University Foundation in Hospitality Management & Tourism

Bournemouth Business School International (BBSI), one of the most highly-accredited business schools and English colleges in the UK, offers international students the opportunity to learn English while also studying the concepts and learning the skills required for careers in the hospitality and tourism industries. Our University Foundation Course in Hospitality Management & Tourism comprises 30 lessons weekly, and is carefully designed to enable students with an Intermediate level in English or above to prepare for university and also gain worthwhile business, hospitality and tourism qualifications. Depending on the study option selected, awards include either a BBSI Higher-Certificate or Diploma qualification, plus an NCFE Certificate award. The course syllabus includes extensive IELTS Examination Preparation.

Study Options. There are 2 study options for this course. For those students with the requisite high-school grades and a sound Upper-Intermediate level in English, we offer a 24-week Higher-Certificate study programme, Study Option 1, which enables participants to achieve the learning outcomes in shorter time. For those with an Intermediate level in English, however, we offer the 36-week Diploma, Study Option 2, which builds more gradually in intensity and specialisation. These courses include extensive IELTS Examination Preparation and Academic Study Skills . The course is conducted around a busy social and activity programme.

Both study options facilitate undergraduate entry to a UK university. These courses meet the rigorous standards set by the national education standards, the National Qualifications Agency (NQA), and are considered notionally at NQA Level 3 within the British Government's National Qualifications Framework. Successful students will therefore gain both BBSI and NCFE awards.

UK University Placement. Students are provided with extensive counselling and guidance in all aspects of study at UK universities, and are given full assistance with the UK university application process.  All Foundation students who successfully complete their course are assured of a university place prior to graduation from BBSI. 

Study Option 1

The shorter, Higher-Certificate study option is designed for those students with excellent High School grades and a sound Upper-Intermediate level in English.  The course is of 24 weeks duration.

Course Outline

Minimum English Entry Level. IELTS 5.5 (Upper-Intermediate)

Course Duration. 24 weeks (2 terms)

Course Designation. UHT 24

Main Course Entry Dates. September, January, March or June (term dates 2009)

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 Academic Study Skills & IELTS Examination Preparation

Awards

BBSI University Foundation Higher-Certificate in Hospitality Management & Tourism (NQA Level 3)
NCFE Certificate in Hospitality Management & Tourism (NQA Level 3)

Optional Examination+. IELTS [Academic] (examinations monthly)

Course Elements. In addition to providing a thorough and comprehensive grounding in academic English and appropriate study skills, the syllabus for our various courses in Hospitality Management & Tourism incorporate either all or some of the following specialised topics:

*  hospitality management
*  financial management
*  customer service  
*  accommodation services
*  careers & destination management  
*  hotel front office
*  health, hygiene & fire safety 
*  food & 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

The Diploma study option is designed for those international students with sound High School grades and an Intermediate level in English, who require more emphasis initially on developing their business English and professional communication skills to Upper-Intermediate Level prior to the introduction of more advanced business training.  The course is of 36 weeks duration and builds more gradually in intensity and specialisation.

Course Outline

Minimum English Entry Level. IELTS 5.0 (Intermediate)

Course Duration. 36 weeks (3 terms)

Course Designation. UHT 36

Main Course Entry Dates. September, January, March or June (term dates 2009)

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 Academic Study Skills & IELTS Examination Preparation

Terms 2 & 3

20 lessons weekly in Hospitality Management & Tourism
10 lessons weekly in Academic Study Skills & IELTS Examination Preparation

Awards

BBSI University Foundation Diploma in Hospitality Management & Tourism
(NQA Level 3)
NCFE Certificate in Hospitality Management & Tourism (NQA Level 3)

Optional Examination+. IELTS [Academic] (examinations monthly)

Course Elements.In addition to providing international students with a thorough and comprehensive grounding in business English and professional communication skills, the Certificate syllabus incorporates specialised elements selected from the following:

*  hospitality management
*  financial management
*  customer service  
*  accommodation services
*  careers & destination management  
*  hotel front office
*  health, hygiene & fire safety 
*  food & 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, Higher-Certificate, Diploma and Pre-Masters´ versions of the above course are also available.

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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The following University Foundation courses are also available at BBSI:

• Management & Business Administration
• Marketing, Advertising & Public Relations
• Finance & Financial Services
• Legal Studies
• Science, Mathematics & IT