Summer business courses 2008
Study business this summer in a choice of 2 excellent locations: the world-renowned University city of Oxford or the dynamic capital city of London. These short courses are designed to give you a familiarity with the world of Business Studies and also a familiarity with the way business is structured and conducted in the UK. It is possible to use these programmes either as stand alone courses or as preparation for further study, for example a 2-year Business Studies Degree at our Business School, WLC.
4-week and 8-week programmes run from 9am to 12 noon each day. 8 week students study both parts one and two, and 4 week students study either part one or part two. Please see the Summer Business Courses Brochure 2008 for more details.
Subjects taught are as follows:
Part one - from 30 June to 25 July 2008
| Week | Business | Marketing | Enterprise | Business Law | IT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Human Resources | The Marketing Environment | Types of Business | Introduction to the European Business Process | MS Excel MS PowerPoint MS Word Use of the Internet to support work done in other modules |
| 2 | Culture & the Organisation | Segmentation, Targeting & Positioning | Business Structures | Comparative Legal Structures in European Business | |
| 3 | Business Communications | Branding | Principles of Entrepreneurship | Contract Law: The Legal Nature of Transitions | |
| 4 | Motivation | Marketing Planning | Business Start Up | Contract Law: Legal Obligations |
Part two - from 28 July to 22 August 2008
| Week | Business | Marketing | Enterprise | Business Law | IT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Managing Change | The Marketing Communications Mix 1 | Creating a Business Plan | Legal Aspects of Business Start Up | MS Excel MS PowerPoint MS Word Use of the Internet to support work done in other modules |
| 6 | Operations Management | The Marketing Communications Mix 2 | Successful Entrepreneurs | The Legal Reporting Requirements of SMEs | |
| 7 | Business & the Internet | Marketing Channels & Logistics of Distribution | Going Public | Business Interface with Legal Profession | |
| 8 | International Business | The Future | Stock Exchange Operations | Contemporary Legal Issues |
What students say about the course...
I am 26 years old Georgian who spent unbelievable time in Oxford, which is very attractive city for students. I have studied with British Study Centres with a great pleasure, and it was honour for me to have such a wonderful teachers who helped me to make decision of my future development. I would also like to say that I am lucky to have great class mates; it is obvious that I am going to miss them. Levan Berishvli
Qualifications
- 4 weeks: BSC Certificate in Business Studies
- 8 weeks: BSC Higher Certificate in Business Studies
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: £890 (Certificate in Business Studies only)
- 4 weeks: £1080 (Certificate in Business Studies + 5 lessons of English)
- 4 weeks: £1180 (Certificate in Business Studies + 10 lessons of English)
- 8 weeks: £1390 (Higher Certificate in Business Studies only)
- 8 weeks: £1750 (Higher Certificate in Business Studies + 5 lessons of English)
- 8 weeks: £1930 (Higher Certificate in Business Studies + 10 lessons of English)
Accommodation Options
We offer great accommodation options to help you make the most of your Summer.
How to apply
If you've decided this is the course for you, please download our Summer Business Application Form 2008 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.