Language for Business Management and Enterprise

Program Overview

The Language for Business Management and Enterprise program provides a pre-sessional course for students seeking a Masters degree in the field. It enhances academic English skills within the context of business management, while introducing students to UK university life and the resources available. Through various assessment methods, the program aims to equip students with the language and critical thinking abilities necessary for successful academic endeavors.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Language for Business Management and Enterprise program is a 6-week full-time pre-sessional course designed to improve academic English language skills to the level needed to study a Masters degree in Business Management and Enterprise.

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.

Outline:

Content:

• The curriculum is developed in collaboration with Leeds University Business School and is informed by research in English language teaching.
• Focuses on skills needed for the subject area, studying with students progressing to business management and enterprise degrees.
• Includes listening to introductory academic lectures, exploring different themes over six weeks.
• Students work on understanding content and language used, along with core texts, through language classes and seminars.

Structure:

• The course structure may change from time to time.

Course Schedule:

• Classes normally take place between 9am and 5pm from Monday to Friday.

Assessment:

• The program uses a range of assessment methods, which are likely to include written assignments, speaking assignments, presentations, and research projects.

Teaching:

Methods:

• Students are taught in classes, lectures, practical sessions, and group seminars.
• They work individually and with others.
• Independent study is an important element of the course.
• Students are encouraged to think critically.
• Students are 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.

Unique Approaches:

Other:

• The Language Centre provides a programme of optional social activities during the course.
Some of these 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 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.

UK: International: £3439 (per year)