Summer Business Courses

These short courses provide a familiarity with the world of Business Studies and the way business is structured and conducted in the UK.

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Available at both our Oxford and London schools, this programme is ideal for young university level students who wish to gain a basic understanding of the world of business. Students wishing to continue for more intensive study may wish to consider the Business, Finance and Marketing Bachelor's and Master's programmes offered by West London College.

Course Contents

Both our 4 and 8 week programmes run from 09:00 to 12:00 each day with optional English classes available in the afternoon for an additional fee. The 8 week programme includes all subjects shown below in Part One and Part Two from 5 July to 27 August 2010. Students on the 4 week programme will study all subjects shown in Part One if they study from 5 to 30 July 2010 or Part Two if they study from 2 to 27 August 2010. Please download the Summer Business Certificate Brochure 2010 for more details.

Part One: 5 July - 30 July 2010
Week Business Marketing Enterprise Business Law Case Studies
1 Human Resources Marketing Environment Types of Business Introduction to the European Business Process Business Excursion (Commercial Law)
2 Culture & the Organisation Segmentation, Targeting & Positioning Business Structures Comparative Legal Structures in European Business Live Case Study
3 Business Communica-tions Branding Principles of Entrepre-neurship Contract Law: The Legal Nature of Transitions Business Excursion (Retail or Banking)
4 Motivation Marketing Planning Business Start Up Contract Law: Legal Obligations Live Case Study
Part Two: 2 August - 27 August 2010
Week Business Marketing Enterprise Business Law Case Studies
5 Managing Change The Marketing Communica-tions Mix 1 Creating a Business Plan Legal Aspects of Business Start Up Business Excursion (Service Marketing)
6 Operations Management The Marketing Communica-tions Mix 2 Successful Entrepreneurs The Legal Reporting Requirements of SMEs Live Case Study
7 Business & Internet Marketing Channels & Logistics of Distribution Going Public Business Interface with Legal Profession Business Excursion (event TBC)
8 International Business The Future Stock Exchange Operations Contemporary Legal Issues Live Case Study

Qualifications

  • 4 weeks: British Study Centres Certificate in Business Studies
  • 8 weeks: British Study Centres Higher Certificate in Business Studies

The grading of the certificate will depend on attendance (which should be above 85%), assignments and class participation. All classes are compulsory.

Requirements

A good intermediate English level. Students should also have completed at least high school level although most students are currently studying at university or working full time.

English Language Options

Afternoon English language classes are an excellent way to improve and practise your English during the Business programme. Choose from either 5 or 10 lessons per week.

Tuition Fees

  • 4 weeks: £990 (Certificate in Business Studies only)
  • 4 weeks: £1200 (Certificate in Business Studies + 5 lessons of English)
  • 4 weeks: £1300 (Certificate in Business Studies + 10 lessons of English)
  • 8 weeks: £1590 (Higher Certificate in Business Studies only)
  • 8 weeks: £1990 (Higher Certificate in Business Studies + 5 lessons of English)
  • 8 weeks: £2200 (Higher Certificate in Business Studies + 10 lessons of English)

Business Excursions

As part of the programme all students participate in our fun and informative business trips which may include visits such as the BMW-Mini manufacturing plant, the Law Courts, a major Retailer, a high-street Bank etc. There is normally 1 excursion every 2 weeks.

Accommodation Options

We offer great accommodation options to help you make the most of your summer. In Oxford we offer student house - sharing with other students from the school - or homestay where you can learn more about British culture by living with a family. In London we offer homestay accommodation and also Student Hostel (single, twin or triple room). Please contact us for further information.

How to Apply

If you've decided this is the course for you, please download Summer Business Courses Application Form and send it to us either via fax, email or post. We will send you a reply within 24 hours.

Need More Information?

Please contact us and we would be only too happy to provide you with more information.

Course Summary
Start dates 5 July, 2 August 2010
Available in London, Oxford
Course duration 4 or 8 weeks
Minimum level Intermediate
Ana, Romania

I'm studying the Summer Business programme in Oxford. I work as a project manager for a multinational marketing company in Romania and they've given me a holiday to study with British Study Centres. I chose the Summer Business course to improve my Business skills and my English, and to get to know Oxford. It's a dream come true, because I wanted to visit the UK and study in Oxford since my childhood.

The course is fantastic, the staff are very kind and they try hard to make our stay the best experience possible. The teachers understand the real business world, as it is today.

Oxford itself is very beautiful, there are many green parks, a fabulous history, the people are very friendly and I love the river Thames. The weather has been great too. Just perfect!