University Foundation Higher-Certificate in Management & Business Administration

Minimum English-Language Entry Level.  IELTS 5.5/CEFR B2.

Course Duration.  24 weeks

Course Code.  HCUMB

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

Course Structure & Content.  Students study for 2 academic terms (24 weeks), each comprising 30, forty-five minute lessons (22.5 hours total) weekly.  The Higher-Certificate syllabus includes all 8 CMI management modules. Course breakdown is as follows:

 

      20 lessons weekly in Management & Business Administration
            (includes all 8 CMI management modules)
      10 lessons weekly in Academic Study Skills & IELTS Examination Preparation

Awards.  Academic achievement is ascertained by means of continuous assessment

BBSI University Foundation Higher-Certificate in Management & Business 
      Administration   
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.  IELTS examinations are held monthly.

CMI Diploma in First-Line Management
IELTS [Academic]

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 start the 24 week University Foundation Higher-Certificate course in January or July would follow Weeks 25-36 and Weeks 37-48 of the syllabus outlined in course description, whilst those commencing the same course in September or April would study Weeks 37-48 and Weeks 25-36. Those wishing to study for longer periods should contact BBSI to confirm the course syllabus for their study.

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 Higher-Certificate courses are also available at BBSI:

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