Welcome to our Summer Business Courses 2010

Study our exciting business programme this summer in the dynamic capital city of London, also available at our Oxford partner centre.

Both 4 and 8 week courses provide a familiarity with the world of Business Studies and the way business is structured and conducted in the UK. The programme can be studied on its own or as preparation for one of our Business, Finance or Marketing Bachelor's and Master's programmes at West London College.

Subjects taught are as follows:

Part one - from 5 July to 30 July 2010

Week	Business	Marketing	Enterprise	Business Law	Projects/Excursions

1	Human Resources	The 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 Communication	Branding	Principles of Entrepreneurship	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 - from 2 August to 27 August 2010

Week	Business	Marketing	Enterprise	Business Law	Projects/Excursions

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 Requirments of SMEs	Live Case Study

7	Busines & the 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

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.

Entry 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.

Qualifications

4 weeks: BSC Certificate in Business Studies

8 weeks: BSC 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.

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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.

Business Excursions

As part of the programme all students must 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.

Fees

4 week Certificate in Business options

£990	Certificate only
£1,200	Certificate + 5 lessons of English per week
£1,300	Certificate + 10 lessons of English per week

8 week Higher Certificate in Business options

£1,590	Certificate only
£1,900	Certificate + 5 lessons of English per week
£2,200	Certificate + 10 lessons of English per week
You can also view the fees for all our courses.

Accommodation Options

We offer a range of accommodation options from low budget to superior ensuite student residence and friendly homestay accommodation. Please email us for further information.

How to Apply

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

Need More Information?

Please email us and put the words ‘Summer Certificate in business ’ in the section marked 'Your Query'. We would be only too happy to provide you with more information.

A member of the British Study Centres group of colleges, a non profit making company limited by guarantee. Registered office: Parliament House, 35 North Row, Mayfair, London W1K 6DB. Registration No: 2749354. As well as WLC, British Study Centres group consists of 3 English schools: BSC London, BSC Oxford and BSC Brighton as well as another vocational college - Hove College, Brighton