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English for Effective Business Writing
This course aims to improve your Business English writing skills by developing your use of vocabulary, grammar, understanding of different business writing genres, and your ability to write professional business documents. Skills learned in this course will be used in the cross-cultural communications course and help prepare you to produce the professional business documents in the Capstone project.
After completing this course, you will be able to:
- write business emails
- write an executive summary
- write persuasively in English
- adapt content to purpose, context and audience
- use appropriate style and tone of writing for business purposes
Duration
3 Months
Institution
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Format
Online
Eligibility Criteria
school
Academic Foundation
A recognized Bachelor’s degree or high school equivalent required for admission into The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.
language
Language Proficiency
English proficiency required. IELTS, TOEFL, or standard medium-of-instruction certificates accepted.
Detailed Fees Breakdown
Base Tuition Fee
$279
Total Est. Investment
$279
Scholarships and early-bird waivers may apply. Contact admissions for exact institutional fees.
Academic Trajectory
Program Outcome
Graduates of the English for Effective Business Writing program at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology are equipped with global perspectives, ready to excel in international markets and top-tier career opportunities.