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Code Module Credits Duration Prerequisite(s)
YEAR 4 (Cont.)

ENGL4102 English VIII 3 45 hrs ---
This is the second of the two advanced level English courses. The course aims to develop

the communication skills (speaking, listening, reading, writing) students need to
succeed in a professional environment, as well as to prepare the students for their
future careers. It focuses on developing students’ fluency and confidence in using the
language of business in a variety of contexts. While special emphasis is placed on
students’ confidence and skills in public speaking and presentation, substantial
emphasis is also placed on effective language and organization skills as well as delivery
of speech. Particular attention will be paid to cross-cultural communication and ethical
issues. Business skills include: giving presentations; negotiating sales; brainstorming and
creativity; telephone strategies: chasing payment; writing: briefing multinational teams,
etc.
MGPO4100 Graduation Report I 6 90 hrs ---

This is an integrated course which requires students to apply their knowledge and skills
acquired in previous courses to accomplish a project by pursuing an in-depth and hands
on study in a selected topic in E-Commerce Applications. Students are required to
complete a project proposal by the end of this course before proceeding to Graduation
Report II.
MGPO4110 Graduation Report II 6 90 hrs MGPO4100
Completion of Graduation Report I is a prerequisite for students to be enrolled in this

course. Students continue on their selected study in this course. The students are
required to submit a report upon completing their study.
Elective Subjects

BUSS0131 Environmental Management System 3 45 hrs ---
This course presents the basic philosophy of environmental management system. It
describes the impact of human activities on our environment including resource
consumption, water quality, air quality, noise, and waste disposal. Integrated
environmental tools including ISO14000 environmental management system, life cycle,
assessment and eco-labeling would also be covered. Topics include: Interaction between
business, technology, and environment; resource consumption and its impact on
ecosystem; basic forms of pollution; application of life cycle assessment and econ-
labeling to product development and introducing their effects on business activities.

COMM0110 Communication 3 45 hrs ---
This course offers general principles of written and oral communication. Emphasis is

placed on effective organization techniques, presentation and formats. Clarity and
precision in both oral and written communication are stressed. Topics include: Letter;
Résumé; memo; long reports; interviewing techniques.
HIST0110 Macao History and Culture 3 45 hrs ---
This course is an introduction to Macao’s history, emphasizing cultural and economic
development. During this course students will understand the unique social
environment of Macao by knowing the integration of different cultures in local districts.
Topics include: Macao’s economic heritage.

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