The BBSI summer course Finance & Business Skills with English is an intensive summer course conducted at our Summer School in Bournemouth, England. The course is available in 2 study options: a programme of 20 lessons weekly (FBS 20) and a study programme of 30 lessons weekly (FBS 30). Both study options are designed for those with an English language level of Intermediate or above, who require to study a combination of finance and business English language skills. The course is conducted around a busy and varied school social and activity programme.
Both the FBS 20 and FBS 30 courses are modular in format and are ideal, in both structure and content, for those students who need English to function in an international finance or banking environment and who have a work or study-related background in banking, finance or financial services. These English courses can be joined on any Monday during the period June-September annually. The maximum class size is 15.
Students take an English test on arrival at BBSI and are then counselled in respect of their study programme, prior to being placed in international classes at an English language level to suit their needs. On successful completion, students gain a recognised business English qualification.
FBS 20 Study Option
The FBS 20 focuses on the study of current issues in the fields of finance and financial services, and is designed to enable students to develop appropriate business English vocabulary and professional communication skills. The course combines study in current economic and finance issues with targeted business case studies.
Course Outline:
Minimum English Entry Level: IELTS 5.0 (Intermediate)
Course Duration: 2-12 weeks
Course Designation: FBS 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 Finance & Financial Services
Awards:
BBSI Certificate in Finance & Business Skills
(continuous assessment)
Course Objectives. The course objectives are to:
- develop a basic understanding of current theory and practice in international finance
- acquire a professional understanding and knowledge of concepts in international business, finance and financial services
- develop effective business English communication skills
- build appropriate vocabulary related to business and finance
- develop confidence and fluency in the English language beyond Intermediate Level
- provide participants with the opportunity to acquire an accredited business English qualification
On completion of the course, participants will have enhanced their basic knowledge of business and international finance and financial services, and will 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.
Specialised Components
financial statements, ie balance sheets, cash flow & profit & loss accounts
financial ratios, analysis & comparative
international accounts
sources & types of business finance
stock exchanges & financial markets
investment-portfolio management
financial planning
corporate banking
financial services for individuals & businesses
assets, liability & capital-performance assessment
classification of costs
FBS 30 Study Option
The FBS 30 study option includes all of the above study elements and includes an additional 10-lesson weekly business-skills component, designed to enable participants to further develop their English language communication skills for the business environment. The teaching materials utilised are varied, are mainly authentic and include audio and video facilities. This additional component of the study programme is specifically designed to build confidence through active participation in such activities as discussions, simulations and role-play.
Course Outline:
Minimum English Entry Level: IELTS 5.0 (Intermediate)
Course Duration: 2-12 weeks
Course Designation: FBS 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 Finance & Financial Services
10 lessons weekly in Business Skills
Awards:
BBSI Certificate in Finance & Business Skills
(continuous assessment)
Course Objectives: The course objectives are to:
- develop a basic understanding of current theory and practice in international finance
- acquire a professional understanding and knowledge of concepts in international business, finance and financial services
- develop and practice extensively, effective business English communication skills
- build appropriate vocabulary related to business and finance
- develop confidence and fluency in the English language beyond Intermediate Level
- provide participants with the opportunity to acquire an accredited business English qualification
On completion of the course, participants will have enhanced their basic knowledge of business and international finance and financial services, and will 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.
Specialised Components
financial statements, ie balance sheets, cash flow & profit & loss accounts
financial ratios, analysis & comparative international accounts
sources & types of business finance
stock exchanges & financial markets
investment-portfolio management
financial planning
corporate banking
financial services for individuals & businesses
assets, liability & capital-performance assessment
classification of costs
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:
FBS 20 - £210.00 weekly
FBS 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.