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.
UK University Placement. While undertaking their university foundation course and acquiring the academic study skills necessary for university, 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 Options. There are 2 study options for this course. For those students with excellent 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 develop their business, professional and academic skills to a more advanced level of proficiency in shorter time. However, for those students with a lower, Intermediate level in English, who require more emphasis initially on developing their academic English, business English and academic study skills prior to the introduction of more advanced business studies, we offer a longer, 36-week Diploma programme that builds more gradually in professional intensity and specialisation. 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 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: 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 Academic Study Skills‡ & IELTS Examination Preparation
Awards:
BBSI Higher-Certificate in Hospitality Management & Tourism
(continuous assessment)
NCFE Certificate in Hospitality Management & Tourism
(continuous assessment)
Optional Examination+: IELTS [Academic] (examinations monthly)
Course Objectives. The course objectives are to:
- fully prepare students academically for entry to a UK university first degree course related to hospitality management and tourism
- have completed the university-application process so that students secure a UK university placement on the undergraduate degree course of their choice
- acquire the necessary academic study skills for undergraduate study at a UK university
- 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 and presentation skills
- build appropriate vocabulary related to business, hospitality management and tourism
- develop confidence and fluency in the English language towards Advanced Level
- prepare participants for the IELTS (Academic) examination
- acquire business, hospitality management and tourism qualifications
Course Elements. In addition to providing students with a thorough and comprehensive grounding in academic English and academic study skills, the Higher-Certificate syllabus incorporates all the following topics related to hospitality management and tourism:
- 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
The longer, Diploma study option is designed for those international students with sound High School grades and a lower, 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: 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 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 Diploma in Hospitality Management & Tourism
(continuous assessment)
NCFE Certificate in Hospitality Management & Tourism
(continuous assessment)
Optional Examination+: IELTS [Academic] (examinations monthly)
Course Objectives. The course objectives are to:
- fully prepare students academically for entry to a UK university first degree course related to hospitality management and tourism
- have completed the university-application process so that students secure a UK university placement on the undergraduate degree course of their choice
- acquire the necessary academic study skills for undergraduate study at a UK university
- 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 and presentation skills
- build appropriate vocabulary related to business, hospitality management and tourism
- develop confidence and fluency in the English language beyond Upper-Intermediate Level
- prepare participants for the IELTS (Academic) examination
- acquire business, hospitality management and tourism qualifications
Course Elements. In addition to providing students with a thorough and comprehensive grounding in academic English and academic study skills, the Diploma syllabus 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
Certificate, Higher-Certificate, Diploma and
Pre-Masters' versions of the above course are also available.
† IELTS
IELTS is the International English Language Testing System. It measures ability to communicate in English across all 4 language skills – listening, reading, writing and speaking – for people who intend to study or work where English is the language of communication. IELTS is the preferred English language assessment for universities in English-speaking countries worldwide. Examinations take place monthly in Bournemouth and a place can be secured at the time of booking your course with BBSI. Candidates must book for the examination at least 6 weeks before each examination sitting.
‡ Academic Study Skills
Students require sound academic study skills in preparation for their university degree course:
effective writing ability
listening comprehension & note-taking
ability to transfer information in note form to essay format
understanding the conventions of bibliographies, footnotes & quotations
classroom, self-study & personal organisational skills
effective reading-comprehension
effective time-management
research techniques
Book this course on-Line.The following University Foundation 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.
Download a PDF of the BBSI University Foundation Course in Hospitality Management & Tourism.