CORE Subjects studied in ‘STUDY YEAR ONE’ are:

1.  Business Theory & Commercial Practice   

2.  Commercial Practice & Law

3.  Management & Administration in Business    

4.  Advanced Management & Administration

CORE Subjects studied in ‘STUDY YEAR TWO’ are: 

5.  Business Economics & Commerce      

6.  International Business & Trade  

7.  Business Finance & Accounting           

8.  Project Leadership & Management

Summary of Content/Syllabus of each Core Subject

1. Business Theory & Commercial Practice  

1. Planning, Forecasting, Profit, Objectives, Policy, Enterprises, Business Units, Directors, Distribution 
2. Capital, Financing of Business, Working Capital, Funds Forecast, Revenue, Expenditure, Overhead
3. Starting/Taking Over a Business, Market Potential, Competition, Location, Knowledge, Goodwill
4. Organisation, Delegation, Responsibility, Structure, Charts, Control, Communication, Flows 
5. Budgets, Budgeting, Preparation, Limiting Factors, Control, Review, Standards, Pricing Policy       
6. Credit and Credit Control, Types and Uses of Credit, Dangers, Liquidity, Types of Discount
7. Management of Personnel, Recruitment, Job Analysis, Selection, Appointment, Induction, Policy
8. Stock Control, Costs, Levels, Records, Principles of Purchasing, Buyers, Suppliers, Orders, Receipts
9. Sales, Salesmanship, Customers, Marketing Management, Responsibilities, Advertising, Promotion
10. Production Management, Market, Technology, Factories, Costing, Industrial Administration  
11. Financial Accounting, Bookkeeping, Ledgers, Manufacturing, P&L, Balance Sheets, Ratios
12. Office Organisation, Room Layout, O&M Study, Environment, Control, Data, Records, Computers

2. Commercial Practice & Law  

1. Commerce in the Modern World, Economics Systems, Commercial Law, Trade, Banking, Insurance
2. Classifications of Law, Legal Systems; Criminal & Civil, Constitutional, Common, Statute, Case Law
3. Commercial Law, Law of Contract: Offer, Acceptance, Consideration; Terms & Conditions of Trade
4. Credit Transactions, Risk, Credit Management and Credit Terms, Business and Credit Documents
5. Legal Business Units, Financing Companies, Shares, Law Relating to Company Directors & Officers
6. Law of Tort for Physical Products, Types of Tort, Recovery, Defences, Proof, Consumer Protection
7. Tort Law for Services, Defects, Damages, Types of Losses, Negligence, Harm, Duty of Care
8. The Law of Agency, Types of Agent, Rights & Duties of Principals & Agents, Termination, Bailments
9. Employment and Labour Law, Employment Contracts, Duty of Care, Breaches, Discrimination
10. Principles and Law of Insurance, Indemnity, Risk, Insurers, Types of Insurance Policies, Documents
11. Tort Liability for Premises, Workplaces, Occupiers, Visitors, Liability Insurance, Negligence, Defences
12. Intellectual Property Protection, Copyright, Patents, Rights, Data Security, Franchises, Passing Off

3.  Management & Administration in Business

1. Contemporary Management, Leadership, Commerce, Enterprises, Private/Public Companies  
2. Functions of Management, Objectives, Strategy, Tactics, Operations, Quality, Standards 
3. Responsibilities of Management, Seniority, Authority, Subordinates, Customers, Community
4. Delegation of Responsibility, Review, Business Organisation, Expansion, Structure, Span of Control  
5. Communication in Management, two-way, Vertical/Horizontal, Principles, Oral, Unspoken, Written 
6. Planning, Forecasting, Budgeting, Budgetary Control, Preparation, Master Budget, Variances    
7. Manpower Planning, Specialisation, Recruitment, Applicants, Selection, Interviews, Planning, Trials  
8. Management of Personnel, Induction, Training, Remuneration, Personnel Policy, HR Department  
9. Industrial Relations, Trade Unions, Industrial Action, Collective Bargaining, Joint Consultation
10. The Manager-Subordinate Relationship, Attitudes of Employers and Employees, Relationships
11. Management Styles, Leadership, Respect & Loyalty, Disciplinary Action, Counselling, Resignations
12. Manager Development, Traits, Attributes, Preparing for Career and Promotion in Management

4. Advanced Management & Administration 

1. The Evolution of Management Theory, Fayol, Weber, Taylor, Mayo, Scientific Management
2. Organisations, Ownership, Categories of Enterprises, Environmental Interaction, Systems Theory
3. Structures of Organisations, Growth and Development, Structure and Control, Communication
4. Motivational Theories, Argyis, Maslow, McGregor; Likert, Herzberg, Vroom, Handy, Psychology
5. Theories on Leadership, Types, Trait, Style, Groups & Teams, Models, Analysis, Theorists
6. Strategic Management, Fayol, Chandler, Andrews, Ansoff, BCG Matrix, Porter, SWOT, Analysis 
7. Business Environment, PEST, Competition and Industry Rivalry, Barriers to Entry
8. Managing Change, Culture, Learning Organisations, Theorists, Entrepreneurship
9. Mission Statements, Organisation and Strategic Vision, Values and Beliefs, MBWA, MOST 
10. Stakeholders, Shareholder Value, Business Ethics, Corporate & Social Responsibility 
11. Communication Theory, Attitudes and Organisational Behaviour, Models and Theories 
12. Business Ethics, Law, Compliance, Codes of Conduct, Ethical Investment

5. Business Economics & Commerce 

1. Economic Systems and Activities, Factors of Production, Division of Labour, Money
2. Demand and Supply, Markets, Price Factors, Equilibrium
3. The Role of Commerce, Products, Categories of Enterprises, Commercial Terms, Capital
4. Price and Pricing Strategy, Demand and Demand Factors, Elasticity, Government Intervention
5. The Distributive Trade, Channels of distribution, Credit in Business, Discounts   
6. Commercial and Business Documents, Information, Data, Records
7. Consumer Choice and Behaviour, Budget Lines, Indifference Curves, Product Bundles and Utility
8. Profit, Turnover, Remuneration, Gross Profit Calculation and Ratios, Distribution of Profits, Costs
9. Finance, Financial Statements, Interpretation, Cash Flow, Overtrading, Break-even Analysis
10. Production, Considerations, Levels, Expansion, Economies of Scale, Government Involvement
11. Commercial Services, Banking, Interest, Insurance, Risks, Uncertainty
12. Transport, Communications, Advertising, Sales Promotion, International Trade, Exporting

6. International Business & Trade

1. Import and Export. Image, Risks, Make or Buy, Acquisitions & Mergers. Developing Economies
2. Marketing mix, Research, Market Segmentation, Product Fit, Promotion, Marketing Plans, Data
3. Macro Factors, Entry Barriers, Import Control. Packaging, Quality, Safety. Environment: Political, Legal, Cultural
4. Routes to Market; Direct & Indirect, Trading Houses, Agents, Joint Venture, Partners, Distributors
5. Business Finance, Fixed & Variable Costs, Liquidity. Economies of Scale. Budgets, Ratios, Break-Even Analysis
6. Export Costing, Pricing, Incoterms, Sales. Contracts, Offers, Breach of Terms, Processes
7. Transport, Logistics, Freight Forwarders, Containerisation, Freight, Insurance, Customs Brokers
8. Documentation, Customs Procedures. Tariffs, Bonded Warehousing, Bills of Lading
9. Methods of Payment, Bills of Exchange, Letters of Credit, Preventing Fraud, Global Pricing Issues
10. Currency, Exchange Rates, Spot and Forward Contracts. Premiums, Discounts, Market Exposure
11. Financing International Trade. Short, Medium, Long Term Options. Forfait, Factoring, Leasing
12. Suppliers, Partners, Support Organisations, Management Companies, Chambers of Commerce

7. Business Finance & Accounting 

1. The Need for Accounting Information, Functions of Accounting, Limitations of  Financial Statements
2. Accounting, Terminology, Business Finance, Capital, Revenue, Income & Expenditure, Investment
3. Principles of Bookkeeping, Ledgers, Customer Accounts, Books of Account, Bank Accounts     
4. Financial Accounting Concepts, Goodwill, Trading and Manufacturing Accounts, Statistics, Ratios
5. Profit & Loss Accounts, Balance Sheets, Analysis, Ratios, Gross Profit, Stock Turnover
6. Cost Accounting, Costing Systems, Overheads, Standards, Variances, Activity Based Costing
7. Financial Planning and Forecasting, Budgets, Budget Preparation and Budgetary Control  
8. Stock Control, Inventory Costs, Stock Levels, Records, Stocktaking, Valuation, Work in Progress
9. Types of Credit, Importance of Credit, Credit Control, Bad Debts, Discounts      
10. Partnership Accounts, Formation, Dissolution, Departmental and Branch Accounts, Hire Purchase
11. Interpretation & Analysis, Liquidity, Borrowing, Ratios, Break-even Analysis, Pricing Policy, Auditing
12. Computers in Accounting, Characteristics, Applications, Software, Databases, New Systems

8. Project Leadership & Management 

1. Principles of Project Leadership & Management, Types of Project, Project Features, Time-Quality-Costs Parameters, Project Stakeholders, Project Objectives
2. Project Personnel: Leader, Sponsor, Board, Coordinator, Analyst, Key Project Manager Responsibilities, Management Principles, Project Teams, Teamwork, Motivation
3. Project Planning, Project Life-Cycles, Project Charter, Deliverables, Scope and Documentation, Organisation & HR Matters, Scheduling, Work Structures
4. Project Cost Estimating, Types of Costs, Project Budgets, Quality Control, Risk Analysis and Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
5. Project Schedules, Timing, Sequencing Activities, Critical Paths, Milestones, Timelines, PERT Charts, Gantt Charts
6. Procurement Planning and Specifications, Suppliers - Appraisal, Criteria, Research, Contracts, Purchasing, Expediting
7. Project Communication Management, Feedback, Communication Channels, Project Reports, Data Protection Principles
8. Project Implementation, Responsibility Levels, Variances, Project Changes and Change Management, Change Control Systems
9. Project Monitoring and Control, Critical Success Factors (CSFs), Metrics and Performance Indicators, Cost Control, Earned Value Management
10. Project Closure, Closure Reports and Checklists, Project Acceptance Management, Project Review
11. Project Logistics, Transport, Traffic Control, Project and Event and Construction Sites, Community Development Projects, Humanitarian Missions and Disaster Control
12. Project Concepts, Project Business Cases and Feasibility, Outsourcing or Contracting Projects, Establishing a Project Business, Project Fees and Charges

WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE FEE FOR THIS BACCALAUREATE PROGRAMME

Your CIC Fee includes:-

• Your enrolment/registration with Cambridge International College, and your own high-quality, professionally produced and illustrated comprehensive International CIC Core Study Publications for each of the eight (8) Core Subjects of study.
• CIC’s detailed, professional Study & Training Guides with full instructions on how to study to achieve success and gain top results.  An additional specially written Examinations Guide which includes expert advice, detailed guidance and tips on how to prepare for, approach and answer Examinations, is also provided.
• Self-Assessment Tests with Model Answers, and Training Tests, Questions and Exercises, which can be used as ‘Past Papers/Questions’ for Examination preparation.
• The Examination** papers set for the Core Subjects; Examinations are written under Invigilation/Supervision in your own area - full details, guidance and explanation of how your Examinations will be arranged and how Invigilation is conducted will be provided when you register.  Note, CIC arranges Examinations in over a hundred countries worldwide for thousands of Members every year; it is a flexible, straightforward process and will be arranged when YOU are ready to write your Examinations. **An Assignment Option is available instead of an Exam for the ‘Covid-19’ (Corona) virus period.
• The prestigious Baccalaureate certification and Transcript on successful completion of the Programme.  Note, a First Study Year Transcript is also provided on completion of the First Study Year.
• Your personal page on CIC’s Member Services website with access to results, despatch details, advice and guidance, and more: www.cambridgeinternationalcollege.co.uk
• Regular information and news including: Newsletters with details of special offers and new Programs and much more; and Competition Forms; by email and post.
• Everything needed for your Study & Training success is included in the CIC Fee.

Additionally:

• Further Study and Training Advice, and Assistance is available before, during and after CIC Study & Training; Members may ask CIC’s team of experienced Consultants for advice on further study and Programmes to improve career prospects and advancement.
• CIC’s experienced and helpful staff can assist with numerous special requests, such as reference/recommendation letters and transcripts, and more, by post and email.

• Financial Management Diploma 12 months (flexible)
• Business Development Honours (Higher) Diploma 21 months (flexible)
• Business Administration EBA: Executive Business Administration 3 years (flexible)
• Managerial Economics Mastery of Management Graduate Diploma One year (flexible)
• Purchasing & Resourcing Management Diploma 12 months (flexible)

The Baccalaureate is designed for men and women to be able to proceed to high-level positions in their study and career areas, to gain promotions, and to carry out a wide range of responsibilities professionally, efficiently, with expertise and with confidence; this is all based upon the wide range of knowledge and understanding of vocationally and career-oriented business, management, commercial, accounting and financial, and project management skills attained from this Baccalaureate Programme.

Further high-level and specialist Study & Training is available with CIC, either in the same specialisation or in a new one, including the Executive Business Administration Programme, which requires a Project/Thesis to be prepared, and a further specialist Subject and two more valuable and important Subjects to be studied.  Equivalent studies are also available through other higher institutions of education, universities and others worldwide (see the “Success Stories” section for many examples).  

There is a wide range of options for further study - see the "Related Courses" section for suggestions – which include a second ABA & Baccalaureate specialization, the 'Double Award' EBA & BBA Bachelor degree Programme, and the 'Double Award' EMBA & MBA degree Programme.  You are welcome to ask the College for advice, and of course you can see details of these Programmes on this website.