Language for Business: Business Management and Enterprise

Program Overview

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This pre-sessional program enhances academic English skills for postgraduate studies in Business Management and Enterprise. Spanning 10 weeks, it covers essential language proficiency, immerses students in UK study life, and provides a supportive community for building peer connections. The curriculum includes lectures, workshops, and practical sessions taught by expert academics and industry professionals.

Program Outline

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Degree Overview:

This pre-sessional course is designed to improve academic English language skills to the level needed to study a Masters degree in Business Management and Enterprise. It aims to help students adapt to life in the UK and at the University of Leeds.

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Objectives:

• Improve academic English language skills relevant to business management and enterprise.
• Experience and adapt to study in the UK ahead of a Masters degree.
• Become familiar with University facilities such as libraries, study spaces, and learning platforms.
• Settle into Leeds before a Masters degree begins.
• Meet other students and build a community of peers.
• Learn how to use academic reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills in the context of business management and enterprise.

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Outline:

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Content:

• The curriculum is developed in collaboration with Leeds University Business School and is informed by research in English language teaching.
• The first four weeks focus on improving academic English language ability for postgraduate study in the field of business.
• The final six weeks focus on the skills needed for the subject area, studying with students progressing to business management and enterprise degrees.
• Students will have the chance to listen to introductory academic lectures, exploring different themes over six weeks.
• They will work on understanding this content and the language used, along with core texts, through a series of language classes and seminars.

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Structure:

• The course is delivered on campus and lasts for 10 weeks full-time.

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Course Schedule:

• Classes normally take place between 9am and 5pm from Monday to Friday.
• Teaching will take place on the University of Leeds campus.

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Individual Modules:

• The course catalogue provides a full list of typical modules available.

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Assessment:

• A range of assessment methods are used, including written assignments, speaking assignments, presentations, and research projects.

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Teaching:

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Methods:

• Students will be taught in classes, lectures, practical sessions, and group seminars.
• They will work individually and with others.
• Independent study is an important element of the course.
• Students will be encouraged to think critically.
• Students will be taught by expert academics, from lecturers through to professors.
• They may also be taught by industry professionals with years of experience, as well as trained postgraduate researchers.

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Unique Approaches:

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Other:

• The Language Centre provides a weekly programme of optional social activities during the course.
Some are free, and some have a cost, normally no more than £30.
• Accommodation is not included in the tuition fee.
• The course is accredited by BALEAP.
• Students have access to the Language Zone, a study and resource centre for independent language learning.
• Students can take part in workshops, language groups, and language advice drop-ins.
• The course is taught by The Language Centre and Leeds University Business School.

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UK: International: £5733 (per year)