Diploma Course in Science, Mathematics & IT

Bournemouth Business School International (BBSI), our highly-accredited, British Council recognized, business college and English school in England, offers international students the opportunity to study an English course in England, while also learning science and technical English, computer skills, and acquiring the basic knowledge required for careers related to science, technology, computers and IT. Our Diploma Course in Science, Technology, Computers & 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 who require proficiency in technical English. The course is of 36 weeks duration 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 includes the syllabus for the International Computer Driving Licence® (ICDL) . Students can elect to obtain this additional qualification.

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 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. 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. 

Course Outline: 

Minimum English Entry Level: IELTS 4.5 (Intermediate)

Course Duration: 36 weeks (3 terms)

Course Designation: DST

Course Entry Dates: October, January, April or July (term dates 2009)

Lessons Weekly: 30 (each of 45 minutes´ duration)

Minimum Age: 17 years

Course Structure & Content:

Term 1

10 lessons weekly in Computers, Computing & IT Skills
(includes the complete ICDL syllabus)
20 lessons weekly in General English

Terms 2 & 3

20 lessons weekly in Science, Technology, Computers & IT
10 lessons weekly in English Language 
      (selected each term from one of the following study options):
       *  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 Diploma in Science, Technology, Computers & IT
      (continuous assessment)
NCFE Certificate in Science, Technology, Computers & IT
      (continuous assessment)

Optional Examinations*  :

International Computer Driving Licence®
      (examination dates)
University of Cambridge FCE
      (examination dates)
University of Cambridge CAE
      (examination dates)
University of Cambridge BEC
      (examination dates)

Course Objectives. The course objectives are to:

*  develop an understanding of current theory and practice in science, technology and engineering
*  acquire a sound, professional understanding and knowledge of science, technology, computers, computer software, IT and engineering concepts
*  develop effective technical English and professional communication skills
*  build appropriate technical vocabulary related to science, technology and engineering
*  acquire the necessary communication skills for a career related to science, technology or engineering
*  develop confidence and fluency in the English language to a sound Upper-Intermediate Level
*  prepare participants for the International Computer Driving Licence® award (optional)
*  provide participants with the opportunity to acquire additional English and business English qualifications

Course Elements.  In addition to providing students with a thorough and comprehensive grounding in technical English and professional communication skills, the Study Option 2 syllabus incorporates all the following specialised elements:

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 (inclusive of the ICDL syllabus)

*  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

Certificate, Higher-Certificate, 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 diploma courses are also available at BBSI:

• Management & Business Administration
• Marketing, Advertising & Public Relations
• Finance & Financial Services
• Hospitality Management & Tourism
• Legal Studies, International & Commercial Law