English for Business

Developing versatile and professional business communicators
with English mastery

Petra Christian University

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English for Business at a Glance

The English for Business program is designed to equip, educate, and develop exceptional business communicators who excel in presentations, negotiations, correspondence, content writing, and other business activities requiring proficiency in English.

Why

English for Business PCU?

Accreditation

The English Department, including the English for Business program, is Petra Christian University’s first department to receive the distinguished Excellent (Unggul) accreditation in 2020, having maintained the highest accreditation grade, “A”, since its inception.

Practical-Collaborative Learning

Beyond theoretical frameworks, students receive practical experience and collaboration opportunities with business partners, ensuring that graduates are fully prepared for professional challenges.

Competence

Students are nurtured to become highly competent professionals equipped with in-demand skills in business, with proficiency spanning both business communication and translation.

Critical & Creative Thesis

Students have the option to engage in research or design creative solutions for real-world business challenges.

Versatility

English for Business graduates possess a high degree of versatility, enabling them to apply their knowledge across a wide range of business fields.

Dewan Penasihat

Periode 2023 - 2024

Ir. David J. Tjandra, M.A.
Ketua Badan Pengawas Majelis Pendidikan Indonesia (MPK)

Dr. Yohanes Moeljadi Pranata, M.Pd.
Dosen Pascasarjana UNM

Dr. Sylvia Suherman
Dosen SAAT

Agus Susanto, Ph.D.
Direktur ACSI Indonesia.

Dra. Feby Melinda, M.Pd., M.A.
Praktisi Kurikulum.

Dr. Lies Budyana
Direktur Chung-Chung Christian School dan Pelatih Ahli Sekolah Penggerak (Kemdikbudristek).

Career Prospects

01 Business Representative
Marketer

02 Digital Content Creator

03 Company Profile Writer

04 Translator
Interpreter

Achievements

Meliana Oktaviani Susilo & Reychelin Lea Jawar

1st Winner of EDHouse Challenge 2023 Infographic Competition held by the English Department Community of Universitas Sebelas Maret

Tjiang Jennifer Chandra

Wakil II Duta Wisata Provinsi Kalimantan Timur 2022, held by Dinas Pemuda Olahraga Dan Pariwisata October 13th, 2022.

Herlin Kristina

2nd winner of 2022 Spring Orientation Solbridge Video Competition held by Solbridge International School of Business February 21st, 2022

Ivon Christy

1st winner of “English Photo Writing Contest 2019” held by Wenzao University of Foreign Language

Nathalia Cindy

2nd winner of Chinese Reading Competition in Wenzao Ursuline University of Languages 8 May 2019

Natasya Evelyn Alamsyah

Favorite Video Challenge held by Global Goals Model United Nations in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 11-14 Jan 2019

Partners & Collaborations

English for Business PCU

The English for Business program at PCU prepares graduates to tackle complex challenges of today’s dynamic business landscape, fostering strategic partnerships with leading businesses and organizations. Our notable partners include:

Meiji University, Japan
Saxion University, Netherlands
Solbridge University, South Korea
Dongseo University, South Korea
Wenzhao University, Taiwan
Asia Link
Australia Indonesia Institute (AII)
American Indonesian Exchange Foundation (AMINEF)
Association of Christian Universities and Colleges in Asia (ACUCA)
British Council
Australian Education Centre (AEC)

Program

English for Business PCU

Course Structure

Curriculum

1st Year		2nd Year		3rd Year		4th Year
Semester 1	Semester 2	Semester 3	Semester 4	Semester 5	Semester 6	Semester 7	Semester 8
Meaningful Life	State Ideology (Pancasila)	Intercultural Communication	Digital Leadership	Indonesian	Civics Education	LEAP Preparation	Foreign Language COP
Introduction to Creative Industry	Literary Genre	Meeting and Negotiation	Creativepreneurship	Copywriting	Professional Ethics	Implementation	Communication in Service Industry
Spoken 1: Discussion	Spoken 2: Public Speaking	Reading 3: Academic Reading	Semiotics	Pop Culture	Business English: Marketing Communication	LEAP Report	Special Topics in Translation
Reading 1: Effective Reading	Reading 2: Critical Reading	Writing 3: Argumentative Essay	Language Branding and Contemporary Marketing	Introduction to Translation	Corporate Copywriting		Critical/Creative Thesis in Ebiz
Writing 1: Narrative and Descriptive Essay	Writing 2: Expository Essay	Grammar 3	Research Paper Writing	Business English: Management and Entrepreneurship	Business Writing
Grammar 1	Grammar 2	Linguistics	English Proficiency Test Preparation	Business Presentation	Special Topics in Business Communication
Business Communication	Language Teaching and Learning	Discourse and Rhetorics	Major Thoughts in Philosophy	Research Methods	Business Translation
	Business Studies		Sociolinguistics and Pragmatics		Interpreting
					Business Communication Project
					Seminar/Design in Ebiz

International Exposure

Joint Degree
Double Degree

Student Exchange

Summer Program

Sandwich Program

Research

Digital Media Technology as an Instrument for Promotion and Political Marketing in the Era of Industrial Revolution 4.0

Drs. Gatut Priyowidodo, M.Si., Ph.D. Dr. Inri Inggrit Indrayani, S.I.P., M.Si. Yustisia Ditya Sari, S.Sos., M.I.Kom. Prof. Dr. Drs. Samuel Gunawan, M.A.

2019

Locality Values within Determination of Regional Head Selection in Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle

Drs. Gatut Priyowidodo, M.Si., Ph.D. Dr. Inri Inggrit Indrayani, S.I.P., M.Si. Yustisia Ditya Sari, S.Sos., M.I.Kom. Prof. Dr. Drs. Samuel Gunawan, M.A.

2019

Promoting the Value of Non-Native English-Speaking Teachers

Flora Debora Floris, S.Pd., MA-ELT. Willy Renandya, Ph.D.

2019

Students’ Reflection on Their Service-Learning Experience as a Way of Fostering Critical Thinking and as a Peace Building Initiative

Prof. Dra. Ester Harijanti Kuntjara, MA., Ph.D.

2019

Reassessing Chinese Indonesian Stereotypes: Two decades after Reformasi

Prof. Dra. Ester Harijanti Kuntjara, MA., Ph.D. Dr. Hoon Chang Yau, Ph.D.

2019

The Value of Listening and Affective Factors in Managing People in 4.0

Dr. Dra. Julia Eka Rini, M.Pd.

2019

Lecturers and Staff

Leadership

HENNY PUTRI SAKING WIJAYA, S.S., MA-ELT
Head of Department

Lecturers & Staff

Tuition Fees

English for Business PCU

Facilities

Language Lab

Laboratory of Language and Business Communication

Spotlight

Events

June 15, 2024

Industrial Talk: Creating a Unique Persona in Branding

To wrap up the English Department's learning activities for the Even Semester of 2023/2024, we invited a special guest, Jefferson Robert, CEO of Foremost Collective, ...

May 3, 2024

Industrial Talk: Content Writing for Instagram

The ability to create social media content is one of the most in-demand skills in the creative industry...

February 28, 2024

Graduates' Farewell - Even Semester 2023/2024

Once belovED, always belovED! The English Department proudly sent off the graduates of the Even 2023/2024 semester...

February 23, 2024

Behind the Scene: Life as a Screenwriter

On Friday, February 23, 2024, we invited Jeffry Kurniawan, our English for Creative Industry alumnus from batch 2017...

July 11, 2023

TRAINING: HEADSHOT FOR ACTORS

Vivienne Jiang, our alumnus who has now become a renowned photographer and a SONY Alpha Guru, ...

July 11, 2023

Webinar: Diplomatic Interpreting

Another alumnus who shares her knowledge and experience to active students and fellow alumni...

July 11, 2023

FOR HIGHSCHOOLERS: CHARACTER MAKEUP TRAINING

The limitations from the pandemic sometimes make things pale and boring. Why not learn something new and fun? ...

July 11, 2023

Graduates' Farewell Odd Semester 22/23

It's that time again to bid farewell to our belovEDs! The English Department proudly...

July 11, 2023

Marketing Communication & LBCM Guest Lecture

The English Department collaborated with Lia Sidik Associates and PT. Crea Cipta Cemerlang to conduct the Industry Practitioners Teaching Program, which featured a guest lecture...

Spotlight

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English for Business at a Glance

Why

English for Business PCU?

Dewan Penasihat

Periode 2023 - 2024

Career Prospects

01

Business Representative Marketer

02

Digital Content Creator

03

Company Profile Writer

04

Translator Interpreter

Achievements

Meliana Oktaviani Susilo & Reychelin Lea Jawar

Tjiang Jennifer Chandra

Herlin Kristina

Ivon Christy

Nathalia Cindy

Natasya Evelyn Alamsyah

Partners & Collaborations

English for Business PCU

Program

English for Business PCU

Course Structure

Curriculum

International Exposure

Joint Degree Double Degree

Student Exchange

Summer Program

Sandwich Program

Research

Digital Media Technology as an Instrument for Promotion and Political Marketing in the Era of Industrial Revolution 4.0

Drs. Gatut Priyowidodo, M.Si., Ph.D. Dr. Inri Inggrit Indrayani, S.I.P., M.Si. Yustisia Ditya Sari, S.Sos., M.I.Kom. Prof. Dr. Drs. Samuel Gunawan, M.A.

2019

Locality Values within Determination of Regional Head Selection in Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle

Drs. Gatut Priyowidodo, M.Si., Ph.D. Dr. Inri Inggrit Indrayani, S.I.P., M.Si. Yustisia Ditya Sari, S.Sos., M.I.Kom. Prof. Dr. Drs. Samuel Gunawan, M.A.

2019

Promoting the Value of Non-Native English-Speaking Teachers

Flora Debora Floris, S.Pd., MA-ELT. Willy Renandya, Ph.D.

2019

Students’ Reflection on Their Service-Learning Experience as a Way of Fostering Critical Thinking and as a Peace Building Initiative

Prof. Dra. Ester Harijanti Kuntjara, MA., Ph.D.

2019

Reassessing Chinese Indonesian Stereotypes: Two decades after Reformasi

Prof. Dra. Ester Harijanti Kuntjara, MA., Ph.D. Dr. Hoon Chang Yau, Ph.D.

2019

The Value of Listening and Affective Factors in Managing People in 4.0

Dr. Dra. Julia Eka Rini, M.Pd.

2019

Lecturers and Staff

Leadership

HENNY PUTRI SAKING WIJAYA, S.S., MA-ELT

Head of Department

Lecturers & Staff

DR. JULIA EKA RINI, M.PD

Lecturer

FLORA DEBORA FLORIS, S.PD., MA-ELT

Lecturer

DRS. JUSUF IMAM IBRAHIM, M.TESL

Lecturer

DR. NANI INDRAJANI TJITRAKUSUMA, M.PD.

Lecturer

THEOPHILUS J. RIYANTO, DRS., M.SI

Lecturer

HERWINDY MARIA TEDJAATMADJA, S.S., MA-ELT

Lecturer

PROF. DR. SAMUEL GUNAWAN, M.A.

Lecturer

IVONNE M HARSONO, S.S., M.S.

Lecturer

Tuition Fees

English for Business PCU

Facilities

Language Lab

Laboratory of Language and Business Communication

Spotlight

Events

Industrial Talk: Creating a Unique Persona in Branding

Business Representative
Marketer

Translator
Interpreter

Joint Degree
Double Degree