Bournemouth Business School International (BBSI), a highly-accredited UK language college and business school, offers international students the opportunity to undertake an English course in the UK, while also studying the concepts and acquiring the skills required for a career in the hospitality and tourism industries. Our Higher-Certificate Course in Hospitality Management & Tourism comprises 30 lessons weekly, is of 24 weeks duration and is carefully designed to enable international students at an Intermediate Level in English or above to gain a business qualification, while also gaining a certificate award from the NCFE national awarding body.
Students will develop competent business English and professional communication skills. Moreover, in the supplementary English-language elements of the course, students can study for 2 of 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). Alternatively, you can opt to join our ongoing weekly English Language Workshop‡ (ELW) at a language level to suit your needs. The course is conducted around a busy social and activity programme, and the maximum class size is 12, which can extend to 15 during the summer months, July-September.
Study Options. There are 2 study options for this course. For those with a sound Upper-Intermediate level in English, we offer Study Option 1, which enables participants to develop their business and professional skills to a more advanced level of proficiency, while studying a more extensive range of specialised topics related to hospitality management and tourism. However, for those students with a lower, Intermediate level in English who require more emphasis initially on developing their business English and professional communication skills prior to the introduction of more advanced hospitality, tourism and business studies, we offer Study Option 2, which builds more gradually in professional intensity and specialisation.
Study Option 1
Designed for those students with a sound Upper-Intermediate level in English or above, Study Option 1 enables participants to develop their business and professional skills to a more advanced level of proficiency.
Course Outline:
Minimum English Entry Level: IELTS 5.5 (Upper-Intermediate)
Course Duration: 24 weeks (2 terms)
Course Designation: CHT 24
Main Course Entry Dates: October, January, April or July (term dates 2008)
Lessons Weekly: 30 (each of 45 minutes' duration)
Minimum Age: 17 years
Course Structure & Content:
20 lessons weekly in Hospitality Management & Tourism
10 lessons weekly in English Language
(selected each term from one of the following options)
- preparation for the Cambridge FCE
- preparation for the Cambridge CAE
- preparation for the Cambridge BEC
- English Language Workshop (ELW)
Awards:
BBSI Higher-Certificate in Hospitality Management & Tourism
(continuous assessment)
NCFE Certificate in Hospitality Management & Tourism
(continuous assessment)
Optional Examinations+:
University of Cambridge FCE
(examination dates)
University of Cambridge CAE
(examination dates)
University of Cambridge BEC
(examination dates)
Course Objectives. The course objectives are to:
- develop an understanding of current theory and practice in international hospitality management and tourism
- acquire a sound, professional understanding and knowledge of international hospitality management and tourism concepts
- develop effective business English communication skills
- build appropriate vocabulary related to business, hospitality management and tourism
- acquire the necessary communication skills for a career in hospitality management and tourism
- develop confidence and fluency in the English language towards Advanced Level
- prepare participants for one of a range of English and business English qualifications
- provide participants with the opportunity to acquire additional English and business English qualifications
Course Elements. In addition to providing students with a thorough and comprehensive grounding in business English and professional communication skills, Study Option 1 incorporates all the following specialised topics:
- hospitality management
- financial management
- customer service
- accommodation services
- careers and destination management
- hotel front office
- health, hygiene and fire safety
- food and beverage
- conference & banqueting operations
- structure of the hospitality & tourism industries
- environmental tourism
- duty management
- personnel management
- tour operators
- retail travel Services
- air transport
- waterborne transport
- ancillary travel products
- tourism management
- travel geography
Study Option 2
Designed for those students with a lower, Intermediate level in English, who require more emphasis initially on developing their business English and communication skills prior to the introduction of more advanced business training, Study Option 2 builds more gradually in intensity and specialisation.
Course Outline:
Minimum English Entry Level: IELTS 5.0 (Intermediate)
Course Duration: 24 weeks (2 terms)
Course Designation: CHT 24
Main Course Entry Dates: October, January, April or July (term dates 2008)
Lessons Weekly: 30 (each of 45 minutes' duration)
Minimum Age: 17 years
Course Structure & Content:
Term 1
20 lessons weekly in Communication & Business Skills
10 lessons weekly in English Language
(selected each term from one of the following options)
- preparation for the Cambridge FCE
- preparation for the Cambridge CAE
- preparation for the Cambridge BEC
- English Language Workshop (ELW)
Term 2
20 weekly lessons in Hospitality Management & Tourism
10 weekly lessons in English Language
(selected each term from one of the following options)
- preparation for the Cambridge FCE
- preparation for the Cambridge CAE
- preparation for the Cambridge BEC
- English Language Workshop (ELW)
Awards:
BBSI Higher-Certificate in
(continuous assessment)
NCFE Certificate in Hospitality Management & Tourism
(continuous assessment)
Optional Examinations+:
University of Cambridge FCE
(examination dates)
University of Cambridge CAE
(examination dates)
University of Cambridge BEC
(examination dates)
Course Objectives. The course objectives are to:
- develop an understanding of current theory and practice in international hospitality management and tourism
- acquire a sound, professional understanding and knowledge of international hospitality management and tourism concepts
- develop effective business English communication skills
- build appropriate vocabulary related to business, hospitality management and tourism
- acquire the necessary communication skills for a career in hospitality management and tourism
- develop confidence and fluency in the English language beyond Upper-Intermediate Level
- prepare participants for one of a range of English and business English qualifications
- provide participants with the opportunity to acquire additional English and business English qualifications
Course Elements. In addition to providing students with a thorough and comprehensive grounding in business English and professional communication skills, Study Option 2 incorporates specialised elements selected from the following topics:
- hospitality management
- financial management
- customer service
- accommodation services
- careers and destination management
- hotel front office
- health, hygiene and fire safety
- food and beverage
- conference & banqueting operations
- structure of the hospitality & tourism industries
- environmental tourism
- duty management
- personnel management
- tour operators
- retail travel Services
- air transport
- waterborne transport
- ancillary travel products
- tourism management
- travel geography
Certificate, Diploma,
University Foundation and
Pre-Masters' versions of the above course are also available.
† University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations
FCE (First Certificate in English)
FCE is an Upper-Intermediate level examination that indicates sufficient proficiency in English to be of practical use in clerical, secretarial and managerial jobs for example, or in the tourist industry, where contact with English speakers is required. FCE is also useful preparation for students working towards higher-level examinations, such as the CAE.
CAE (Certificate in Advanced English)
CAE is the second-highest level of Cambridge ESOL examination and is ideal for those who want to work or study abroad. A CAE certificate demonstrates language skills in a wide range of contexts. The examination is based on realistic tasks, and indicates the ability to use the language in practical situations, such as meetings and discussions.
BEC (Business English Certificate)
There are 3 levels of BEC examination: the BEC Preliminary, BEC Vantage and BEC Higher. All 3 examinations are ideal for students preparing for careers in the fields of international business and commerce, where a good knowledge of English is required to function effectively. BEC certificates are internationally recognised and demonstrate that the holder has acquired an appropriate standard of English in a professional context.
‡ English Language Workshop
The English Language Workshop is designed to provide general language support for those students who are studying a specialised course and who do not intend to prepare for a specific English language examination. The content of the Workshop includes extensive skills practice in professional areas of the language, which is useful for those who need to improve their ability to communicate effectively with others in a professional international environment, or who later decide to acquire a professional qualification.
Book this course on-Line.The following higher-certificate courses are also available at BBSI:
+ Examination fees for those seeking to undertake external examinations are not included in the BBSI course fees.
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.
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