Leadership and Management

Classes:

• Managing for Maximum Performance (3 units)

Explore the responsibilities, functions and skills required of managers today. Learn how to hire, train and lead teams efficiently and effectively. Boost teamwork and morale using proven communication, planning and goal-setting strategies. Identify leadership styles, and learn to adjust yours to motivate employees and increase their productivity. Tackle challenges, solve problems and mediate differences using practical management tools and techniques.
 

• Business Communication Skills (3 units)

Discover how to analyze and address a range of audiences. Learn the basics of speech organization, body language, vocal variety, and speaking without preparation. Improve your interactions, one-on-one and in meetings. Topics include recognizing and responding to nonverbal messages; personal vs. position power; negotiation; accommodating individual differences (age, culture, gender); giving and receiving constructive criticism; understanding group dynamics and team development; professional writing skills; and presentation skills.
 

• Work Team Concepts (3 units)

Discover key factors that distinguish teams and shape team excellence, particularly communication and conversational dynamics. Study theories and models of individual and group conversational dynamics. Learn how to design powerful conversations to produce the results you want to achieve. Explore common team-related issues, including team charter and team contracts, trust, culture and conflict resolution. You will also have the opportunity to practice diagnosing and dealing with a variety of group dynamics through a team project.
 

• International Business Projects (2 units)

This directed studies course provides students with an opportunity to meet with a professional U.S. organization and interact with decision makers as part of the techniques that the students will learn for creating their own business insights into a company, market or industry.
 

• One Elective Course

Students will choose one elective from a list of pre-determined courses, provided by the program. The list will include a variety of electives. Students must take 12 credits per quarter, according to their visa status.
 

Note: Courses are subject to change without notice. 

Delivery Method: In-person

Visa: F-1 student visa

Program Schedule:

• Monday - Friday, occasional Saturdays
• Daytime and evening courses
• Schedule varies

Schedules vary depending on language level of the student and course selections.

Age: 18+ 
 
Language Proficiency Requirement:

• TOEFL iBT: 79

• IELTS: 6.5

• B2 First (Cambridge English: First-FCE): B2/C1

• C1 Advanced (Cambridge English Advanced-CAE):180-C1 and C2 Proficiency (Cambridge English Proficiency-CPE): 180-C1

• Duolingo English Test (DET): 110

• Pearson Test of English (PTE): 58

• TOEIC (all four subjects are required):

  • Listening: 445 

  • Reading: 420 

  • Speaking: 170

  • Writing: 165

• ELI level (8-week programs): 7 or higher

For questions regarding alternative English proficiency exams, please email ipadmission@ucsd.edu.

Additional Admission Requirements:

• Your official university transcripts in English

  • You must have successfully completed a three or four-year bachelor’s degree OR have two years of professional, full-time, work experience.  
  • If you have pursued graduate-level coursework or degrees, you must include those transcripts as well.

• Résumé or curriculum vitae (CV)

  • No work experience required if applying with a degree.
  • No degree required if the applicant has two years of full-time work experience.

2024 Dates:

• January 3 - March 23
• March 27 - June 14
• June 26 - September 14
• September 18 - December 14

2024 Prices:

• Application Fee: $225 (nonrefundable)
• Tuition: $6,050
• International Student Service Fee: $400
• UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies medical insurance: $715
• Books/Materials: Approximately $300-$800 per quarter (Payment for books and instructional materials CANNOT be made in advance. Books will be purchased upon arrival at UC San Diego.)

2025 Dates:

• January 2 - March 22
• March 24 - June 13
• June 18 - September 13
• September 17 - December 13

2025 Prices:

• Application Fee: $225 (nonrefundable)
• Tuition: $7,490
• International Student Service Fee: $500
• UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies medical insurance: $780
• Books/Materials: Approximately $300-$800 per quarter (Payment for books and instructional materials CANNOT be made in advance. Books will be purchased upon arrival at UC San Diego.)

For all 2025 program dates and prices, visit the Dates and Prices page or download the 2025 Dates & Prices document. This document also lists the financial verification required for your program application if you need the Form I-20 for a student visa.