An overview of the Business English Translation industry.

I. Overview of the Business English Translation Industry

Business English interpreting is a specialized field of study that applies language skills to professional careers. The program equips students with knowledge and skills in interpreting and translating (English-Vietnamese and Vietnamese-English), business knowledge, and workplace culture. Upon graduation, students can work in multicultural environments in roles such as: interpreter, translator, senior secretary, English teacher for children, hotel or company receptionist, tour guide, or in service and trade companies.

II. Forms of Training

• Training system: College
• Training format: Full-time

III. Training Program

1. Training duration: 2 years and 4 months

2. Amount of knowledge:

• Number of subjects: 47

• Total course load: 95 credits, equivalent to 2415 hours

• Total hours for general/basic subjects: 315 hours

• The workload for specialized subjects: 2100 hours

• Theoretical hours: 565 hours; Practical work, internships, and experiments: 1850 hours

3. List of subjects

IV. Output Standards

1. Professional knowledge and skills

- Knowledge:

• Acquiring general social and humanities knowledge serves as a foundation for learning the English language and professional skills in commercial English translation.;
• Understand the basic knowledge about the nature and characteristics of language;
• Acquire advanced knowledge of various linguistic aspects (phonetics, vocabulary, grammar) in both English and Vietnamese, especially knowledge of business English;
• Mastering the fundamental knowledge of translation theory, translation techniques, the purpose, nature, scope, and principles of translation and interpretation work;
• Possessing a general understanding of Vietnamese culture and the cultures of several English-speaking countries, as well as knowledge of cultural exchange in international communication and business environments;
• Possess the necessary general knowledge of commerce and office administration;

- Skill:

• Achieve advanced English language skills (listening, speaking, reading, writing) equivalent to TOEIC 500 for professional purposes;
• Using Vietnamese effectively in business communication;
• Applying knowledge of translation theory and techniques to perform translation and interpretation tasks, primarily including:
• Translating various types of documents and texts related to commerce and administration: business correspondence, commercial contracts, legal documents, commercial law texts, advertising materials, and commercial press releases.;
• Interpretation in business and social communication contexts: office meetings, conferences, negotiations, speeches, press conferences, business training courses, technology and equipment transfer;
• There are several skills needed to support administrative and external relations work: drafting documents in English, guiding foreign visitors on company tours, taking minutes, and conducting some meetings;
• Proficiently using modern technical tools, technologies, and media to support professional work and studies;
• There are several essential soft skills such as communication skills in a multicultural work environment, presentation and persuasion skills, information selection and processing skills, time management skills, problem-solving skills in translation and communication, and the ability to adapt to the demands of the job and the labor market;
• Possessing learning skills and scientific thinking abilities to continuously improve oneself, enhance knowledge and professional competence, and pursue higher levels of education;
• Capable of working independently and organizing teamwork; creative ability.

2. Politics, ethics; physical fitness, and national defense

– Politics and ethics:

• Possess a level of political theory knowledge in accordance with the general curriculum;
• Having a correct understanding of the path to national construction and development;
• Understanding the law and fulfilling all the responsibilities and obligations of a citizen;
• Possessing ethics, professional conscience, a sense of discipline, community knowledge, and a professional work style;
• Maintain a healthy lifestyle that is in line with national customs and cultural traditions;
• Having a self-respecting attitude towards one's own culture and language, while also respecting the cultures and languages of other nations around the world, contributes to the country's development and integration through translation work.;
• Demonstrate a proactive attitude towards learning, developing professional skills, and cultivating the necessary personal qualities to meet the requirements of the job and the employer.

– Physical fitness and national defense:

• Possess the necessary knowledge and skills in physical education and sports;
• Understanding physical training methods to protect and improve health, enhance physical fitness to meet job requirements;
• Possessing basic knowledge and skills in national defense and security, and being ready to perform the task of protecting the homeland.

IV. Job opportunities after graduation

After graduation, students of the Business English Translation vocational college can work in the following positions:

• Interpreter
• Translator
• Office secretary
• Hotel or company receptionist
• Tour guide
• Office staff
• International Cooperation Department Staff
• Employees working in the service and trade sectors.

 

Author: Pham Phan - Date written: March 10, 2021

Category: Business English interpreting

Tags: Viet My College, Faculty of Foreign Languages, Business English interpreter