- UC Irvine has been ranked as one of nation's best public universities by the US News & Word Report - Students can enjoy mild climate of Irvine, located in Southern California. - Classes continue outside of academic settings in a more international and culturally diverse environment.
Top Native Language by Center
Total students number 493 Saudi Arabia 39%, China 18%, Japan 13%, Kuwait 9%, 8%, Taiwan, Korea 5%, Quattrocchi tar3%, Turkey 2%, Brazil1%, Thailand 1%
Conditional Admission
With school's permission, students with certain English levels can take courses offered at UC Irvine and be acknowledged for taking college credit.
Division of Continuing EducationAbout the
The Mission of International Programs (IP), a department of University Extension of UC Irvine, is to offer life-enriching academic, professional, and cultural experiences to international audiences in environments specifically tailored to their needs. Experiences include superior English-language and professional-content instruction, comprehensive preparation for successful undergraduate and graduate studies, and a wide variety of support services, including housing and organized cultural activities, to foster international students’ adjustment to and competence in participating in American life. IP's accreditation member, AAIEP promotes and supports ethical and professional standards for intensive English programs in the U.S. since 1986. Fully-accredited program prepares you to understand and use English in a variety of academic, professional, and personal situations. UC Irvine is a public research university and fifth largest UC campus. In a safe and beautiful town of Irvine in Southern California, students can enjoy life outside of class by visiting numerous area attractions near Los Angeles and San Diego.
University of California, Irvine (UCI/UC Irvine)About the
UC Irvine is a public research university located in Irvine, California. UCI is the fifth largest UC campus, with over 28,000 students, 1,100 faculty members and 9,000 staff. UCI was one of three new UC campuses established in the 1960s to accommodate growing enrollments across the UC system. UC Irvine offers 80 undergraduate degrees and 98 graduate and professional degrees. The university is designated as having very high research activity in the Carnegie Classification of Institutes of Higher Education, and in 2009 had $325.49 million in research and development expenditures according to the National Science Foundation. The university also administers the UC Irvine Medical Center, a large teaching hospital; the UC Irvine Health Sciences system in the City of Orange; the UCI Arboretum; and a portion of the University of California Natural Reserve system. Irvine has a noteworthy sports sectors. The UC Irvine Anteaters compete in 18 men's and women's sports in the NCAA division. Since 1969, the university has won 28 national team championships in nine different sports and has had 63 individual national champions. UCI's history as part of a preplanned suburban community, combined with the tendency for some students to go home on the weekends, gives Irvine a reputation as a quieter college town or a commuter school. However, there are a number of opportunities for vibrant and exciting social outings, as long as students take the initiative and have access to an automobile. In fact, most of the students live on or around campus. There are also many storied traditions at UCI, which have helped the young university develop a strong sense of campus spirit and personality.
Focus of Study : Prepare for university-level study, career advancement, or for the accomplishment of personal goals in our CEA-accredited, academically oriented 10-Week Intensive English as a Second Language Program.
Benefit, Goal of this course :
- Experience a program trusted for more than 40 years to support you in achieving your academic, career, and personal goals
- Learn with dedicated, highly-trained teachers with an average of over 10 years of teaching experience who are committed to maintaining the highest standards of student achievement
- Attend small classes – usually about 16 students
- Benefit from engaging, interactive classes with a rigorous curriculum that emphasizes authentic language use in academic, business, and social contexts. Information about course levels and proficiency scales can be viewed here.
- Advance your skills in upper-level elective classes in topics such as idioms, advanced pronunciation, advanced conversation, business English, advanced vocabulary, advanced grammar, and iBT and IELTS preparation
- Practice your English and learn about campus life with a UCI undergraduate friend through conversation lunch hour held twice a week
- Learn using state-of-the-art technology and methodologies
- Prepare to score higher on the TOEFL and IELTS tests
Curriculum :
level 1-5:
- Grammar and Writing (7.5 hrs/week)
- Reading and Vocabulary (5 hrs/week)
- Speaking and Listening (7.5 hrs/week)
level 6-7:
- Reading and Writing (7.5 hrs/week)
- Speaking and Listening (7.5 hrs/week)
- One Elective (3 hrs/week)
Classroom Hour :
level 1-5: 20 hrs/week
level 6-7: 18 hrs/week
Part-time classes available:
- Intensive ESL Grammar/Writing 1-5 or Reading/Writing 6-7 ($1,875)
Focus of Study : Prepare for university-level study, career advancement, or for the accomplishment of personal goals in our CEA-accredited, academically oriented 10-Week Intensive English as a Second Language Program.
Benefit, Goal of this course :
- Experience a program trusted for more than 40 years to support you in achieving your academic, career, and personal goals
- Learn with dedicated, highly-trained teachers with an average of over 10 years of teaching experience who are committed to maintaining the highest standards of student achievement
- Attend small classes – usually about 16 students
- Benefit from engaging, interactive classes with a rigorous curriculum that emphasizes authentic language use in academic, business, and social contexts. Information about course levels and proficiency scales can be viewed here.
- Advance your skills in upper-level elective classes in topics such as idioms, advanced pronunciation, advanced conversation, business English, advanced vocabulary, advanced grammar, and iBT and IELTS preparation
- Practice your English and learn about campus life with a UCI undergraduate friend through conversation lunch hour held twice a week
- Learn using state-of-the-art technology and methodologies
- Prepare to score higher on the TOEFL and IELTS tests
Curriculum :
level 1-5:
- Grammar and Writing (7.5 hrs/week)
- Reading and Vocabulary (5 hrs/week)
- Speaking and Listening (7.5 hrs/week)
level 6-7:
- Reading and Writing (7.5 hrs/week)
- Speaking and Listening (7.5 hrs/week)
- One Elective (3 hrs/week)
Classroom Hour :
level 1-5: 20 hrs/week
level 6-7: 18 hrs/week
Part-time classes available:
- Intensive ESL Grammar/Writing 1-5 or Reading/Writing 6-7 ($1,875)
- Intensive ESL Speaking/Listening 1-7 ($1,875)
- Intensive ESL Reading/Vocabulary 1-5 ($1,250)
- Intensive ESL Elective ($825)
Course Information
Class size
12+ Students
Schedule
10 Weeks
Course Level
6level
VISA Info
I-20 Issued Upon Request
Minimum age
17
Accommodation
Homestay, On-Campus Dorm/residence
Qualification
To attend this program full-time, you are required to obtain a student visa (F-1)
Our 10-Week Intensive ESL program is also suitable for students who want to combine part-time English study with a holiday abroad. If you are coming to the U.S. mainly for tourism, and you want to take English language classes for your own pleasure or recreation, then a tourist visa (B-2) or Visa Waiver (WT) is appropriate
Highly successful businesses have shown that strategic business decisions need to be driven by data analyses. The ability to gather information from data is an in-demand skill that is valuable in any industry. This is why data analytics is among the fastest-growing professions today. Data analysis requires more than relying on reports and statistical analysis. It requires a balance of technical skills and analytical abilities to determine clear, actionable business solutions.
UC Irvine’s 3-month post-graduate level Accelerated Certificate Program (ACP) in Data Analytics for Business covers a wide array of topics; students will learn the fundamental concepts behind collecting, storing, and analyzing data. Through descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analytics, students will also learn how to utilize analytic tools and models to reliably forecast trends and behaviors, effectively utilize visualization tools, and create effective strategies.
Who Should Attend
The Data Analytics for Business Certificate is a comprehensive program designed for working adults within a wide range of professional backgrounds to develop the skills they need to succeed in this exciting, high-growth field. Learn how to better understand organizational data and business processes in ways that drive results. Specific job titles that would benefit from this program include Business and Data Analysts, Marketing, Sales, Operations, and those professionals looking to broaden their skills.
Benefit, Goal of this course :
- Define appropriate business goals for implementing better data-driven decisions
- Develop actionable plans from existing corporate data and initiatives to evaluate the effectiveness of current strategies
- Create and explain data visualizations to support data understanding
- Perform data analysis on various data sets using industry-standard tools
- Utilize a variety of analytics techniques for model training and validation
- Collect, select, describe, profile, and prepare data from various sources for analysis
- Explain the differences between descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analytics and how each fits into the data analytics workflow
- Develop plans to deploy analytics models, including monitoring, maintenance, and formal review of the project
- Create decision plans to optimize business processes, mitigate risks, and guide decision making
- Communicate model and analytics results to all levels of management
- Gain a competitive edge in the global job market through an internship in a U.S. company
Curriculum :
Introduction to Analyzing Data for Business Goals
This introductory analytics course starts with the history of analytics to introduce the fundamental concepts behind collecting, storing, and analyzing data. A survey of popular analytics tools provides insight on how to derive the most benefit from available data. A variety of use cases will be discussed to evaluate bestpractices and lessons learned.
Introduction to Python Programming
This course is a beginner course to the Python programming language. The course begins with Python syntax and uses hands-on exercises to cover the following topics: how to use variable types, flow control, and functions; how to interact with a system via Python; writing simple scripts to process text; how to use Jupyter, a popular development tool for Python.
Descriptive Analytics: Data Visualization and Storytelling with Data
This course covers the basics of interpreting historical data to better understand business changes through the application of descriptive analytics, using historic data to draw comparisons and describe significant changes. Students will learn how data can be used to tell a story by effectively utilizing visualizations. Additional topics include audience identification, chart types, ethical considerations, data preparation, and dashboards. A survey of available visualization tools will be included with a hands-on project.
Predictive Analytics: Tools and Techniques
This hands-on course provides all the skills needed to use historical data for making predictions on future actions. Students will be introduced to key tools used in predictive analytics and how to evaluate the right tool in order to extract stored data elements, understand what they mean in the company, transform their formats, and derive new relationships among them. At the end of the course, students will be able to use these predictive analytics tools and models to reliably forecast trends and behaviors and create actionable strategies.
Prescriptive Analytics: Digital Decisioning
This course explores the best practices to use when determining business goals. Students will discover the right types of questions to ask when defining objectives, review and evaluate prescriptive models in practice, and discuss the relationship between customer service, profitability, and operational efficiency to explore how business decisions can involve tradeoffs between business goals and constraints.
Data Analytics Project
This course covers a framework that enables students to apply analytics to business needs by working on a data analytics project. Students will work through setting project goals, learn how to frame questions based on these goals, and ways to evaluate the data needed for successful project completion. In addition, real-world case studies and examples will be reviewed to compare and contrast project techniques and frameworks.
Highly successful businesses have shown that strategic business decisions need to be driven by data analyses. The ability to gather information from data is an in-demand skill that is valuable in any industry. This is why data analytics is among the fastest-growing professions today. Data analysis requires more than relying on reports and statistical analysis. It requires a balance of technical skills and analytical abilities to determine clear, actionable business solutions.
UC Irvine’s 3-month post-graduate level Accelerated Certificate Program (ACP) in Data Analytics for Business covers a wide array of topics; students will learn the fundamental concepts behind collecting, storing, and analyzing data. Through descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analytics, students will also learn how to utilize analytic tools and models to reliably forecast trends and behaviors, effectively utilize visualization tools, and create effective strategies.
Who Should Attend
The Data Analytics for Business Certificate is a comprehensive program designed for working adults within a wide range of professional backgrounds to develop the skills they need to succeed in this exciting, high-growth field. Learn how to better understand organizational data and business processes in ways that drive results. Specific job titles that would benefit from this program include Business and Data Analysts, Marketing, Sales, Operations, and those professionals looking to broaden their skills.
Benefit, Goal of this course :
- Define appropriate business goals for implementing better data-driven decisions
- Develop actionable plans from existing corporate data and initiatives to evaluate the effectiveness of current strategies
- Create and explain data visualizations to support data understanding
- Perform data analysis on various data sets using industry-standard tools
- Utilize a variety of analytics techniques for model training and validation
- Collect, select, describe, profile, and prepare data from various sources for analysis
- Explain the differences between descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analytics and how each fits into the data analytics workflow
- Develop plans to deploy analytics models, including monitoring, maintenance, and formal review of the project
- Create decision plans to optimize business processes, mitigate risks, and guide decision making
- Communicate model and analytics results to all levels of management
- Gain a competitive edge in the global job market through an internship in a U.S. company
Curriculum :
Introduction to Analyzing Data for Business Goals
This introductory analytics course starts with the history of analytics to introduce the fundamental concepts behind collecting, storing, and analyzing data. A survey of popular analytics tools provides insight on how to derive the most benefit from available data. A variety of use cases will be discussed to evaluate bestpractices and lessons learned.
Introduction to Python Programming
This course is a beginner course to the Python programming language. The course begins with Python syntax and uses hands-on exercises to cover the following topics: how to use variable types, flow control, and functions; how to interact with a system via Python; writing simple scripts to process text; how to use Jupyter, a popular development tool for Python.
Descriptive Analytics: Data Visualization and Storytelling with Data
This course covers the basics of interpreting historical data to better understand business changes through the application of descriptive analytics, using historic data to draw comparisons and describe significant changes. Students will learn how data can be used to tell a story by effectively utilizing visualizations. Additional topics include audience identification, chart types, ethical considerations, data preparation, and dashboards. A survey of available visualization tools will be included with a hands-on project.
Predictive Analytics: Tools and Techniques
This hands-on course provides all the skills needed to use historical data for making predictions on future actions. Students will be introduced to key tools used in predictive analytics and how to evaluate the right tool in order to extract stored data elements, understand what they mean in the company, transform their formats, and derive new relationships among them. At the end of the course, students will be able to use these predictive analytics tools and models to reliably forecast trends and behaviors and create actionable strategies.
Prescriptive Analytics: Digital Decisioning
This course explores the best practices to use when determining business goals. Students will discover the right types of questions to ask when defining objectives, review and evaluate prescriptive models in practice, and discuss the relationship between customer service, profitability, and operational efficiency to explore how business decisions can involve tradeoffs between business goals and constraints.
Data Analytics Project
This course covers a framework that enables students to apply analytics to business needs by working on a data analytics project. Students will work through setting project goals, learn how to frame questions based on these goals, and ways to evaluate the data needed for successful project completion. In addition, real-world case studies and examples will be reviewed to compare and contrast project techniques and frameworks.
Classroom Hour :
Course Information
Schedule
11 Weeks
Minimum age
18
Accommodation
Homestay, On-Campus Dorm/residence
Qualification
1. Evidence of a university degree and/or substantial academic or professional experience
2. Demonstration of English language proficiency (one of the options below). Please submit scores from tests taken within the past two years.
English proficiency tests accepted:
- 71 iBT TOEFL
- 530 PBT TOEFL or 17 on each section
- 685 TOEIC
- 6.0 IELTS
- B2 CEFR or ISE
- 3.5 iTEP
- 95 Duolingo
- 50 Pearson Academic
- Advanced Cambridge
- EIKEN Japanese Test in Practical English “Grade pre-1”
- GEPT “High-Intermediate”
Completion of English language school:
- UCI 10-Week Intensive ESL: Level 5
- Kaplan International: Higher Intermediate
- FLS International: Level 16
- ELS Language Centers: Level 112
University degree was completed in the U.S., Australia, U.K., or another country where instruction was taught in English
Course Schedule
(2025Year schedule), has been finished. (2026Year schedule), has been updating
Data Science is continually ranked as one of the most in-demand professions. The need for professionals who can manage and leverage insights from data is clearer than ever before. The curriculum taught in this program is designed to meet the expanding multi-disciplinary needs for data professionals. By covering a wide array of topics, the program addresses the wide variety of skills needed to work on successful data-based projects. Topics covered include data-driven discovery and prediction, data engineering at scale (inspecting, cleaning, transforming, and modeling data), structured and unstructured data, computational statistics, pattern recognition, data mining, data visualization, databases, SQL, Python programming, and machine learning.
UC Irvine’s 3-month post-graduate level Accelerated Certificate Program (ACP) in Data Science covers a wide array of topics in data science including data-driven discovery and prediction, data engineering at scale (inspecting, cleaning, transforming, and modeling data), structured and unstructured data, computational statistics, pattern recognition, data mining, data visualization, databases, SQL, Python, and machine learning.
Benefit, Goal of this course :
- Utilize technical techniques to deliver insight and business intelligence
- Apply mathematical concepts including probability, inference, and modeling to practical data project application
- Describe and use industry-standard tools and technologies required to model and analyze big datasets
- Utilize the data modeling approach to make optimal business decision
- Implement machine learning algorithms
- Apply text analytics tools to unstructured and structured data sets
- Develop and implement a data warehouse plan
- Gain a competitive edge in the global job market through an internship in a U.S. company
Who Should Attend
This program is intended for professionals in a variety of industries and job functions who are looking to help their organization understand and leverage the massive amounts of diverse data they collect. Others who would benefit from this program include: data engineers, data analysts, computer scientists, business analysts, database administrators, researchers, and statisticians.
Curriculum :
Practical Math and Statistics for Data Science
This is an application-oriented course and the approach is practical. Students will take a look at several statistical techniques and discuss situations in which one would use each technique, the assumptions made by each method, how to set up the analysis, as well as how to interpret the results. This course starts with an introduction to data analysis. Next the course covers the fundamental concepts of descriptive statistics, probability, and inferential statistics, which include the central limit theorem, and hypothesis testing. From there the course will focus on various statistical tests, including the Chi-Square test of independence, t-tests, correlation, ANOVA, linear regression, time series, and applying previously learned techniques in new situations.
Introduction to Python Programming
This course is designed for those who have no programming experience and do not have a technical background. It is for those who want a gentle introduction. After this course, students may want to take a more intermediate or advanced Python course. Or, they may feel confident enough to start learning on their own. If you do not have a background in Python, but you do have a good background in Java, C, or another language, this course could feel slow for you. Students will learn the following: how to use variable types, flow control, and functions, how to interact with the system via Python, how to write simple scripts to process text, and how to use Jupyter, a popular development tool for Python.
Fundamentals of Data Science
The goal of this course is to demystify data science and to familiarize students with key data scientist skills, techniques, and concepts. Starting with foundational concepts like analytics taxonomy, the Cross-Industry Standard Process for Data Mining, and data diagnostics, the course will then move on to compare data science with classical statistical techniques. An overview of the most common techniques used in data science, including data analysis, statistical modeling, data engineering, relational databases, SQL and NoSQL, manipulation of data at scale (big data), algorithms for data mining, data quality, remediation and consistency operations will be covered.
Data Engineering
This course is designed to enhance student proficiency in data design, data management, data warehouse, data modeling, and query manipulation skills. Topics include techniques and methods for identification, extraction, and preparation of data for processing with database software. Gain an overview of the basic techniques of data engineering, including data normalization, data engineering, relational and non-relational databases, SQL and NoSQL, manipulation of data at scale (big data), algorithms for data operations. Students will work in teams on a final project to explore, analyze, summarize and present findings in a real-world big data set.
Advanced Visualization
This course will focus on applying various methods and techniques to different stages of the analytics cycle such as during data preparation, modeling, and reporting. Students will learn techniques for visualizing univariate, multivariate, temporal, text-based, hierarchical, and network/graph-based data both in ad hoc analysis as well as in automated generation.
Big Data Analysis
This course provides an in-depth overview of Hadoop and Spark, the cornerstones of big data processing. To crystalize the concepts behind Hadoop and Spark, students will work through a series of short, focused exercises. Concepts covered include Hadoop architecture, the Apache Spark Big Data Framework, data ingestion, distributed processing, and functional programming. Additionally, students will learn how to configure and install a Hadoop cluster, write basic MapReduce programs, utilize advanced MapReduce programming practices, and utilize interfaces such as Pig and Hive to interact with Hadoop.
Data Science is continually ranked as one of the most in-demand professions. The need for professionals who can manage and leverage insights from data is clearer than ever before. The curriculum taught in this program is designed to meet the expanding multi-disciplinary needs for data professionals. By covering a wide array of topics, the program addresses the wide variety of skills needed to work on successful data-based projects. Topics covered include data-driven discovery and prediction, data engineering at scale (inspecting, cleaning, transforming, and modeling data), structured and unstructured data, computational statistics, pattern recognition, data mining, data visualization, databases, SQL, Python programming, and machine learning.
UC Irvine’s 3-month post-graduate level Accelerated Certificate Program (ACP) in Data Science covers a wide array of topics in data science including data-driven discovery and prediction, data engineering at scale (inspecting, cleaning, transforming, and modeling data), structured and unstructured data, computational statistics, pattern recognition, data mining, data visualization, databases, SQL, Python, and machine learning.
Benefit, Goal of this course :
- Utilize technical techniques to deliver insight and business intelligence
- Apply mathematical concepts including probability, inference, and modeling to practical data project application
- Describe and use industry-standard tools and technologies required to model and analyze big datasets
- Utilize the data modeling approach to make optimal business decision
- Implement machine learning algorithms
- Apply text analytics tools to unstructured and structured data sets
- Develop and implement a data warehouse plan
- Gain a competitive edge in the global job market through an internship in a U.S. company
Who Should Attend
This program is intended for professionals in a variety of industries and job functions who are looking to help their organization understand and leverage the massive amounts of diverse data they collect. Others who would benefit from this program include: data engineers, data analysts, computer scientists, business analysts, database administrators, researchers, and statisticians.
Curriculum :
Practical Math and Statistics for Data Science
This is an application-oriented course and the approach is practical. Students will take a look at several statistical techniques and discuss situations in which one would use each technique, the assumptions made by each method, how to set up the analysis, as well as how to interpret the results. This course starts with an introduction to data analysis. Next the course covers the fundamental concepts of descriptive statistics, probability, and inferential statistics, which include the central limit theorem, and hypothesis testing. From there the course will focus on various statistical tests, including the Chi-Square test of independence, t-tests, correlation, ANOVA, linear regression, time series, and applying previously learned techniques in new situations.
Introduction to Python Programming
This course is designed for those who have no programming experience and do not have a technical background. It is for those who want a gentle introduction. After this course, students may want to take a more intermediate or advanced Python course. Or, they may feel confident enough to start learning on their own. If you do not have a background in Python, but you do have a good background in Java, C, or another language, this course could feel slow for you. Students will learn the following: how to use variable types, flow control, and functions, how to interact with the system via Python, how to write simple scripts to process text, and how to use Jupyter, a popular development tool for Python.
Fundamentals of Data Science
The goal of this course is to demystify data science and to familiarize students with key data scientist skills, techniques, and concepts. Starting with foundational concepts like analytics taxonomy, the Cross-Industry Standard Process for Data Mining, and data diagnostics, the course will then move on to compare data science with classical statistical techniques. An overview of the most common techniques used in data science, including data analysis, statistical modeling, data engineering, relational databases, SQL and NoSQL, manipulation of data at scale (big data), algorithms for data mining, data quality, remediation and consistency operations will be covered.
Data Engineering
This course is designed to enhance student proficiency in data design, data management, data warehouse, data modeling, and query manipulation skills. Topics include techniques and methods for identification, extraction, and preparation of data for processing with database software. Gain an overview of the basic techniques of data engineering, including data normalization, data engineering, relational and non-relational databases, SQL and NoSQL, manipulation of data at scale (big data), algorithms for data operations. Students will work in teams on a final project to explore, analyze, summarize and present findings in a real-world big data set.
Advanced Visualization
This course will focus on applying various methods and techniques to different stages of the analytics cycle such as during data preparation, modeling, and reporting. Students will learn techniques for visualizing univariate, multivariate, temporal, text-based, hierarchical, and network/graph-based data both in ad hoc analysis as well as in automated generation.
Big Data Analysis
This course provides an in-depth overview of Hadoop and Spark, the cornerstones of big data processing. To crystalize the concepts behind Hadoop and Spark, students will work through a series of short, focused exercises. Concepts covered include Hadoop architecture, the Apache Spark Big Data Framework, data ingestion, distributed processing, and functional programming. Additionally, students will learn how to configure and install a Hadoop cluster, write basic MapReduce programs, utilize advanced MapReduce programming practices, and utilize interfaces such as Pig and Hive to interact with Hadoop.
Classroom Hour :
Course Information
Schedule
11 Weeks
Minimum age
18
Accommodation
Homestay, On-Campus Dorm/residence
Qualification
1. Evidence of a university degree and/or substantial academic or professional experience
2. Demonstration of English language proficiency (one of the options below). Please submit scores from tests taken within the past two years.
English proficiency tests accepted:
- 71 iBT TOEFL
- 530 PBT TOEFL or 17 on each section
- 685 TOEIC
- 6.0 IELTS
- B2 CEFR or ISE
- 3.5 iTEP
- 95 Duolingo
- 50 Pearson Academic
- Advanced Cambridge
- EIKEN Japanese Test in Practical English “Grade pre-1”
- GEPT “High-Intermediate”
Completion of English language school:
- UCI 10-Week Intensive ESL: Level 5
- Kaplan International: Higher Intermediate
- FLS International: Level 16
- ELS Language Centers: Level 112
University degree was completed in the U.S., Australia, U.K., or another country where instruction was taught in English
Focus of Study : Capitalizing on innovation is essential to business growth, and knowing how to do so is essential to personal career growth. Addressing the developing needs of innovative organizations, this forward-thinking program focuses on design thinking and the nurturing of creative cultures within organizations for entrepreneurs. Students will learn to think about designing new products or creative updates to existing products, the logistics of implementing those ideas, and how to do it all in the corporate environment or entrepreneurial space. Designed with the promising creative professional in mind, this course series provides an intensive examination of the scope of demands of real-world innovation and product development, whether tangible object, system or service.
Benefit, Goal of this course :
- Design new or updated products, services or processes to fulfill unmet needs
- Learn to manage advanced projects to get products, services and ideas to market
- Develop skills to analyze the viability of a new product or innovation
- Utilize rapid prototyping and systems thinking to refine new products
- Examine how customers perceive competitive products and services
- Gain a competitive edge in the global job market through an internship in a U.S. company
Who Should Attend
This program is beneficial for those coming from several different backgrounds: international students and professionals who are pursuing innovative ventures; entrepreneurs who are challenged to find creative niches and problem-solving solutions; motivated individuals looking to start up a new project or way to handle their usual projects. This program will equip all of those in both creative and product design fields to approach business in a new way.
Curriculum :
Introduction to Creativity and Innovation
This course introduces the various concepts related to the human creative process, creative ideation, and converting ideas into innovative services or products. Topics emphasize the importance of creating a sustainable process to innovate in the areas of product, process and service innovation. Students will examine various common tools and methods to promote creativity in others, contribute to a creative team, manage development frameworks alongside creativity, and establish a culture of creativity within an organization. This course prepares students to contribute to their organizational needs for the continuous and successful development of new products and services. The conversion of concepts and ideas into innovative and practical solutions will be the major output for this course.
Design Thinking Sprint
In today’s rapidly changing world, companies must be able to tackle and deal with significant problems in a timely and organized fashion. This applies to new product development, services, and the various business processes. Design thinking is a methodology used to analyze and determine the root cause of problems or issues and develop alternative approaches to solve these issues. This includes the features and requirements for a new product or service or developing a better process methodology to speed and streamline work flowing through an organization. We add this initial methodology to the concept of a Design Sprint, which is a highly organized approach to take your development from the initial concepts through the various steps to develop a business plan.
Managing Product Development Projects
Students will learn the skills to work within resource limitations, identify and leverage stakeholders, plan and deliver upon deadlines, and manage user and stakeholder expectations within the realm of product development. Topics also include measuring and prioritizing opportunities, maximizing resource efficiency, developing product extension strategies, building a project portfolio, and securing buy-in from upper management. The goals for product development and management include speed to market, minimal viable product (MVP) development, and the ability to quickly modify and change features during development stages.
Leading Product Development Teams
This course will concentrate on the specific and unique approaches for creating a high performing product development team. During product development, teams confront a number of ongoing organizational challenges and there is a high potential for conflict between participants in the process. This course addresses teamwork and other "soft-side" factors that largely determine whether programs are on schedule. Topics include building and launching effective teams, conducting team meetings, strategies for long-term team communication, and the specialized needs for innovative development-centered teams.
Innovation and Business Ventures
This interactive course provides potential intrapreneurs, entrepreneurs and start-up developers with the knowledge of succeeding in an entrepreneurial opportunity. With a focus on innovation, creativity and product development, this course will cover all of the practical steps necessary to move from the concept to a potentially marketable product or service. This will include market sizing and potential, obtaining funding, protection of intellectual property and determining how to build and distribute the product through an integrated logistics approach. At the end of the course students will have the skills and confidence to evaluate starting a business or embarking on a new business venture.
Strategic Pitching, Networking and Marketing
Learn the skills necessary to “own the room” and grab the attention of stakeholders, investors, collaborators and executives in this exciting and ever-important course. From impression management and concept pitching, to honing your online and offline networking skills, this course covers all the bases needed to effectively and confidently grow your buy-in potential and bring an audience to your concept, idea, product or service. Additionally, review and analyze basic marketing concepts and how they relate to personal and professional goals, as well as organizational strategy.
Focus of Study : Capitalizing on innovation is essential to business growth, and knowing how to do so is essential to personal career growth. Addressing the developing needs of innovative organizations, this forward-thinking program focuses on design thinking and the nurturing of creative cultures within organizations for entrepreneurs. Students will learn to think about designing new products or creative updates to existing products, the logistics of implementing those ideas, and how to do it all in the corporate environment or entrepreneurial space. Designed with the promising creative professional in mind, this course series provides an intensive examination of the scope of demands of real-world innovation and product development, whether tangible object, system or service.
Benefit, Goal of this course :
- Design new or updated products, services or processes to fulfill unmet needs
- Learn to manage advanced projects to get products, services and ideas to market
- Develop skills to analyze the viability of a new product or innovation
- Utilize rapid prototyping and systems thinking to refine new products
- Examine how customers perceive competitive products and services
- Gain a competitive edge in the global job market through an internship in a U.S. company
Who Should Attend
This program is beneficial for those coming from several different backgrounds: international students and professionals who are pursuing innovative ventures; entrepreneurs who are challenged to find creative niches and problem-solving solutions; motivated individuals looking to start up a new project or way to handle their usual projects. This program will equip all of those in both creative and product design fields to approach business in a new way.
Curriculum :
Introduction to Creativity and Innovation
This course introduces the various concepts related to the human creative process, creative ideation, and converting ideas into innovative services or products. Topics emphasize the importance of creating a sustainable process to innovate in the areas of product, process and service innovation. Students will examine various common tools and methods to promote creativity in others, contribute to a creative team, manage development frameworks alongside creativity, and establish a culture of creativity within an organization. This course prepares students to contribute to their organizational needs for the continuous and successful development of new products and services. The conversion of concepts and ideas into innovative and practical solutions will be the major output for this course.
Design Thinking Sprint
In today’s rapidly changing world, companies must be able to tackle and deal with significant problems in a timely and organized fashion. This applies to new product development, services, and the various business processes. Design thinking is a methodology used to analyze and determine the root cause of problems or issues and develop alternative approaches to solve these issues. This includes the features and requirements for a new product or service or developing a better process methodology to speed and streamline work flowing through an organization. We add this initial methodology to the concept of a Design Sprint, which is a highly organized approach to take your development from the initial concepts through the various steps to develop a business plan.
Managing Product Development Projects
Students will learn the skills to work within resource limitations, identify and leverage stakeholders, plan and deliver upon deadlines, and manage user and stakeholder expectations within the realm of product development. Topics also include measuring and prioritizing opportunities, maximizing resource efficiency, developing product extension strategies, building a project portfolio, and securing buy-in from upper management. The goals for product development and management include speed to market, minimal viable product (MVP) development, and the ability to quickly modify and change features during development stages.
Leading Product Development Teams
This course will concentrate on the specific and unique approaches for creating a high performing product development team. During product development, teams confront a number of ongoing organizational challenges and there is a high potential for conflict between participants in the process. This course addresses teamwork and other "soft-side" factors that largely determine whether programs are on schedule. Topics include building and launching effective teams, conducting team meetings, strategies for long-term team communication, and the specialized needs for innovative development-centered teams.
Innovation and Business Ventures
This interactive course provides potential intrapreneurs, entrepreneurs and start-up developers with the knowledge of succeeding in an entrepreneurial opportunity. With a focus on innovation, creativity and product development, this course will cover all of the practical steps necessary to move from the concept to a potentially marketable product or service. This will include market sizing and potential, obtaining funding, protection of intellectual property and determining how to build and distribute the product through an integrated logistics approach. At the end of the course students will have the skills and confidence to evaluate starting a business or embarking on a new business venture.
Strategic Pitching, Networking and Marketing
Learn the skills necessary to “own the room” and grab the attention of stakeholders, investors, collaborators and executives in this exciting and ever-important course. From impression management and concept pitching, to honing your online and offline networking skills, this course covers all the bases needed to effectively and confidently grow your buy-in potential and bring an audience to your concept, idea, product or service. Additionally, review and analyze basic marketing concepts and how they relate to personal and professional goals, as well as organizational strategy.
Classroom Hour :
Course Information
Schedule
11 Weeks
Minimum age
18
Accommodation
Homestay, On-Campus Dorm/residence
Qualification
1. Evidence of a university degree and/or substantial academic or professional experience
2. Demonstration of English language proficiency (one of the options below). Please submit scores from tests taken within the past two years.
English proficiency tests accepted:
- 71 iBT TOEFL
- 530 PBT TOEFL or 17 on each section
- 685 TOEIC
- 6.0 IELTS
- B2 CEFR or ISE
- 3.5 iTEP
- 95 Duolingo
- 50 Pearson Academic
- Advanced Cambridge
- EIKEN Japanese Test in Practical English “Grade pre-1”
- GEPT “High-Intermediate”
Completion of English language school:
- UCI 10-Week Intensive ESL: Level 5
- Kaplan International: Higher Intermediate
- FLS International: Level 16
- ELS Language Centers: Level 112
University degree was completed in the U.S., Australia, U.K., or another country where instruction was taught in English
Course Schedule
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Focus of Study : Project management standards are used around the world in all industries and in all disciplines, and project managers are in demand. The ACP Project Management will help you improve your knowledge and skills in project management and prepare you for the next step in your professional development. This program is aligned with the Project Management Institute's (PMI) Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK), and prepares students to plan, schedule, and implement complex projects. In addition, the program prepares students to sit for the Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification exam.
Benefit, Goal of this course :
- Apply fundamental project management principles, theories, and practices, including the basic concepts described in the most current version of the Project Management Institute’s A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide)
- Use project management tools and techniques that are effective in initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, controlling, and closing a project
- Identify characteristics of high performance teams and ways to manage stakeholder expectations
- Select appropriate techniques to communicate effectively with team members and other stakeholders
- Benefit from a Charter Global Registered Education Provider of the Project Management Institute and satisfy the education requirement for PMP® certification
- Gain a competitive edge in the global job market with an internship in a U.S. company
Who Should Attend
The Certificate Program in Project Management is designed for professionals who wish to advance their skills to become project managers or pursue career opportunities in the area of project management.
Curriculum :
Project Launch
The key elements at the Front End of the Project (FEOTP) determine the project's overall and final success. Learn to define and accomplish the scope, create effective communication plans, and understand the needs of the stakeholders — among the most critical aspects of project management.
Project Planning
Tackle the challenge of project planning. Learn to estimate time and cost, plan for project risk, create a schedule and budget using both traditional and Agile methods and define procurement needs and quality metrics. We practice the five P’s: Project Planning Prevents Poor Performance.
Project Execution
The majority of resources are utilized during a project's implementation stage. Good planning can help you cope with changes and unexpected issues. Examine techniques to effectively report status, control a project, survey Earned Value Management techniques and manage issues that arise during projects.
Project Practicum With Multiple Projects
Students will apply project planning concepts to a simulated project, create a resource plan for multiple projects, build a master schedule for multiple projects and deal with project issues under typical business constraints.
Global Aspects of Project Leadership
Today, many companies in all industries and verticals have workers dispersed around the globe, which creates project management challenges. Learn how to manage and lead a culturally and geographically diverse team.
Focus of Study : Project management standards are used around the world in all industries and in all disciplines, and project managers are in demand. The ACP Project Management will help you improve your knowledge and skills in project management and prepare you for the next step in your professional development. This program is aligned with the Project Management Institute's (PMI) Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK), and prepares students to plan, schedule, and implement complex projects. In addition, the program prepares students to sit for the Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification exam.
Benefit, Goal of this course :
- Apply fundamental project management principles, theories, and practices, including the basic concepts described in the most current version of the Project Management Institute’s A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide)
- Use project management tools and techniques that are effective in initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, controlling, and closing a project
- Identify characteristics of high performance teams and ways to manage stakeholder expectations
- Select appropriate techniques to communicate effectively with team members and other stakeholders
- Benefit from a Charter Global Registered Education Provider of the Project Management Institute and satisfy the education requirement for PMP® certification
- Gain a competitive edge in the global job market with an internship in a U.S. company
Who Should Attend
The Certificate Program in Project Management is designed for professionals who wish to advance their skills to become project managers or pursue career opportunities in the area of project management.
Curriculum :
Project Launch
The key elements at the Front End of the Project (FEOTP) determine the project's overall and final success. Learn to define and accomplish the scope, create effective communication plans, and understand the needs of the stakeholders — among the most critical aspects of project management.
Project Planning
Tackle the challenge of project planning. Learn to estimate time and cost, plan for project risk, create a schedule and budget using both traditional and Agile methods and define procurement needs and quality metrics. We practice the five P’s: Project Planning Prevents Poor Performance.
Project Execution
The majority of resources are utilized during a project's implementation stage. Good planning can help you cope with changes and unexpected issues. Examine techniques to effectively report status, control a project, survey Earned Value Management techniques and manage issues that arise during projects.
Project Practicum With Multiple Projects
Students will apply project planning concepts to a simulated project, create a resource plan for multiple projects, build a master schedule for multiple projects and deal with project issues under typical business constraints.
Global Aspects of Project Leadership
Today, many companies in all industries and verticals have workers dispersed around the globe, which creates project management challenges. Learn how to manage and lead a culturally and geographically diverse team.
Classroom Hour :
Course Information
Schedule
11 Weeks
Minimum age
18
Accommodation
Homestay, On-Campus Dorm/residence
Qualification
1. Evidence of a university degree and/or substantial academic or professional experience
2. Demonstration of English language proficiency (one of the options below). Please submit scores from tests taken within the past two years.
English proficiency tests accepted:
- 71 iBT TOEFL
- 530 PBT TOEFL or 17 on each section
- 685 TOEIC
- 6.0 IELTS
- B2 CEFR or ISE
- 3.5 iTEP
- 95 Duolingo
- 50 Pearson Academic
- Advanced Cambridge
- EIKEN Japanese Test in Practical English “Grade pre-1”
- GEPT “High-Intermediate”
Completion of English language school:
- UCI 10-Week Intensive ESL: Level 5
- Kaplan International: Higher Intermediate
- FLS International: Level 16
- ELS Language Centers: Level 112
University degree was completed in the U.S., Australia, U.K., or another country where instruction was taught in English
This program is designed for those individuals who have minimal business experience and wish to gain an understanding of the managerial functions, roles and skills necessary to succeed in this competitive business world.
Benefit, Goal of this course :
- Prepare to enter an MBA program
- Develop managerial skills
- Build effective teams
- Explore business and leadership models
- Obtain a strong foundation in business functions and analysis
- Gain a competitive edge in the global job market through an internship in a U.S. company
Curriculum :
- Essentials of Management
You can acquire an in-depth understanding of the basic concepts and theories of management, while exploring the manager's operational role in all types of organizations. Gain insight into the manager's responsibility in planning, organizing, leading, staffing and controlling within the workplace.
- Communication in the Business Environment
This course is for individuals at all levels in all types of businesses/organizations who desire to polish and/or develop additional communication skills in formal and informal settings. Through interactive discussions, role plays, and activities, the following areas are covered: verbal and nonverbal communication; defensive/supportive communication; assertiveness, submissiveness and aggressiveness; active listening; receiving and providing criticism; team building; delegation of responsibilities; empowerment; management and sales strategies; leadership; customer service; interviewing/recruiting; and conflict resolution.
- Finance for the Non-Financial Business Person
This course is designed for individuals with an interest in business and a desire to gain an understanding of basic financial theory and concepts. The focus of the course is to provide the student with a basic understanding of financial concepts, terminology, and valuation techniques.
- Integrated Marketing Strategies for Today’s Business
In this course, students examine the fundamentals of marketing along with key strategies necessary to make an e-business and brick and mortar corporation successful.
Topics discussed throughout the course include the importance of Branding, Market Positioning, Marketing Communications, Community Building, Research, Revenue Generation and Processing, Security and Privacy, Customer Service, Search Engine Optimization, Social Media, and Content Development and Management.
- Strategic Planning
Intensive and hands-on, this course gives you management insight into solving three questions fundamental to strategic planning: 1) Where are we today, 2) Where do we wish to go, and 3) How do we get there? The course explores the following topics: strategic leadership, multiple strategic approaches, elements of the strategic planning process (Vision Statements, Mission Statements, and Strategy Statements), strategic analytical tools (SWOT, Value Chain Analysis, The Five Competitive Forces Model, STEEPLED Analysis, Balanced Scorecards, and Strategic Group Maps), and strategic execution.
- Entrepreneurship
This interactive course provides students with the knowledge to innovate and succeed in an entrepreneurial opportunity. Topics include: evaluating new opportunities; business strategies for new businesses; developing a business plan; entrepreneurship in a large corporation; achieving success in a new business. Case studies allow students who come from all over the world to gain an understanding of entrepreneurial concepts and develop skills in a real-world setting. Team projects create an experience in innovating an entrepreneurial business. At the end of the course, students will have the skills and confidence to evaluate starting a business.
This program is designed for those individuals who have minimal business experience and wish to gain an understanding of the managerial functions, roles and skills necessary to succeed in this competitive business world.
Benefit, Goal of this course :
- Prepare to enter an MBA program
- Develop managerial skills
- Build effective teams
- Explore business and leadership models
- Obtain a strong foundation in business functions and analysis
- Gain a competitive edge in the global job market through an internship in a U.S. company
Curriculum :
- Essentials of Management
You can acquire an in-depth understanding of the basic concepts and theories of management, while exploring the manager's operational role in all types of organizations. Gain insight into the manager's responsibility in planning, organizing, leading, staffing and controlling within the workplace.
- Communication in the Business Environment
This course is for individuals at all levels in all types of businesses/organizations who desire to polish and/or develop additional communication skills in formal and informal settings. Through interactive discussions, role plays, and activities, the following areas are covered: verbal and nonverbal communication; defensive/supportive communication; assertiveness, submissiveness and aggressiveness; active listening; receiving and providing criticism; team building; delegation of responsibilities; empowerment; management and sales strategies; leadership; customer service; interviewing/recruiting; and conflict resolution.
- Finance for the Non-Financial Business Person
This course is designed for individuals with an interest in business and a desire to gain an understanding of basic financial theory and concepts. The focus of the course is to provide the student with a basic understanding of financial concepts, terminology, and valuation techniques.
- Integrated Marketing Strategies for Today’s Business
In this course, students examine the fundamentals of marketing along with key strategies necessary to make an e-business and brick and mortar corporation successful.
Topics discussed throughout the course include the importance of Branding, Market Positioning, Marketing Communications, Community Building, Research, Revenue Generation and Processing, Security and Privacy, Customer Service, Search Engine Optimization, Social Media, and Content Development and Management.
- Strategic Planning
Intensive and hands-on, this course gives you management insight into solving three questions fundamental to strategic planning: 1) Where are we today, 2) Where do we wish to go, and 3) How do we get there? The course explores the following topics: strategic leadership, multiple strategic approaches, elements of the strategic planning process (Vision Statements, Mission Statements, and Strategy Statements), strategic analytical tools (SWOT, Value Chain Analysis, The Five Competitive Forces Model, STEEPLED Analysis, Balanced Scorecards, and Strategic Group Maps), and strategic execution.
- Entrepreneurship
This interactive course provides students with the knowledge to innovate and succeed in an entrepreneurial opportunity. Topics include: evaluating new opportunities; business strategies for new businesses; developing a business plan; entrepreneurship in a large corporation; achieving success in a new business. Case studies allow students who come from all over the world to gain an understanding of entrepreneurial concepts and develop skills in a real-world setting. Team projects create an experience in innovating an entrepreneurial business. At the end of the course, students will have the skills and confidence to evaluate starting a business.
Classroom Hour :
Course Information
Schedule
11 Weeks
Minimum age
18
Accommodation
Homestay, On-Campus Dorm/residence
Qualification
1. Evidence of a university degree and/or substantial academic or professional experience
2. Demonstration of English language proficiency (one of the options below). Please submit scores from tests taken within the past two years.
English proficiency tests accepted:
- 71 iBT TOEFL
- 530 PBT TOEFL or 17 on each section
- 685 TOEIC
- 6.0 IELTS
- B2 CEFR or ISE
- 3.5 iTEP
- 95 Duolingo
- 50 Pearson Academic
- Advanced Cambridge
- EIKEN Japanese Test in Practical English “Grade pre-1”
- GEPT “High-Intermediate”
Completion of English language school:
- UCI 10-Week Intensive ESL: Level 5
- Kaplan International: Higher Intermediate
- FLS International: Level 16
- ELS Language Centers: Level 112
University degree was completed in the U.S., Australia, U.K., or another country where instruction was taught in English
Focus of Study : By examining emerging and leading-edge technology and practices, understand how to integrate new tactics and strategies with traditional marketing tools and practices aimed at capturing new customers, building customer loyalty, providing superior customer service, developing new products, improving profitability and conducting marketing research. Learn the value of and methods for determining return on investment of Internet marketing programs as well as online visitor and buyer behavior, learn how to develop an Internet marketing strategy and plan with the goal of maximizing your marketing budget.
Benefit, Goal of this course :
- Apply digital marketing tools, strategies, tactics, and best practices to achieve marketing goals and objectives
- Identify the key business drivers for digital and mobile adoption
- Develop and manage a marketing campaign for achieving defined marketing goals and objectives
- Determine the most lucrative marketing strategies for acquisition, conversion, and retention of customers/clients
- Interpret marketing metrics and analytics to measure the impact and the effectiveness of marketing strategies, tactics, and campaigns
Curriculum :
Marketing Research & Strategy Planning
This course will help students develop an understanding of the complexities organizations face in developing, establishing, and implementing marketing strategies in both domestic and international markets. Areas of study include: marketing research, the nuances between B2C and B2B marketing, segmentation, selection of appropriate marketing channels, overview of global marketing, and the technologies used throughout the marketing process.
Dynamic Product Management
This course will introduce students to the Product Management Lifecycle, and help to develop an understanding of the role of Marketing in business planning and product development. Areas of study include: the 6-step lean product process, product-market fit, brand management, comparative analysis, and production of a pro forma.
Integrated Marketing Communications
This course focuses on how to build a Master Message for your brand, and discusses some of the challenges in maintaining messaging consistency across an organization. Areas of study include an introduction to Integrated Marketing Communications, strategies and tactics for messaging consistency, and how to develop content that supports your messaging plan. We will also explore how to apply the creative process to messaging, and how to achieve stakeholder buy-in.
Digital Marketing Tactics & Trends
In this course, students will explore the continually evolving platforms and channels of digital marketing and learn how to define and build an audience through social media, search engine marketing, and website optimization. Areas of study include mobile-first marketing, microsites, and how to measure and track conversion through analytical tools. Get ready to review and practice the most relevant digital tactics for your marketing goals.
Marketing Performance Optimization
This course will focus on sharing strategies to optimize your Marketing performance and developing executive level communication skills. Areas of study include revenue planning, applying analytics to determine return on investment, and create a bottom-line driven marketing plan. We will also explore how to incentivize marketing and sales functions within an organization and create lifetime value for customer connections.
Focus of Study : By examining emerging and leading-edge technology and practices, understand how to integrate new tactics and strategies with traditional marketing tools and practices aimed at capturing new customers, building customer loyalty, providing superior customer service, developing new products, improving profitability and conducting marketing research. Learn the value of and methods for determining return on investment of Internet marketing programs as well as online visitor and buyer behavior, learn how to develop an Internet marketing strategy and plan with the goal of maximizing your marketing budget.
Benefit, Goal of this course :
- Apply digital marketing tools, strategies, tactics, and best practices to achieve marketing goals and objectives
- Identify the key business drivers for digital and mobile adoption
- Develop and manage a marketing campaign for achieving defined marketing goals and objectives
- Determine the most lucrative marketing strategies for acquisition, conversion, and retention of customers/clients
- Interpret marketing metrics and analytics to measure the impact and the effectiveness of marketing strategies, tactics, and campaigns
Curriculum :
Marketing Research & Strategy Planning
This course will help students develop an understanding of the complexities organizations face in developing, establishing, and implementing marketing strategies in both domestic and international markets. Areas of study include: marketing research, the nuances between B2C and B2B marketing, segmentation, selection of appropriate marketing channels, overview of global marketing, and the technologies used throughout the marketing process.
Dynamic Product Management
This course will introduce students to the Product Management Lifecycle, and help to develop an understanding of the role of Marketing in business planning and product development. Areas of study include: the 6-step lean product process, product-market fit, brand management, comparative analysis, and production of a pro forma.
Integrated Marketing Communications
This course focuses on how to build a Master Message for your brand, and discusses some of the challenges in maintaining messaging consistency across an organization. Areas of study include an introduction to Integrated Marketing Communications, strategies and tactics for messaging consistency, and how to develop content that supports your messaging plan. We will also explore how to apply the creative process to messaging, and how to achieve stakeholder buy-in.
Digital Marketing Tactics & Trends
In this course, students will explore the continually evolving platforms and channels of digital marketing and learn how to define and build an audience through social media, search engine marketing, and website optimization. Areas of study include mobile-first marketing, microsites, and how to measure and track conversion through analytical tools. Get ready to review and practice the most relevant digital tactics for your marketing goals.
Marketing Performance Optimization
This course will focus on sharing strategies to optimize your Marketing performance and developing executive level communication skills. Areas of study include revenue planning, applying analytics to determine return on investment, and create a bottom-line driven marketing plan. We will also explore how to incentivize marketing and sales functions within an organization and create lifetime value for customer connections.
Classroom Hour :
Course Information
Schedule
11 Weeks
Minimum age
18
Accommodation
Homestay, On-Campus Dorm/residence
Qualification
1. Evidence of a university degree and/or substantial academic or professional experience
2. Demonstration of English language proficiency (one of the options below). Please submit scores from tests taken within the past two years.
English proficiency tests accepted:
- 71 iBT TOEFL
- 530 PBT TOEFL or 17 on each section
- 685 TOEIC
- 6.0 IELTS
- B2 CEFR or ISE
- 3.5 iTEP
- 95 Duolingo
- 50 Pearson Academic
- Advanced Cambridge
- EIKEN Japanese Test in Practical English “Grade pre-1”
- GEPT “High-Intermediate”
Completion of English language school:
- UCI 10-Week Intensive ESL: Level 5
- Kaplan International: Higher Intermediate
- FLS International: Level 16
- ELS Language Centers: Level 112
University degree was completed in the U.S., Australia, U.K., or another country where instruction was taught in English
Focus of Study : Now more than ever, innovation and big ideas are essential ingredients to a business's ability to flourish. And, as any innovator knows, it's not enough to simply have the idea - you have to know how to implement it. Using proven methods of innovation and design thinking as a framework, students in this unique program will learn new ways to generate ideas, gain deeper insights into their clients, manage creative teams, and drive growth in companies large and small.
Benefit, Goal of this course :
- Utilize creative thinking methodologies to generate new ideas, recognize innovative business opportunities, and solve complex problems
- Examine the business models used by great business leaders in a variety of industries and learn to apply the underlying strategies to today's economic landscape
- Develop a written marketing plan suitable for bringing an innovative product or service to market
- Create and present a business plan for an innovative product or service
- Demonstrate functional business skills in collaboration with entrepreneurs from the business community
- Gain a competitive edge in the global job market with an internship in a U.S. company
Who Should Attend
This program is designed for those coming from a variety of backgrounds: international students and professionals who want to bring innovative solutions to market; entrepreneurs who have a desire to grow their business through applied innovation and new technologies; motivated individuals looking to start up a new venture that will thrive in today's global marketplace; business managers and leaders who wish to shape their business to make a social impact to benefit the community and beyond. Whether working in a large corporate environment, mid-size company or as an entrepreneur, this program will equip all of those in innovative fields to take it to the next level.
Curriculum :
Leadership Workshop: Understanding Yourself & Your Teams
This seminar will discuss using strength based competencies to positively affect your career, your leadership and your teams. We will explore your personal strengths and competencies and how to think about them within your own career. We will also explore how to use competencies in leadership to get the best out of the individual, build effective teams and deliver on your business objectives. Self-assessments will be incorporated and its application to leadership.
Design Thinking & InnovationExpand
Imagining innovative solutions to complex problems is a critical skill for today’s workforce. In this course, tenets of design thinking and innovation methodologies will be practically applied to a variety of challenges across a broad array of industries. Students will learn mind-opening techniques to recognize hidden opportunities, better empathize with customers, and rapidly test prototypes to minimize the time required to bring an innovation to market.
Business Model Design
Transforming a nascent idea into a profitable and sustainable enterprise requires the strategic application of the right business model. This course will take students deep into the economics of the most iconic businesses in recent history to understand how they turn a profit. A variety of industries will be explored to give students a broad perspective on the structure and importance of adopting a model that is carefully tailored to the unique needs and challenges each business faces.
Entrepreneurship Ecosystem and Economics
No longer do entrepreneurs have to go it alone. With an increased focus in entrepreneurship, new channels have developed to help entrepreneurs incubate their idea, develop their company, and provide funding. As a result, over the last decade, we have seen the evolution of the entrepreneurship ecosystem. In the course, we learn what this ecosystem is and how we can leverage it to launch our own ideas.
Marketing and Business Development
Explore innovative marketing and development strategies to increase awareness and profitability for today’s businesses. Learn to devise a comprehensive action plan that identifies customer needs, offers a unique selling proposition, aligns pricing and positioning strategy and outlines promotional assets and activities. Develop skills to recognize ideal strategic partnership and business opportunities across various product categories, channels and industries.
Managing Innovative Teams
This course will prepare students to manage an innovative team. Unlike a traditional management course, our focus is on management and leadership from the unique lens of an innovative product lifecycle. Students will learn practical strategies to hire and confidently supervise staff – creative and otherwise – to meet organizational goals.
Focus of Study : Now more than ever, innovation and big ideas are essential ingredients to a business's ability to flourish. And, as any innovator knows, it's not enough to simply have the idea - you have to know how to implement it. Using proven methods of innovation and design thinking as a framework, students in this unique program will learn new ways to generate ideas, gain deeper insights into their clients, manage creative teams, and drive growth in companies large and small.
Benefit, Goal of this course :
- Utilize creative thinking methodologies to generate new ideas, recognize innovative business opportunities, and solve complex problems
- Examine the business models used by great business leaders in a variety of industries and learn to apply the underlying strategies to today's economic landscape
- Develop a written marketing plan suitable for bringing an innovative product or service to market
- Create and present a business plan for an innovative product or service
- Demonstrate functional business skills in collaboration with entrepreneurs from the business community
- Gain a competitive edge in the global job market with an internship in a U.S. company
Who Should Attend
This program is designed for those coming from a variety of backgrounds: international students and professionals who want to bring innovative solutions to market; entrepreneurs who have a desire to grow their business through applied innovation and new technologies; motivated individuals looking to start up a new venture that will thrive in today's global marketplace; business managers and leaders who wish to shape their business to make a social impact to benefit the community and beyond. Whether working in a large corporate environment, mid-size company or as an entrepreneur, this program will equip all of those in innovative fields to take it to the next level.
Curriculum :
Leadership Workshop: Understanding Yourself & Your Teams
This seminar will discuss using strength based competencies to positively affect your career, your leadership and your teams. We will explore your personal strengths and competencies and how to think about them within your own career. We will also explore how to use competencies in leadership to get the best out of the individual, build effective teams and deliver on your business objectives. Self-assessments will be incorporated and its application to leadership.
Design Thinking & InnovationExpand
Imagining innovative solutions to complex problems is a critical skill for today’s workforce. In this course, tenets of design thinking and innovation methodologies will be practically applied to a variety of challenges across a broad array of industries. Students will learn mind-opening techniques to recognize hidden opportunities, better empathize with customers, and rapidly test prototypes to minimize the time required to bring an innovation to market.
Business Model Design
Transforming a nascent idea into a profitable and sustainable enterprise requires the strategic application of the right business model. This course will take students deep into the economics of the most iconic businesses in recent history to understand how they turn a profit. A variety of industries will be explored to give students a broad perspective on the structure and importance of adopting a model that is carefully tailored to the unique needs and challenges each business faces.
Entrepreneurship Ecosystem and Economics
No longer do entrepreneurs have to go it alone. With an increased focus in entrepreneurship, new channels have developed to help entrepreneurs incubate their idea, develop their company, and provide funding. As a result, over the last decade, we have seen the evolution of the entrepreneurship ecosystem. In the course, we learn what this ecosystem is and how we can leverage it to launch our own ideas.
Marketing and Business Development
Explore innovative marketing and development strategies to increase awareness and profitability for today’s businesses. Learn to devise a comprehensive action plan that identifies customer needs, offers a unique selling proposition, aligns pricing and positioning strategy and outlines promotional assets and activities. Develop skills to recognize ideal strategic partnership and business opportunities across various product categories, channels and industries.
Managing Innovative Teams
This course will prepare students to manage an innovative team. Unlike a traditional management course, our focus is on management and leadership from the unique lens of an innovative product lifecycle. Students will learn practical strategies to hire and confidently supervise staff – creative and otherwise – to meet organizational goals.
Classroom Hour :
Course Information
Schedule
11 Weeks
Minimum age
18
Accommodation
Homestay, On-Campus Dorm/residence
Qualification
1. Evidence of a university degree and/or substantial academic or professional experience
2. Demonstration of English language proficiency (one of the options below). Please submit scores from tests taken within the past two years.
English proficiency tests accepted:
- 71 iBT TOEFL
- 530 PBT TOEFL or 17 on each section
- 685 TOEIC
- 6.0 IELTS
- B2 CEFR or ISE
- 3.5 iTEP
- 95 Duolingo
- 50 Pearson Academic
- Advanced Cambridge
- EIKEN Japanese Test in Practical English “Grade pre-1”
- GEPT “High-Intermediate”
Completion of English language school:
- UCI 10-Week Intensive ESL: Level 5
- Kaplan International: Higher Intermediate
- FLS International: Level 16
- ELS Language Centers: Level 112
University degree was completed in the U.S., Australia, U.K., or another country where instruction was taught in English
Focus of Study : Businesses and their operations have been greatly impacted by the continued growth in international trade and the growing opportunities for boosting sales, increasing market share and ROI, finding raw materials, and lowering costs in international markets. To compete in the global marketplace, professionals must learn the strategies, policies, norms and technology necessary to conduct international business, develop an overseas customer base and ultimately manage the international business operations. To be successful, business professionals must understand and develop the knowledge and skills necessary to manage the starting, or expansion of, international operations.
Benefit, Goal of this course :
- Discover how multinational firms use the markets to manage investments, financing activities, and risk
- Explore how corporations adapt brands and products to meet the needs of global markets
- Learn to conduct business negotiations in various cultural contexts
- Develop and present a business plan for an international venture supported by research and sound financial calculations
- Gain a competitive edge in the global job market with an internship in a U.S. company
Who Should Attend
The Certificate Program in International Business Operations & Management is designed for mid-level and senior professionals in small, medium and large organizations who are planning to manage the starting or expanding of their business globally.
Curriculum :
International Business Strategy
Examine today’s global marketplace and the opportunities and challenges it presents to international companies. Learn major theories of international trade and their relevance towards economic development, competitive advantage, and strategic implications. Learn how international businesses gain a competitive advantage for their products or services in the dynamic world marketplace.
International Finance
Discover the impact of the international financial markets in today’s global economy. Learn how and why international companies use the four financial markets – stock, bond, foreign exchange, and money – to manage their international financial operations.
International Marketing
Learn the principles of marketing products and services in the international context by analyzing marketing objectives and strategies, research and development, branding, pricing, promotions, channels of distribution, and creating line extensions. Study how lucrative brands are able to successfully market to a variety of cultures through various technologies.
Intercultural Communications and Negotiations
Learn how to manage cultural differences to achieve successful international business outcomes. Explore how communication styles, value systems, beliefs, and organizational structures vary across cultures, as well as how international companies manage, compensate, and motivate workers. Learn to plan, work, and negotiate successfully in the global marketplace.
International Trade and Supply Chain
People in both large and small companies, whether marketing to just one country or globally, need to understand the distribution systems of their target markets. Explore the supply chain including physical transportation, infrastructure, inventory and packaging, customs privileged facilities, developing efficient freight pricings, the role of service providers, and marine cargo insurance.
International Business Planning Capstone
In this capstone course, work in teams to select a product, research and analyze information, develop a marketing strategy, and understand the financial requirements with expected return on investment (ROI) to create an actionable business plan. Deliver a professional presentation of the business plan to peers and instructors as a culmination of the program.
Classroom Hour :
Course Information
Schedule
11 Weeks
Minimum age
18
Accommodation
Homestay, On-Campus Dorm/residence
ACP International Business Operations & Management
Focus of Study : Businesses and their operations have been greatly impacted by the continued growth in international trade and the growing opportunities for boosting sales, increasing market share and ROI, finding raw materials, and lowering costs in international markets. To compete in the global marketplace, professionals must learn the strategies, policies, norms and technology necessary to conduct international business, develop an overseas customer base and ultimately manage the international business operations. To be successful, business professionals must understand and develop the knowledge and skills necessary to manage the starting, or expansion of, international operations.
Benefit, Goal of this course :
- Discover how multinational firms use the markets to manage investments, financing activities, and risk
- Explore how corporations adapt brands and products to meet the needs of global markets
- Learn to conduct business negotiations in various cultural contexts
- Develop and present a business plan for an international venture supported by research and sound financial calculations
- Gain a competitive edge in the global job market with an internship in a U.S. company
Who Should Attend
The Certificate Program in International Business Operations & Management is designed for mid-level and senior professionals in small, medium and large organizations who are planning to manage the starting or expanding of their business globally.
Curriculum :
International Business Strategy
Examine today’s global marketplace and the opportunities and challenges it presents to international companies. Learn major theories of international trade and their relevance towards economic development, competitive advantage, and strategic implications. Learn how international businesses gain a competitive advantage for their products or services in the dynamic world marketplace.
International Finance
Discover the impact of the international financial markets in today’s global economy. Learn how and why international companies use the four financial markets – stock, bond, foreign exchange, and money – to manage their international financial operations.
International Marketing
Learn the principles of marketing products and services in the international context by analyzing marketing objectives and strategies, research and development, branding, pricing, promotions, channels of distribution, and creating line extensions. Study how lucrative brands are able to successfully market to a variety of cultures through various technologies.
Intercultural Communications and Negotiations
Learn how to manage cultural differences to achieve successful international business outcomes. Explore how communication styles, value systems, beliefs, and organizational structures vary across cultures, as well as how international companies manage, compensate, and motivate workers. Learn to plan, work, and negotiate successfully in the global marketplace.
International Trade and Supply Chain
People in both large and small companies, whether marketing to just one country or globally, need to understand the distribution systems of their target markets. Explore the supply chain including physical transportation, infrastructure, inventory and packaging, customs privileged facilities, developing efficient freight pricings, the role of service providers, and marine cargo insurance.
International Business Planning Capstone
In this capstone course, work in teams to select a product, research and analyze information, develop a marketing strategy, and understand the financial requirements with expected return on investment (ROI) to create an actionable business plan. Deliver a professional presentation of the business plan to peers and instructors as a culmination of the program.
Classroom Hour :
Course Information
Schedule
11 Weeks
Minimum age
18
Accommodation
Homestay, On-Campus Dorm/residence
Qualification
1. Evidence of a university degree and/or substantial academic or professional experience
2. Demonstration of English language proficiency (one of the options below). Please submit scores from tests taken within the past two years.
English proficiency tests accepted:
- 71 iBT TOEFL
- 530 PBT TOEFL or 17 on each section
- 685 TOEIC
- 6.0 IELTS
- B2 CEFR or ISE
- 3.5 iTEP
- 95 Duolingo
- 50 Pearson Academic
- Advanced Cambridge
- EIKEN Japanese Test in Practical English “Grade pre-1”
- GEPT “High-Intermediate”
Completion of English language school:
- UCI 10-Week Intensive ESL: Level 5
- Kaplan International: Higher Intermediate
- FLS International: Level 16
- ELS Language Centers: Level 112
University degree was completed in the U.S., Australia, U.K., or another country where instruction was taught in English
Focus of Study : Learn the foundations of international finance and the history and structure of international financial markets. You will discover the basic forces behind international investment flows and gain an understanding of the financial management techniques used by multinational firms. Determine the functions of foreign exchange spot trading, forward and derivatives transactions, and learn alternative financing and payment methods.
Benefit, Goal of this course :
- Analyze and understand financial data from multinational companies
- Create and analyze financial models
- Examine international financial markets and develop investment strategies
- Gain a competitive edge in the global job market with an internship in a U.S. company
Curriculum :
Accounting
Examine the accounting principles used by multinational companies. Accounting equation, financial statement structure, financial statement analysis, cost structures (including fixed, variable, breakeven analysis, and overhead), cost systems, capital markets, working capital management, and present value will be explored. Study the accounting techniques needed to prepare a financial statement analysis and to compare financial results of different companies.
Financial Mathematics
Examine the principles of financial mathematics and statistics. Time value of money, simple and compound interest rates, valuation of stocks and bonds, investment returns, financial valuation of projects, and probability in financial valuations will be explored. Study calculations common to business decision-making and how to apply mathematical tools to analyze financial data.
Financial Modeling
Examine the principles used in creating financial models. Study how to apply financial theories and concepts in the development of spreadsheet models that support effective financial analysis, as well as how to create models to compare financial statements of different companies using ratio analysis and other techniques.
International Financial Markets and Strategies
Examine the international markets driving the global economy. The four financial markets – stock, bond, foreign exchange, and money – used by governments and multinational companies will be explored. Study how to track the four financial markets, how and why multinational companies invest their money, and where governments and business go to raise money. Also examine investment strategies for international markets. The role of exchanges and other markets as venues for trading stocks, bonds, currencies, and derivatives will be explored, as well as a broad range of investment securities, their pricing, trading, and application, both in hedging and speculation. Study the role and strategies of using market instruments in financial management decisions.
Financial Analysis
Examine the principles of financial statement analysis in a global context. How to interpret financial ratios, industry models, multiple year financial trends in companies and industries, profitability, and risks will be explored. Study income statements and balance statements in the same manner as chief financial officers, owners, presidents, and boards of directors of multinational companies.
Risk Management in the Multinational Firm
Examine risk factors facing multinational firms and the mitigation options available. How to identify the most common types of risk from analyzing a firm’s public financial documents, income statements, and balance statements will be explored. Study how to develop a risk management strategy relevant to the objectives of the firm.
Focus of Study : Learn the foundations of international finance and the history and structure of international financial markets. You will discover the basic forces behind international investment flows and gain an understanding of the financial management techniques used by multinational firms. Determine the functions of foreign exchange spot trading, forward and derivatives transactions, and learn alternative financing and payment methods.
Benefit, Goal of this course :
- Analyze and understand financial data from multinational companies
- Create and analyze financial models
- Examine international financial markets and develop investment strategies
- Gain a competitive edge in the global job market with an internship in a U.S. company
Curriculum :
Accounting
Examine the accounting principles used by multinational companies. Accounting equation, financial statement structure, financial statement analysis, cost structures (including fixed, variable, breakeven analysis, and overhead), cost systems, capital markets, working capital management, and present value will be explored. Study the accounting techniques needed to prepare a financial statement analysis and to compare financial results of different companies.
Financial Mathematics
Examine the principles of financial mathematics and statistics. Time value of money, simple and compound interest rates, valuation of stocks and bonds, investment returns, financial valuation of projects, and probability in financial valuations will be explored. Study calculations common to business decision-making and how to apply mathematical tools to analyze financial data.
Financial Modeling
Examine the principles used in creating financial models. Study how to apply financial theories and concepts in the development of spreadsheet models that support effective financial analysis, as well as how to create models to compare financial statements of different companies using ratio analysis and other techniques.
International Financial Markets and Strategies
Examine the international markets driving the global economy. The four financial markets – stock, bond, foreign exchange, and money – used by governments and multinational companies will be explored. Study how to track the four financial markets, how and why multinational companies invest their money, and where governments and business go to raise money. Also examine investment strategies for international markets. The role of exchanges and other markets as venues for trading stocks, bonds, currencies, and derivatives will be explored, as well as a broad range of investment securities, their pricing, trading, and application, both in hedging and speculation. Study the role and strategies of using market instruments in financial management decisions.
Financial Analysis
Examine the principles of financial statement analysis in a global context. How to interpret financial ratios, industry models, multiple year financial trends in companies and industries, profitability, and risks will be explored. Study income statements and balance statements in the same manner as chief financial officers, owners, presidents, and boards of directors of multinational companies.
Risk Management in the Multinational Firm
Examine risk factors facing multinational firms and the mitigation options available. How to identify the most common types of risk from analyzing a firm’s public financial documents, income statements, and balance statements will be explored. Study how to develop a risk management strategy relevant to the objectives of the firm.
Classroom Hour :
Course Information
Schedule
11 Weeks
Minimum age
18
Accommodation
Homestay, On-Campus Dorm/residence
Qualification
1. Evidence of a university degree and/or substantial academic or professional experience
2. Demonstration of English language proficiency (one of the options below). Please submit scores from tests taken within the past two years.
English proficiency tests accepted:
- 71 iBT TOEFL
- 530 PBT TOEFL or 17 on each section
- 685 TOEIC
- 6.0 IELTS
- B2 CEFR or ISE
- 3.5 iTEP
- 95 Duolingo
- 50 Pearson Academic
- Advanced Cambridge
- EIKEN Japanese Test in Practical English “Grade pre-1”
- GEPT “High-Intermediate”
Completion of English language school:
- UCI 10-Week Intensive ESL: Level 5
- Kaplan International: Higher Intermediate
- FLS International: Level 16
- ELS Language Centers: Level 112
University degree was completed in the U.S., Australia, U.K., or another country where instruction was taught in English
Focus of Study : Gain practical experience with real-life application of the skills and concepts you learned in your Accelerated Certificate Program (ACP). Take part in a 10-week professional internship (practicum) with the local Orange County business community.
Benefit, Goal of this course :
- Learn to write an American-style resume and cover letter
- Enhance interview and communication skills
- Gain valuable professional experience
- Increase your exposure to American business culture
- Cultivate educationally enhancing relationships
Step-By-Step Internship Process
1. Attend an internship information session
2. Enroll and participate in Resume Writing & Interviewing Skills (AC ENG_806.2) course to learn how to write a professional resume and cover letter, practice and improve interview skills, and receive support and guidance in the internship application process
3. Apply and interview for internships
4. Accept internship with company based on offers received
5. Participate in Internship Practicum course (MGMT_X462) and attend on-campus class sessions
6. Complete internship
7. Submit internship/practicum report in reflection of internship experience
- Experiential learning (internship) - Professional development
Curriculum Topic
- Resume and cover letter writing - Interview skills (including mock interviews) - Professional communications - Networking - Internship search and application process
- Internship in American business setting (200-350 hours throughout quarter, 6 units of academic credit; Unpaid) - Professional brand (such as self-assessment, presentation skills, and LinkedIn)
About the Internship Field
The internship course is part of the Accelerated Certificate Program (ACP) curriculum and the internship experience must be in a field directly related to the most recently completed ACP. For example, if a student is enrolled in ACP Project Management (i.e. ACP PM) and then enrolls in the internship course in the next quarter, the internship must be directly related to Project Management. Students should keep this in mind when selecting their ACP enrollment pathway.
Focus of Study : Gain practical experience with real-life application of the skills and concepts you learned in your Accelerated Certificate Program (ACP). Take part in a 10-week professional internship (practicum) with the local Orange County business community.
Benefit, Goal of this course :
- Learn to write an American-style resume and cover letter
- Enhance interview and communication skills
- Gain valuable professional experience
- Increase your exposure to American business culture
- Cultivate educationally enhancing relationships
Step-By-Step Internship Process
1. Attend an internship information session
2. Enroll and participate in Resume Writing & Interviewing Skills (AC ENG_806.2) course to learn how to write a professional resume and cover letter, practice and improve interview skills, and receive support and guidance in the internship application process
3. Apply and interview for internships
4. Accept internship with company based on offers received
5. Participate in Internship Practicum course (MGMT_X462) and attend on-campus class sessions
6. Complete internship
7. Submit internship/practicum report in reflection of internship experience
- Experiential learning (internship) - Professional development
Curriculum Topic
- Resume and cover letter writing - Interview skills (including mock interviews) - Professional communications - Networking - Internship search and application process
- Internship in American business setting (200-350 hours throughout quarter, 6 units of academic credit; Unpaid) - Professional brand (such as self-assessment, presentation skills, and LinkedIn)
About the Internship Field
The internship course is part of the Accelerated Certificate Program (ACP) curriculum and the internship experience must be in a field directly related to the most recently completed ACP. For example, if a student is enrolled in ACP Project Management (i.e. ACP PM) and then enrolls in the internship course in the next quarter, the internship must be directly related to Project Management. Students should keep this in mind when selecting their ACP enrollment pathway.
Classroom Hour :
Course Information
Schedule
10 Weeks
Minimum age
18
Accommodation
Homestay, On-Campus Dorm/residence
Qualification
0. Students are eligible for Internship Experiences after the successful completion of an ACP program. Internship Experiences may only be taken in the final quarter of study. All participants must attend mandatory meetings and workshops, and be in good academic standing.
1. Evidence of a university degree and/or substantial academic or professional experience
2. Demonstration of English language proficiency (one of the options below). Please submit scores from tests taken within the past two years.
English proficiency tests accepted:
- 71 iBT TOEFL
- 530 PBT TOEFL or 17 on each section
- 685 TOEIC
- 6.0 IELTS
- B2 CEFR or ISE
- 3.5 iTEP
- 95 Duolingo
- 50 Pearson Academic
- Advanced Cambridge
- EIKEN Japanese Test in Practical English “Grade pre-1”
- GEPT “High-Intermediate”
Completion of English language school:
- UCI 10-Week Intensive ESL: Level 5
- Kaplan International: Higher Intermediate
- FLS International: Level 16
- ELS Language Centers: Level 112
University degree was completed in the U.S., Australia, U.K., or another country where instruction was taught in English
Course Schedule
(2025Year schedule), has been finished. (2026Year schedule), has been updating
Get the opportunity to work as a teacher in a real-world setting, take on workplace projects, earn academic credit, learn new skills and concepts, and make professional contacts!
Internships are unpaid positions lasting 10 weeks. TEFL Interns are paired with a Master Teacher in our Academic 10-Week ESL program and also participate in weekly Internship debriefings with an Internship Instructor. TEFL Interns can also participate in a variety of administrative-level tasks within International Programs for approximately 20-35 hours per week.
Benefit, Goal of this course :
- Practice what you learned in your TEFL coursework in real English language teaching situations
- Develop your personal and professional teaching relationships and contacts as you are paired with a Master ESL - Teacher throughout the entire program
- Improve communication skills and professional development
- Explore and develop career options
Step-By-Step Internship Process and Requirements
Step 1: Receive internship information during the TEFL program and inform the TEFL Program Coordinator at dce-tefl@ce.uci.edu of your interest/intention to apply for the TEFL Internship.
Step 2: Prove good academic standing by maintaining a minimum 3.5 GPA during the ACP TEFL program
Step 3: Begin your TEFL internship immediately after completing TEFL Certificate coursework
Get the opportunity to work as a teacher in a real-world setting, take on workplace projects, earn academic credit, learn new skills and concepts, and make professional contacts!
Internships are unpaid positions lasting 10 weeks. TEFL Interns are paired with a Master Teacher in our Academic 10-Week ESL program and also participate in weekly Internship debriefings with an Internship Instructor. TEFL Interns can also participate in a variety of administrative-level tasks within International Programs for approximately 20-35 hours per week.
Benefit, Goal of this course :
- Practice what you learned in your TEFL coursework in real English language teaching situations
- Develop your personal and professional teaching relationships and contacts as you are paired with a Master ESL - Teacher throughout the entire program
- Improve communication skills and professional development
- Explore and develop career options
Step-By-Step Internship Process and Requirements
Step 1: Receive internship information during the TEFL program and inform the TEFL Program Coordinator at dce-tefl@ce.uci.edu of your interest/intention to apply for the TEFL Internship.
Step 2: Prove good academic standing by maintaining a minimum 3.5 GPA during the ACP TEFL program
Step 3: Begin your TEFL internship immediately after completing TEFL Certificate coursework
Classroom Hour :
Course Information
Schedule
10 Weeks
Minimum age
18
Accommodation
Homestay, On-Campus Dorm/residence
Qualification
1. Evidence of a university degree and/or substantial academic or professional experience
2. Demonstration of English language proficiency (one of the options below). Please submit scores from tests taken within the past two years.
English proficiency tests accepted:
- 71 iBT TOEFL
- 530 PBT TOEFL or 17 on each section
- 685 TOEIC
- 6.0 IELTS
- B2 CEFR or ISE
- 3.5 iTEP
- 95 Duolingo
- 50 Pearson Academic
- Advanced Cambridge
- EIKEN Japanese Test in Practical English “Grade pre-1”
- GEPT “High-Intermediate”
Completion of English language school:
- UCI 10-Week Intensive ESL: Level 5
- Kaplan International: Higher Intermediate
- FLS International: Level 16
- ELS Language Centers: Level 112
University degree was completed in the U.S., Australia, U.K., or another country where instruction was taught in English
Course Schedule
(2025Year schedule), has been finished. (2026Year schedule), has been updating
* Dates and Fees are approximate and may change without prior notice.
* Please note that housing options are becoming increasingly limited, so we recommend that you secure your housing arrangements as soon as possible.
* The housing fee may vary depending on the number of sharing members, facilities, etc.
What is the refund policy?
Cancellations must be requested in writing to ip@ce.uci.edu. The Application Fee is non-refundable.
• Prior to the program start date: 100% of refundable fees
• Prior to the end of the 5th day of classes for 10-Week ESL/Accelerated Certificate Programs: 50% of refundable fees
• No refunds after the 5th day of classes for the 10-Week ESL/Accelerated Certificate Programs
Accommodation
University Apartments Benefits -Close proximity to campus (one mile walking distance up to 5 mile bus ride)-Share with 3 other international students of same gender-Live in a fully-furnished apartment; includes bed linens, towels and kitchen cookware-Wireless internet, local phone, cable TV and DVD player are provided-Prepare meals or purchase meals at campus cafeteria-Access to pool and Jacuzzi (some apartments also include basketball, tennis and volleyball courts)-Bus passes for the ASUCI Student Shuttle and Orange County Transit Authority are available for purchase
Off Campus Accommodations:
* Avalon Irvine :
(address)2777 Alton Pkwy, Irvine, CA 9260 (15 minutes from school)
(cost)
Shared Room: $4,985 Per Academic Term
Private Room: $9,875 Per Academic Term
- 15 minutes to UCI campus by bus
- Junior Olympic and saltwater swimming pools
- In units laundry
- Newly renovated fitness center and resident lounge
- Beautifully landscaped courtyards with outdoor fireplace
- Easy access to Jamboree Road and I-405, I-5, 261, 73,and 55 freeways
- Eco-friendly community with recycling bins throughout and sustainable lighting techniques to reduce energy consumption
- Located near public transportation in Irvine's Central Business District and in close proximity to the beach
- Near great shopping and dining venues in The District,The Market Place, and Diamond Jamboree
- Smoke-free buildings
- EV outlets
* Camden Main :
(adress) 2801 Main St, Irvine, CA 92614 (학교까지 36분)
(Summer,Fall, Winter Costs)
Shared Room: $4,985 Per Academic Term
Private Room: $9,875 Per Academic Term
(Spring season Costs) Spring season: April 5, 2023 – June 15, 2023
Check-In date: April 4, 2023
Check-Out date: June 16, 2023
Shared Room: $5,250 Per Academic Term
Private Room: $10,400 Per Academic Term
Campus Dormitory Benefits -Distance to classrooms is 1 mile (approximately 10-15 minute walk)-Share group style housing in co-ed building with same gender bedroom-Live in fully-furnished dormitory; includes bed linens, towels and kitchen cookware-Access to internet in dorm room and Cable TV/DVD player in common room-Prepare your own meals or purchase meals at campus cafeteria-Access to basketball and volleyball courts-Bus passes for the ASUCI Student Shuttle and Orange County Transit Authority are available for purchase
Homestay Benefits -Live with local families-Learn about American culture while developing lasting friendships-Practice English skills daily in a family environment-Private furnished room with internet access-Experience American families of a variety of racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic groups
Surrounding Area
Safe and beautiful Irvine is one of the first and largest master-planned communities, Irvine enjoys a Mediterranean climate in a safe, clean, and family-oriented environment in the heart of The OC (Orange County). The city is home to some of the nation's most dynamic growth industry centers and many of the world's largest corporations, Irvine offers abundant career-related opportunities
Facilities
Basketball courts, cafeteria, computer center, fitness center, gymnasium, language technology center, library, music practice room, Racquetball/Squash courts, Recreational park, running track, snack bar, soccer field, swimming pool, tennis court, wheelchair accessible
음 강사진분들 다 친절하게 학생들 잘 챙겨주셨고요. 오리엔테이션도 간단해서 좋았습니다. 기숙사는 시설은 좋았지만 수업받는건물과 너무 멀어서 불편했고 와이파이가 없어서 매우 불편했습니다. 수업 환경은 건물.시설 모두 좋았습니다. 얼바인이라는 도시자체가 안전한것같고 주변에 편의시설 여가시설이 가까운거리에 있어 좋았습니다.또 버스가 다녀서 매우 편했습니다. 수업 난이도는 조금어려웠어요. 수업에 열심히 참여해야 따라갈수 있었어요. 학생들은 대부분 유씨얼바인 학생들이 많았고 대부분 동양인 이였어요. 음식은 주변에 한식을 포함한 다양한 음식점들이 많아서 좋았던것같아요.
아침 8시에 usl office에 도착. 근처에서 커피와 빵 등 을 나누어줌. 그리고 몇 분 뒤에 한분이 오셔서 일부 학생들은 시험보는 곳으로 안내함. 일단 처음으로 여권과 i20 를 걷어감. 그리고 외국인 교수가 와서 오늘 일정을 상세하게 설명하고 오늘 첫째 날 시험 보는 것에 대해 정말 자세히 천천히 설명해줌. 시험은 크게 3개로 나누어짐. 순서로: writing test- listening test- reading test.
1. writing 태스트는 일단 시간은 30분이 주어짐. 주제는: what have you learn outside of school that affected you the most in life. 이 주제를 받고 무슨 축구나 농구 같은거걸 배웠다 하면 이상할거라는 생각이 들어 조리 있게 잘씀
내가 쓴 거를 대충 다시 써보자면...
About 11years ago when I was kid, my parents gave me a great opportunity to study abroad.
By studying abroad in England, I could learn extremely important things that I could not possible do back
in my country. (korea) I could learn two big things.
Firstable, By adapting myself in England,I could learn English which was most important thing for living.
By learning English I could simultaneously learn the different culture of life. Adapting to different culture wasn't tough task to me
but foods and meals was largely different from korea.
Also I could learn to embrace people from all over the world. To me different countries and different skin colors
are not barrier. For me it is important to get to know someone before you make judgement on them.
As a result I think they will be no problem adapting myself to this school which has a variety of different cultures of student.
I think it will definitely benefit me in the future which is my dream to work intentionally. thank you.
대층 이렇게 썼는데 진짜 시험 볼때 는 더 잘썻어. 정성을 들여서.
2번째로 리스닝 시험을 받는데 20문제를 봤어. 근데 정말 쉬운 나이도 였고 토익 듣기와 유사 했음. 시간은 3분 정도 소요.
그리고 마지막으로 80문제인 리딩 시험을 봤어. 시간은 50분을 줬는데 리딩 시험도 정말 토익 part 5,6 와 비슷햇어. 그렇게
많이는 어렵지 않았고, 생각 보다 쉬워서 다 2~3분정도 시간이 남았는데 검토할 시간까지는 안남았어.
오늘 전체적으로 본 시험은 writing 을 제외한 2,3번째 시험은 정말 토익과 유사햇어. 토익을 6개월 동안 공부한 나로서는 충분히
유리한 시험이였고 푸는데는 큰 어려움이 없었어. 아직 레벨 결과가 안나와서 어떡해 될지는 모르겠지만, 아마 한국에서 공부하는
학생중에 여기에 올려는 학생이 있다면 수능 한 3등급 정도 나온다면 아무런 큰 무리없이 시헙을 볼수 있다고 생각
2016년 9월21일부터 12월 14일까지의 ACP과정 후기입니다.
9월 21일에 첫 오리엔테이션을 가졌습니다.
Department of Continuing Education이라고 우리나라로 치면 평생교육원? 같은 쪽에서 ACP와 ESL 프로그램을 관리하는데,
지은지 얼마 안된 새건물 DCE에서 ACP 수업이 이뤄지고 육교건너 학교쪽 저층 건물에서 ESL 수업이 이뤄졌습니다.
처음에 DCE 건물을 찾는데 애를 조금 먹었습니다. 나중에 결국 자주 가는 곳 지리는 다 알게 되지만 처음에는 매우 헷갈리니 조금 일찍 가는게 나을 듯 합니다.
가면 ACP 분과별(International Finance, Human Resources,.. 등등)로 자기 이름을 찾고 서명을 하고 추후 일정과 학교생활에 대한 소개 및 팁을 받게 됩니다.
추후 1학기동안의 일정표
(일정표에 각 수업의 일자, 교수님 정보, 교재정보, 교실정보와 학기 중 노는날(!)을 표시해 줍니다)
통학교통편, 학교에서 제공하는 보험, 핸드폰, 자전거 판매점 위치, 학교에서 제공하는 주말투어프로그램과 액티비티 프로그램들, 학교 와이파이 및 학교인터넷 가입절차
(학교와이파이 가입하기는 조금 귀찮은데 짱짱해서 아주 좋았습니다)
등등 유용한 정보를 많이 얻을 수 있습니다. 또한 분과별로 같은 테이블에 앉아 앞으로 수업을 들을 친구들과 통성명하는 시간을 가질 수 있습니다.
교수진 등 소개가 간략하게 끝나면(사실 이 때는 뭐가 뭔지 잘 모릅니다 ㅋ..) 학교내 투어를 하는데(이때도 사실 학교 내 어디가 어딘지 잘 모릅니다 ㅋㅋ) 딱히 많이 돌아다니지는 않고
근처 시설과 도서관, (제가 나중에 자주 이용한) 학교센터쪽 시설 등 중요한 곳을 알려줍니다. 그리고 교내식당 점심 공짜 쿠폰을 주고 밥먹고 집에 보내줍니다
이때 투어를 하면서 이것저것 같은 팀 사람들과 친해질 수 있습니다.
제가 들은 ACP International Finance 수업은 아침 9시에 시작하여 정오에 끝나는, 아주 좋은 시간대였습니다. 빨리 끝내고 오후에 다른 곳에 놀러가거나 이것저것 할 시간이 나니까요
오후 ACP 수업도 물론 있는데 오전/오후 시간배정은 복불복인 것 같습니다.
처음 3일치의 수업은(9/22,23,26) 처음 ACP를 듣는 학생들을 대상으로 하는 Intro to ACP로, 자기소개, 문화적 차이를 다루는 방법, 보다 나은 의사소통을 하는 방법, 표절에 대한 경각심 일깨우기 등
대략적인 수업 전 준비과정에 해당하는 수업입니다. 가볍게 들으며 여러 외국인 친구들과 친해지는 계기를 만들 수 있었습니다. 학점도 패스논패스같은 개념이라 편하게 들으시면 됩니다.
그리고 하루를 쉬고(9/27) 바로 수업들을 시작합니다.
Financial Analysis -> Accounting -> Financial Mathematics -> Financial Modeling -> Risk Management -> International Financial Market Strategies -> International Financial Markets
순서대로 한 학기가 진행됩니다.
처음 두 수업은 보통 재무제표 분석과 회계적 접근을 다루고
그 다음 두 수업은 엑셀을 통한 재무분석 및 문제풀이를 다룹니다.
그리고 리스크 관리에 대한 수업이 이어지고 마지막 두 수업은 국제재무시장에 대한 이야기입니다. (환율리스크와 국제금융시장)
보통 한 과목마다 자잘한 퀴즈 / 프레젠테이션(팀프로젝트) / 중간 혹은 기말시험으로 구성되며,
자잘한 퀴즈나 프로젝트가 많아서 은근히 방과 후에도 시간투자가 좀 필요한 편입니다.
특히 팀프로젝트가 거의 1주일마다 한개씩 있고 단시간에 여러 과목을 수료해야하는 특성 상 시험도 체감상 매우 자주 있습니다.
가끔 과제가 있는 과목의 경우는 시간이 더 들어갑니다 ㄷㄷ... 주중에 안해두고 주말에 만약 어디를 놀러갔다온다 치면 밤 늦게까지 붙잡고 있어야됩니다 ㅠㅠ
다른 ACP수업을 듣는 학생들의 이야기를 들어보니 다른 ACP 과정에 비해 비교적 저희 과정인 International Finance가 강의형 수업이 많다는 느낌을 받았습니다.
다른 수업은 더 토론이나 발표 위주인 것 같더군요
수업난이도에 대해서는 전반적으로 '가르치고자 하는'(즉 수업이 의도하는) 지식(목표) 수준은 높은 편입니다만,
회계적 지식이나 재무적 지식이 있으면 수업은 무난하게 들을 수 있습니다.
다만 개인적으로 가장 큰 문제는 듣는 학생들이 생각보다 재무나 회계적 지식기반이 약하다는(?) 점입니다. 저도 물론 군 제대를 하자마자 바로 이 수업을 들으러 온 undergraduate이지만
저 외에도 학부생이 꽤 많았고, 학부생이 아닌 경우에도 금융공학이나 경영학을 전공자라면서도 상당히 관련분야 지식이 부족하다고 느껴지는 경우가 많았습니다.
수업은 단시간에 상당히 수준높은 지식을 전달하는데 (특히 Financial Mathematics나 Financial Modeling의 경우, 교수 사정으로 수업이 스카이프(!)로 진행되어 학생들의 불만이 하늘을 찌를 듯 했지만 가르치는 내용이나 과제, 시험 수준은 상당했습니다. 배운 엑셀 스킬도 개인적으로는 굉장히 유용하다고 느꼈습니다.)
학생들이 생각보다 따라주지를 못하니 시험이 터무니없이 쉽게 나오거나 예정되었던 진도를 맞추지 못한 경우가 많았습니다.
저는 아무래도 비정규적? 수업이니 교수들이 점수를 후하게 주나보다 싶었는데(벼락치기를 일삼은 저도 거의 전부 A를 맞았으니...) 같이 듣는 친구들 B와 C가 허다해서 생각보다 놀랬습니다.
상황이 이렇다보니 수업 난이도가 종잡을 수 없을 때가 많습니다. 수업은 엄청 어려웠는데 다음날 퀴즈에는 수업을 안들은 1, 2학년 학부생도 답을 쓸 수 있는 문제가 나온다던가(대부분 이런 경우였습니다.), 수업은 일사천리로 했는데 응용도가 높은, 매우 어려운 문제들이 시험에 나온다던가 하는 문제가 발생하곤 했습니다.
대체로 저는 다루는 내용들에 대해서는 만족스러웠으나, 학생들의 수준을 더 균일화하거나 수업 난이도에 대한 조정이 필요하다고 느껴지는 부분이었습니다.
지금까지의 7과목이 International Finance에 대한 과목들이고 그것 외에 PCS(Professional Communications Seminar)라는 영어실력향상 및 비즈니스영어를 배우는 수업이 별도로 있습니다.
저는 월요일과 수요일 오후 1시부터 2시 30까지 진행되는 분반을 들었는데
화요일 목요일에 1시간 30분씩 하는 분반도 있고
일주일에 한번 3시간 몰아서 하는 분반도 있다고 들었습니다.
어쨌든 PCS가 귀찮다고 하는 학생들이 꽤 많았지만(저도 가끔 귀찮다고 느꼈습니다 ㅋ) 개인적으로 영어실력 향상에는 상당한 도움이 되었다고 느꼈습니다.
글 요약하기, 비즈니스영어회화, 작문, 인터뷰, 전화통화예절, 팀프로젝트 등 전반적으로 열심히 참여한다면 나름 영어실력이 어느정도 늘어남을 느낄 수 있다고 봅니다.
두 분의 선생님이 전반부와 후반부를 나눠 맡았는데 두 분 다 친절하고 열정적인 면모를 보여주셔서 좋았습니다.
다만 언급했다시피 12시에 끝나고 1시간 점심 먹고 오후 1시부터 수업을 듣기가 조금 귀찮다는 단점이 있습니다. ㅋ
사실 UCI ACP코스의 핵심은 코스가 끝나고 주어지는 인턴기회입니다. 실제로 많은 학생들이 이것을 노리고 오는 듯 했습니다.
한 과정을 듣고 나서는 무급 인턴이, 두 과정을 들은 뒤에는 유급인턴에 응시할 기회가 주어지는데 (무급/유급인턴 구분은 조금 불확실합니다. 저도 자세히는 몰라서..)
인턴기회는 학교측에서 로컬 기업과 연계시켜 주는 걸로 압니다
100프로 성사는 아니지만 대체로 영어실력이 어느 정도 되고 바람직한 성품을 지녔으면 거의 다 인턴기회를 얻는 듯 했습니다.
인턴지원여부는 학기 초에 신청을 받는데, 신청한 친구들은 수업 끝나고도 오후에 면접준비, 지원서 제출, 이력서 작성 등 이것저것 학교에서 봐주는 것 같았습니다.
저는 아직 한국 내 대학도 졸업해야 하기 때문에 패스했습니다만, 굉장히 탐나던 기회였습니다. ㅎㅎ
출결은 같이 수업을 들은 한국인 아주머니 말씀을 들어보니 ESL에 비해 훨씬 빡센 것 같았습니다.
제 칠레 친구가 하루를 자다가 빠졌는데, 바로 경고성 메일이 날아왔다고 했습니다.
오리엔테이션 때도 병원 처방전이나 접수증을 제시하는 경우에만 결석을 봐주겠다고 하긴 했는데
ㅎㅎ막상 학기 중에 보니, 이런저런 사정으로 한두 과목쯤은 교수님께 말하고 빠져도 큰 곤경(?)에 빠지지는 않는 것 같습니다.
물론 지속적으로 빠지거나 하면 문제가 되겠지요
참고로 성적제한도 존재하는데, C 이상만 받으면 됩니다. (C 이상인지 초과인지는 기억이 잘 안 나네요 ㅠㅠ) 그 밑을 받으면 어떻게 되는지는 자세히는 모르겠습니다만
담당자와 상담하여 추후 어떻게 할 지 논의하는걸로 알고 있습니다. 그런데 전반적으로 모두 수료합시다 으쌰으쌰 이런 분위기라 저 상담도 단순히 경고 및 격려에 그칠 것 같다는게
제 생각입니다.
반 인원 구성은 20명에
중국인이 꽤 많고(어바인이 중국인들에게 핫한 동네임을 감안하면 당연한 일이죠) 스웨덴 1명, 칠레 2명, 프랑스 3명, 러시아 1명, 대만 2명, 일본 2명, 한국인 저 포함 3명
정도였습니다. 유럽 친구들이 대체로 영어구사력이 좋은 편이고, 중국인들은 약간 천차만별? 인 것 같았습니다. 대체로 영어수준이 그리 높지는 않습니다.
따라서 프레젠테이션 등을 할 때 영어실력이 좋으면 상당한 어드밴티지를 누릴 수 있습니다 ㅎ
학교 주차는 좀 불편합니다. 근처에 마켓플레이스가 한 두군데 있긴 한데, 대부분 학생들 주차를 금지하고 있고 학교 내에도 Parking Pass가 없으면 주차시 딱지를 뗍니다.
주차패스는 1일차, 1주치, 1달치 다양한데, 정해진 지점에서 구매할 수 있습니다. 저는 부모님이 픽업을 주로 해주셔서 10월즈음 부모님이 어디 여행가셨을 때 차로 통학할 때 빼고는 주차패스가 필요없었습니다. DCE 빌딩 바로 뒤에 아파트먼트 주차장이 있긴 한데 가끔 몰래 세우다가 피보는 친구들이 많아서 비추입니다. 단속을 꽤 자주 합니다. 그냥 패스를 사는게 가장 안전합니다.
학교에서 제공하는 액티비티에는 그리 자주 참여하지 않아 잘 모르겠습니다. 체육시설도 딱히 써보지 않았고 매주 한번씩 있는 팀스포츠활동도 안했네요 ㅋㅋ
집이 아무래도 거리가 좀 되고 부모님이랑 지내다 보니 여기서 만든 친구들보다 가족끼리 이곳저곳 더 많이 다닌 것 같습니다. 캘리포니아 이곳저곳 많이 댕겼네요 ㅎㅎ
물론 학교에서도 주말 라스베가스 1박2일 투어, 추수감사절 연휴 샌프란시스코 3박4일 투어, 농구관람, 축구관람, 디즈니랜드 투어 등 다양한 프로그램을 제공합니다.
친한 외국인 친구랑 가면 좋습니다. 가고싶었는데 이미 과정 시작 전에 가본 곳들이라..ㅠㅠ
학교에서 주변지역 관광 티켓(디즈니랜드, 유니버설스튜디오) 등도 할인해서 파니 잘 알아보고 유용하게 활용하시면 됩니다.
조금 어린 (20대-30대) 친구들은 대체로 학교 근처에서 또래 친구들이나 같은 국적 친구들과 아파트먼트를 빌려서 같이 생활하더군요. 아무래도 이 동네 월세가 비싸서 그런 듯 합니다.
직장에서 보내줬거나 나이대가 좀 있으신 분들은 어바인 곳곳에서 잘 삽니다.
한국으로 돌아가서 열심히 살기 위해 도서관을 많이는 아니어도 꽤 자주 갔었는데, 도서관 시설이 좋지는 않습니다.
중간, 기말텀 아니면 딱히 사람이 득시글대지도 않고 무난하게 사용할 수 있습니다.
Hill 이라고 불리는 학교 중심의 기념품점 및 문구/잡화점을 자주 이용하실텐데, 로고박힌 의류 및 기념품, 문방구 등을 죄다 여기서 팝니다. 자잘한 음식도 팔고 Hill 지하에서 교재도 팝니다.
아 참고로 교재는 그닥 필요 없습니다. 대부분 과목이 ppt나 유인물로 진행되기 때문에 비싼 교재 안사셔도 됩니다. (적어도 저희때는 거의 다 안샀습니다.)
Hill 바로 옆 건물들에 식당과 스타벅스가 있습니다. 식당은 웬디스, 서브웨이, 판다익스프레스, 피자/파스타 파는 곳, 주스 파는 곳 등이 있고, 스타벅스는 항상 인산인해입니다.
학교 내에 Anthill pub이라는 술집도 있는데 맥주를 좋아해서 자주 갔습니다.
그리고 PC방(!)도 있는데, 학교에서 공식적으로 지원해주는 게이밍룸입니다 ㅋㅋ 16년 9월 30일에 개관했는데 개관식도 구경하고 재밌었습니다.
칠레 친구랑 몇번 가서 놀았습니다만 한국에 비해 조금 비쌉니다(가격은 기억이 안나네요 ㅠㅠ)
다른 시설은 그닥 갈 일이 없습니다.
DCE 빌딩에는 스타벅스와 지하에 프린트를 할 수 있는 컴퓨터실이 있는데 학교중앙도서관이 프린트시에 돈을 내라고 하니 DCE 지하의 무료 프린트를 이용하시는게 훨씬 낫습니다 ^^
9월 21일에 첫 오리엔테이션을 가졌습니다.
Department of Continuing Education이라고 우리나라로 치면 평생교육원? 같은 쪽에서 ACP와 ESL 프로그램을 관리하는데, 지은지 얼마 안된 새건물 DCE에서 ACP 수업이 이뤄지고 육교건너 학교쪽 저층 건물에서 ESL 수업이 이뤄졌습니다.
처음에 DCE 건물을 찾는데 애를 조금 먹었습니다. 나중에 결국 자주 가는 곳 지리는 다 알게 되지만 처음에는 매우 헷갈리니 조금 일찍 가는게 나을 듯 합니다. 가면 ACP 분과별(International Finance, Human Resources,.. 등등)로 자기 이름을 찾고 서명을 하고 추후 일정과 학교생활에 대한 소개 및 팁을 받게 됩니다.
추후 1학기동안의 일정표(일정표에 각 수업의 일자, 교수님 정보, 교재정보, 교실정보와 학기 중 노는날(!)을 표시해 줍니다) 통학교통편, 학교에서 제공하는 보험, 핸드폰, 자전거 판매점 위치, 학교에서 제공하는 주말투어프로그램과 액티비티 프로그램들, 학교 와이파이 및 학교인터넷 가입절차 등등 유용한 정보를 많이 얻을 수 있습니다. 또한 분과별로 같은 테이블에 앉아 앞으로 수업을 들을 친구들과 통성명하는 시간을 가질 수 있습니다. 교수진 등 소개가 간략하게 끝나면(사실 이 때는 뭐가 뭔지 잘 모릅니다 ㅋ..) 학교내 투어를 하는데(이때도 사실 학교 내 어디가 어딘지 잘 모릅니다 ㅋㅋ) 딱히 많이 돌아다니지는 않고 근처 시설과 도서관, (제가 나중에 자주 이용한) 학교센터쪽 시설 등 중요한 곳을 알려줍니다. 그리고 교내식당 점심 공짜 쿠폰을 주고 밥먹고 집에 보내줍니다. 이때 투어를 하면서 이것저것 같은 팀 사람들과 친해질 수 있습니다.
제가 들은 ACP International Finance 수업은 아침 9시에 시작하여 정오에 끝나는, 아주 좋은 시간대였습니다. 빨리 끝내고 오후에 다른 곳에 놀러가거나 이것저것 할 시간이 나니까요. 오후 ACP 수업도 물론 있는데 오전/오후 시간배정은 복불복인 것 같습니다.
처음 3일치의 수업은(9/22,23,26) 처음 ACP를 듣는 학생들을 대상으로 하는 Intro to ACP로, 자기소개, 문화적 차이를 다루는 방법, 보다 나은 의사소통을 하는 방법, 표절에 대한 경각심 일깨우기 등 대략적인 수업 전 준비과정에 해당하는 수업입니다. 가볍게 들으며 여러 외국인 친구들과 친해지는 계기를 만들 수 있었습니다. 학점도 패스, 논패스같은 개념이라 편하게 들으시면 됩니다.
그리고 하루를 쉬고(9/27) 바로 수업들을 시작합니다.
Financial Analysis -> Accounting -> Financial Mathematics -> Financial Modeling -> Risk Management -> International Financial Market Strategies -> International Financial Markets
순서대로 한 학기가 진행됩니다.
처음 두 수업은 보통 재무제표 분석과 회계적 접근을 다루고, 그 다음 두 수업은 엑셀을 통한 재무분석 및 문제풀이를 다룹니다. 그리고 리스크 관리에 대한 수업이 이어지고 마지막 두 수업은 국제재무시장에 대한 이야기입니다. (환율리스크와 국제금융시장)
보통 한 과목마다 자잘한 퀴즈 / 프레젠테이션(팀프로젝트) / 중간 혹은 기말시험으로 구성되며, 자잘한 퀴즈나 프로젝트가 많아서 은근히 방과 후에도 시간투자가 좀 필요한 편입니다. 특히 팀프로젝트가 거의 1주일마다 한개씩 있고 단시간에 여러 과목을 수료해야하는 특성 상 시험도 체감상 매우 자주 있습니다. 가끔 과제가 있는 과목의 경우는 시간이 더 들어갑니다 ㄷㄷ... 주중에 안해두고 주말에 만약 어디를 놀러갔다온다 치면 밤 늦게까지 붙잡고 있어야됩니다 ㅠㅠ
다른 ACP수업을 듣는 학생들의 이야기를 들어보니 다른 ACP 과정에 비해 비교적 저희 과정인 International Finance가 강의형 수업이 많다는 느낌을 받았습니다. 다른 수업은 더 토론이나 발표 위주인 것 같더군요.
수업난이도에 대해서는 전반적으로 '가르치고자 하는'(즉 수업이 의도하는) 지식(목표) 수준은 높은 편입니다만, 회계적 지식이나 재무적 지식이 있으면 수업은 무난하게 들을 수 있습니다. 다만 개인적으로 가장 큰 문제는 듣는 학생들이 생각보다 재무나 회계적 지식기반이 약하다는(?) 점입니다. 저도 물론 군 제대를 하자마자 바로 이 수업을 들으러 온 undergraduate이지만 저 외에도 학부생이 꽤 많았고, 학부생이 아닌 경우에도 금융공학이나 경영학을 전공자라면서도 상당히 관련분야 지식이 부족하다고 느껴지는 경우가 많았습니다. 수업은 단시간에 상당히 수준높은 지식을 전달하는데 (특히 Financial Mathematics나 Financial Modeling의 경우, 교수 사정으로 수업이 스카이프(!)로 진행되어 학생들의 불만이 하늘을 찌를 듯 했지만 가르치는 내용이나 과제, 시험 수준은 상당했습니다. 배운 엑셀 스킬도 개인적으로는 굉장히 유용하다고 느꼈습니다.) 학생들이 생각보다 따라주지를 못하니 시험이 터무니없이 쉽게 나오거나 예정되었던 진도를 맞추지 못한 경우가 많았습니다. 저는 아무래도 비정규적? 수업이니 교수들이 점수를 후하게 주나보다 싶었는데(벼락치기를 일삼은 저도 거의 전부 A를 맞았으니...) 같이 듣는 친구들 B와 C가 허다해서 생각보다 놀랬습니다. 상황이 이렇다보니 수업 난이도가 종잡을 수 없을 때가 많습니다. 수업은 엄청 어려웠는데 다음날 퀴즈에는 수업을 안들은 1, 2학년 학부생도 답을 쓸 수 있는 문제가 나온다던가(대부분 이런 경우였습니다.), 수업은 일사천리로 했는데 응용도가 높은, 매우 어려운 문제들이 시험에 나온다던가 하는 문제가 발생하곤 했습니다. 대체로 저는 다루는 내용들에 대해서는 만족스러웠으나, 학생들의 수준을 더 균일화하거나 수업 난이도에 대한 조정이 필요하다고 느껴지는 부분이었습니다. 지금까지의 7과목이 International Finance에 대한 과목들이고 그것 외에 PCS(Professional Communications Seminar)라는 영어실력향상 및 비즈니스영어를 배우는 수업이 별도로 있습니다.
저는 월요일과 수요일 오후 1시부터 2시 30까지 진행되는 분반을 들었는데 화요일 목요일에 1시간 30분씩 하는 분반도 있고 일주일에 한번 3시간 몰아서 하는 분반도 있다고 들었습니다. 어쨌든 PCS가 귀찮다고 하는 학생들이 꽤 많았지만(저도 가끔 귀찮다고 느꼈습니다 ㅋ) 개인적으로 영어실력 향상에는 상당한 도움이 되었다고 느꼈습니다.
글 요약하기, 비즈니스영어회화, 작문, 인터뷰, 전화통화예절, 팀프로젝트 등 전반적으로 열심히 참여한다면 나름 영어실력이 어느정도 늘어남을 느낄 수 있다고 봅니다. 두 분의 선생님이 전반부와 후반부를 나눠 맡았는데 두 분 다 친절하고 열정적인 면모를 보여주셔서 좋았습니다. 다만 언급했다시피 12시에 끝나고 1시간 점심 먹고 오후 1시부터 수업을 듣기가 조금 귀찮다는 단점이 있습니다. ㅋ
사실 UCI ACP코스의 핵심은 코스가 끝나고 주어지는 인턴기회입니다. 실제로 많은 학생들이 이것을 노리고 오는 듯 했습니다. 한 과정을 듣고 나서는 무급 인턴이, 두 과정을 들은 뒤에는 유급인턴에 응시할 기회가 주어지는데 (무급/유급인턴 구분은 조금 불확실합니다. 저도 자세히는 몰라서..) 인턴기회는 학교측에서 로컬 기업과 연계시켜 주는 걸로 압니다. 100프로 성사는 아니지만 대체로 영어실력이 어느 정도 되고 바람직한 성품을 지녔으면 거의 다 인턴기회를 얻는 듯 했습니다. 인턴지원여부는 학기 초에 신청을 받는데, 신청한 친구들은 수업 끝나고도 오후에 면접준비, 지원서 제출, 이력서 작성 등 이것저것 학교에서 봐주는 것 같았습니다. 저는 아직 한국 내 대학도 졸업해야 하기 때문에 패스했습니다만, 굉장히 탐나던 기회였습니다. ㅎㅎ
출결은 같이 수업을 들은 한국인 아주머니 말씀을 들어보니 ESL에 비해 훨씬 빡센 것 같았습니다. 제 칠레 친구가 하루를 자다가 빠졌는데, 바로 경고성 메일이 날아왔다고 했습니다. 오리엔테이션 때도 병원 처방전이나 접수증을 제시하는 경우에만 결석을 봐주겠다고 하긴 했는데 ㅎㅎ막상 학기 중에 보니, 이런저런 사정으로 한두 과목쯤은 교수님께 말하고 빠져도 큰 곤경(?)에 빠지지는 않는 것 같습니다. 물론 지속적으로 빠지거나 하면 문제가 되겠지요
참고로 성적제한도 존재하는데, C 이상만 받으면 됩니다. (C 이상인지 초과인지는 기억이 잘 안 나네요 ㅠㅠ) 그 밑을 받으면 어떻게 되는지는 자세히는 모르겠습니다만 담당자와 상담하여 추후 어떻게 할 지 논의하는걸로 알고 있습니다. 그런데 전반적으로 모두 수료합시다 으쌰으쌰 이런 분위기라 저 상담도 단순히 경고 및 격려에 그칠 것 같다는게 제 생각입니다.
반 인원 구성은 20명에 중국인이 꽤 많고(어바인이 중국인들에게 핫한 동네임을 감안하면 당연한 일이죠) 스웨덴 1명, 칠레 2명, 프랑스 3명, 러시아 1명, 대만 2명, 일본 2명, 한국인 저 포함 3명 정도였습니다. 유럽 친구들이 대체로 영어구사력이 좋은 편이고, 중국인들은 약간 천차만별? 인 것 같았습니다. 대체로 영어수준이 그리 높지는 않습니다. 따라서 프레젠테이션 등을 할 때 영어실력이 좋으면 상당한 어드밴티지를 누릴 수 있습니다 ㅎ
학교 주차는 좀 불편합니다. 근처에 마켓플레이스가 한 두군데 있긴 한데, 대부분 학생들 주차를 금지하고 있고 학교 내에도 Parking Pass가 없으면 주차시 딱지를 뗍니다. 주차패스는 1일차, 1주치, 1달치 다양한데, 정해진 지점에서 구매할 수 있습니다. 저는 부모님이 픽업을 주로 해주셔서 10월즈음 부모님이 어디 여행가셨을 때 차로 통학할 때 빼고는 주차패스가 필요없었습니다. DCE 빌딩 바로 뒤에 아파트먼트 주차장이 있긴 한데 가끔 몰래 세우다가 피보는 친구들이 많아서 비추입니다. 단속을 꽤 자주 합니다. 그냥 패스를 사는게 가장 안전합니다.
학교에서 제공하는 액티비티에는 그리 자주 참여하지 않아 잘 모르겠습니다. 체육시설도 딱히 써보지 않았고 매주 한번씩 있는 팀스포츠활동도 안했네요 ㅋㅋ집이 아무래도 거리가 좀 되고 부모님이랑 지내다 보니 여기서 만든 친구들보다 가족끼리 이곳저곳 더 많이 다닌 것 같습니다. 캘리포니아 이곳저곳 많이 댕겼네요 ㅎㅎ 물론 학교에서도 주말 라스베가스 1박2일 투어, 추수감사절 연휴 샌프란시스코 3박4일 투어, 농구관람, 축구관람, 디즈니랜드 투어 등 다양한 프로그램을 제공합니다. 친한 외국인 친구랑 가면 좋습니다. 가고싶었는데 이미 과정 시작 전에 가본 곳들이라..ㅠㅠ학교에서 주변지역 관광 티켓(디즈니랜드, 유니버설스튜디오) 등도 할인해서 파니 잘 알아보고 유용하게 활용하시면 됩니다.조금 어린 (20대-30대) 친구들은 대체로 학교 근처에서 또래 친구들이나 같은 국적 친구들과 아파트먼트를 빌려서 같이 생활하더군요. 아무래도 이 동네 월세가 비싸서 그런 듯 합니다. 직장에서 보내줬거나 나이대가 좀 있으신 분들은 어바인 곳곳에서 잘 삽니다.
한국으로 돌아가서 열심히 살기 위해 도서관을 많이는 아니어도 꽤 자주 갔었는데, 도서관 시설이 좋지는 않습니다.
중간, 기말텀 아니면 딱히 사람이 득시글대지도 않고 무난하게 사용할 수 있습니다. Hill 이라고 불리는 학교 중심의 기념품점 및 문구/잡화점을 자주 이용하실텐데, 로고박힌 의류 및 기념품, 문방구 등을 죄다 여기서 팝니다. 자잘한 음식도 팔고 Hill 지하에서 교재도 팝니다. 아 참고로 교재는 그닥 필요 없습니다. 대부분 과목이 ppt나 유인물로 진행되기 때문에 비싼 교재 안사셔도 됩니다. (적어도 저희때는 거의 다 안샀습니다.)Hill 바로 옆 건물들에 식당과 스타벅스가 있습니다. 식당은 웬디스, 서브웨이, 판다익스프레스, 피자/파스타 파는 곳, 주스 파는 곳 등이 있고, 스타벅스는 항상 인산인해입니다. 학교 내에 Anthill pub이라는 술집도 있는데 맥주를 좋아해서 자주 갔습니다. 그리고 PC방(!)도 있는데, 학교에서 공식적으로 지원해주는 게이밍룸입니다 ㅋㅋ 16년 9월 30일에 개관했는데 개관식도 구경하고 재밌었습니다. 칠레 친구랑 몇번 가서 놀았습니다만 한국에 비해 조금 비쌉니다(가격은 기억이 안나네요 ㅠㅠ)
다른 시설은 그닥 갈 일이 없습니다. DCE 빌딩에는 스타벅스와 지하에 프린트를 할 수 있는 컴퓨터실이 있는데 학교중앙도서관이 프린트시에 돈을 내라고 하니 DCE 지하의 무료 프린트를 이용하시는게 훨씬 낫습니다 ^^
나름 지금까지 수업은 괜찮았습니다. 난이도 문제만 빼면 이것저것 많이 배웠네요. 영어에도 상당히 익숙해진 것 같아 만족스럽습니다. 여행도 자주 다녔구요 많이 배울 수 있는 좋은 경험이었네요
UCI Summer Session는 크게 두 가지 장점을 가지고 있습니다. 첫번째는 친절한 스태프들과 강사진들인 것 같습니다. 첫날 공항 픽업때부터 마지막날 기숙사를 체크아웃 하는 날까지 잘 챙겨주셨고 언제나 학생들의 말에 귀를 기울여주셨습니다. 먼저 다가와서 도와주신적도 많았습니다. 영어 수업은 아무래도 현지 학생들과 함께 듣는 수업이라 조금 난이도가 있지만 어떤 과목을 선택하느냐에 따라서 또 난이도가 가려질 것 같습니다. 저 같은 경우는 University Writing and Communication수업과 Gender&Popular Culture을 들었는데 writing 수업은 난이도가 어렵지 않았지만 Gender course는 처음에는 용어들 때문에 따라가기 힘들었었습니다. 그러나 1-2주 후에는 수업에 적응해서 그런지 수업을 따라갈 수 있었습니다. 학교 시설은 전반적으로 좋았고 캠퍼스 내에 편의시설이 가까이 있다는 것이 편리했습니다. 차를 타고 멀리 나가지 않아도 기숙사와 강의실 근처에 마트가 있고 카페, 식당들이 있어서 언제나 이용할 수 있다는 것이 장점이었습니다. 그리고 ARC이라고 체육관이 있는데 UCI 학생은 무료로 헬스장, 수영장, 샤워시설을 이용 할 수 있어서 수업 끝나고 자주 이용했었습니다. 또 하나의 장점은 방과후 액티비티와 주말관광이 정말 잘 되어 있다는 것 입니다. 매주마다 학교에서 무료로 비치 트립, 멘토와의 만남, 가라오케 이벤트 등이 있고 주말을 이용한 트립이 굉장히 다양합니다. 웨스트 LA투어, 유니버셜 스튜디오, 라스베가스 투어, 요세미티, 서핑 등등이 있으며 단 기간에 캘리포니아의 매력을 엿 볼 수 있는 좋은 기회가 된 것 같습니다. 무료 엑티비티는 무조건 다 참여하는것을 추천드립니다. 그리고 기숙사는 주방에 용기들도 다 구비되어있고 방의 시설도 전반적으로 괜찮으나 에어컨이 없다는 것이 단점입니다. 저는 on campus에 있는 Arroyo Vista 기숙사를 이용했는데 out campus보다 강의실을 가는 것이 수월했습니다. 물론 기숙사에서 거리는 좀 있지만 그래도 상시로 셔틀버스가 있어서 괜찮습니다. 현지 날씨는 항상 맑아서 우산을 따로 챙겨가지 않아도 될 정도이지만 다소 덥습니다. 그래도 저녁에는 쌀쌀해지기도 하므로 여분의 긴팔을 가져가는 것을 추천드립니다. UCI Summer Session을 통해 영어실력도 많이 향상되었고 좋은 친구들을 만나 다양한 경험을 했었습니다. 만족스러운 6주였습니다.
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