4, 8, and 12-Week Business English

Benefits

  • ENROLL in just one 4-week session or study for 8 or 12 weeks.
  • GAIN knowledge in finance, marketing, or import/ export.
  • IMPROVE communication skills through examinations of management types, advertising and presentation skills, business etiquette and customs, and business ethics.
  • DEVELOP your business-oriented computer skills and learn how to use PowerPoint and useful business Web sites.
  • COMPLEMENT your learning with case studies, guest speakers, and company visits.
  • STRENGTHEN your English skills before entering one of UC Irvine’s many certificate programs.
  • ADVANCE your skills even further with free elective courses in topics such as American film, pronunciation, English for specific purposes, and iBT TOEFL preparation.Campus Photo

Requirements

  • Classes require a minimum of intermediate English skill level and active participation.
  • You must have a iBT TOEFL score of 45 (paper-based 450), a TOEIC score of 500, or equivalent business experience to enter the program.
  • To attend this program, you are required to obtain a student visa (F-1).

Sample Schedule

 
Mon
Tues
Wed
Thurs
Fri
Business English Classes
08:30-10:20 Business Concepts (Reading & Writing Focus)
10:30-12:20 Business Communication (Speaking & Listening Focus)
Optional Electives (at no additional cost)
13:30-14:50
Class#1
Class#1
Free
Time
 
Class#2
Class#2

 

 

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Schedule (Up to 90 Hours)

Business English courses are held in the morning, Monday through Friday, for a total of 72 instructional hours. In addition, you may choose one or two afternoon electives for a total of 90 hours of instruction.

Tuition: $1,650 (per 4-week program)

2009
2010
2011
Winter
Jan 6-Feb.2
(Finance)

Feb 6-Mar.5
(Marketing)
Jan 5-Feb 1
(Finance)

Feb 5-Mar 4
(Marketing)
Jan 4-Jan 31
(Finance)

Feb 4-Mar 3
(Marketing)
Spring
      
Summer
Jul 1-Jul 28
(Finance)

Aug 3-Aug 27
(Marketing)

Sept 2-Sept 29
(Import/Export)
Jul 2-July 29
(Finance)

Aug 4-Aug 30
(Marketing)

Sept 3-Sept 30
(Import/Export)
Jul 1-Jul 28
(Finance)

Aug 3-Aug 29
(Marketing)


Sept 2-Sept 29
(Import/Export)
Fall
      

Now offered in September

Extend your summer stay or start early for fall! Complement your 10-Week Intensive English program or combine with other 4-Week programs. Benefit from a global network of peers while learning American culture and business concepts.

New: English for Engineers (Elective Course)

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