Postgraduate Courses for credit
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Advancing English for Business: Speaking
This optional, extra 10-credit course (EAS5002) for PGT students in the Adam Smith Business School focuses on learning to communicate effectively in academic discussions and job interviews. It involves selecting and discussing academic texts from your programme reading lists. You will also practise preparing and responding to common interview questions.
AEBS Speaking runs during Semester 1.
Why choose this course?
This course is designed to fit in with your main study programme so that you can have a more successful student experience at the University of Glasgow.
This course also directly contributes towards employability by developing key communication skills and inter-personal aptitudes, which are valued in all professional business contexts.
Intended Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course you should be able to:
- communicate effectively and appropriately in different contexts
- respond in a structured and coherent way to specific tasks or questions
- work autonomously in groups in order to prepare for and contribute more effectively to class discussions and tasks
Requirements of Entry
The course is open to international post-graduate taught students in the Adam Smith Business School.
Timetable & Attendance
This course takes place in the first semester. It meets for one-hour, twice a week, for ten weeks.
Please note: Due to the number of students signing up for these courses, it is essential that you attend your first class and continue to attend, or your place will be offered to another student on the waiting list.
Assessment
| Assessment | Weighting | When |
|---|---|---|
| Group discussions of academic articles | 15% | Over the first 5 weeks |
| Group discussion of a business case | 35% | Week 5 |
| Group discussions preparing and practicing for interviews | 15% | Over the second five weeks |
| Mock panel job interview | 35% | Week 10 |
Minimum Requirement for Progression or Award of Credits
Students must submit at least 75% by weight of the components (including examinations) of the course’s summative assessment.
How to apply
You will receive enrolment information at orientation in September.
Contact us
Adam Smith Business School
Email: business-graduate-award@glasgow.ac.uk
English for Academic Study (SMLC)
Email: Jennifer.Munro-Hunt@glasgow.ac.uk
Advancing English for Business: Writing
This optional, extra 10-credit course (EAS5003) for PGT students in the Adam Smith Business School focuses on the use of Business English in key academic and professional texts. It prepares you to write texts that you find in business, from those needed to get a job to those that you might produce in a professional role. It also supports you in applying your PGT knowledge to real-life business situations.
AEBS Writing runs during Semester 2.
Why choose this course?
This course is designed to fit in with your main study programme so that you can have a more successful student experience at the University of Glasgow.
It directly contributes towards employability by developing key written communication skills and inter-personal aptitudes, which are valued in all professional business contexts.
Intended Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course you should be able to:
- write different types of business texts with appropriate structure and style
- use a range of business vocabulary for different contexts
- identify and evaluate key information from business texts
- understand how different types of business texts interrelate
Requirements of Entry
The course is open to international post-graduate taught students in the Adam Smith Business School.
Timetable & Attendance
This course takes place in the second semester. It meets for two hours, once a week for ten weeks.
Please note: Due to the number of students signing up for these courses, it is essential that you attend your first class and continue to attend, or your place will be offered to another student on the waiting list.
Assessment
Two practical skills assessment tasks, one at the end of each week 5 part of the course. You will complete a task resulting in a written text of a specific business genre. The first will be weighted at 40%, the second at 60%.
Minimum Requirement for Progression or Award of Credits
Students must submit at least 75% by weight of the components (including examinations) of the course’s summative assessment.
How to apply
You will receive enrolment information at orientation in September and in late November.
Contact us
Adam Smith Business School
Email: business-graduate-award@glasgow.ac.uk
English for Academic Study (SMLC)
Email: Jennifer.Munro-Hunt@glasgow.ac.uk
What Our Students Say
AEBS Writing course students:"I found the course to be highly beneficial, providing valuable knowledge that I believe will be beneficial in my future career and development. I appreciate that the university offers language development opportunities to international students like me" “I was despondently applying for jobs and graduate programmes although I have good qualification and experience. Learning good writing style and appropriate register in AEBS I could rewrite my personal statement and my cover letters. Surprisingly, I am receiving calls for interviews and acceptance more than any time before.” “It is a good course for us to practice and improve both Business English writing and speaking, and it could be benefit our future career.” “The assignments (both individual and group) that we did during the period were very useful to understand the process that professionals follow in a real work environment.” “[I now] have a good understanding of business English writing, understand the framework about business writing for different purposes, and know how to use different formats and register for different audiences.” “The content of the course is really helpful for us to prepare for our jobs.” “It was very stimulating [and] also helped with improving my writing skills” |
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AEBS Speaking course students:“My favourite part of this course is group discussion because this really helped me practise my oral English and learn from peers. I also think that the reflective writing is very important for us to review what we have learned and think about where we need to improve.” “The interview training is extremely valuable for postgraduate students who intend to look for a job in the future.” “This course gives me a chance to practice my speaking skills and soft skills such as how to be an effective communicator.”
“I have learnt useful skills in group discussion and the interview and I can definitely benefit from these skills when applying for a job.” “Really good to develop academic speaking skills.” “This course is helpful for academic study and job interviews which are two big issues I am facing.” |
FAQs
FAQs AEBS (Writing and/or Speaking)
For answers to questions about how to enrol on this course, how it is graded, and how the grading relates to your Masters, read the information below.
Q: How do I enrol for these courses?
A: Enrol directly using MyCampus. Please choose a class option that fits with your main course timetable. If you have any issues enrolling, please contact:
Jennifer.Munro-Hunt@glasgow.ac.uk
You must include your programme of study in your enquiry email, for example, Management Generalist, Accounting, Economics, Management Specialist, etc.
You can only take the Speaking course in Semester 1 and the Writing course in Semester 2.
Q: Will my AEBS (Writing and/or Speaking) grade affect my overall degree (your Masters)?
A: No: The results from these courses will not affect your degree in any way. Advancing English is an additional 10-credit course and not part of your 180-credit major Programme Structure within the Adam Smith Business School.
While the grade of this course will not affect your overall degree, please note that your grade will be visible on your transcripts.
Q: What happens if I drop this course?
A: We understand that taking additional courses can be demanding, so to drop this course contact:
Jennifer.Munro-Hunt@glasgow.ac.uk
PLEASE NOTE: if you drop either of the courses, you must do so before submitting or completing any of the summative assessed tasks, as you will not be able to drop after this. If you are not sure what the summative assessed tasks are, ask your tutor. If you stop coming, without Good Cause, you will receive a CR (Credit Refused) grade on your transcript.
Q: Can I change to audit rather than drop the course?
A: If you prefer to audit the course, rather than drop it, you can continue in your group, but you must change to audit before completing any summative assessments.
If you decide to audit the course, please email:
Jennifer.Munro-Hunt@glasgow.ac.uk
PLEASE NOTE: if you audit you will not be graded for any assessed tasks, but you will be expected to contribute as well as attend at least 70 % of the course. If you change to audit but do not attend, you will receive a CW (Credit Withheld) grade on your transcript.