Pre-Masters Extended Higher-Certificate in Hospitality Management & Tourism

Bournemouth Business School International (BBSI), one of the most highly-accredited business Schools and English language colleges in Britain, offers international students the opportunity to learn English while also studying hospitality, tourism and business concepts, and acquiring the advanced study skills required for postgraduate entry to a

university. This programme is suitable from the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland only.

Our Pre-Masters Extended Higher-Certificate study option in Hospitality Management & Tourism is designed for students with an English language level equivalent to IELTS 4.5/CEFR B1. This 36-week course enables participants to develop Advanced Study Skills

and undertake additional *IELTS Examination Preparation

, prior to moving on to business communication skills, and then more specialised hospitality, tourism and business studies in the second and third terms. This course leads to a BBSI Pre-Masters Higher-Certificate in Hospitality Management & Tourism, and an NCFE Certificate in Communication & Business Skills. Moreover, students will have the opportunity to sit the IELTS [Academic] Examination as often as is required.

UK University Placement Service. While undertaking Pre-Masters courses at BBSI, and acquiring the qualifications and advanced study skills necessary for postgraduate study at university, students are provided with extensive counselling and guidance in all aspects of study at universities in the UK, and given full assistance with the university application process. All students who successfully complete their course and achieve the required IELTS [Academic] level for entry are assured of a university place prior to graduation from BBSI.

University Entry Requirements. Students seeking to enter a Masters degree course at a university in the UK must be a minimum of 20 years of age and have achieved an equivalent of IELTS [Academic] 6.0 in English. Moreover, applicants must have full records of their High-School education, diploma or first degree.

Pre-Masters Extended Higher-Certificate

Minimum English Entry Level. IELTS 4.5/CEFR B1.

Course Duration. 36 weeks.

Course Code. HCEPHT.

Main Course Entry Dates. September, January, April or July (term dates 2011/12); however, flexible entry dates are available for this course.

Lessons Weekly. 30 (each of 45 minutes´ duration).

Minimum Age. 20 years.

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

            BBSI Pre-Masters Higher-Certificate in Hospitality Management & Tourism
            NCFE Certificate in Communication & Business Skills

Optional Examination*. Additional examination fees apply. IELTS examinations are held monthly.

            IELTS [Academic]*

Course Structure & Content. Students study for 3 academic terms (36 weeks), each comprising 30 forty-five minute lessons (22.5 hours) weekly. Course breakdown is as follows:

            Term 1

      30 weekly lessons in Advanced Study Skills & IELTS
            Examination Preparation, comprising:
                  10 lessons weekly in grammar & functions
                    2 lessons weekly in vocabulary development
                    4 lessons weekly in reading & writing skills
                    4 lessons weekly in speaking, listening &
                       pronunciation skills
                 10 lessons weekly in Advanced Study Skills &
                      IELTS Examination practice

Term 2

       20 lessons weekly in Communication & Business Skills
      10 lessons weekly in Advanced Study Skills & IELTS
            Examination Preparation

Term 3

       20 lessons weekly in Finance & Financial Services

      10 lessons weekly in Advanced Study Skills & IELTS
            Examination Preparation

      Course Elements.  The full Diploma and Extended Diploma courses provide students with 4 main
      components: hospitality management, business communication, Advanced Study Skills and
      IELTS Examination Preparation. The Hospitality Management & Tourism syllabus incorporates
      specialised elements within the following topics:

                  * hospitality management
                  * financial management
                  * customer service
                  * accommodation services
                  * careers & destination management
                  * hotel front office
                  * health, hygiene & fire safety
                  * food & beverage
                  * tourism management & operations
                  * the econimics of tourism
                  * conference & banqueting operations
                  * structure of the hospitality & tourism industries
                  *  duty management
                  *  HR management
                  * tour operators
                  * retail travel services
                  * air transport
                  * waterborne transport
                  * ancillary travel products
                  * tourism management
                  * travel geography

      Course Syllabus. Students seeking to commence the 36 week Pre-Masters Extended Higher-      Certificate course in January or July would follow Weeks 1-12, Weeks 13-24, and Weeks 25-36 of
      the syllabus outlined in the PDF of the course description available for download below, whilst
      those commencing the same course in either September or April, would study Weeks 1-12,
      Weeks 13-24, and Weeks 37-48. Those wishing to study for longer periods should contact BBSI
      to confirm the course syllabus for their study.

Course Objectives. The course objectives are to:

                   * Fully prepare students academically for entry to a Masters course related to
                              hospitality management or tourism at a university in the UK.
                   * Provide students with the specialised language of hospitality & tourism to enable them to
                              communicate effectively in an international hospitality management environment.
                   * Assist them in completing the university application process in order to secure a
                              placement on the postgraduate degree course of their choice at a university in the UK.
                   * Enable students to acquire the necessary Advanced Study Skills for postgraduate
                              study at a UK university.
                   * Provide preparation for the IELTS [Academic] Examination.
                   * Enable students to develop a sound understanding of current theory & practice in
                            hospitality management & tourism.
                   * Facilitate the development of effective business English communication skills.
                   * Ensure students build appropriate vocabulary related to hospitality management.

The following versions of the Hospitality Management & Tourism course are also available:

Vocational Certificate in Hospitality Management & Tourism

Vocational Higher-Certificate in Hospitality Management & Tourism
Vocational Diploma in Hospitality Management & Tourism

University Foundation Higher-Certificate in Hospitality Management & Tourism
University Foundation Diploma in Hospitality Management & Tourism

                   Pre-Masters Certificate in Hospitality Management & Tourism
                   Pre-Masters Higher-Certificate in Hsopitality Management & Tourism
                   Pre-Masters Diploma in Hospitality Management & Tourism

Pre-Masters Extended Diploma in Hospitality Management & Tourism

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.