Syllabus

The syllabus for this Postgraduate certificate has been designed and created by a team of experts in the field to respond specifically to the needs of business science professionals. This compendium of content has also been designed with a focus on applied learning, which will allow professionals to successfully intervene by means of a broad vision connected to real environments in the profession. Thus, this syllabus will become students' main asset to successfully insert themselves into a labor market that increasingly demands more specialized professionals in business management.   

The most complete syllabus on the market with a single purpose: To train the best business administrators” 

Syllabus

For anyone working in business, knowing English is a fundamental skill, as it is used as a universal language in this context. However, merely speaking English is insufficient; professionals must understand how to use it for economic and professional purposes. Knowing how to use the appropriate jargon and expressions at any given time is a powerful means to achieve whatever objectives are pursued. 

TECH has designed this comprehensive Postgraduate certificate in Business English with the objective of teaching professionals to use the strategies and linguistic resources that will facilitate performing work tasks in English, both orally and in writing. The program will also teach students to discern how to adapt the language to each context. 

Our students will acquire the skills to draft different types of texts, such as emails, releases or statements, reports and presentations, and to elaborate simple formal and informal speeches and interactions in various contexts. They will be trained in oral interventions for commercial or professional purposes with greater guarantees of success.  

Throughout this 100% online course, students analyze a multitude of practical cases through individual practice and teamwork that will allow them to gain an in-depth understanding of Business English. This complete immersion into real situations will give them a more complete and effective vision of the sector, which will help them understand how to use language as their main asset as managers when it comes to achieving the objectives of any organization at an international level. 

Thanks to its 100% online format, our students will be able to choose where, how and when to take on the course load. Undoubtedly, this is an excellent way to advance in the professional development our students seek, with the quality they deserve. 

This Postgraduate certificate takes place over six weeks and is taught entirely online. 

Module 1. Business English

Where, When and How is it Taught?

TECH offers the possibility of developing this Postgraduate certificate in Business English completely online. Over the course of 6 weeks, you will be able to access all the contents of this program at any time, allowing you to self-manage your study time.

Módulo 1. Business English

1.1. Welcome to the World of Work 

1.1.1. Unemployment 
1.1.2. Improving Job Prospects 
1.1.3. Worldwide Employability 

1.2. Applying for a Dream Job 

1.2.1. Job Searching 
1.2.2. Curriculum Vitaes 
1.2.3. Cover Letters 

1.3. Interviews 

1.3.1. Questions and Answers 
1.3.2. Employment Contracts 
1.3.3. Salaries 

1.4. The First Day at a New Job 

1.4.1. Meeting and Greeting Co-Workers 
1.4.2. Roles and Responsibilities 
1.4.3. Resolving Doubts

1.5. Commercial Correspondence 

1.5.1. Formal Emails 
1.5.2. Telephoning 
1.5.3. Informal Conversations at Work

1.6. Department Meetings 

1.6.1. Taking Notes 
1.6.2. Protocols and Procedures
1.6.3. Addressing Specific Questions

1.7. Drafting Reports 

1.7.1. Identifying Relevant Information
1.7.2. Using Figures
1.7.3. Report Structure and Format

1.8. Networking or the Art of Making Contacts

1.8.1. Business in Various Social Contexts 
1.8.2. A Personal Touch 
1.8.3. Making Contacts 

1.9. Problem Solving

1.9.1. Anticipating Potential Problems 
1.9.2. Practical Strategies to Overcome Difficulty
1.9.3. Critical Thinking

1.10. Business Presentations 

1.10.1. Preparation 
1.10.2. Implementation 
1.10.3. Following Up and Future Steps

A unique, key, and decisive educational experience to boost your professional development and make the definitive leap towards a better professional future” 

Teaching Objectives

The objectives of this program are based on meeting the educational needs of business science professionals in the use of English for commercial and business purposes. In this sense, a complete and optimal program has been realistically established to lead students to academic excellence and encourage them to efficiently advance in their professional careers. For all these reasons, the program will be a journey of personal and professional growth for our students that will lead them to the highest command of English.  

International experience, ethical commitment, and business acumen are some of the most sought-after traits in executives in the digital age” 

TECH makes the goals of their students their own goals too.  
Working together to achieve them. 

The Postgraduate certificate in Business English qualifies students to:

  1. Gain a global and general vision of how to correctly use English for commercial and/or economic purposes 
  2. Reinforce the understanding of how to correctly use English in business environments 
  3. Employ linguistic strategies and resources to facilitate professional performance 
  4. Acquire the skills to draft different types of texts, such as emails, releases or statements, reports and presentations, and to elaborate simple formal and informal speeches and interactions in various contexts

Postgraduate Certificate in Business English

Business English is a variation of the English language used in business, commercial and corporate environments internationally. It focuses on communication between professionals in the business environment and is used to discuss specific topics, such as finance, marketing, human resources, sales, among others. Skills developed in this type of English include writing formal emails, preparing presentations, negotiating, discussing business topics, and social and professional conversation.

Business English is essential for those who want to work in an international environment or want to advance their career in a multinational company. Through this variant of the language, specific business skills can be developed, such as the ability to write business proposals, presentations, negotiations and contracts. It is also useful for those who want to learn how conversations are conducted in the business world and how different techniques can be used to persuade others.

In education, Business English is taught in business and business administration programs and is also offered as a separate course. Professionals who teach Business English must have a thorough understanding of the technical terms and phrases used in the business world internationally, as well as being familiar with the protocols and conventions of business.

In our specialized Business English course we focus on teaching students the English language in a way that is specific to the business and corporate world. The main objective of this English course is to enable business students to communicate with international partners and clients in English with confidence, accuracy and efficiency. It develops language skills to communicate with confidence and accuracy in the English-speaking business world. It includes a variety of topics, from specific business vocabulary and phrases, to writing, presentation and negotiation skills in English.