Key Facts - Management English

Description

Management English courses are recommended for students who would like to improve their knowledge of English in a business or management context. The course includes: Business Presentation Skills, Meetings and Negotiations, Business Vocabulary, Business Communication, Case Studies, Financial English and Economist Readings. Students can also choose from a range of options including preparation for IELTS and other externally recognised exams. This programme runs from September to June.

Programme Objectives

-To provide students with relevant practice in the skills and language awareness involved in Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking.
-To help students to improve your General Communication Skills in English -To give students the opportunity to grow in confidence in using English in Business situations.
-To help students become more autonomous as a user of English
-To help students to fulfil any remaining conditions of entry to university or onto the summer pre-session programme (if you are going onto the Management School)
-To give students some insights into aspects of British culture.

Level	IELTS (or equivalent) 5.0 (September start) or IELTS 5.5 (January start) to IELTS 7.5
Proof of English	SELT (Secure English Language Test) and others.
Minimum Age	18
Eligibility	Open
Exclusions	IELTS less than 5.0 and IELTS 7.5+
Maximum Class Size	16
Full or Part-time?	Full-time
Times	Mon-Fri: 9.15-10.45 Mon-Fri: 11.15-12.45 Mon, Tues and Thurs: 13.45-15.15 Wed Afternoon Lecture Programme Other one-to-one classes arranged to suit student
Hours per week	21
Dates	Term 1: Induction - Wednesday 21st September – Friday 23rd September. Teaching - Monday 26th September – Friday 16th December. Term 2: Induction - Wednesday 11th January – Friday 13th January. Teaching - Monday 16th January – Friday 30th March. Term 3: Teaching - Monday 23rd April – Friday 8th June 2012.
Non-teaching dates	Bank Holidays (England)
Location	ELTC, 78 Hoyle Street.
Rooms	ELTC rooms: specifically designed language classrooms with seating for a maximum of 25 students, equipped with audio-visual and computer technologies (interactive whiteboards).
Cost	£245 per week as standard
Materials	Free core text book Free learning materials and handbooks
Exam	Free USEPT
Credits	None
Certification	USEPT or TOEIC for certain students
Report	Yes if required
Support	Tutorial sysem - one tutorial every two weeks 15-30 minutes. Student surgeries every week with welfare officer and Programme Director.
Teachers’ Minimum Qualifications	First Degree (or equivalent) Certificate-level teaching qualification (or equivalent)
Accommodation	£119 per week homestay
Leisure and Social	Educational day trips are free and weekend residential trips are around £50 to cover accommodation. A social programme is organised by the ELTC for students, with occasional entry fees paid by student (approx. £3-£7). Access to the University of Sheffield sports and activities as full member of the Students' Union.
Financial Info	Bank transfer and card payments possible
Visa Info	Course eligible for Tier 4 and student visitor visa.
Accreditation	The British Council
Application Process	On-line and paper-based.
Placement Test	On Arrival
Further Information	www.sheffield.ac.uk/managementenglish
E-mail	eltc@sheffield.ac.uk
Telephone	+44 114 222 1780 (international) 0114 222 1780 (UK)
Fax	+44 114 222 1788 (international) 0114 222 1788 (UK)
Post	English Language Teaching Centre The University of Sheffield 78 Hoyle Street Sheffield S3 7LG United Kingdom
Programme Director	Helen Johnstone
Director of ELTC	Richard Simpson