Diploma in Business English Communications

Admission Requirements

  • 3 passes in the HKCEE, and Level 2 / Grade E or above in Chinese Language & English Language with 2 years of working experience; or

  • Satisfactory completion of Project Yi Jin Programme with 2 years of working experience; or

  • Being 21 years of age or above; or

  • Other equivalent qualifications to be assessed by LIFE.

Programme Objectives

This programme aims to:

  • lay a solid foundation in English language and cultures for graduates to meet the requirements of the job market nowadays.

  • help students gain an understanding of English in a more holistic way as language is a communicative medium expressing ideas and concepts as well as moods, feelings and attitudes.

  • combine six important elements encompassing basic linguistic knowledge, communicative use of language and literacy appreciation.

Programme Features

  • Graduates can articulate to higher level of academic studies (i.e. Professional Diploma) or join the workforce.

  • This programme is recognized under the Qualifications Framework (QF: level 3; QR registration number: 11/001617/3; and the validity period from 25 October 2011 to 31 December 2015).

Programme Structure

  • One-year programme with 190 contact hours.

  • It consists of 6 modules in total.

  • Classes are usually offered in the evening of Monday to Friday or in Saturday afternoon, usually two lessons per week.

  • Three intakes per year.


Medium of Instruction

  • The medium of instruction will be in English. Study materials will mainly be in English.

 
Assessment

  • Students' performances are assessed by the continuous assessments (i.e. written assignments / projects) and examinations.

  • The passing mark for both continuous assessments and examination is 50%.

  • Students are required to achieve a minimum of 80% attendance in each module.


Modules

  • Introduction to English Communications   

  • Introduction to Linguistics   

  • Business English Communications I: Speaking   

  • Business English Communications II: Listening   

  • Business English Communications III: Reading   

  • Business English Communications IV: Writing   

Tuition Fee

  • $16,500 (In two installments,each installment $8,250)


Application Fee

  • $200 (Non-refundable)

Financial Assistance

  • Extended Non-means Tested Loan Scheme


Venue
Tsim Sha Tsui/Tsuen Wan

Days / Time
Every Monday and Thursday (19:00-22:00)

Commencement Date
June 2015

Application Deadline
22May 2015

 
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Enquiries

Enquiries
Tel.: 2616 7255
Email: LLPD@LN.edu.hk
Website: http://life.ln.edu.hk/llp