Calendar 2012–13

University Extensions 143 Part 3 What CUSCS offers can be broadly categorized into general courses and award-bearing programmes. General courses, normally lasting two to four months each, have no specific admission requirements, and are generally for self-enrichment. Award-bearing programmes at advanced diploma, professional diploma, diploma, and certificate levels, have specific admission requirements and are designed in accordance with the guidelines and standards set by the University. These programmes lead to academic awards or professional qualifications for those who wish to enhance their skills and knowledge in their particular fields of study. Starting from 1988, CUSCS has diversified its portfolio in collaboration with professional organizations, as well as academic institutions in mainland China and overseas to offer award-bearing programmes, including: • Master of Arts Degree in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (with Lancaster University, UK) • Master of Education Degree in Curriculum and Teaching Methodology (Teaching Chinese as a Second Language) (with Beijing Language and Culture University, China) • Bachelor of Business (Computer Systems Management) (with Victoria University, Australia) • Bachelor of Business (Event Management) (with Griffith University, Australia) • Bachelor of Business (Hotel Management) (with Griffith University, Australia) • Bachelor of Business (Management) (with Griffith University, Australia) • Bachelor of Business (Marketing) (with Griffith University, Australia) • Bachelor of Design (with Griffith University, Australia) • Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) (with Flinders University, Australia) • Bachelor of Creative Arts (Digital Media) (with Flinders University, Australia) • Bachelor of Media and Communication (with Queensland University of Technology, Australia) • Bachelor of Nursing (with La Trobe University, Australia) • Professional Diploma Programme in Legal Executive Studies (with The Chartered Institute of Legal Executives, UK) Collaborations with academic units of the University include: • Faculty of Arts: Department of Chinese Language and Literature, Department of Fine Arts, Department of Linguistics and Modern Languages, Divinity School of Chung Chi College, Centre for Sign Linguistics and Deaf Studies, and Centre for the Studies of Daoist Culture of the Department of Cultural and Religious Studies