Management Training




Bournemouth Business School International (BBSI), our highly-accredited business college and English language school in Bournemouth, England, UK, has offered management training for international students since 1992 and has a wealth of experience in this field. BBSI is an Approved Training Centre for and is an Academic Partner of the Chartered Management Institute† (CMI), London.

Our courses in Management are carefully designed to enable students at an Intermediate level in English or above to gain either partial or full accreditation towards the CMI Certificate in Management (Level 3), an externally-accredited professional management qualification, while also gaining a Certificate award from the NCFE* national awarding body.

Trainees can either achieve a full CMI award, or, where time is limited, unit certification for those CMI management modules successfully completed. The CMI elements are internally and externally verified to the rigorous standards of the Chartered Institute and are assessed by means of course-work standards, attendance and modular assignments. CMI certification is especially relevant to those students seeking to undertaking degree courses in business and management-related subjects at university. Further details can be found on the CMI Internet website at www.managers.org.uk.

CMI Certificate in Management

The 8 units required for the CMI Certificate in Management (Level 3) are incorporated in modular format within the ongoing, year-round, courses in Management & Business Administration at BBSI. The 4-12 week Certificate in Management & Business Administration course offers up to 4 CMI units, depending on the course duration selected, and partial CMI accreditation, whilst the 24-week Higher-Certificate and the 36-week Diploma courses both offer full CMI accreditation.

For full Certicate accreditation, the 5 core CMI units are mandatory and a further 3 units must be chosen from a selection of 5 options. The minimum language-entry level is Upper-Intermediate for the BBSI Certificate and Higher-Certificate study programmes, and Intermediate for the Diploma course.

 The Level 3 CMI Certificate in Management modules are:

Core Units
developing yourself in a management role
making effective use of resources
planning to meet customer needs
managing information & communication
developing people & planning work

Optional Units
staffing & selection
contributing to quality management
improving team performance
developing communication
managing in a small business environment

Course Structure & Content

The main entry dates for management courses coincide with the commencement of the 4 BBSI academic terms annually, ie in September, January, March or June (term dates 2008) and the courses can be joined on most Mondays throughout the year. 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 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, students can opt to join our ongoing weekly English Language Workshop+ (ELW) at a language level to suit their 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 peak periods.

The weekly programme for BBSI management courses is as follows:

20 lessons weekly in Management & Business Administration
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)

Advantages of Management Qualifications

Simply by undertaking the CMI Certificate in Management, BBSI trainees become student members of CMI, opening up access to a wealth of management information, both during and after their studies. Moreover, upon successful completion of the CMI Certificate, trainees can consider the following career possibilities:
      • enhance their professional status by becoming a Member of the Chartered Institute (MCMI)
      • start working towards Chartered Manager status
      • progress onto a masters, MBA or postgraduate programme at university.

† 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.