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Higher-Certificate Course in Finance & Financial Services
Bournemouth Business School International (BBSI), one of the most highly-accredited UK English language colleges and business schools, offers international students the opportunity to learn English, while also studying the concepts and acquiring the skills required for a career in finance, economics and financial services. Our Higher-Certificate Course in Finance & Financial Services comprises 30 lessons weekly, is of 24 weeks duration and is carefully designed to enable students at an Intermediate Level in English or above to gain a business qualification, and acquire the University of Cambridge ESOL International Certificate in Financial English (ICFE) 
, while also gaining a certificate award from the NCFE national awarding body.
, while also gaining a certificate award from the NCFE national awarding body.There are 2 study options for this course. For those with a sound Upper-Intermediate level in English, we offer Study Option 1, which enables participants to develop their business and professional skills to a more advanced level of proficiency, while studying a more extensive range of specialised topics related to finance and financial services. However, for those students with a lower, Intermediate level in English, who require more emphasis initially on developing their business English and professional communication skills prior to the introduction of more advanced finance and business studies, we offer Study Option 2, which builds more gradually in professional intensity and specialisation
Additional English and Business English Qualifications. Students will develop competent business English and professional communication skills. Additionally, in the supplementary English-language elements of the course, you have the option to study for 2 of 3 different University of Cambridge ESOL, the First Certificate in English (FCE), the Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) , or the Business English Certificate (BEC) . Alternatively, you can opt to join our ongoing weekly English Language Workshop (ELW) at a language level to suit your needs. The course is conducted around a busy social and activity programme.
Additional English and Business English Qualifications. Students will develop competent business English and professional communication skills. Additionally, in the supplementary English-language elements of the course, you have the option to study for 2 of 3 different University of Cambridge ESOL, the First Certificate in English (FCE)
, the Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) , or the Business English Certificate (BEC) . Alternatively, you can opt to join our ongoing weekly English Language Workshop (ELW) at a language level to suit your needs. The course is conducted around a busy social and activity programme. Study Option 1
Designed for those students with a sound Upper-Intermediate level in English or above, Study Option 1 enables participants to develop their business and professional skills to a more advanced level of proficiency.Course Outline
Minimum English Entry Level. IELTS 5.5 (Upper-Intermediate)
Course Duration. 24 weeks
Course Designation. CFS 24
Main Course Entry Dates. January, April, July & September (term dates 2010)
Minimum Age. 17 years
Course Structure & Content
20 lessons weekly in Finance & Financial Services
(includes the ICFE syllabus)
10 lessons weekly 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)
Awards
BBSI Higher-Certificate in Finance & Financial Services (NQF Level 3)
NCFE Certificate in Finance & Financial Services (NQF Level 3)
Optional Examinations+
University of Cambridge ICFE (examination dates)
University of Cambridge FCE (examination dates)
University of Cambridge CAE (examination dates)
University of Cambridge BEC (examination dates)
Course Elements. In addition to providing a thorough and comprehensive grounding in English-language communication skills, the syllabi for our various courses in Finance & Financial Services incorporate either all or some of the following specialised topics:
* measuring & reporting the financial position
* balance sheets
* profit & loss accounts
* cash flow forecasting
* sources of finance
* financial ratios
* managing working capital
* budgeting
* types of costing methods
* exchange rates
* the economic & political environment
* Incoterms
* business & economic cycles
* types of investment
* portfolio selection & fund management
* basis of financial planning
* investment banking
* mergers & acquisitions
* preparation for the ICFE examinationICFE Preparation* understanding financial reports & related correspondence* presenting arguments or expressing opinions on financial situations* asking questions or requesting clarification about financial information* producing simple reports of a factual nature & writing fact based correspondence
Study Option 2
Designed for those students with an Intermediate level in English, Study Option 2, builds more gradually in intensity and specialisation and places more emphasis initially on developing English-language communication skills prior to the introduction of more advanced training in business and finance.Course Outline
Minimum English Entry Level. IELTS 5.0 (Intermediate
Course Duration. 24 weeks (2 terms)
Course Designation. CFS 24
Main Course Entry Dates. January, April, July or September (term dates 2010)
Lessons Weekly. 30 (each of 45 minutes´ duration)
Minimum Age. 17 years
Course Structure & Content
Term 1
20 lessons weekly in Communication & Business Skills
10 lessons weekly in English Language
(selected each term 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)
Term 2
20 lessons weekly in Finance & Financial Services
(includes the ICFE syllabus)
10 lessons weekly 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)
Awards
BBSI Higher-Certificate in Finance & Financial Services (NQF Level 3)
NCFE Certificate in Communication & Business Skills (NQF Level 3)
Optional Examinations+
University of Cambridge ICFE (examination dates)
University of Cambridge FCE (examination dates)
University of Cambridge CAE (examination dates)
University of Cambridge BEC (examination dates)
Course Elements. In addition to providing a thorough and comprehensive grounding in English-language communication skills, the syllabi for our various courses in Finance & Financial Services incorporate either all or some of the following specialised topics:
Certificate, Diploma, University Foundation and Pre-Masters´ versions of the above course are also available.* measuring & reporting the financial position
* balance sheets
* profit & loss accounts
* cash flow forecasting
* sources of finance
* financial ratios
* managing working capital
* budgeting
* types of costing methods
* exchange rates
* the economic & political environment
* Incoterms
* business & economic cycles
* types of investment
* portfolio selection & fund management
* basis of financial planning
* investment banking
* mergers & acquisitions
* preparation for the ICFE examinationICFE Preparation* understanding financial reports & related correspondence
* presenting arguments or expressing opinions on financial situations
* asking questions or requesting clarification about financial information
* producing simple reports of a factual nature & writing fact based correspondence
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 Higher-Certificate in Finance & Financial Services. Book this course on-Line.The following higher-certificate courses are also available at BBSI:
+ Examination fees for external examinations are not included in the BBSI course fees.
BBSI is licensed by the UK Border Agency (UKBA) under Tier 4 of the Points Based System.
Our UKBA Sponsor Licence Number is H0KMT5TH3. BBSI features on the UKBA website
at www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk as an 'A Rated' registered education provider.
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