BBSI, one of the most accredited business colleges and English language schools in England, offers international professionals the opportunity to study English in England on one of our short summer courses: International Business English. The course can be studied for between 1-12 weeks and is available in 2 study options: a programme of 20 lessons weekly (IBE 20) and a study programme of 30 lessons weekly (IBE 30). The course is work-orientated, which will enable you to acquire a sound basis in business English communication skills, essential business skills and current business concepts. Our Certificate Course in International Business English can be studied during the summer months at our Summer School in Bournemouth for periods of between 1 and 12 weeks. The course is available during the period June-September annually and is carefully designed to enable international professionals at an Intermediate level of English or above, with limited time available for study, to gain a useful business English qualification.
The course is designed for those who are seeking to study a combination of English language and business-related topics, hone their general business skills and practice extensively their professional communication skills. The course is conducted around a busy social and activity programme, and the maximum class size is 15.
IBE 20 STUDY OPTION - Course Outline
Minimum English Entry Level: IELTS 5.0 (Intermediate)
Course Duration: 1-12 weeks
Course Designation: IBE 20
Entry Dates: Any Monday during the period 30 June-19 September 2008.
Lessons Weekly: 20 (each of 45 minutes' duration)
Minimum Age: 17 years
Course Structure & Content:
20 lessons weekly in International Business English
Awards:
BBSI Certificate in International Business English
(continuous assessment)
Course Objectives. The course training objectives are to:
- develop English-language communication skills in a business & professional context
- provide a foundation in business knowledge
- provide a practical programme relevant to the modern working environment
- build confidence & enable effective communication in an international environment
- provide participants with an opportunity to obtain an accredited business English qualification
On completion of the course, participants will have enhanced their basic knowledge of international business and have developed their ability to use English language effectively in a professional, business and social context. In addition, students will have developed an extensive range of professional communication skills.
Course Content. The International Business English course focuses on covering a wide range of topics and subjects in daily use in the international business community. The emphasis is to ensure that course participants acquire fluency and confidence in business English and business skills, through the building of grammar, vocabulary and structures related to their needs. Topics and subjects covered are as follows:
Management Training
- organisational structure
- teamwork and team building
- motivation and leadership
- corporate strategy
- corporate entertaining and ethics
- time management
- managing people
- culture
Recruitment
- modern approach to preparing CVs/resumes
- job advertisements and applications
- effective job interviews
Finance & Banking
- budgeting and financial control
- basic financial reports
- entrepreneurship and venture capital
- banking, borrowing and lending
- banking & stock markets
- effective communication
International Sales & Trade
- sales techniques
- import & export procedures
Marketing
- branding
- product development
- segmentation
- consumer behaviour
- research & survey design
IBE 30 STUDY OPTION - Course Outline
Minimum English Entry Level: IELTS 5.0 (Intermediate)
Course Duration: 1-12 weeks
Course Designation: IBE 30
Entry Dates: Any Monday during the period 30 June-19 September 2008.
Lessons Weekly: 30 (each of 45 minutes' duration)
Minimum Age: 17 years
Course Structure & Content:
20 lessons weekly in International Business English
10 lessons weekly in Business Skills
Awards:
BBSI Certificate in International Business English
(continuous assessment)
Course Objectives. The course training objectives are to:
- develop English-language communication skills in a business & professional context
- provide a foundation in business knowledge
- provide a practical programme relevant to the modern working environment
- build confidence & enable effective communication in an international environment
- provide participants with an opportunity to obtain an accredited business English qualification
On completion of the course, participants will have enhanced their basic knowledge of international business and have developed their ability to use English language effectively in a professional, business and social context. In addition, students will have developed an extensive range of professional communication skills.
Course Content. The International Business English course focuses on covering a wide range of topics and subjects in daily use in the international business community. The emphasis is to ensure that course participants acquire fluency and confidence in business English and business skills, through the building of grammar, vocabulary and structures related to their needs. Topics and subjects covered are as follows:
Management Training
- organisational structure
- teamwork and team building
- motivation and leadership
- corporate strategy
- corporate entertaining and ethics
- time management
- managing people
- culture
Recruitment
- modern approach to preparing CVs/resumes
- job advertisements and applications
- effective job interviews
Finance & Banking
- budgeting and financial control
- basic financial reports
- entrepreneurship and venture capital
- banking, borrowing and lending
- banking & stock markets
- effective communication
International Sales & Trade
- sales techniques
- import & export procedures
Marketing
- branding
- product development
- segmentation
- consumer behaviour
- research & survey design
Business Skills Components
Writing
- E-mail skills
- letters & memos
- effective reports
- action minutes
- advertising & promotion
Presenting
- effective openings
- structure & delivery
- selling products & services
- dealing with questions
- troubleshooting
Meetings
- planning, organising & setting targets
- facilitating meetings
- handling conflict & difficulties
- achieving consensus
- decision making & follow-up
Telephoning
- establishing contact
- taking & leaving messages
- making arrangements
- checking, clarifying & problem solving
Negotiating
- research & information exchange
- setting & achieving targets
- bidding & bargaining
- win-win & closing
- sales techniques
Course Fees: IBE 20 £210.00 weekly
IBE 30 £240.00 weekly
Book this course on-Line.The following summer courses are available at BBSI:
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.