Specialised Diploma in Management & Business Administration

The BBSI Diploma course in Management & Business Administration is designed for students with an English language level equivalent to IELTS 5.0/CEFR B2.  This 36 week study option places emphasis initially on developing business communication skills, prior to the introduction of more specialised management and business topics.  The course leads to a BBSI Diploma in Management & Business Administration, an NCFE Certificate in Communication & Business Skills, and an NCFE Certificate in Management & Business Administration.  Students also have the opportunity to acquire the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) Diploma in First-Line Management, and to prepare for an English or business English examination. 

Professional Qualifications.  BBSI is an Approved Training Centre for the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) .  Our Higher-Certificate and Diploma study options cover the full syllabus for the CMI Level 3 Diploma, ie 8 CMI First-Line Management modules.  Successful students can opt to acquire a full external, professional CMI qualification.

Additional English and Business English Qualifications.  Students will also have the option to prepare for up to 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) .  Students wishing
to take one of these examinations are recommended to study for a full 12 weeks prior to the examination, to maximise their chances of success.  Alternatively, participants can opt to join our ongoing weekly English Language Workshop (ELW) at a language level to suit their needs. 

Course Outline:

Minimum English-Language Entry Level.  IELTS 5.0/CEFR B2.

Course Duration. 36 weeks .

Course Designation. DMB.

Main Course Entry Dates.  Sep, Jan, Apr or Jul; however, flexible entry dates are available for
these courses (term dates 2011/12).

Minimum Age. 17 years

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

      BBSI Diploma in Management & Business Administration 

      NCFE Certificate in Communication & Business Skills 
      NCFE Certificate in Management & Business Administration

      
Optional External Examinations*.  Additional examination fees apply.  CMI academic achievement is assessed by means of course work and assignment standards, as well as attendance.

      CMI Diploma in First-Line Management 
      University of Cambridge FCE (examination dates)
      University of Cambridge FCE (examination dates)
      University of Cambridge BEC (examination dates)

Course Structure & Content.  The Diploma is a 36 week course, comprising 30, forty-five minute lessons (22.5 hours total) weekly.  The Diploma syllabus includes all 8 CMI management modules.  Course breakdown is as follows:

      Term 1

              20 lessons weekly in Communication & Business Skills
             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)

      Terms 2 & 3

      20 lessons weekly in Management & Business Administration
              (includes all 8 CMI management modules)
      10 weekly lessons in English Language 
            (selected from one of the following options):
                  * 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)  

Course Elements.  The Certificate and the Higher-Certificate courses provide training in management and English language, while the full Diploma course provides students with 3 main components: management, business communication, and English-language development.  The Management & Business Administration syllabus incorporates specialised elements within the following topics: 

 

      Personal Development as a First-Line Manager
            *  leadership & management styles
            *  time management
            *  health & safety 
      Recruitment & Selection
            *  HR planning

            *  the recruitment & selection process
            *  planning & conducting interviews
      Developing Individuals & Teams
            *  groups & teams in business
            *  management by objectives
            *  the training & development process
            *  continuous professional development
      Improving team Performance
            *  performance management
            *  workplace counselling
            *  discipline & grievance
            *  contract termination & redundancy
      Managing & Communicating Information
            *  gathering & selecting data
            *  analysing & evaluating data for decision-making
            *  communicating information, conclusions & decisions
      Meeting Stakeholder Needs
            *  stakeholder analysis & management
            *  customer service management
            *  management of change
      Resource Planning
            *  production planning
            *  using & controlling resources
            *  knowledge management
      Maintaining Quality Standards
            *  introduction to quality management
            *  TQM
            *  quality cultures & standards

 

Course Objectives.  The course objectives are to:

            *  Provide students with the specialised language of management to enable them to 
                     communicate effectively in an international management environment.

   *  Enable students to develop a sound understanding of current theory & practice in 
            management.

   *  Facilitate the development of effective business English communication skills.

   *  Ensure students build appropriate vocabulary related to management & business.

   *  Provide preparation for an internationally recognised management qualification.

 

The following versions of the Management and Business Administration course are also available:

            Specialised Certificate in Management & Business Administration

            Specialised Higher-Certificate in Management & Business Administration
            University Foundation Higher-Certificate in Management & Business Administration
            University Foundation Extended Higher-Certificate in Management & Business 
                   Administration
            University Foundation Diploma in Management & Business Administration
            University Foundation Extended Diploma in Management & Business Administration
            Pre-Masters Certificate in Management & Business Administration
            Pre-Masters Higher-Certificate in Management & Business Administration
            Pre-Masters Extended Higher-Certificate in Management & Business Administration
            Pre-Masters Diploma in Management & Business Administration
            Pre-Masters Extended Diploma in Management & Business Administration

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 Specialist Diploma courses are also available at BBSI:

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

*  Examination fees for external examinations are not included in the BBSI course fees.