Calendar 2011–12

University Extensions 135 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, mainland China) Bachelor of Business (Computer Systems Management) • (with Victoria 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 Creative Arts (Digital Media) (with Flinders Univeristy, • Australia) Bachelor of Nursing (with La Trobe University, Australia) • Professional Diploma Programme in Legal Executive Studies (with • 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 Faculty of Business Administration: School of Accountancy, • Department of Finance, Department of Management, and Department of Marketing Faculty of Engineering: Centre for Innovation and Technology • Faculty of Medicine: Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, • The Nethersole School of Nursing, Department of Paediatrics, and Department of Surgery Faculty of Science: School of Chinese Medicine •