International Programs
Business English
Who will Benefit
Our Business English program is perfect for professionals and students eager to improve their English using business-focused content. Whether your goal is to enhance your communication in presentations, excel in managing meetings, or sharpen your negotiation skills for international exchanges, this program is tailor-made for you. Join us and take a significant step towards success in the business arena.
Program Details
Classes:
Required: American Business Studies (40 hours)
Students will read and discuss several American business case studies in different disciplines that may include entrepreneurship, technology, marketing, management, finance, international trade, and human resources. Students conduct role plays and negotiations on a wide range of topics, such as board meetings, salary increases, etc.
Students will also take two of the following classes:
Professional Presentation Skills (20 hours)
This course covers techniques used to create and give dynamic presentations for various professional purposes. Course topics include organization, structure, audience rapport, vocal techniques, and body language.
Professional Writing Skills (20 hours)
The focus of this course is to provide instruction and practice that you will need to produce clear and correct professional documents. You will be working on memos, emails, reports, and everyday correspondence. You will work on elements of grammar and style such as sentence variety, word choice, and conciseness.
Professional Discussions (20 hours)
This course will cover different topics and situations that arise in a professional setting. Course topics include managing and communicating within a meeting, understanding group dynamics, handling conflicts, and developing & planning projects.
Pronunciation and Fluency Seminar (20 hours)
This course is designed to help students speak English more clearly and fluently. It includes instruction and practice on sounds, sound combinations, intonation, and other important areas of pronunciation. The course will focus on tips and tools needed to refine your pronunciation in a professional setting.
Curriculum:
Improve presentation skills, negotiating, meeting skills, vocabulary, and writing while surveying topics such as:
- American business and entrepreneurship
- Management and leadership
- Marketing
- Finance
- International Trade
- Human Resources
This program includes guest speakers and visits to local businesses. Guest speaker dates and company visits vary according to availability and current campus guidelines.
Duration: 4 weeks
Levels: 4-8
Delivery method: In-person
Visa: F-1 student visa (20 hours per week) or Tourist/ESTA (15* hours per week)
Program Schedule:
- Monday - Friday
- 15* 20 hours per week
In the 15-hour* per week part-time Business English schedule, business writing and some projects will be omitted. Guest speakers and field trips will also vary according to availability during the schedule of this less intensive program.
Sample Schedule:
Schedules may vary by English language level.
*The 15-hour-per-week program does not qualify for the Form I-20.
Admission Requirements
Age: 18+
Language Proficiency: High-Intermediate to Advanced (levels 4-8)
Placement Test: For the best learning experience, every student must take an online placement test to determine their English level before starting the Business English program. This test helps us understand your current English level, ensuring you start the program at just the right spot for your study abroad journey. Additionally, all enrolled students are required to complete an online pre-arrival orientation before the beginning of the program. This orientation, which includes the online placement test, is a crucial step in preparing for the Business English program.
Dates & Prices
2024 Dates
- January 8 - February 2
- February 5 - March 1
- July 1 - 26
- August 5 - 30
- October 14 - November 8
- November 12 - December 6
2024 Prices
- Application Fee: $175 (nonrefundable)
- Part-time Tuition: $2,050 (15 hours per week / 60 hours total), OR
- Full-time Tuition: $2,300 (20 hours per week / 100 hours total)
- International Student Service Fee: $200
- UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies medical insurance: $220
- Books/Materials: Approximately $150-175 (Payment CANNOT be made in advance. Books and materials must be purchased upon arrival at UC San Diego.)
2025 Dates
- January 6 - 31
- February 3 - 28
- July 7 - August 1
- August 4 - 29
2025 Prices
- Application Fee: $225 (nonrefundable)
- Part-time Tuition: $2,490 (15 hours per week / 60 hours total), OR
- Full-time Tuition: $2,790 (20 hours per week / 100 hours total)
- International Student Service Fee: $250
- UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies medical insurance: $240
- Books/Materials: Approximately $150-175 (Payment CANNOT be made in advance. Books and materials must be purchased upon arrival at UC San Diego.)
*The 15-hour-per-week program does not qualify for the Form I-20.
Additional Information
Advisory About Language Proficiency Level
If our online pre-arrival placement tests indicate that your English proficiency level does not permit placement in the original 4-week program class, we will place you in 4 weeks of study in a corresponding 4-week or 8-week program or provide a combination of classes and individual tutoring to ensure a program of 15 or 20 hours per week for 4 weeks. Alternatively, we may decide to place all 4-week program students in level-appropriate classes in a corresponding 4-week or 8-week program in order to provide a program of 15 or 20 hours per week for 4 weeks. When this happens, the students’ 4-week program will have the features described for the new 4- or 8-week program, not the features described for the original program. The tuition and fees for the students’ 4-week program enrollment will remain the same.
Advisory About Variable Enrollments
Enrollment numbers in our 4-week English language programs vary from month-to-month. Therefore, if we have low enrollments in the original 4-week program, we will notify you within 30-days of your program start date, so that you may cancel your enrollment or enroll into another 4-week program.
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