Summer Business Courses in Oxford

From day one we immerse you in the world of business through dynamic classes and a variety of business visits, projects and group work. You will learn the way business is structured and conducted.

Taught by our Business Studies department in Oxford, this programme is ideal for young university level students who wish to gain a basic understanding of the world of business.

Classes

Each day you will have classes from 09:00 to 12:00 with many extra business-related activities such as:

• The High Flyer (July) – From day one you will start up a business with your team and compete to be the most successful group by performing a number of tasks - negotiating, team leadership, corporate presentation etc.
• Entrepreneurs Den (August) – In small teams you will create a business concept including a business plan. You will present your ideas to a team of investors who will thoroughly question the business concept including strategy, marketing and return on investment.
• Guest lecturers - industry experts from real companies.
• Business Excursions - 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.
• Work experience - for those students wanting to continue with a career in the UK this can be organised for a fee (for EU students only).

The 8 week programme covers 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.

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 Communications Mix 1	Creating a Business Plan	Legal Aspects of Business Start Up	Business Excursion (Service Marketing)
6	Operations Management	The Marketing Communications 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

Final Award

• 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

Start Date	Course Length	Course Only	Course + 5 Lessons of English	Course + 10 Lessons of English
5 Jul 2010	4 weeks	£990	£1200	£1300
2 Aug 2010	4 weeks	£990	£1200	£1300
5 Jul 2010	8 weeks	£1590	£1900	£2200

Accommodation

We offer great accommodation options to help you make the most of your summer including our student houses - sharing with other students from the school - or homestay where you can learn more about British culture by living with a family. 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.