Calendar 2001–02

University Extensions 123 Leadership Programme with the University of New England (Australia); a Bachelor Degree of Business Systems Support (Computing) with the Victoria University of Technology (Australia); a Master Degree Programme in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages with Lancaster University (UK); a Master of Arts Programme in (Managerial) Economics with the University of Oklahoma (USA); and a Master of Science Programme in Professional Communication/ Concentration in Conflict Management with the University of Clark (USA). In order to cope with the increasing need for practical and professional programmes, SCS has recently been developing many new diploma and certificate programmes, such as the Diploma in Telecommunication Technology and Management, Graduate Diploma/Diploma in Nutrition Education for Early Childhood Personnel, Certificate in Kindergarten Teaching, Diploma/Certificate in Fine Arts, Diploma in Teaching English as a Second Language, Diploma/ Certificate Series in Disciplinary, Forces and Security, Certificate in Professional Accountancy, Certificate Programme in China Accounting, Finance, Taxation and Law, Professional Diploma and Certificate in Marketing, Preparatory Courses for IBA Diploma in Business Administration, and Certificate in Basic Theologies of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Western Medicine. In 2000, SCS participated in the Project Springboard of the Education and Manpower Bureau to provide language courses to Form 5 students. To address the burgeoning use of computers and technology in society, SCS has designed a wide variety of computer courses, from beginner’s computer literacy courses to award bearing programmes. A new series of e-commerce courses are being developed to meet the needs of business people who wish to understand information technology in order to help participants master the 21st century business environment. SCS also offers in-house training for government departments, commercial and voluntary organizations. Training courses include English, putonghua, Chinese language and literature, computer and information technology, secretarial studies, economics, management, accounting and law, and many other areas related to the training needs of employees. For development and academic affairs relating to sub-degree programmes, the SCS is under the supervision of the Senate Committee on Continuing Studies. There is also an Advisory Board of Continuing Studies comprising renowned figures from the business sector and senior staff of the University, who give advice on the development of the School. The head office of the SCS is located at the Inter-University Hall on campus. Its enrolment centre is on the 13th floor of Oriental Centre, 67 Chatham Road South, Tsimshatsui, Kowloon, and classrooms are found on the 5th, 8th, 13th, 14th and 17th floors of the same building. School premises in Wanchai, Tai Koo Shing, Yaumatei, Mongkok, Jordan, Cheung Sha Wan, and Mei Foo are also rented for the convenience of the adult students. SCS prospectus, programme brochures, and leaflets are obtainable upon request.