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Specialised Diploma Course in Finance & Financial Services


The BBSI Diploma course in Finance & Financial Services is designed for students with an English
language level equivalent to IELTS 5.0/CEFR B2.  This 36-week study option places emphasis
initially on developing business communication skills, prior to the introduction of more specialised
Finance and business topics.  The course leads to a BBSI Diploma in Finance & Financial Services,
an NCFE Certificate in Communication & Business Skills, and an NCFE Certificate in Finance &
Financial Services. Students will also have the opportunity to prepare for the ICFE examination,
and other English or business English examinations.  This programme is suitable from the European
Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland only.

Professional Qualifications.  BBSI is an Accredited Examination Centre for the University of
Cambridge ESOL International Certificate in Financial English (ICFE).  Our Certificate,
Higher-Certificate, and Diploma study options all include preparation for the ICFE examination
within the syllabus.  For students intending to undertake the optional ICFE examination, we
would recommend a minimum of 12 weeks' preparation prior to the examination date. 
 
Additional English and Business English Qualifications.  Students will also have the option to prepare
for up to 3 different University of Cambridge ESOL qualifications: the First Certificate in English
(FCE) , the Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) , or the Business English Certificate (BEC)
.  Students wishing to take one of these examinations are recommended to study for a full 12 weeks
prior to the examination, to maximise their chances of success.  Alternatively, students can opt to join
our ongoing weekly English Language Workshop (ELW) at a language level to suit their needs.

Course Outline:
Minimum English-Language Entry Level.  IELTS 5.0/CEFR B2.
Course Duration.  36 weeks.
Course Code.  DFS.
 
Main Course Entry Dates.  Sep, Jan, Apr or Jul; however, flexible entry dates are available
for these courses (term dates 2011/12).

Minimum Age.  17 years.

Award.  Academic achievement is ascertained by means of continuous assessment. 

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

Optional External Examinations+.  Additional examination fees apply.  

      University of Cambridge ICFE (examination dates)
      University of Cambridge FCE (examination dates)
      University of Cambridge CAE (examination dates)
      University of Cambridge BEC (examination dates)

Course Structure & Content.  A minimum of 36 weeks' study is required , comprising 30, forty-five minute lessons (22.5 hours) weekly.  Course breakdown is as follows:

      Term 1
 
            20 lessons weekly in Communication & Business Skills
           10 weekly lessons in English Language 
                 (selected from one of the following options):
                 *  preparation for the University of Cambridge FCE 
                 *  preparation for the University of Cambridge CAE
                 *  preparation for the University of Cambridge BEC
                 *  English Language Workshop (ELW)
 
      Terms 2 & 3
 
            20 lessons weekly in Finance & Financial Services
           10 weekly lessons in English Language 
                 (selected from one of the following options):
                 *  preparation for the University of Cambridge FCE 
                 *  preparation for the University of Cambridge CAE
                 *  preparation for the University of Cambridge BEC
                 *  English Language Workshop (ELW)

Course Elements.  The Certificate and the Higher-Certificate courses provide training in finance and English language, while the full Diploma course provides students with the 3 main components: finance, business communication and English-language development.  The Finance & Financial Services syllabus incorporates specialised elements within the following topics:

      *  nature & role of accounting
      *  user groups
      *  profit & loss account
      *  balance sheet
      *  cash flow statement
      *  debtor management
      *  financial ratios
      *  the external environment
      *  macroeconomic issues
      *  Central Banks
      *  types of business structure
      *  cash as an investment
      *  fixed interest securities
      *  risk capital investment
      *  cost volume profit analysis
      *  full costing
      *  budgeting & strategy
      *  capital investment decisions
      *  managing working capital
      *  financing the business
      *  equities
      *  raising equity finance 
      *  diversification
      *  collective or pooled investments
      *  property as an investment class
      *  the work of a fund manager
 
      International Certificate in Financial English
            *  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 and interpreting fact-based correspondence
 
 
Course Objectives.  The course objectives are to: 

      *  Provide students with the specialised language of finance to enable 
            them to communicate effectively in an international financial 
            environment.   
      *  Enable students to develop a sound understanding of current theory 
            & practice in finance.
      *  Facilitate the development of effective business English communication 
            skills.
      *  Ensure students build appropriate vocabulary related to finance 
            & business.
      *  Provide preparation for an internationally recognised financial English 
            qualification.

Course Syllabus.  Students seeking to start the 36 week Diploma course in January or July would follow weeks 1-12, weeks 13-24 and weeks 25-36 of the syllabus outlined in the course description, whilst those commencing the same course in either September or April would study weeks 1-12, weeks 25-36 and weeks 13-24.
The following versions of the Finance and Financial Services course are also available:
 
            Specialised Certificate in Finance & Financial Services
            Specialised Higher-Certificate in Finance & Financial Services
            Pre-Masters Certificate in Finance & Financial Services
            Pre-Masters Higher-Certificate in Finance & Financial Services
            Pre-Masters Extended Higher-Certificate in Finance & Financial Services
            Pre-Masters Diploma in Finance & Financial Services
            Pre-Masters Extended Diploma in Finance & Financial Services 

BBSI courses are carefully designed and structured at different language levels to enable international students to develop all 4 English language skills simultaneously, while developing their professional communication skills and professional knowledge in academic, vocational or professional context, in the specialised subject of their choice. Students therefore have the flexibility to focus on either academic or vocational progression, depending on their personal training needs and particular learning objectives.

 Download a PDF of the BBSI Specialised Courses in Finance & Financial Services.

 Book this course on-Line.

The following specialised Diploma courses are also available at BBSI:
+ Examination fees for those seeking to undertake external examinations are not included in the BBSI course fees.