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University of
California
Irvine
Extension
one hour from Los
Angeles
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10-Week Accelerated
Certificate
Programs
for International Students
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Why Choose Irvine, California?
 One of the nation's safest and most livable cities, Irvine is the perfect
destination in which to live, study, work, travel and play. Nestled in the heart
of Orange County, a bustling cosmopolitan area of 2.8 million people, Irvine is
home to some of the nation's most dynamic business and high-technology centers,
as well as many of the world's largest corporations. Hundreds of financial,
educational, and entertainment firms, most of which conduct business
internationally, offer abundant career opportunities.
Situated on the scenic coastal hills of Southern California, Irvine, with a
population of 135,000, is internationally recognized as a model master-planned
community. Skillfully blending quiet residential areas with landscaped
boulevards, and commercial retail centers with hotels, office buildings and
industrial complexes, it also offers the nation's highest ratio of park acreage
and open space. The Mediterranean climate, dynamic job growth, and wealth of
cultural and recreational opportunities are also appealing qualities.
Attractions such as spectacular beach resorts (world renowned Laguna Beach and
Newport Beach), Spanish missions, ocean, desert and mountain recreational
activities, and amusement parks like Disneyland complete the package. The cities
of Los Angeles and San Diego are also within easy reach and offer additional
cultural opportunities.
Why Choose University of California, Irvine?
 Long recognized for its superior academic programs and major research
developments, UC Irvine has twice been named one of the top ten public
universities in the nation by a U.S. News and World Report survey. In the same
survey, UC Irvine was also ranked in the top 50 among all of the country's
universities—both public and private.
These rankings are not the only national praise UC Irvine has received. The
school's Information Technology for Management approach to MBA education was
ranked in the top ten among similar programs nationwide in the "America's Best
Graduate Schools" feature in April 2000.
The campus is centrally located and just five miles from the Pacific Ocean.
Visit the City of Irvine.
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Certificate
Program Benefits
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Enhance the value of your degree and
update your knowledge and skills in your area of specialization in a
short time.
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Gain practical work experience and
apply academic theory in an internship related to your area of study. Global Operations,
Hospitality Management and
Marketing only
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Attend a Professional Communication
Seminar to gain a deeper understanding of your courses and to further
develop your English communication skills for greater success in your
profession.
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Receive academic advising.
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Participate in educational field trips
to observe American professionals in the work environment.
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Develop a professional network of
American and international colleagues.
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Use the ESL Housing Office to find
suitable housing.
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Enjoy recreational activities and
events.
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Use UC Irvine's library, language and
computer labs, and for an additional fee, the new state-of-the-art
recreation center.
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