You are studying for a qualification, and you would like some time off work to complete it. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter: • Ask for some time off to complete a qualification. • Suggest what you will do later at work if you have time off. • Say how the qualification helps your job or company.

Dear James, I am writing to you about a possibility to take two weeks off work. As we discussed a while ago, I need to hand over my dissertation of my master’s degree in the Information Systems Management on the 1st May 2021. Now, in terms of the operational impact to our business, I have spoken to my team and explained to them how to take over my day-to-day responsibilities while I am away. Basically, I will delegate all the tasks to them and will be available on call. For emergency matters, I assure you I will come to the office and address any issues that we may have. Also, my final research will add a competitive edge to our business since it is focused on latest IT trends which we can leverage information technology to reduce cost and improve overall production. Thank you in advance and look forward to hearing your kind approval. Your sincerely, Abdelghani Alhijawi