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Business
Management Program
6-month or 9-month program |
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PROGRAMS: |
6-Month (2 quarters)
Standard Certificate |
9-month
(3 quarters)
Academic Certificate |
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Cost: |
$7,500 |
$10,500 |
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Books: |
up to $500 per quarter |
up to $500 |
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Student Service Fee: |
$350 |
$525 |
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Application Fee: |
$200 (non-refundable) |
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Work Experience: |
Full-time 1 to 2 years |
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Education: |
University: Two years |
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English Requirements: |
You must have a TOEFL score
of at least 530
(197 on the computer-based TOEFL) |
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or: TOEIC: 700
IELTS: 5.5 Cambridge (adv & proficiency) Pass |
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Hours of instruction: |
200 hours |
Approximately 200 hours of
classroom instruction and a required volunteer internship with a local
non-profit organization. |
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Dates
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2008
Jan 4 – Sep 12
Mar 26 – Dec 12
Jun 18 – Mar 27, 2009
Sep 10 – Jun 19, 2009
2009
Jan 5 – Sep 11, 200
2008
Jan 4 – Sep 12
Mar 26 – Dec 12
Jun 18 – Mar 27, 2009
Sep 10 – Jun 19, 2009
2009
Jan 5 – Sep 11, 200
2008
Jan 4 – Sep 12
Mar 26 – Dec 12
Jun 18 – Mar 27, 2009
Sep 10 – Jun 19, 2009
2009
Jan 5 – Sep 11, 200
6-Month Certificate
2008
Jan 4 – Jun 20
Mar 26 – Sep 12
Jun 18 – Dec 12
Sep 10 – Mar 27, 2009
2009
Jan 5 – Jun 19, 2009
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9-Month Academic Certificate
2008
Jan 4 – Sep 12
Mar 26 – Dec 12
Jun 18 – Mar 27, 2009
Sep 10 – Jun 19, 2009
2009
Jan 5 – Sep 11, 2009
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Days: |
Monday - Friday, occasional
Saturdays |
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Time: |
Mostly evenings; varies according to emphasis |
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Location:
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Most classes are held on the La Jolla campus. Access to a car is
required, as some courses may be held at our Sorrento Mesa location
(about 10 minutes by car). Students must provide their own
transportation to their internship sites. |
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Housing: |
click here |
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Other Fees: |
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The
Professional Certificate in Business Management is one of the most
popular and widely recognized of the UCSD certificate programs.
Students choose the 6 month or Academic Year (9 months) option, with
an emphasis in General Business (pre-MBA),
Marketing, Human Resources, or Finance.
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Who should take this course? |
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These programs are for serious students with a minimum of
one or two
years work experience
who wish to learn about U.S. business practices
and acquire necessary skills and knowledge for a career in business. The
Academic Year program is the best option for students who would like to
apply for
Optional Practical Training following a 9-month study
program.
Should you not have the required university and/or work experience for
this program, please read about our new
Business Essentials program,
which is specifically designed for people with less experience.
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What this course includes: |
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The Business Management
Professional Certificate program will acquaint you with practical
business knowledge and skills very rapidly
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The program
consists of: |
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classroom
instruction |
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interaction with San
Diego business executives |
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group
problem-solving exercises |
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individual research
or planning projects |
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student
presentations |
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an
internship
experience
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As a student in
this program, you will: |
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Obtain a
Professional Certificate from the University of California |
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Complete an
internship with at a San Diego company |
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Develop solid
business management skills with a specialization in a field of
your choice |
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Study alongside
international and American students |
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Qualify to apply for
Optional Practical Training
after nine consecutive months of study |
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Enjoy ample time for
both study and recreation.
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6-month Program vs. Academic Year (9-month) |
The Business Management
Academic Year program combines the Business Management 6-month program
with a 3-month specialization in a field of your choice.
During the first and
second quarters, students in both programs take the same classes.
Students in the Academic Year program further develop their skills
during the third quarter. For the first six months, students choose one
of the following emphases: Pre-MBA, Marketing, Finance or Human
Resources.
For the last three
months, students can continue with the same emphasis, or switch to New
Business Development. Both programs include daytime and evening classes.
The daytime classes are specifically designed to meet the needs of
international students and cover foundations of general business. During
evening classes, participants will be studying alongside American
adults.
Students who excel in the
Certificate Program may choose to continue for the 3rd quarter, but will
not obtain the cost benefits of originally enrolling in the Academic
Year.
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Upon completion of the Concentrated
Studies, you may apply for an OPT
(Occupational Practical Training) for
up to one year of paid work. |
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