) n n n

20 lessons (15 hours) weekly in specialised subjects 4 lessons (3 hours) weekly in advanced study skills 10 lessons (7.5 hours) weekly in IELTS examination preparation

Marketing, Advertising & Public Relations (UMP or PMP) Finance & Financial Services (UFS or PFS) Includes preparation for ICFE Legal Studies (ULS or PLS) Includes preparation for ILEC Hospitality Management & Tourism (UHT or PHT) Science, Mathematics & IT (UMT or PMT) Minimum Entry Level: Pre-intermediate (equivalent to IELTS 4.0 / CEFR B1) MINIMUM AGE: FOUNDATION COURSES: 18 years PRE-MASTERS COURSES: 20 years

20 lessons (15 hours) weekly in communication and business skills (except PMT course) 4 lessons (3 hours) weekly in advanced study skills 10 lessons (7.5 hours) weekly in IELTS examination preparation

Terms 2 & 3 (Terms 1, 2 & 3 for PMT course) n n n

20 lessons (15 hours) weekly in specialised subjects 4 lessons (3 hours) weekly in advanced study skills 10 lessons (7.5 hours) weekly in IELTS examination preparation

Term 1 n

Management, Leadership & Human Resources (UMB or PMB) Includes preparation for ILM

Extended Diploma (28-50 weeks) Phase 1 (4-26 weeks) n n

30 lessons (15 hours) weekly in English language

Pre-Masters Assignment: As part of their pre-Masters course, students will be required to complete a pre-Masters assignment. Students must pass this assignment in order to achieve a pre-Masters award.

All BBSI university foundation courses are recognised by Bournemouth University.

4 lessons (3 hours) weekly in writing skills

Phase 2 Term 1 n

n n

Terms 2 & 3 (Terms 1, 2 & 3 for PMT course) n n n

20 lessons (15 hours) weekly in specialised subjects

Visa Students: The University Pathway Certificate, Higher-Certificate or Diploma courses can be studied on a 6-month Student Visitor Visa, or a Tier 4 General Student Visa. The Extended Diploma course must be studied on a Tier 4 General Student Visa. Visa students preparing to enter a degree course at a UK university, after completing their foundation or pre-masters course at BBSI, will be required to apply for a new visa for their university study, and to achieve a minimum level of IELTS 5.5 in all four skills, or equivalent.

4 lessons (3 hours) weekly in advanced study skills 10 lessons (7.5 hours) weekly in IELTS examination preparation

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University Pathways: University Foundation Courses

DIPLOMA (D-UMB) Course Duration: 24 weeks Course Structure: See page 19 Entry Level: Intermediate (equivalent to CEFR B2/IELTS 5.0)

Management, Leadership & Human Resources BBSI university foundation courses in Management, Leadership & HR enable students to study certain concepts and learn specific English communication skills associated with further undergraduate study in management and related business subjects. These university foundation courses include 34 lessons (25.5 hours) weekly and benefit from ILM* educational approval, through which our students can achieve an ILM Parchment on successful completion of their studies.

Course Entry

Awards: BBSI University Foundation Diploma in Management, Leadership & HR / NCFE Certificate in Communication & Business Skills / NCFE Certificate in Management, Leadership & HR

EXTENDED DIPLOMA (ED-UMB) Course Duration: 28-50 weeks Course Structure: See page 19 Entry Level: Pre-intermediate (equivalent to CEFR B1/IELTS 4.0) Awards: BBSI University Foundation Diploma in Management, Leadership & HR / NCFE Certificate in Communication & Business Skills / NCFE Certificate in Management, Leadership & HR

Flexible, most Mondays throughout the year.

Course Content (the number of topics covered depends on the duration and dates of study)

Specialised Topics (20 lessons/15 hours weekly): n

leadership & management styles

time management

health & safety

n n n n n n

planning & conducting interviews

n n n

performance management workplace counselling

discipline & grievance

HR planning

the recruitment & selection process

groups & teams in business

management by objectives the training & development process

continuous professional development

n n

gathering & selecting data contract termination & redundancy

n n

pricing

marketing tactics

critical path analysis

n n n

stakeholder analysis customer service management

introduction to quality management

management of change

fixed, variable & total costs technology for resource planning analysing & evaluating data for decision-making communicating information, conclusions & decisions

Academic Study Skills (4 lessons/3 hours weekly): n

listening to lectures

locating information within academic texts

avoiding plagiarism

contributing to seminars

taking notes

giving effective presentations

IELTS Examination Preparation (10 lessons/7.5 hours weekly): IELTS is the preferred English language assessment for universities in Englishspeaking countries worldwide. All foundation courses include extensive IELTS examination preparation. (For those who choose to take the IELTS examination, additional fees would apply).

The BBSI Guarantee All university foundation students who successfully complete their course are assured of a conditional offer of a university place before graduating from BBSI (see page 18 for further details).

Approved Centre

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For full course details including weekly syllabus visit www.bbsi.co.uk MINIMUM AGE: 18 years

Visa Students: University Foundation Diploma courses can be studied on a 6-month Student Visitor Visa, or Tier 4 General Student Visa. The Extended Diploma must be studied on a Tier 4 Visa.

University Pathways: University Foundation Courses

DIPLOMA (D-UMP) Course Duration: 24 weeks Course Structure: See page 19 Entry Level: Intermediate (equivalent to CEFR B2/IELTS 5.0) Awards: BBSI University Foundation Diploma in Marketing, Advertising & Public Relations / NCFE Certificate in Communication & Business Skills / NCFE Certificate in Marketing, Advertising & Public Relations

EXTENDED DIPLOMA (ED-UMP) Course Duration: 28-50 weeks Course Structure: See page 19 Entry Level: Pre-intermediate (equivalent to CEFR B1/IELTS 4.0) Awards: BBSI University Foundation Diploma in Marketing, Advertising & Public Relations / NCFE Certificate in Communication & Business Skills / NCFE Certificate in Marketing, Advertising & Public Relations

Marketing, Advertising & Public Relations BBSI university foundation courses in Marketing, Advertising & Public Relations enable students to study certain concepts and learn specific English communication skills associated with further undergraduate study in marketing, advertising or public relations. These university foundation courses include 34 lessons (25.5 hours) weekly.

Course Entry Flexible, most Mondays throughout the year.

Course Content (the number of topics covered depends on the duration and dates of study)

Specialised Topics (20 lessons/15 hours weekly): n n n n n n

nature of marketing

brand & product management

global marketing environment

services marketing management pricing strategy

distribution management marketing research & information systems marketing planning & strategy

market segmentation, targeting & positioning

promotional tools: advertising, sales promotion, public relations & sponsorship promotional tools: database marketing, direct & internet marketing

understanding customer behaviour

Academic Study Skills (4 lessons/3 hours weekly): n

listening to lectures

locating information within academic texts

avoiding plagiarism

contributing to seminars

taking notes

giving effective presentations

For full course details including weekly syllabus visit www.bbsi.co.uk MINIMUM AGE: 18 years

Visa Students: University Foundation Diploma courses can be studied on a 6-month Student Visitor Visa, or Tier 4 General Student Visa. The Extended Diploma must be studied on a Tier 4 Visa.

(For those who choose to take the IELTS examination, additional fees would apply).

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University Pathways: University Foundation Courses

DIPLOMA (D-UFS) Course Duration: 24 weeks Course Structure: See page 19 Entry Level: Intermediate (equivalent to CEFR B2/IELTS 5.0)

Finance & Financial Services BBSI university foundation courses in Finance & Financial Services enable students to study certain concepts and learn specific English communication skills associated with further undergraduate study in finance and financial services. These university foundation courses include 34 lessons (25.5 hours) weekly. Preparation for the Cambridge English: Financial (ICFE)* examination is included within the syllabus.

Course Entry

Awards: BBSI University Foundation Diploma in Finance & Financial Services / NCFE Certificate in Communication & Business Skills / NCFE Certificate in Finance & Financial Services

EXTENDED DIPLOMA (ED-UFS) Course Duration: 28-50 weeks Course Structure: See page 19 Entry Level: Pre-intermediate (equivalent to CEFR B1/IELTS 4.0) Awards: BBSI University Foundation Diploma in Finance & Financial Services / NCFE Certificate in Communication & Business Skills / NCFE Certificate in Finance & Financial Services

Flexible, most Mondays throughout the year.

Course Content (the number of topics covered depends on the duration and dates of study)

Specialised Topics (20 lessons/15 hours weekly): Topics marked with * are part of the ILEC syllabus

Accounting

Investment

nature & role of accounting

macroeconomic issues

rights issues & scrip issues

central banks

identifying user groups

types of business structure

direct & indirect costs

cash as an investment

profit & loss account

fixed interest securities

cost volume profit analysis

equity finance

balance sheet

mergers & takeovers

budgeting

collective or pooled investments

cash flow statement

property as an investment

sources of business finance

the work of a fund manager

debtor management

strategic & competition issues

managing working capital

financial statements & ratios

financial ratios

reading, writing, listening & speaking concentrating on financial English terminology*

presenting arguments or expressing opinions on financial situations*

asking questions or requesting clarification about financial information*

producing letters, reports & interpreting fact-based correspondence*

Academic Study Skills (4 lessons/3 hours weekly): n

listening to lectures

locating information within academic texts

avoiding plagiarism

contributing to seminars

taking notes

giving effective presentations

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For full course details including weekly syllabus visit www.bbsi.co.uk MINIMUM AGE: 18 years

Visa Students: University Foundation Diploma courses can be studied on a 6-month Student Visitor Visa, or Tier 4 General Student Visa. The Extended Diploma must be studied on a Tier 4 Visa. *Cambridge English: Financial (ICFE) The ICFE examination aims to help students of finance and finance professionals show that they have the financial English skills needed to communicate with other finance professionals.

University Pathways: University Foundation Courses

DIPLOMA (D-ULS) Course Duration: 24 weeks Course Structure: See page 19 Entry Level: Intermediate (equivalent to CEFR B2/IELTS 5.0) Awards: BBSI University Foundation Diploma in Legal Studies / NCFE Certificate in Communication & Business Skills / NCFE Certificate in Legal Studies

EXTENDED DIPLOMA (ED-ULS) Course Duration: 28-50 weeks Course Structure: See page 19 Entry Level: Pre-intermediate (equivalent to CEFR B1/IELTS 4.0) Awards: BBSI University Foundation Diploma in Legal Studies / NCFE Certificate in Communication & Business Skills / NCFE Certificate in Legal Studies

Legal Studies BBSI university foundation courses in Legal Studies enable students to study certain concepts and learn specific English communication skills associated with further undergraduate study in law and legal services. These university foundation courses include 34 lessons (25.5 hours) weekly. Preparation for the Cambridge English: Legal (ILEC)* examination is included within the syllabus.

Course Entry Flexible, most Mondays throughout the year.

Course Content (the number of topics covered depends on the duration and dates of study)

Specialised Topics (20 lessons/15 hours weekly): Topics marked with * are part of the ILEC syllabus n

the common law system

EU law

employment law

sale of goods law

company law

property law

international commercial law

mergers & acquisitions

contract law

reading activities*

vocabulary activities*

listening practice*

agency law

communicating with clients*

insolvency law

intellectual property law

Academic Study Skills (4 lessons/3 hours weekly): n

listening to lectures

locating information within academic texts

avoiding plagiarism

contributing to seminars

taking notes

giving effective presentations

For full course details including weekly syllabus visit www.bbsi.co.uk MINIMUM AGE: 18 years

Visa Students: University Foundation Diploma courses can be studied on a 6-month Student Visitor Visa, or Tier 4 General Student Visa. The Extended Diploma must be studied on a Tier 4 Visa. *Cambridge English: Legal (ILEC) The ILEC examination aims to help students of law and legal professionals show that they have the legal English skills needed to communicate with other legal professionals.

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University Pathways: University Foundation Courses

DIPLOMA (D-UHT) Course Duration: 24 weeks Course Structure: See page 19 Entry Level: Intermediate (equivalent to CEFR B2/IELTS 5.0) Awards: BBSI University Foundation Diploma in Hospitality Management & Tourism / NCFE Certificate in Communication & Business Skills / NCFE Certificate in Hospitality Management & Tourism

EXTENDED DIPLOMA (ED-UHT) Course Duration: 28-50 weeks Course Structure: See page 19 Entry Level: Pre-intermediate (equivalent to CEFR B1/IELTS 4.0) Awards: BBSI University Foundation Diploma in Hospitality Management & Tourism / NCFE Certificate in Communication & Business Skills / NCFE Certificate in Hospitality Management & Tourism

Hospitality Management & Tourism BBSI university foundation courses in Hospitality Management & Tourism enable students to study certain concepts and learn specific English communication skills associated with further undergraduate study in tourism or the hospitality industry. These university foundation courses include 34 lessons (25.5 hours) weekly.

Course Entry Flexible, most Mondays throughout the year.

Course Content (the number of topics covered depends on the duration and dates of study)

Specialised Topics (20 lessons/15 hours weekly): n

structure of the accommodation industry

hotel front office

customer service

the economics of tourism

n n

the role of the tour operator

marketing of package tours

n n

the travel industry tourism chain of distribution travel agency operations

n n

HR management health, hygiene & fire safety conference & banqueting operations sustainable tourism

marketing the tourist product

Academic Study Skills (4 lessons/3 hours weekly): n

listening to lectures

locating information within academic texts

avoiding plagiarism

contributing to seminars

taking notes

giving effective presentations

For full course details including weekly syllabus visit www.bbsi.co.uk MINIMUM AGE: 18 years

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Visa Students: University Foundation Diploma courses can be studied on a 6-month Student Visitor Visa, or Tier 4 General Student Visa. The Extended Diploma must be studied on a Tier 4 Visa.

University Pathways: University Foundation Courses

DIPLOMA (D-UMT) Course Duration: 24 weeks Course Structure: See page 19 Entry Level: Intermediate (equivalent to CEFR B2/IELTS 5.0) Awards: BBSI University Foundation Diploma in Science, Mathematics & IT / NCFE Certificate in Science, Mathematics & IT

EXTENDED DIPLOMA (ED-UMT) Course Duration: 28-50 weeks Course Structure: See page 19 Entry Level: Pre-intermediate (equivalent to CEFR B1/IELTS 4.0) Awards: BBSI University Foundation Diploma in Science, Mathematics & IT / NCFE Certificate in Science, Mathematics & IT

Science, Mathematics & IT BBSI university foundation courses in Science, Mathematics & IT enable students to study certain concepts and learn specific English communication skills associated with further undergraduate study in technology, engineering and industry. These university foundation courses include 34 lessons (25.5 hours) weekly.

Course Entry

For full course details including weekly syllabus visit www.bbsi.co.uk MINIMUM AGE: 18 years

Visa Students: University Foundation Diploma courses can be studied on a 6-month Student Visitor Visa, or Tier 4 General Student Visa. The Extended Diploma must be studied on a Tier 4 Visa.

Flexible, most Mondays throughout the year.

Course Content (the number of topics covered depends on the duration and dates of study)

Specialised Topics (20 lessons/15 hours weekly): Science

Mathematics

force & effect

atmospheric pollution

research methods

electromagnetic waves

industrial chemistry

chemical reactions

properties of materials

electricity

electrolysis

n n

energy & power earthquakes

linear regression analysis statistics & probability theory

n n

databases & SQL web design with HTML object-oriented programming with Java

graphs of functions

algebra

sequences & series

angles, bearings & maps

computer architecture

differentiation & stationary points

binary system

data security

Microsoft Officeâ&#x201E;˘ applications

motion & vectors

network protocols

trigonometry

operating systems

integration

multimedia

Academic Study Skills (4 lessons/3 hours weekly): n

listening to lectures

locating information within academic texts

avoiding plagiarism

contributing to seminars

taking notes

giving effective presentations

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University Pathways: Pre-Masters Courses

CERTIFICATE (C-PMB) Course Duration: 4-15 weeks Course Structure: See page 19 Entry Level: Intermediate (equivalent to CEFR B2/IELTS 5.5) Award: BBSI Pre-Masters Certificate in Management, Leadership & HR

Management, Leadership & Human Resources BBSI pre-Masters courses in Management, Leadership & HR enable students to study certain concepts and learn specific English communication skills associated with further postgraduate study in management and business.

HIGHER-CERTIFICATE (HC-PMB) Course Duration: 16-23 weeks Course Structure: See page 19 Entry Level: Intermediate (equivalent to CEFR B2/IELTS 5.5) Awards: BBSI Pre-Masters Higher-Certificate in Management, Leadership & HR / NCFE Certificate in Management, Leadership & HR

These pre-Masters courses include 34 lessons (25.5 hours) weekly and benefit from ILM* educational approval, through which our students can achieve an ILM Parchment on successful completion of their studies.

DIPLOMA (D-PMB)

Course Entry

Course Duration: 24 weeks

Flexible, most Mondays throughout the year.

Course Structure: See page 19

Course Content

Entry Level: Intermediate (equivalent to CEFR B2/IELTS 5.0)

(the number of topics covered depends on the duration and dates of study)

Specialised Topics (20 lessons/15 hours weekly): n n

leadership & management styles time management

health & safety

n n n n n n

planning & conducting interviews HR planning the recruitment & selection process groups & teams in business management by objectives the training & development process

n n

continuous professional development performance management

n n

pricing

marketing tactics critical path analysis

workplace counselling

discipline & grievance

n n n n n

gathering & selecting data contract termination & redundancy

n n

stakeholder analysis customer service management management of change

introduction to quality management

fixed, variable & total costs technology for resource planning analysing & evaluating data for decision-making communicating information, conclusions & decisions

Awards: BBSI Pre-Masters Diploma in Management, Leadership & HR / NCFE Certificate in Communication & Business Skills / NCFE Certificate in Management, Leadership & HR

EXTENDED DIPLOMA (ED-PMB) Course Duration: 28-50 weeks Course Structure: See page 19 Entry Level: Pre-intermediate (equivalent to CEFR B1/IELTS 4.0) Awards: BBSI Pre-Masters Diploma in Management, Leadership & HR / NCFE Certificate in Communication & Business Skills / NCFE Certificate in Management, Leadership & HR

Advanced Study Skills (4 lessons/3 hours weekly): n

listening to lectures

avoiding plagiarism

contributing to seminars

researching effectively

thinking critically

learning independently

IELTS Examination Preparation (10 lessons/7.5 hours weekly): All pre-Masters courses include extensive IELTS examination preparation. (For those who choose to take the IELTS examination, additional fees would apply).

The BBSI Guarantee All pre-Masters students who successfully complete a Diploma course (including pre-Masters assignment) are assured of a conditional offer of a university place before graduating from BBSI (see page 18 for further details). Full details of their first degree must be provided to BBSI on enrolment.

Approved Centre

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For full course details including weekly syllabus visit www.bbsi.co.uk MINIMUM AGE: 20 years

University Pathways: Pre-Masters Courses

CERTIFICATE (C-PMP) Course Duration: 4-15 weeks Course Structure: See page 19 Entry Level: Intermediate (equivalent to CEFR B2/IELTS 5.5) Award: BBSI Pre-Masters Certificate in Marketing, Advertising & Public Relations

HIGHER-CERTIFICATE (HC-PMP) Course Duration: 16-23 weeks Course Structure: See page 19 Entry Level: Intermediate (equivalent to CEFR B2/IELTS 5.5) Awards: BBSI Pre-Masters Higher-Certificate in Marketing, Advertising & Public Relations / NCFE Certificate in Marketing, Advertising & Public Relations

Marketing, Advertising & Public Relations

DIPLOMA (D-PMP) Course Duration: 24 weeks Course Structure: See page 19

BBSI pre-Masters courses in Marketing, Advertising & Public Relations enable students to study certain concepts and learn specific English communication skills associated with further postgraduate study in marketing, advertising or public relations. These pre-Masters courses include 34 lessons (25.5 hours) weekly.

Entry Level: Intermediate (equivalent to CEFR B2/IELTS 5.0) Awards: BBSI Pre-Masters Diploma in Marketing, Advertising & Public Relations / NCFE Certificate in Communication & Business Skills / NCFE Certificate in Marketing, Advertising & Public Relations

Course Entry Flexible, most Mondays throughout the year.

EXTENDED DIPLOMA (ED-PMP)

Course Content

Course Duration: 28-50 weeks

(the number of topics covered depends on the duration and dates of study)

Specialised Topics (20 lessons/15 hours weekly): n n n n n n

nature of marketing

brand & product management

global marketing environment

services marketing management pricing strategy

distribution management marketing research & information systems marketing planning & strategy market segmentation, targeting & positioning

promotional tools: advertising, sales promotion, public relations & sponsorship promotional tools: database marketing, direct & internet marketing

Course Structure: See page 19 Entry Level: Pre-intermediate (equivalent to CEFR B1/IELTS 4.0) Awards: BBSI Pre-Masters Diploma in Marketing, Advertising & Public Relations / NCFE Certificate in Communication & Business Skills / NCFE Certificate in Marketing, Advertising & Public Relations

understanding customer behaviour

Advanced Study Skills (4 lessons/3 hours weekly): n

listening to lectures

avoiding plagiarism

contributing to seminars

researching effectively

thinking critically

learning independently

For full course details including weekly syllabus visit www.bbsi.co.uk MINIMUM AGE: 20 years

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CERTIFICATE (C-PFS) Course Duration: 4-15 weeks Course Structure: See page 19 Entry Level: Intermediate (equivalent to CEFR B2/IELTS 5.5) Award: BBSI Pre-Masters Certificate in Finance & Financial Services

Finance & Financial Services BBSI pre-Masters courses in Finance & Financial Services enable students to study certain concepts and learn specific English communication skills associated with further postgraduate study in finance and financial services. These pre-Masters courses include 34 lessons (25.5 hours) weekly. Preparation for the Cambridge English: Financial (ICFE)* examination is included within the syllabus.

HIGHER-CERTIFICATE (HC-PFS) Course Duration: 16-23 weeks Course Structure: See page 19 Entry Level: Intermediate (equivalent to CEFR B2/IELTS 5.5) Awards: BBSI Pre-Masters Higher-Certificate in Finance & Financial Services / NCFE Certificate in Finance & Financial Services

Course Entry Flexible, most Mondays throughout the year.

DIPLOMA (D-PFS) Course Content

Course Duration: 24 weeks

(the number of topics covered depends on the duration and dates of study)

Specialised Topics (20 lessons/15 hours weekly): Topics marked with * are part of the ICFE syllabus

Accounting

Investment

nature & role of accounting

macroeconomic issues

rights issues & scrip issues

central banks

identifying user groups

types of business structure

direct & indirect costs

cash as an investment

profit & loss account

fixed interest securities

cost volume profit analysis

equity finance

balance sheet

mergers & takeovers

budgeting

collective or pooled investments

cash flow statement

property as an investment

sources of business finance

the work of a fund manager

debtor management

strategic & competition issues

managing working capital

financial statements & ratios

financial ratios

reading, writing, listening & speaking concentrating on financial English terminology*

presenting arguments or expressing opinions on financial situations*

asking questions or requesting clarification about financial information*

producing letters, reports & interpreting fact-based correspondence*

Advanced Study Skills (4 lessons/3 hours weekly): n

listening to lectures

avoiding plagiarism

contributing to seminars

researching effectively

thinking critically

learning independently

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Course Structure: See page 19 Entry Level: Pre-intermediate (equivalent to CEFR B2/IELTS 5.0) Awards: BBSI Pre-Masters Diploma in Finance & Financial Services / NCFE Certificate in Communication & Business Skills / NCFE Certificate in Finance & Financial Services

EXTENDED DIPLOMA (ED-PFS) Course Duration: 28-50 weeks Course Structure: See page 19 Entry Level: Pre-intermediate (equivalent to CEFR B1/IELTS 4.0) Awards: BBSI Pre-Masters Diploma in Finance & Financial Services / NCFE Certificate in Communication & Business Skills / NCFE Certificate in Finance & Financial Services

For full course details including weekly syllabus visit www.bbsi.co.uk MINIMUM AGE: 20 years

Visa Students: Pre-Masters Certificate, Higher-Certificate or Diploma courses can be studied on a 6-month Student Visitor Visa, or a Tier 4 General Student Visa. The Extended Diploma must be studied on a Tier 4 Visa. Tier 4 students who book for less than 16 weeks will be automatically enrolled for the IELTS examination as part of their course (additional fees will apply). *Cambridge English: Financial (ICFE) The ICFE examination aims to help students of finance and finance professionals show that they have the financial English skills needed to communicate with other finance professionals.

University Pathways: Pre-Masters Courses

CERTIFICATE (C-PLS) Course Duration: 4-15 weeks Course Structure: See page 19 Entry Level: Intermediate (equivalent to CEFR B2/IELTS 5.5) Award: BBSI Pre-Masters Certificate in Legal Studies

HIGHER-CERTIFICATE (HC-PLS) Course Duration: 16-23 weeks Course Structure: See page 19 Entry Level: Intermediate (equivalent to CEFR B2/IELTS 5.5) Awards: BBSI Pre-Masters Higher-Certificate in Legal Studies / NCFE Certificate in Legal Studies

DIPLOMA (D-PLS)

Legal Studies

Course Duration: 24 weeks

BBSI pre-Masters courses in Legal Studies enable students to study certain concepts and learn specific English communication skills associated with further postgraduate study in law and legal services.

Entry Level: Pre-intermediate (equivalent to CEFR B2/IELTS 5.0)

Course Structure: See page 19

These pre-Masters courses include 34 lessons (25.5 hours) weekly. Preparation for the Cambridge English: Legal (ILEC)* examination is included within the syllabus.

Awards: BBSI Pre-Masters Diploma in Legal Studies / NCFE Certificate in Communication & Business Skills / NCFE Certificate in Legal Studies

Course Entry Flexible, most Mondays throughout the year.

EXTENDED DIPLOMA (ED-PLS)

Course Content

Course Duration: 28-50 weeks

(the number of topics covered depends on the duration and dates of study)

Course Structure: See page 19

Specialised Topics (20 lessons/15 hours weekly):

Entry Level: Pre-intermediate (equivalent to CEFR B1/IELTS 4.0)

Topics marked with * are part of the ILEC syllabus n

the common law system

EU law

employment law

sale of goods law

international commercial law

company law

property law

mergers & acquisitions

contract law

reading activities*

vocabulary activities*

listening practice*

agency law

communicating with clients*

insolvency law

intellectual property law

Awards: BBSI Pre-Masters Diploma in Legal Studies / NCFE Certificate in Communication & Business Skills / NCFE Certificate in Legal Studies

listening to lectures

avoiding plagiarism

For full course details including weekly syllabus visit www.bbsi.co.uk

contributing to seminars

researching effectively

MINIMUM AGE: 20 years

thinking critically

learning independently

Advanced Study Skills (4 lessons/3 hours weekly):

IELTS Examination Preparation (10 lessons/7.5 hours weekly): All pre-Masters courses include extensive IELTS examination preparation (for those who choose to take the IELTS examination, additional fees would apply).

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CERTIFICATE (C-PHT) Course Duration: 4-15 weeks Course Structure: See page 19 Entry Level: Intermediate (equivalent to CEFR B2/IELTS 5.5) Award: BBSI Pre-Masters Certificate in Hospitality Management & Tourism

HIGHER-CERTIFICATE (HC-PHT) Course Duration: 16-23 weeks Course Structure: See page 19 Entry Level: Intermediate (equivalent to CEFR B2/IELTS 5.5) Awards: BBSI Pre-Masters Higher-Certificate in Hospitality Management & Tourism / NCFE Certificate in Hospitality Management & Tourism

Hospitality Management & Tourism

DIPLOMA (D-PHT) Course Duration: 24 weeks Course Structure: See page 19

BBSI pre-Masters courses in Hospitality Management & Tourism enable students to study certain concepts and learn specific English communication skills associated with further postgraduate study in tourism or the hospitality industry. These pre-Masters courses include 34 lessons (25.5 hours) weekly.

Entry Level: Intermediate (equivalent to CEFR B2/IELTS 5.0) Awards: BBSI Pre-Masters Diploma in Hospitality Management & Tourism / NCFE Certificate in Communication & Business Skills / NCFE Certificate in Hospitality Management & Tourism

Course Entry Flexible, most Mondays throughout the year.

EXTENDED DIPLOMA (ED-PHT)

Course Content

Course Duration: 28-50 weeks

(the number of topics covered depends on the duration and dates of study)

Specialised Topics (20 lessons/15 hours weekly): n

structure of the accommodation industry

hotel front office

customer service

the economics of tourism

n n

the role of the tour operator

marketing of package tours

n n

the travel industry tourism chain of distribution travel agency operations

n n

HR management health, hygiene & fire safety conference & banqueting operations sustainable tourism

Course Structure: See page 19 Entry Level: Pre-intermediate (equivalent to CEFR B1/IELTS 4.0) Awards: BBSI Pre-Masters Diploma in Hospitality Management & Tourism / NCFE Certificate in Communication & Business Skills / NCFE Certificate in Hospitality Management & Tourism

marketing the tourist product

Advanced Study Skills (4 lessons/3 hours weekly): n

listening to lectures

avoiding plagiarism

contributing to seminars

researching effectively

thinking critically

learning independently

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For full course details including weekly syllabus visit www.bbsi.co.uk MINIMUM AGE: 20 years

University Pathways: Pre-Masters Courses

CERTIFICATE (C-PMT) Course Duration: 4-15 weeks Course Structure: See page 19 Entry Level: Intermediate (equivalent to CEFR B2/IELTS 5.5) Awards: BBSI Pre-Masters Certificate in Science, Mathematics & IT

HIGHER-CERTIFICATE (HC-PMT) Course Duration: 16-23 weeks Course Structure: See page 19 Entry Level: Intermediate (equivalent to CEFR B2/IELTS 5.5) Awards: BBSI Pre-Masters Higher-Certificate in Science, Mathematics & IT / NCFE Certificate in Science, Mathematics & IT

Science, Mathematics & IT

DIPLOMA (D-PMT)

BBSI pre-Masters courses in Science, Mathematics & IT enable students to study certain concepts and learn specific English communication skills associated with further postgraduate study in technology, engineering and industry.

Course Structure: See page 19

These pre-Masters courses include 34 lessons (25.5 hours) weekly.

Course Duration: 24 weeks Entry Level: Intermediate (equivalent to CEFR B2/IELTS 5.0) Awards: BBSI Pre-Masters Diploma in Science, Mathematics & IT / NCFE Certificate in Science, Mathematics & IT

Course Entry Flexible, most Mondays throughout the year.

EXTENDED DIPLOMA (ED-PMT)

Course Content (the number of topics covered depends on the duration and dates of study)

Course Structure: See page 19

Specialised Topics (20 lessons/15 hours weekly):

Entry Level: Pre-intermediate (equivalent to CEFR B1/IELTS 4.0)

Science

Mathematics

force & effect

databases & SQL

atmospheric pollution

web design with HTML

research methods

electromagnetic waves

industrial chemistry

chemical reactions

properties of materials

electricity

electrolysis

energy & power

earthquakes

linear regression analysis statistics & probability theory

graphs of functions

algebra

sequences & series

n n

Course Duration: 28-50 weeks

n n

object-oriented programming with Java

Awards: BBSI Pre-Masters Diploma in Science, Mathematics & IT / NCFE Certificate in Science, Mathematics & IT

Microsoft Officeâ&#x201E;˘ applications

angles, bearings & maps

computer architecture

differentiation & stationary points

binary system

data security

motion & vectors

network protocols

For full course details including weekly syllabus visit www.bbsi.co.uk

trigonometry

operating systems

MINIMUM AGE: 20 years

integration

multimedia

Advanced Study Skills (4 lessons/3 hours weekly): n

listening to lectures

avoiding plagiarism

contributing to seminars

researching effectively

thinking critically

learning independently

IELTS Examination Preparation (10 lessons/7.5 hours weekly): All pre-Masters courses include extensive IELTS examination preparation.

(For those who choose to take the IELTS examination, additional fees would apply).

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Corporate Training Courses

Professional Short Courses & Seminars (in own country) In association with experienced trainers and specialists in their fields, BBSI offers cuttingedge, competency-based training on a wide range of topics. Special emphasis is placed on current best practice and up-to-the-minute techniques. These short 3-10 day courses are held in traineesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; own countries and are designed to assist organisations to implement strategies to enhance organisational performance and personnel skills among their staff.

Corporate Training Courses in the UK (at BBSI) BBSI offers a range of corporate training courses and has conducted tailored training for many different types of corporate organisations, ministries and other government agencies over the last 20 years. Training is delivered according to the requirements of individual sponsors. All training is delivered in the medium of English and course durations depend on the English language levels of trainees and their previous experience. An entry level of Intermediate (equivalent to CEFR B2/IELTS 5.5) is generally recommended. Corporate training is normally offered for sponsored groups of trainees, but we also offer training for individuals. Courses can be planned either on a short-term intensive basis, or to supplement longer courses that include business or other professional topics. Corporate Training courses include: n

International Diplomatic Protocol

Event Management

Etiquette & Protocol

Military English Training

Global & Conflict Studies

Aviation English Training

Foreign Policy & Global Politics

Maritime English Training

Management

Human Resource Management

Training Management

Project Management

Corporate Social Responsibility

Logistics: Warehousing & Warehouse Management

Logistics: Supply Chain Management

Logistics: Purchasing

Application for a Training Proposal. Sponsors or trainees should contact BBSI at info@bbsi.co.uk, with the following details: n

number of trainees

any language training requirements

specific aspects of training to be covered

training objectives

duration of training required & dates

professional background & academic qualifications of trainees

BBSI will then respond in writing with a detailed, comprehensive, tailored training proposal and quotation. To request a training proposal please e-mail info@bbsi.co.uk

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Professional Short Training Courses are available in: n Management & Leadership n Human Resource Management & Training n Project Management n Customer Care & Public Relations n Management in the Medical Profession n Administration n Contracts, Purchasing & Inventory n Information Technology & Networking n Finance & Budgeting n Sales & Marketing n Tourism & Hospitality Management Technical Courses are available in: n Mechanical Engineering n Maintenance & Reliability n Instrumentation & Process Control n Electrical Engineering n Contracts & Projects n Oil & Gas Industry n Health, Safety & Security n Logistics & Transport Clients will need to provide BBSI with details of training needs. The duration of the course will depend on the degree of specialisation and the amount of content to be included. Clients will be responsible for providing suitable in-house or in-country training facilities, and for meeting the costs of tuition fees, and the tutorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s expenses (ie international travel, food, accommodation and local travel).

Corporate Training Courses

To request a training proposal please e-mail info@bbsi.co.uk

International Diplomatic Protocol International Diplomatic Protocol training can be designed for those employed in the Diplomatic and Intelligence Services, or for those generally involved with VIP protocol at government level. Training focuses on International Diplomatic Protocol, Public Administration, Formal/Social Etiquette and Forms of Address, as well as the necessary management and professional communication skills required to function in an international role. Training Topics. The course content and structure is tailored to meet the needs of the client, with topics typically chosen from the following: n

diplomatic service organisation & function

government-to-government communications

summaries, reports & appreciations

international relations

diplomatic communications

international diplomacy

ceremonial & protocol

world politics

visits & delegation

world economics

administrative functions

interpol & international intelligence

conferences & meetings

democratic processes

social etiquette

facts, opinions & their presentation

forms of address

international defence studies

Cultural & Professional Visits. BBSI can provide a cultural and professional excursion programme on request. Excursions are integrated into the course, providing valuable practical experience, and typically include part-day or full-day visits to relevant places of interest (all visits are subject to availability). Examples of visits arranged for previous groups include: n

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Buckingham Palace

Banqueting Rooms, London

Houses of Parliament

Office of the Remembrancer, London

The Guildhall, London

Dorset Chamber of Commerce & Industry

Bournemouth Local Authority & Borough Council

Cabinet War Rooms

International Media Institutions

Etiquette & Protocol Etiquette and Protocol training can be designed for those seeking employment, or in junior or mid-level positions, within the Diplomatic Services. Training focuses on the professional communication skills required to function in an international role. Training Topics. The course content and structure is tailored to meet the needs of the client, with topics typically chosen from the following: n

ceremonial & protocol

social etiquette

visits & delegations

event planning

administrative functions

forms of address

conferences & meetings

facts, opinions & their presentation

initialising, planning & controlling

summaries, reports & appreciations

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Corporate Training Courses

To request a training proposal please e-mail info@bbsi.co.uk

Global & Conflict Studies, Foreign Policy & Global Politics In addition to training for those employed in the Diplomatic Services, BBSI also offers courses in defined aspects of diplomacy, particularly for those newer recruits to this field of work, in areas such as Global & Conflict Studies, Foreign Policy & Global Politics. Typically, courses aim to enable trainees to develop their knowledge of terms and concepts and to return to thier places of work with a better understanding of history and current practice. Training Topics. The course content and structure is tailored to meet the needs of the client, with topics typically chosen from the following:

Global & Conflict Studies

Foreign Policy

Global Politics

international defence studies

trends in conflict

conflict resolution

peace building

revolutionary upheavals in the Third World

the promotion of Human Rights

security & violence in global politics

international relations & international diplomacy

physical & documentary security

the history of conflict

arms proliferation [the Arms Trade]

conflicts by type, 1946-2005

world politics; how states formulate & implement foreign policy

UK governance & structure international organisations; the institutions of global governance

government to government communications

the role of NGOs in peace & conflict

leadership & foreign policy

poverty; Third World challenge & its impact

ethics, economics & commercial factors

globalisation since 9/11

Human Rights

democratic processes

the role of states & international organisations (NGOs)

global impact of Middle East conflicts

structure of government

global warming & energy management

n n

effects of the current economic downturn & its impact

n n

EU political structure political models; capitalism, democracy & equality

local, national & international politics & the media international law

Event Management Event management training can be specially tailored on a broad range of topics, suited to employees who are new to the role of organising corporate hospitality and events within international companies. It focuses on the cultural and practical aspects of organising successful events. Typically, courses aim to enable trainees to develop their knowledge of terms and concepts, and to return to their place of work with ideas for implementing best practice. Training Topics. The course content and structure is tailored to meet the needs of the client, with topics typically chosen from the following: n

site survey

scheduling

technical services (video, audio, lighting)

client service

site design

environmental & ecological management

budget drafting cash flow management

technical design

risk management

supply chain management

health & safety

logistics & vehicle selection

procurement

first aid

law & licenses

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Corporate Training Courses

To request a training proposal please e-mail info@bbsi.co.uk

Management BBSI offers a broad range of training for both new and more experienced managers wanting to develop their skills. The management of others is one of the biggest challenges of a managerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s role, and training can be planned either on a short-term intensive basis, or to supplement longer courses in other business areas. Typically, courses aim to enable trainees to develop their knowledge of terms and concepts and to return to their places of work with ideas for implementing best practice. Training Topics. The course content and structure is tailored to meet the needs of the client, with topics typically chosen from the following: n

introduction to management & leadership

continuous professional development

developing individuals & teams

introduction to business finance

managing & communicating information

dealing with poor performance

improving team performance

health & safety management

meeting stakeholder needs

maintaining quality standards

information-based decision making

resource planning

identifying & improving your own leadership style

n n

critical path analysis conducting a management project

human resource development

managing recruitment & selection

Approved Centre

The Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM), part of City and Guilds, is Europeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest independent Leadership & Management awarding body. BBSI is an ILM Approved Centre. The year-round BBSI management programmes benefit from ILM educational approval, through which students who successfully complete four full modules can achieve an ILM Parchment on successful completion of their studies (ILM Parchment fee is not included in the BBSI course fees).

Human Resource Management (HRM) BBSI offers tailored training courses for international managers and HR managers who wish to develop their knowledge of HRM. Typically, courses aim to enable trainees to return to their place of work with ideas and practical plans for implementing best practice. On completion, trainees will have a good knowledge of activities, strategies, policies and procedures, and will have developed a range of practical tools and techniques for managing personnel at work. Training Topics. The course content and structure is tailored to meet the needs of the client, and sponsors can plan their training by choosing from any of the following HR topics: n n

organisations: structure, culture & change performance management

conditions of work & remuneration

staffing, recruitment & selection

training & development

employee relations & communication

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Corporate Training Courses

To request a training proposal please e-mail info@bbsi.co.uk

Project Management BBSI offers tailored training courses for international managers from a wide range of organisations who wish to develop their knowledge of the practical issues of planning, directing, monitoring and measuring the success of projects. Courses aim to enable trainees to return to their place of work with ideas for implementing best practice. On completion, trainees will have a good knowledge of strategies, policies and procedures for managing successful projects. Training Topics. The course content and structure is tailored to meet the needs of the client, and sponsors can plan their training by choosing from any of the following project management topics: n n

identifying needs change management, barriers to change & conflict management

identifying & managing stakeholders

effective communications

measurement & control

skills to costing/effective resource planning

organisation & preparation

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Companies now work to demonstrate ethics; commitment to the community, the environment and their stakeholders. BBSI offers tailored courses for international managers, who wish to develop their knowledge of CSR. Courses aim to enable participants to return to their place of work with ideas and practical plans for implementing best practice. On completion of their course, trainees will have a good knowledge of CSR activities, strategies, policies and procedures, and will have developed a range of ideas for implementing CSR policy within their company. Training Topics. The course content and structure is tailored to meet the needs of the client, with topics typically chosen from the following: n

the benefits of a CSR policy

clients, suppliers & business partners

community

environment & climate change

leadership values & ethics

case studies

sustainability

Training Management BBSI arranges specially tailored training for HR departments, focusing on the training role, particularly for those new to this area. Training Topics. The course content and structure is tailored to meet the needs of the client, and sponsors can plan their training by choosing from any of the following training management topics: n n n

training needs identification & analysis

applying training needs identification & analysis

training objectives

identifiying current training needs

on-the-job training

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designing the training & development programme

planning activity sessions

evaluating the training programme

evaluating training & development programmes

Corporate Training Courses

To request a training proposal please e-mail info@bbsi.co.uk

Aviation English BBSI offers tailored Aviation English training courses for pilots and ATCOs. Our courses conform to ICAO guidelines can be structured to meet the precise requirements of individual sponsors. Course Content & Structure General English. The general English language elements aim to enhance confidence in all four language skills through extensive practice. Aviation English. Training focuses on aviation language development in context. We include necessary elements of pronunciation, structure, vocabulary, fluency, comprehension and interaction. We address standard, non-standard and unusual phraseology, terminology and vocabulary. Students examine case studies, where the use of incorrect language either led to disaster, or exacerbated a dangerous situation. Practice Activities. Practice activities include role-play, simulations, aircraft emergencies, bomb threats, alerts, contingency actions and special requests. We utilise case studies and study audio of actual incident and occurrence reports, where poor English, or use of non-standard radio phraseology, was a contributing factor. Specialised Content. Specialised content includes a full inventory of events, domains and sub-domains that characterise the day-to-day communications of air traffic controllers and pilots. Functionality. Emphasis is placed on speaking and listening skills, with continual practice in context. We study authentic broadcasts and examples of aircraft emergencies that relate to non-routine radio phraseology, unusual requests and aircraft incidents.

Testing BBSI can arrange Aviation English testing at an external examining centre, upon request. The test would incur an additional fee.

Maritime English BBSI offers specially tailored Maritime English training courses, on a broad range of topics. Courses aim to enable trainees to develop their knowledge of terms and concepts, and return to their places of work with improved communication skills. Training Topics. The course content and structure is tailored to meet the needs of the client, and sponsors can plan their training by choosing from any of the following: n

the modern port

trespassing

engine room

the ship

bouyage systems

port state control

rules of the road

SMCP standard marine

leaving port

collision avoidance

communication phrases

in the fairway

shapes & navigation lights

VTS vessel traffic services

mayday

port operations

ice navigation

changing the watch

shipping & maritime

meteorology & weather

survival in an emergency

cargo space & handling

radio communication

helicopter rescue

vessel types

radio medical

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Corporate Training Courses

To request a training proposal please e-mail info@bbsi.co.uk

Military English BBSI Military English training is designed to prepare potential NATO staff officers for their roles in the NATO Alliance and for UN peacekeeping appointments. Our courses are both stimulating and wide-ranging in their delivery and content. Language development is achieved through active participation in practical course work. Training is fully supported by authentic discussion of current affairs, written communication and military planning activities. We focus on creating an understanding of the functional communication skills necessary to enable trainees to subsequently establish themselves in international appointments with ease and confidence. Our training is suitable for military officers, diplomatic staff, civil servants and intelligence officers. Our military English courses include excursions to professional and cultural places of interest. Many former trainees are currently serving in senior NATO and UN appointments.

Specialised Content The colloquial, operational and specialised content will depend on the particular specialisation and will be selected, as necessary, from the following topics in functional military context:

Military Studies

UN Peacekeeping

management; organisation; core functions

medical support & mobility

HQ & field-command structure

hot-nation support

defence policy, planning, management & PIP consultation

interoperability & standardisation

combined operations

out-of-area commitments

command, control, communications, computing & intelligence

anti-terrorist/internal security operations

infrastructure

n n n

peace-support operations; strategic interactions; consent & legitimisation

principles; consent, impartiality, objectives & limitations

planning, briefing & implementation

rules of engagement

management & budgeting of joint exercises

legality, propriety & credibility

n n n n

UN intelligence, internal security & emergency-reaction forces force structures IFOR integration; participation of non-NATO nations negotiation, mediation, interposition, liaison & supervision

SFOR command & control

control measures, search & arrest

administration/financial management

participation of civil services

public information; dissemination, coordination of the media

community relations

public information

UN organisation & command structure

communication information systems

politics, diplomacy & international protocol

production, logistics & supply

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Corporate Training Courses

To request a training proposal please e-mail info@bbsi.co.uk

Logistics: Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, Warehousing & Warehouse Management Logistics is becoming an increasingly important branch of management. Effective purchasing, supply chain management and warehouse management skills are vital to the operational health of an organisation. BBSI has been providing training in these fields for some years, and can arrange specially tailored training on a broad range of topics. Training Topics. The course content and structure is tailored to meet the needs of the client, and examples of specialist training topics are:

Purchasing

Supply Chain Management

purchasing in the organisation structure

purchasing & operations

functional & operational objectives

n n

local, national & international factors: key purchasing variables contracts for purchasing; terms & conditions

n n n

key performance variables & performance monitoring evaluating suppliers & selection criteria client & supplier relationships/customer relationship management

Warehousing & Warehouse Management n

the warehouse/stores function

personnel management

design of storage lay-outs, site selection

stock control

location systems, mechanical handling systems

client & supplier relationships

securing supply

securing supply, forecasting

strategy & planning

public private partnerships (PPP)

TQM, benchmarking, best practice

stock rotation, security & packaging

tactical negotiation

contracts & tactical negotiation

TQM

finance initiatives (PFI)

financial issues

distribution

n n n n

technological, environmental & legislative factors functional & operational objectives lowest price approach/most economical advantageous approach

key purchasing variables; quality, quantity, time, price performance monitoring

finance initiatives (PFI)

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Summer Business Courses â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 29 June to 21 August 2015

ENGLISH FOR BUSINESS (20 LESSONS) Course Code: EFB 20 Course Duration: 1-8 weeks Minimum Entry Level: Pre-intermediate (equivalent to CEFR B1/IELTS 4.5) Entry Dates: Weekly (29 Jun â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 21 Aug 2015) Award: BBSI Certificate in English for Business

ENGLISH FOR BUSINESS (30 LESSONS) Course Code: EFB 30 Course Duration: 1-8 weeks Minimum Entry Level: Pre-intermediate (equivalent to CEFR B1/IELTS 4.5 Entry Dates: Weekly

English for Business

Award: BBSI Certificate in English for Business

The summer English for Business courses provide practice in the forms of English used by professionals in their workplace. Students can choose either 20 lessons (15 hours) weekly, or the intensive course of 30 lessons (22.5 hours) weekly which includes additional business skills or English language.

Available Optios with EFB 30: (depending on language level)

The courses include English grammar, vocabulary and skills practice, as well as business simulations such as meetings, telephoning, negotiations and presentations. Lessons will help students build confidence in using their English in professional and social scenarios. The courses are suitable for learners of English who are working in, or studying, business at a variety of levels and experience.

Business Skills (BS) (29 Jun-21 Aug 2015 only) English Language Workshop (ELW) Cambridge English: First (FCE) Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) Cambridge English: Business (BEC)

Course Content EFB 20. 20 lessons weekly in English for Business EFB 30. 20 lessons weekly in English for Business 10 lessons weekly selected from one of the following: Business Skills (BS) (29 Jun-21 Aug 2015 only) English Language Workshop (ELW) preparation for the Cambridge English: First (FCE) examination preparation for the Cabridge English: Advanced (CAE) examination preparation for the Cambridge English: Business (BEC) examination English for Business topics include: Management

Marketing

assessing success

the marketing mix

project management

viral marketing

management styles

rebranding

management qualities

sponsorship

Finance

International Sales & Trade

emerging markets

global branding

numbers & trends

outsourcing

venture capitalism

fair trade

financial terms

free trade

building relationships

For full course details including weekly syllabus visit www.bbsi.co.uk

networking

MINIMUM AGE: 18 years

negotiating

business idioms

General Business

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Summer Business Courses – 29 June to 21 August 2015

MANAGEMENT Course Code: MAN Course Duration: 1-8 weeks Minimum Entry Level: Intermediate (equivalent to CEFR B2/IELTS 5.5) Entry Dates: Weekly (29 Jun – 21 Aug 2015) Award: BBSI Certificate in Management Course Structure: 20 lessons (15 hours) weekly in Management

MANAGEMENT & BUSINESS SKILLS Course Code: MBS Course Duration: 1-8 weeks Minimum Entry Level: Intermediate (equivalent to CEFR B2/IELTS 5.5

Management

Entry Dates: Weekly (29 Jun – 21 Aug 2015)

BBSI Summer Management courses are designed for both professionals and students of business who have an interest in management and related subjects, such as customer service, quality and communication. The courses are available throughout July and August each year and attract a wide range of nationalities. The syllabus is based on both topics and skills.

Award: BBSI Certificate in Management & Business Skills Course Structure: 20 lessons (15 hours) weekly in Management

Course Content

10 lessons (7.5 hours) weekly in Business Skills

Specialised Topics: The full 8-week syllabus includes the following specialised topics (for both the Management and the Management & Business Skills courses): Managing & Communicating Information

Meeting Stakeholder Needs

stakeholder analysis

customer service management

management of change

n n

gathering & selecting data analysing & evaluating data for decision-making communicating information, conclusions & decisions

Managing Support Activities

Operations & Business Finance

introduction to quality management

marketing tactics

technology for resource planning critical path analysis

pricing

fixed, variable & total costs

Business Skills (30-lesson, Management & Business Skills course only): The business skills option includes additional lessons covering a range of business topics such as leadership, culture, ethics, customer support, corporate image and careers. Skills practice includes: n CV writing n presentations n

meetings & discussion

problem-solving

negotiating

effective business writing

For full course details including weekly syllabus visit www.bbsi.co.uk MINIMUM AGE: 18 years

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Summer Business Courses – 29 June to 21 August 2015

MARKETING Course Code: MKT Course Duration: 1-8 weeks Minimum Entry Level: Intermediate (equivalent to CEFR B2/IELTS 5.5) Entry Dates: Weekly (29 Jun – 21 Aug 2015) Award: BBSI Certificate in Marketing Course Structure: 20 lessons (15 hours) weekly in Marketing

MARKETING & BUSINESS SKILLS Course Code: MKS Course Duration: 1-8 weeks Minimum Entry Level: Intermediate (equivalent to CEFR B2/IELTS 5.5)

Marketing BBSI Summer Marketing courses are designed for both professionals and students of business who have an interest in marketing and related subjects, such as advertising, promotion, public relations and sales. The courses are available throughout July and August each year and attract a wide range of nationalities. The syllabus is based on both topics and skills.

Entry Dates: Weekly (29 Jun – 21 Aug 2015) Award: BBSI Certificate in Marketing & Business Skills Course Structure: 20 lessons (15 hours) weekly in Marketing

Specialised Topics: The full 8-week syllabus includes the following specialised topics (for both the Marketing and the Marketing & Business Skills courses): n n

services marketing management promotional tools: advertising, sales promotion, public relations & sponsorship

promotional tools: database marketing, direct & digital marketing

pricing strategy

distribution management

marketing planning & strategy

10 lessons (7.5 hours) weekly in Business Skills

Business Skills (30-lesson, Marketing & Business Skills course only): The business skills option includes additional lessons covering a range of business topics such as leadership, culture, ethics, customer support, corporate image and careers. Skills practice includes: n

CV writing

presentations

meetings & discussion

problem-solving

negotiating

effective business writing

For full course details including weekly syllabus visit www.bbsi.co.uk MINIMUM AGE: 18 years

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Summer Business Courses – 29 June to 21 August 2015

FINANCE Course Code: FIN Course Duration: 1-8 weeks Minimum Entry Level: Intermediate (equivalent to CEFR B2/IELTS 5.5) Entry Dates: Weekly (29 Jun – 21 Aug 2015) Award: BBSI Certificate in Finance Course Structure: 20 lessons (15 hours) weekly in Finance

FINANCE & BUSINESS SKILLS Course Code: FBS Course Duration: 1-8 weeks Minimum Entry Level: Intermediate (equivalent to CEFR B2/IELTS 5.5)

Finance

Entry Dates: Weekly (29 Jun – 21 Aug 2015)

BBSI Summer Finance courses are designed for both professionals and students of business who have an interest in finance and related subjects, such as economics, banking and investment. The courses are available throughout July and August each year and attract a wide range of nationalities.

Award: BBSI Certificate in Finance & Business Skills Course Structure: 20 lessons (15 hours) weekly in Finance

The syllabus is based on both topics and skills and includes practice in the skills required for the *Cambridge English: Financial (ICFE) examination.

10 lessons (7.5 hours) weekly in Business Skills

Course Content Specialised Topics. The full 8-week syllabus includes the following specialised topics (for both the Finance and the Finance & Business Skills courses): Topics marked with * are part of the ICFE syllabs.

Investment n

macroeconomic issues

central banks

types of business structure

cash as an investment

fixed interest securities

equity finance

collective or pooled investments

the work of a fund manager

property as an investment

reading, writing, listening & speaking concentrating on financial English terminology*

presenting arguments or expressing opinions on financial situations*

asking questions or requesting clarification about financial information*

producing letters, reports & interpreting fact-based correspondence*

Business Skills (30-lesson, Finance & Business Skills course only): The business skills option includes additional lessons covering a range of business topics such as leadership, culture, ethics, customer support, corporate image and careers. Skills practice includes: n

CV writing

presentations

meetings & discussion

problem-solving

negotiating

effective business writing

For full course details including weekly syllabus visit www.bbsi.co.uk *Cambridge English: Financial (ICFE) The ICFE examination aims to help students of finance and finance professionals show that they have the financial English skills needed to communicate with other professionals.

MINIMUM AGE: 18 years

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Summer Business Courses – 29 June to 21 August 2015

LEGAL STUDIES Course Code: LAW Course Duration: 1-8 weeks Minimum Entry Level: Intermediate (equivalent to CEFR B2/IELTS 5.5) Entry Dates: Weekly (29 Jun – 21 Aug 2015) Award: BBSI Certificate in Legal Studies Course Structure: 20 lessons (15 hours) weekly in Legal Studies

LEGAL STUDIES & BUSINESS SKILLS Course Code: LBS Course Duration: 1-8 weeks Minimum Entry Level: Intermediate (equivalent to CEFR B2/IELTS 5.5)

Legal Studies

Entry Dates: Weekly (29 Jun – 21 Aug 2015)

BBSI Summer Legal Studies courses are designed for both professionals and students of business who have an interest in law and related subjects, such as financial crime, company law, and property law. The courses are available throughout July and August each year and attract a wide range of nationalities.

Award: BBSI Certificate in Legal Studies & Business Skills Course Structure: 20 lessons (15 hours) weekly in Legal Studies

The syllabus is based on both topics and skills and includes practice in the skills required for the *Cambridge English: Legal (ILEC) examination.

10 lessons (7.5 hours) weekly in Business Skills

Course Content Specialised Topics. The full 8-week syllabus includes the following specialised topics (for both the Legal Studies and the Legal Studies & Business Skills courses): Topics marked with * are part of the ILEC syllabus. n

company law

intellectual property law

competition law

property law

mergers & acquisitions

financial terms & financial crime

reading activities*

listening practice*

vocabulary activities*

communicating with clients*

Business Skills (30-lesson, Legal Studies & Business Skills course only): The business skills option includes additional lessons covering a range of business topics such as leadership, culture, ethics, customer support, corporate image and careers. Skills practice includes: n

CV writing

presentations

meetings & discussion

problem-solving

negotiating

effective business writing

For full course details including weekly syllabus visit www.bbsi.co.uk MINIMUM AGE: 18 years *Cambridge English: Legal (ILEC) The ILEC examination aims to help students of law and legal professionals show that they have the legal English skills needed to communicate with other professionals.

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Summer Business Courses – 29 June to 21 August 2015

HOSPITALITY & TOURISM Course Code: HSP Course Duration: 1-8 weeks Minimum Entry Level: Intermediate (equivalent to CEFR B2/IELTS 5.5) Entry Dates: Weekly (29 Jun – 21 Aug 2015) Award: BBSI Certificate in Hospitality & Tourism Course Structure: 20 lessons (15 hours) weekly in Hospitality & Tourism

HOSPITALITY, TOURISM & BUSINESS SKILLS Course Code: HBS Course Duration: 1-8 weeks

Hospitality & Tourism BBSI Summer Hospitality & Tourism courses are designed for both professionals and students of business who have an interest in hospitality management and related subjects, such as travel agencies, tour operations, catering and HR. The courses are available throughout July and August each year and attract a wide range of nationalities. The syllabus is based on both topics and skills. Specialised Topics: The full 8-week syllabus includes the following specialised topics (for both the Hospitality & Tourism and the Hospitality, Tourism & Business Skills courses): n

overview of the tourism industry

marketing the tourist product

health, hygiene & fire safety

conference & banqueting operations

tour operations

travel agency operations

HR management

tourism chain of distribution

sustainable tourism

Minimum Entry Level: Intermediate (equivalent to CEFR B2/IELTS 5.5) Entry Dates: Weekly (29 Jun – 21 Aug 2015) Award: BBSI Certificate in Hospitality, Tourism & Business Skills Course Structure: 20 lessons (15 hours) weekly in Hospitality & Tourism 10 lessons (7.5 hours) weekly in Business Skills

Business Skills (30-lesson, Hospitality, Tourism & Business Skills course only): The business skills option includes additional lessons covering a range of business topics such as leadership, culture, ethics, customer support, corporate image and careers. Skills practice includes: n

CV writing

presentations

meetings & discussion

problem-solving

negotiating

effective business writing

For full course details including weekly syllabus visit www.bbsi.co.uk MINIMUM AGE: 18 years

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SCIENCE, MATHEMATICS & IT Course Code: SMT Course Duration: 1-8 weeks Minimum Entry Level: Intermediate (equivalent to CEFR B2/IELTS 5.5) Entry Dates: Weekly (29 Jun – 21 Aug 2015) Award: BBSI Certificate in Science, Mathematics & IT Course Structure: 20 lessons (15 hours) weekly in Science, Mathematics & IT

SCIENCE, MATHEMATICS, IT & BUSINESS SKILLS Course Code: SMS Course Duration: 1-8 weeks

Science, Mathematics & IT BBSI Summer Science, Mathematics & IT courses are designed for both professionals and students of technology, engineering and industry. The courses are available throughout July and August each year and attract a wide range of nationalities. The syllabus is based on both topics and skills.

Minimum Entry Level: Intermediate (equivalent to CEFR B2/IELTS 5.5) Entry Dates: Weekly (29 Jun – 21 Aug 2015) Award: BBSI Certificate in Science, Mathematics, IT & Business Skills

Course Content Specialised Topics: The full 8-week syllabus includes the following specialised topics (for both the Science, Mathematics & IT and the Science, Mathematics, IT & Business Skills courses): Science n electrolysis

IT n

databases & SQL operating systems

earthquakes

differentiation

industrial chemistry

stationary points

binary system computer architecture multimedia

atmospheric pollution

integration

robotics

trigonometry

resonance

pressure

20 lessons (15 hours) weekly in Science, Mathematics & IT 10 lessons (7.5 hours) weekly in Business Skills

Mathematics n algebra

Course Structure:

linear regression analysis

Business Skills (30-lesson, Science, Mathematics, IT & Business Skills course only): The business skills option includes additional lessons covering a range of business topics such as leadership, culture, ethics, customer support, corporate image and careers. Skills practice includes: n

CV writing

presentations

meetings & discussion

problem-solving

negotiating

effective business writing

For full course details including weekly syllabus visit www.bbsi.co.uk MINIMUM AGE: 18 years

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Professional Accrediting Bodies Accredited by the

for the teaching of English

The British Council, in partnership with English UK, forms a national accrediting body, AccreditationUK, for accredited schools, colleges and universities that provide English language courses. Inspections are carried out at least every four years. NCFE is recognised as an awarding organisation by Ofqual, the qualification regulators for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. NCFE accreditation assures that our specialised English courses are of a high standard. NCFE accreditation also gives formal recognition to certain courses which result in the ‘award’ of a certificate of achievement. NCFE certificate of achievement is not a nationally regulated qualification. ISO accreditation gives BBSI the quality systems that provide the foundation to better customer satisfaction, staff motivation and continual improvement. The ISO registration mark is an indication that BBSI undergoes regular inspections and meets the needs and expectations of its students in providing high quality and good value. Cambridge English Language Assessment examinations are the world’s leading range of certificates for learners of English. BBSI is an Authorised Preparation Centre for the following Cambridge English examinations: FCE, CAE, BEC, ICFE, ILEC and IELTS. Cambridge English qualifications are widely recognised by employers and educational institutions worldwide. The Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM), part of City & Guilds, is Europe’s largest independent leadership and management awarding body. The ILM qualifications aim to develop the core knowledge and practical skills needed to manage, motivate and inspire others. BBSI is an ILM Approved Centre. The year-round BBSI management courses benefit from ILM educational approval, through which our students can achieve an ILM Parchment on successful completion of their studies (ILM Parchment fee is not included in the BBSI course fees).

Professional Associated Bodies English UK is the largest representing body of English language schools in the world. English UK, in partnership with the British Council, operates the AccreditationUK scheme. English UK organises training annually for all members, in management, teaching, health and safety, welfare and other areas. The English UK complaints procedure also provides students with access to an independent ombudsman. Business English UK is a Special Interest Group of English UK. It is an association of accredited centres that focus on providing business and professional English language training. All members commit to a charter of quality ensuring a uniformity in service at all member centres. IALC, established in 1983, is a world-wide association for quality assured independent language schools teaching languages where they are spoken. All schools with IALC membership are regularly inspected and monitored under the rigorous IALC Quality scheme. Membership is by invitation only. While each member of IALC is independent and unique, each shares the highest commitment to professionalism and excellence in all aspects of service.

Bournemouth University recognises all BBSI University Foundation courses, with successful completion meeting the requirements for access to a wide range of UK university undergraduate courses.

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Executive Homestay

The Outlook residence

WELFARE FACILITIES

Accommodation and Welfare We always recommend homestay as the most effective way for students to improve their English outside the school. Residential accommodation can also be beneficial if students make the effort to talk to other residents from different countries. If students prefer to stay in private accommodation, eg for family reasons, they should be aware that this may limit their progress in English. Standard Homestay Accommodation BBSI standard homestay accommodation provides a single bedroom/study with a local host. Standard homestay is available on a part-board basis (breakfast and evening meal Monday-Friday and all meals at weekends), on a bed and breakfast basis, or on a self-catering basis. Most rooms have internet connection. All homestays are inspected regularly to ensure that high standards of comfort, cleanliness, safety and catering are met and maintained.

BBSI staff have experience and understanding of the many different welfare and cultural needs of international students, and our staff have appropriate qualifications and training in welfare. Our policy is to provide and maintain a safe and healthy environment for study. Welfare staff are on hand throughout normal school opening hours, and emergency staff are contactable at weekends and overnight. Guidance on living and studying in the UK is also available from the British Council at www.educationuk.org, and UKCISA provides helpful advice for students at www.ukcisa.org.uk.

Executive Homestay Accommodation BBSI executive homestay accommodation provides a more luxurious standard of single bedroom/study with ensuite or private bathroom and internet connection. Executive homestay is available on a part-board basis (breakfast and evening meal Monday-Friday and all meals at weekends), on a bed and breakfast basis, or on a self-catering basis. All homestays are inspected regularly to ensure that high standards of comfort, cleanliness, safety and catering are met and maintained.

Residential Accommodation BBSI organises both student-style and hotel-style residential stays. Student-style residences are self-catering, with communal living/kitchen areas. Some studentstyle residences are available year-round, and there is also a special summer residence for July and August. Hotel-style residences can be booked on a roomonly basis, with breakfast and dinner being available at some residences as an option. Fees vary according to the location and room type, and are published on the BBSI website at www.bbsi.co.uk

Guest Houses and Hotels BBSI can recommend a variety of guest houses and hotels close to our premises that would suit all budgets. Students can choose a room with or without private bathroom, and breakfast is included. Dinner can also be provided on request.

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Standard Homestay

Corfe Castle

Bournemouth Gardens

SURROUNDING AREA

Location Bournemouth Bournemouth is a holiday town with a reputation for being sophisticated and vibrant. The town is a regional centre for commerce, with two universities, and is a unique and popular place to live and study throughout the year. There is plenty of nightlife, with a wide range of quality entertainment, including cinemas, concerts, theatres, night clubs, bars and restaurants. Our shops cater for all tastes. Bournemouth is also famous for its seven miles of sandy beaches, beautiful parks and gardens, and its cosmopolitan atmosphere. There is also easy access to many regional cultural attractions. Bournemouth International Airport has daily flights to numerous UK and European destinations and there are sea ferries from Poole to France, Spain and the Channel Islands.

The beautiful coastal area to the east and west of Bournemouth is a designated World Heritage Site. To the west of Bournemouth lies the ancient port of Poole, situated within a vast natural harbour. Poole provides access to wildlife, deserted islands and beautiful landscapes.

TRAVEL DETAILS Bournemouth is less than two hours travelling time from London by coach, train or car. On their first morning at BBSI, students are welcomed to the school and given information about local services and facilities. Transport options are explained, including those bus routes between BBSI and the residential areas where our homestay accommodation is located. Most bus journeys between homestays and BBSI take between 10 and 20 minutes.

TRANSFER TO BOURNEMOUTH We offer a transfer service from airports, seaports, and rail and coach stations to take students directly to their accommodation. Train and coach services also operate into Bournemouth for those wishing to make their own transfer arrangements.

Bournemouth Beach and Pier

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BBSI also offers regular opportunities for students to have additional access to teachers and other native speakers, through the following free events:

Sports, Leisure and Recreation BBSI offers a selection of leisure, touristic, sports and social activities, both during the week and at weekends, to enhance our studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; enjoyment of their stay in the UK, including learning about the culture, history and daily lives of people living in the UK. In designing our social programme, staff consider, among other factors, cultural background, age and religious faith. We aim to accommodate the varied preferences of as many of our students as possible. Some events and activities are free of charge. For activities that incur entry fees and transport costs, a charge will be made. Weekend day trips are organised on our behalf by a third-party company, and they provide a tour guide on the trips. Activities include: n

weekend trips & cultural excursions to locations such as Stonehenge & the Jurassic Coast, and to cities such as London, Bath, Oxford & elsewhere

sporting practice & events, such as football & volleyball

pub or coffee shop visits

ice-skating

museum visits

student parties

weekly coffee & conversation club

lectures on topics of cultural interest

film club afternoons

skills & language workshops

A detailed BBSI social programme, including fees, is published monthly in advance on the BBSI website and Facebook page. Details are also made available to students in school, on noticeboards and at Reception. The school also provides information about events and activties which are arranged by other organisations wtihin the area.

SOCIAL MEDIA

facebook.com/ BBSIBournemouth

BBSI website www.bbsi.co.uk

Bournemouthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Annual Air Festival

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twitter.com/ BBSIBournemouth

BBSI Mission Statement BBSI is dedicated to developing and delivering courses in English language and professional skills for international adult students. Our focus is on preparing our students either for their future careers or for further study in the UK, where English is a key requirement. Our aim is to offer our education and training in a professional and stimulating environment that provides the learner with the best possible support to achieve their goals. Our team of dedicated staff is committed to ensuring all aspects of life at BBSI meet studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; expectations.

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www.bbsi.co.uk Bournemouth Business School International Avon House, 26-28 St Peterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Road, Bournemouth BH1 2LW, England Tel: +44 (0) 1202 780777 E-mail: info@bbsi.co.uk Skype: bbsi-1, bbsi-2