Summer Course in Communication & Business Skills

BBSI, one of the most highly-accredited business colleges and English schools in Britain, offers international students the opportunity to study English in Britain, while acquiring a sound basis in business English communication skills, essential business skills and current business concepts.

Our summer course in Communication & Business Skills meets the rigorous standards  set by the national education standards agency, the National Qualifications Agency (NQA).  The course is considered notionally at NQF Level 3 within the British Government's National Qualifications Framework.  Students who successfully complete the full 12-week course will gain an additional NCFE award.

The course can be studied for periods of between 4 and 12 weeks, and is carefully designed to enable international students at an Intermediate level of English or above to gain a useful grounding in business English and professional communication skills.  This 30-lesson (22.5 hours) weekly study programme is one of BBSI's most enduring business English courses.  It represents a challenging step up from general English and is recognised as being demanding in respect of the amount of output required by students, who need to collaborate in teams, produce work of a professional standard, conduct research and demonstrate new communication skills to others.

Additional Qualifications   

Students will develop competent English-language communication skills and can prepare for one of a range of different University of Cambridge ESOL qualifications: the First Certificate in English (FCE) , the Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) , or the Business English Certificate (BEC) .  Alternatively, participants can opt to join our ongoing weekly English Language Workshop (ELW) at a language level to suit their needs. The course is conducted around a busy summer social and activity programme.

Course Duration.  4-12 weeks

Minimum English Entry Level.  IELTS 5.0 (Intermediate)

Course Designation.  CBS

Entry Dates.  Entry to this flexible course is weekly from July to September 2010.  
The first entry date for 2010 is 05 July and the last entry date is 13 September.

Minimum Age. 17 years

Awards

BBSI Certificate in Communication & Business Skills (NQF Level 3)
NCFE Certificate in Communication & Business Skills (NQF Level 3)

Optional Examinations+

University of Cambridge FCE (examination dates)
University of Cambridge CAE (examination dates)
University of Cambridge BEC (examination dates)

Course Structure & Content

20 lessons weekly in Communication & Business Skills
10 lessons weekly in English Language selected from:
      *  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)

Course Objectives

*  to develop English-language communication skills in a business & professional context
*  to provide a foundation in business knowledge
*  to develop practical skills relevant to the modern working environment
*  to build confidence & develop effective business skills
*  to provide participants with the opportunity to obtain one of a range of English & 
      business English qualifications

Course Content

English Language Elements.  English is taught in context to support the study of business skills and their related topics.

Skills Components

*  oral communication
*  telephoning
*  negotiating
*  reporting
*  meetings
*  debating
*  business correspondence
*  presentation/PowerPoint TM

Business Topics

*  finance & banking facilities
*  customer services
*  innovation
*  branding
*  market research & advertising
*  travel
*  organisation structure
*  quality
*  recruitment
*  cultural awareness
*  business ethics
*  leadership
*  international trade, law & Incoterms

Course Fees. £265.00 weekly

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• Academic English & IELTS Examination Preparation
• General English, Computing & IT Skills
• International Business English
• Management
• Management & Business Skills
• Marketing
• Marketing & Business Skills
• Finance
• Finance & Business Skills
• Hospitality & Tourism
• Hospitality, Tourism & Business Skills
• Legal Studies
• Legal Studies & Business Skills