Higher Diploma in Language and Corporate Communication (Japanese)

Programme Objectives

This programme in Japanese Language and Corporate Communication cultivates strong Japanese communication skills, equipping students with effective business communication strategies and essential business knowledge. Students benefit from expert instruction, a study tour to Japan, and internship opportunities, broadening their horizons and practical experience. The program prepares students for the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT), providing a recognized qualification for further studies at local or Japanese universities. Furthermore, it emphasizes the development of crucial business skills, including public relations and corporate communication, preparing graduates for careers in local, Japanese, or international companies.

Course Feature

• 【Professional team】Knowledge is imparted by teaching teams with extensive experience in both Japanese language instruction and professional public relations and communications. This dual expertise allows them to address specific challenges in learning Japanese and provide real-world industry insights, giving students a clearer understanding of professional requirements.
• 【Articulation to Japanese university】Graduates, recognized by Nagasaki University of Foreign Studies and Nagasaki International University, are eligible to apply for senior-year (3rd year) entry into their Bachelor’s Degree programme
• 【Articulation to local university and organization】Recognized by Hong Kong Shue Yan University, graduates are eligible to apply for senior-year (3rd year) entry into their Bachelor’s Degree programme. Some graduates have been admitted to the senior year of UGC-funded Bachelor's Degree programmes of CU, PolyU, CityU, BU, EdU, e.t.c. Recognized by the Japan Society of Hong Kong, the language proficiency of our graduates is equivalent to level 'Japanese General 2'. Graduates are exempted from the proficiency test for Japanese General 3'
• 【Japanese language qualification】Attainment of advanced levels in “Japanese Language Proficiency Test” (JLPT) can be completed within 2 years only. Some of our students have attained the highest levels N1 and N2 in JLPT
• 【Study tour and Internship】Provision of Japanese study tour and internship programmes in Japanese language and communication industry
• 【Scholarship】Scholarships such as the Wai Yin Study Tour Scholarship are offered to outstanding students who have financial difficulty joining the Study Tour to Japan
• 【Industry support】HKCT has been collaborating with the Japan Cultural Association to promote the Japanese language and culture for 7 years. To nurture talents in communications and public relations, HKCT has been partnering with the Hong Kong Public Relations Professionals' Association (PRPA) and Public Relations Hong Kong Limited (PRHK) for over 7 years and 4 years respectively.

Course Content

• Japanese Language and Culture
• Professional Japanese Communication
• Media for Presentation
• Principles and Practices of Corporate Communication and PR
• Marketing and Advertising
• Public Relations Writing
• Event Planning and Promotion

Credits earned from specific modules (Japanese and Corporate Communication) account for almost 80% of the total credits  

Articulation Path 

Graduates may also apply for the following bachelor's degree programmes:

1. The articulation agreement with the following oversea universities allow our graduates to articulate to senior year of the bachelor degree programmes (written / oral entry test required). 

• Nagasaki University of Foreign Studies
• Nagasaki Internation University  

2. Graduates may also apply for the following bachelor's degree programmes offered by local universities, including but not limited to:

• Hong Kong Shue Yan University - bachelor's degree
• The University of Hong Kong - Arts in Japanese Studies
• The Chinese University of Hong Kong - Bachelor of Arts in Japanese Studies
• UOW College Hong Kong - Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Japanese Studies
• The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong - Bachelor of Translation with Business (Honours)
• Hong Kong Shue Yan University - Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Journalism and Communication

3. This Japanese programme is recognized by the Japan Society of Hong Kong . Graduates achieve a Japanese language proficiency equivalent to the second year of the Japanese General Course and are eligible to directly enter the third year of the course without taking a placement test.

Career Prospects

Graduates can pursue careers in local, Japanese, or international companies, taking on roles such as editors, translators, public relations officers, project coordinators, marketing assistants, and corporate communication assistants, where Japanese language communication skills and knowledge of Japanese culture are essential.

Our teaching team has quality teaching and extensive professional experience. 

Our Japanese Teaching Team:
25 years of Japanese teaching experience
Invigilator for Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU)
Provide guidance to settle the difficulties encountered at different stages

Our Corporate Communication Team:
Practitioners in the PR and Communication field for over 15 years