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Certificate Course in Science, Mathematics & IT


Bournemouth Business School International (BBSI), our highly-accredited business school and English language college in Britain, offers international students the opportunity to study technical 
English in Britain, while also learning science and computer skills, and acquiring the basic knowledge required for careers related to science, mathematics and IT. Our Certificate Course in Science, Mathematics & IT comprises 30 lessons weekly, and is aimed at young professionals and students who are seeking to prepare themselves for a career or further study in technical fields and require proficiency in technical English. The course can be studied for periods of between 4 and 12 weeks, and is carefully designed to enable students at an Intermediate level in English or above to gain English, technical and business qualifications, including a certificate award from the NCFE national awarding body. The course is available in 2 study options, one of which includes the full syllabus for the International Computer Driving Licence® (ICDL) and students can elect to obtain this additional qualification.

Study Options. For those who wish to focus more on building their computing and IT skills, we offer Study Option 1, in which the specialised elements include the full ICDL syllabus. However, for those students who require a more general science-based emphasis, Study Option 2 offers preparation in the combined fields of science, technology, computers and IT. The course is conducted around a busy social and activity programme, and the maximum class size is 12, which can be extended to 15 during peak periods.

Study Option 1

Designed for those students with a sound Intermediate level in English or above, Study Option 1 enables participants to focus on developing their technical, computing and professional IT skills to a more advanced level of proficiency. Those students who elect for the full 12-week study option can acquire the ICDL qualification.

Course Outline
Minimum English Entry Level. IELTS 5.0 (Intermediate)
Course Duration.12 weeks
Course Designation. CST 1
Main Course Entry Dates. September, January, March or June (term dates 2009)
Lessons Weekly. 30 (each of 45 minutes´ duration)
Minimum Age. 17 years
Course Structure & Content
10 lessons weekly in Computers, Computing & IT Skills
(full 12-week course includes the complete ICDL syllabus)
20 lessons weekly in General English
Awards. BBSI Certificate in Computers, Computing & IT Skills
Optional Examination*. International Computer Driving Licence®
Course Elements. In addition to providing international students with a thorough and comprehensive grounding in professional and technical communication skills, the CST 1 syllabus incorporates specialised elements selected from the following:
Computers & IT
*  word processing
*  spreadsheets
*  database
*  presentation
*  Microsoft AccessTM
*  forms & reports
*  queries
*  commands & macros
*  types of computers
*  computer viruses
*  Internet viruses
*  electronic communications
*  using a computer effectively & managing files
*  concepts of information & computing technology
*  information & effective communication

Study Option 2

Designed for those students with a sound Intermediate level in English or above, Study Option 2 provides a more general overview in science and technology and enables participants to develop their skills and knowledge across a broader spectrum in the combined fields of science and technology.

Additional English and Business English Qualifications. Students will develop competent technical English and professional communication skills. Moreover, in the supplementary English-language elements of the course, students have the option to study for one of 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, you can opt to join our ongoing weekly English Language Workshop (ELW) at a language level to suit your needs.

Course Outline
Minimum English Entry Level. IELTS 5.0 (Intermediate)
Course Duration. 4-12 weeks
Course Designation. CST 2
Main Course Entry Dates. September, January, March or June (term dates 2009)
Lessons Weekly. 30
Minimum Age.17 years
Course Structure & Content
20 lessons weekly in Science, Technology, Computers & IT
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 Certificate in Science, Technology, Computers & IT
(continuous assessment)
NCFE Certificate in Science, Technology, Computers & IT
(full 12-week course only; continuous assessment)
Optional Examinations*
University of Cambridge FCE 
(examination dates)
University of Cambridge CAE 
(examination dates)
University of Cambridge BEC 
(examination dates)
Course Elements. In addition to providing international students with a thorough and comprehensive grounding in professional communication skills for science and technology, the Certificate syllabus incorporates specialised elements selected from the following:
Applied Mathematics
*  statistics
*  number
*  space & trigonometry 
*  probability theory
*  algebra & equations 
*  scale & ratio
Applied Physics & Engineering
*  materials & stresses   
*  force & effect
*  light & radio waves  
*  nuclear physics
*  engineering   
*  electrics, electromagnetism & electronics
Technology
*  materials & systems   
*  applications
*  security  
*  human factor/needs/values/aesthetics
General Science
*  research methods
*  reading & interpreting scientific information
*  writing scientific reports
*  problem solving
Computers & IT
*  word processing 
*  spreadsheets
*  database   
*  presentation   
*  Microsoft AccessTM  
*  database design
*  forms & reports  
*  queries & SQL
*  commands & macros   
*  business modelling
*  computer configuration   
*  types of computers
*  operating systems   
*  binary system
*  programming & languages  
*  computer networks
*  computer viruses  
*  Internet viruses
*  electronic communications  
*  using a computer effectively & managing files
*  web-design theory   
*  website-building (Microsoft FrontpageTM)
*  introduction to PhotoshopTM
*  concepts of information & computing technology
*  publishing in HTML    
*  information & effective communication
Higher-Certificate, Diploma, University Foundation and Pre-Masters´ versions of the above course are also available.

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 Certificate courses are also available at BBSI:
*  Examination fees for those seeking to undertake external examinations are not included in the BBSI course fees.