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Certificate in Business English Usage
CEF Reimbursable Course
- Course Code
- EN023A
- Application Code
- 2265-EN023A
- QF Level
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Continuing Education Fund
This course has been included in the list of reimbursable courses under the Continuing Education Fund.
- Credit
- 30
- Study mode
- Part-time
- Start Date
- 11 Jan 2025 (Sat)
- Duration
- 12 months
- Language
- English
- Course Fee
- HK$8,000
- Enquiries
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Studying this course will expand your business vocabulary and improve business grammar usage accuracy.
Programme Overview
Highlights
Upon successful completion of the Programme, students should be able to:
1. apply essential business grammar rules in speaking and writing;
2. use appropriate business vocabulary and standard phrases in communication in the modern workplace;
3. utilise reading, listening and simple writing skills in different scenario-based tasks;
4. present basic details of products and businesses using appropriate language; and
5. write brief business correspondence and short survey reports.
Syllabus
The syllabus covers extensive topics that are commonly represented in international business environments:
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E-learning Activities
In addition to face-to-face class lessons, students should take part in e-learning activities as self-study engagement. These e-learning activities are available on HKU SPACE Online Universal Learning (SOUL2.0) platform which include supplementary online tasks related to course book content (grammar and vocab quizzes, listening comprehension, etc). This helps lay a good language foundation.
Assessment
Course participants' progress are measured through a number of assessment components including:
- Class participation
- Oral presentation
- Written assessments
- Mid-term and final tests
- Individual Writing Portfolio
Award
Students who successfully pass* the Programme are eligible to attain the Certificate in Business English Usage awarded within the HKU system through HKU SPACE.
*By passing the Programme, students have to meet the following:
- Attendance requirement: 70% of the total lecture hours; and
- Performance requirement: 50% in all assessment components.
Progression Path
After successful completion of the Certificate in Business English Usage programme, participants may progress to the Certificate in Advanced Business English programme (please refer to the hyperlink below).
Programme Details
Teaching Staff
Instructor(s) of the Programme are drawn from our panel of qualified and experienced English language team. Some of them are native speakers; others are local teachers with native speaker competence.
Notes to Applicants
- Applications will be accepted on a first come, first served basis.
- Unless changes are made to the advertised details, we do not usually issue joining instructions. If your application has been accepted, you should go to the first session of the class at the time and place shown.
- No refunds or transfers to a different class will be approved.
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Days / Time
- Saturday, 10:00am - 1:00pm
- 30 meeting(s)
- 3 hours per meeting
Modules & Class Details
Class Details
The lists of lessons are tentative, please contact us for the latest lesson schedules.
| 月份 | 課堂節數 | 日期 |
| January | 1 | 11 January 2025 (Sat) |
| 2 | 18 January 2025 (Sat) | |
| 3 | 25 January 2025 (Sat) | |
| February | 4 | 8 February 2025 (Sat) |
| 5 | 15 February 2025 (Sat) | |
| 6 | 22 February 2025 (Sat) | |
| March | 7 | 1 March 2025 (Sat) |
| 8 | 8 March 2025 (Sat) | |
| 9 | 15 March 2025 (Sat) | |
| 10 | 22 March 2025 (Sat) | |
| 11 | 29 March 2025 (Sat) | |
| April | 12 | 5 April 2025 (Sat) |
| 13 | 12 April 2025 (Sat) | |
| 14 | 26 April 2025 (Sat) | |
| May | 15 | 3 May 2025 (Sat) |
| 16 | 10 May 2025 (Sat) | |
| 17 | 17 May 2025 (Sat) | |
| 18 | 24 May 2025 (Sat) | |
| June | 19 | 14 June 2025 (Sat) |
| 20 | 21 June 2025 (Sat) | |
| 21 | 28 June 2025 (Sat) | |
| July | 22 | 5 July 2025 (Sat) |
| 23 | 12 July 2025 (Sat) | |
| 24 | 19 July 2025 (Sat) | |
| 25 | 26 July 2025 (Sat) | |
| August | 26 | 9 August 2025(Sat) |
| 27 | 16 August 2025(Sat) | |
| 28 | 23 August 2025(Sat) | |
| 29 | 30 August 2025(Sat) | |
| September | 30 | 6 September 2025(Sat) |
Articulation Pathways
Progression Path
Fee & Entry Requirements
Fee
- Course Fee : HK$8,000
Entry Requirements
Applicants shall:
1. hold a Certificate in General English (Foundation) with Merit (Credit) / Distinction, or a Certificate in General English (Introductory) awarded within the HKU system through HKU SPACE;
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2. have gained in the HKDSE Examination Level 2 in English Language;
or
3. have obtained in the HKCEE Grade E (Syllabus B) or Grade C (Syllabus A) in English Language prior to 2007 or Level 2 in English Language from 2007.
- Equivalent qualifications will be considered on individual merit.
- Applicants may be required to take a written test in English.
Applicants who do not meet the above requirements or are unable to produce documentary proof(s) need to take the SPACE Business English Entry Test. There is a non-refundable charge of $200 for this 90-minute written test. Based on the test results, applicants will be placed in a Business English programme most suited to their levels.
The test results will be released in good time to enable successful applicants to enrol for the programme of their choice.
CEF
- The CEF Institution Code of HKU SPACE is 100
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| Certificate in Business English Usage | ||
| COURSE CODE 38C142337 | FEES $8,000 | ENQUIRY 2975-5880 |
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Continuing Education Fund This course has been included in the list of reimbursable courses under the Continuing Education Fund. |
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Enrolment MethodOnline / By Post / In Person
- Applicants can click the [ Apply Now ] button to start their online application process; or
- Applicants are required to complete the Application for Enrolment Form SF26. Either take or post the completed form, along with the appropriate course fee and supporting documents, to any of the HKU SPACE enrolment centres.
1. Cash, EPS, WeChat Pay Or Alipay
Course fees can be paid by cash, EPS, WeChat Pay or Alipay at any HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres.
2. Cheque Or Bank draft
Course fees can also be paid by crossed cheque or bank draft made payable to “HKU SPACE”. Please specify the programme title(s) for application and applicant’s name. You may either:
- bring the completed form(s), together with the appropriate course or application fees in the form of a cheque, and any required supporting documents to any of the HKU SPACE enrolment centres;
- or mail the above documents to any of the HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres, specifying “Course Application” on the envelope. HKU SPACE will not be responsible for any loss of personal information and payment sent by mail.
3. VISA/Mastercard
Applicants may also pay the course fee by VISA or Mastercard, including the “HKU SPACE Mastercard”, at any HKU SPACE enrolment centres. Holders of the HKU SPACE Mastercard can enjoy a 10-month interest-free instalment period for courses with a tuition fee worth a minimum of HK$2,000; however, the course applicant must also be the cardholder himself/herself. For enquiries, please contact our staff at any enrolment centres.
4. Online Payment
Online application / enrolment is offered for most open admission courses (enrolled on first come, first served basis) and selected award-bearing programmes. Application fees and course fees of these programmes/courses can be settled by using "PPS by Internet" (not available via mobile phones), VISA or Mastercard. In addition to the aforesaid online payment channels, new and continuing students of award-bearing programmes with available online service, they may also pay their course fees by Online WeChat Pay, Online Alipay or Faster Payment System (FPS). Please refer to Enrolment Methods - Online Enrolment for details.
Notes
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If the programme/course is starting within five working days, application by post is not recommended to avoid any delays. Applicants are advised to enrol in person at HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres and avoid making cheque payment under this circumstance.
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Fees paid are not refundable except under very exceptional circumstances (e.g. course cancellation due to insufficient enrolment), subject to the School’s discretion. In exceptional cases where a refund is approved, fees paid by cash, EPS, WeChat Pay, Alipay, cheque, FPS or PPS by Internet will be reimbursed by a cheque, and fees paid by credit card will be reimbursed to the credit card account used for payment.
- In addition to the published fees, there may be additional costs associated with individual programmes. Please refer to the relevant course brochures or direct any enquiries to the relevant programme team for details.
- Fees and places on courses cannot be transferrable from one applicant to another. Once accepted onto a course, the student may not change to another course without approval from HKU SPACE. A processing fee of HK$120 will be levied on each approved transfer.
- HKU SPACE will not be responsible for any loss of payment, receipt, or personal information sent by mail.
- For payment certification, please submit a completed form, a sufficiently stamped and self-addressed envelope, and a crossed cheque for HK$30 per copy made payable to “HKU SPACE” to any of our enrolment centres.
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