Bournemouth Business School International (BBSI), our highly-accredited Business School and English Language College in England, offers international students the opportunity to study English in England while also studying the concepts and learning the skills required for careers in management and business. Our Certificate Course in Management & Business Administration can be studied for periods of between 4 and 12 weeks, and is carefully designed to enable students at an Upper-Intermediate Level in English or above to gain a business qualification, plus partial accreditation (optional) towards the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) Certificate in Management†, an externally-accredited professional Level 3 qualification.
Students will develop competent business English and professional communication skills. Moreover, in the supplementary English-language elements of the course, students have the option to study different English-language modules. You can study for one of 3 different University of Cambridge ESOL‡ examinations: 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 comprises 30 lessons weekly and is conducted around a busy social and activity programme. The maximum class size is 12, which can extend to 15 during the summer months, July-September.
Course Outline:
Minimum English Entry Level: IELTS 5.5 (Upper-Intermediate)
Course Duration: 4-12 weeks
Course Designation: CMB
Entry Dates: The course is conducted year-round, and can be joined on most Mondays throughout the year. The main entry dates, however, coincide with the commencement of the 4 BBSI academic terms annually, ie in 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 Management & Business Administration
(includes 4 CMI management modules)
10 weekly lessons in English Language
(selected from one of the following)
- 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)
Awards:
BBSI Certificate in Management & Business Administration
(continuous assessment)
Optional Examinations*:
CMI Certificate in Management [Partial Accreditation]
(course-work standards, attendance, fortnightly assignments)
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 management
- acquire a sound, professional understanding and knowledge of international business and management concepts
- acquire partial accreditation towards a professional management qualification (optional)
- become a Student Member of the Chartered Management Institute, London (optional)
- develop effective business English communication skills
- build appropriate vocabulary related to business and management
- 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, the Certificate syllabus incorporates specialised elements selected from the following:
- managing information & communicating for results
- staffing & selection
- customer focus
- strategic planning & change
- qualitative forecasting
- employee & industrial relations
- economic & political environment
- using & controlling resources
- HR planning
- knowledge management
- developing people & planning work
- strategy, planning & controls
- developing & implementing strategy
- management of change
- developing as a supervisor
- management & leadership styles
- self-development
- negotiation
- organisational culture
- production systems
- introduction to quality management
- TQM
- corporate responsibilities & business ethics
- improving the performance of a team
- merchandising strategy & stock control
- customer-services management
- using & controlling resources
- sales management
- business & the environment
- management & current affairs
- health & safety
CMI Management Modules (4 selected from the following)
- managing information & communication
- planning to meet customer needs
- contributing to quality management
- making effective use of resources
- developing yourself in a management role
- staffing & selection
- developing people & planning work
- improving team performance
Higher-Certificate,
Diploma, University Foundation and
Pre-Masters' versions of the above course are also available.
† Chartered Management Institute (CMI)
The Chartered Management Institute is the largest professional management institute in Europe. BBSI is an Approved Training Centre for CMI and, as such, offers the CMI Certificate in Management (Level 3) qualification. Trainees can achieve either the full award, or, where time is limited, partial accreditation for those modules successfully c completed. The CMI elements are externally accredited to the rigorous standards of the Chartered Institute and are assessed by means of course work standards, attendance and fortnightly assignments.
The 8 units required for the CMI Certificate in Management are incorporated in modular format within the BBSI Management & Business Administration syllabus. Normally, a minimum study period of 24 weeks is required to complete all 8 CMI modules; however, students studying for lesser periods can achieve partial accreditation depending upon the number of CMI assignments successfully completed. These qualifications are widely accepted by international employers and by major British universities.
CMI Student Membership. Participants of BBSI courses with management elements can apply for Student Membership of CMI. The advantages of CMI membership include the following:
unlimited access to the CMI Management Information Centre
on-line access to databases offering more than one million constantly updated articles
helpful researchers on hand for research assistance, with a 24-hour turnaround
complimentary copies of the magazine ‘Professional Manager’
support for ‘smart’ continuing professional development
free career and CV fact sheets and guidance
preferential rates on CMI publications
‡ 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 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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