Business English for Non-Native Speakers

Enhance Your Business English Communication

Master your proficiency in spoken and written English for Business purposes.

About This Specialization

This Specialization will introduce non-native speakers of English to methods for developing English language and communication skills for the workplace, doing business, cross-cultural understanding, and business case study analysis. You'll apply these skills in the final Capstone Project by analysing a current business case study and providing recommendations to a target audience in both presentation and written formats.

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5 courses

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Projects

Designed to help you practice and apply the skills you learn.

Certificates

Highlight your new skills on your resume or LinkedIn.

Courses

Beginner Specialization.: No prior experience required.

COURSE 1
Business English: Basics
Upcoming session: Oct 23
Commitment
6 weeks, 3 - 5 hours per week
Subtitles
English
About the Course
This course aims to improve your Business English language skills by developing your vocabulary and reading skills and your understanding of tone, style and knowledge of communication methods. We'll also cover how these language skills can enhance
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COURSE 2
English for Effective Business Writing
Upcoming session: Oct 30
Commitment
6 weeks of study, 3-5 hours/week
Subtitles
English
About the Course
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
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COURSE 3
English for Effective Business Speaking
Upcoming session: Oct 30
Commitment
6 weeks of study, 4-6 hours/week
Subtitles
English
About the Course
This course aims to improve your Business English speaking skills by developing your use of vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, spoken communication skills within a Business context, and your ability to deliver professional business speeches for
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COURSE 4
Business English for Cross-cultural Communication
Upcoming session: Oct 30
Commitment
6 weeks of study, 2-4 hours/week
Subtitles
English
About the Course
This course aims to prepare you for working in an cross-cultural Business setting. We'll learn about common cross-cultural theories and how they are relevant to everyday business practices in a globalised world. By combining all of your vocabulary,
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COURSE 5
Business Case Analysis
Upcoming session: Oct 23
Commitment
7 weeks of study, 2-3 hours/week
Subtitles
English
About the Capstone Project
The Capstone project is the culmination of your journey through the Business English for Non-Native Speakers specialization. It is aimed at applying the written and spoken skills that you have gained to an authentic business situation. You will be
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Creators

Although just 25 years old, HKUST has been repeatedly ranked the number 1 University in Asia, and the number 1 University in the world under 50 years old.
HKUST - A dynamic, international research university, in relentless pursuit of excellence, leading the advance of science and technology, and educating the new generation of front-runners for Asia and the world.

Sean McMinn
Senior Insructor
Kin Tang
Instructor
Delian Gaskell
Instructor

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