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University Foundation Extended Higher-Certificate in Management & Business Administration


Bournemouth Business School International (BBSI), our highly-accredited business school and English language college in Britain, offers international students the opportunity to study English in Britain, while also studying management and business concepts, and acquiring the academic study skills required for undergraduate entry to a UK university degree programme.  Our University Foundation Extended Higher-Certificate Course in Management & Business Administration comprises 30 lessons (22.5 hours) weekly.  This programme is suitable for students from the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland only.
 
The Extended Higher-Certificate study option is designed for students with an English language level equivalent to IELTS 4.5/CEFR B1.  This 36-week course enables participants to develop Academic Study Skills  and undertake additional IELTS Examination Preparation, prior to moving on to business communication skills in the second term, and more specialised management and business studies in the third and final term.  This course leads to a BBSI University Foundation Higher-Certificate in Management & Business Administration and an NCFE Certificate in Communication and Business Skills.  Students will also have the opportunity to acquire the Chartered Management Institute (CMI)  Certificate in First-Line Management, and to sit the IELTS Academic Examination as often as is required.
 

Professional Qualifications.  BBSI is an Approved Training Centre for the Chartered Management
Institute (CMI).  Our Higher-Certificate, Diploma and Extended 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.

 

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 university foundation students who successfully complete their course are
assured of an offer of a university place prior to graduation from BBSI.

Course Outline:

Minimum English-Language Entry Level.  IELTS 4.5/CEFR B1.
Course Duration.  36 weeks.
Course Code.  HCEUMB.

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 University Foundation Higher-Certificate in Management & Business 
            Administration   
      NCFE Certificate in Communication & Business Skills

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

      CMI Certificate in First-Line Management 
      IELTS [Academic]

Course Structure & Content.  Students study for 3 academic terms (36 weeks), each comprising 30, forty-five minute lessons (22.5 hours total) weekly.  The Higher-Certificate syllabus includes 4 CMI management modules. Course breakdown is as follows:  
      Term 1
 
            30 weekly lessons in Academic Study Skills & IELTS Examination 
                  Preparation, comprising:
                        10 lessons weekly in grammar & functions
                          2 lessons weekly in vocabulary development
                          4 lessons weekly in reading & writing skills
                          4 lessons weekly in speaking, listening & pronunciation skills
                        10 lessons weekly in Academic Study Skills & IELTS 
                             Examination practice
 
       Term 2
 
             20 lessons weekly in Communication & Business Skills 
             10 lessons weekly in Academic Study Skills & IELTS Examination 
                   Preparation
 
       Term 3
 
             20 lessons weekly in Management, Business Administration 
             10 lessons weekly in Academic Study Skills & IELTS Examination 
                     Preparation

Course Elements.  The full Diploma and Extended Diploma courses provide students with 4 main components: management, business communication, Academic Study Skills and IELTS Examination Preparation.  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
            *  communicating information, conclusions & decisions
      Meeting Stakeholder Needs
            *  stakeholder analysis & management
            *  customer service management
            *  management of change
      Maintaining Quality Standards
            *  introduction to quality management
            *  TQM
            *  quality cultures & standards
      Resource Planning
            *  production planning
            *  using & controlling resources
            *  knowledge management  

Course Objectives.  The course objectives are to: 

            * Fully prepare students academically for entry to a first-degree course related 
                  to management & business administration at a university in the UK.
            * Provide students with the specialised language of management to enable 
                  them to communicate effectively in an international management environment.
            * Assist students in completing the university application process and secure a 
                  placement on the undergraduate degree course of their choice at a university 
                  in the UK.
            * Enable students to acquire the necessary Academic Study Skills for 
                  undergraduate study at a UK university.
            * Provide preparation for the IELTS [Academic] Examination.
            * 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.
            * Provide preparation for an internationally recognised management qualification.

Course Syllabus.  Students seeking to commence the 36 week University Foundation Extended Higher-Certificate course in January or July would follow Weeks 1-12, Weeks 13-24, and Weeks 25-36 of the syllabus outlined in the course description, whilst those commencing the same course in either September or April would study Weeks 1-12, Weeks 13-24, and Weeks 37-48.   Those wishing to study for longer periods should contact BBSI to confirm the course syllabus for their study.
The following versions of the Management and Business Administration 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.

 Download a PDF of the BBSI University Foundation Courses in Management & Business 
         Administration.

 Book this course on-Line.

The following University Foundation Extended Higher-Certificate 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.