UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, RIVERSIDE

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1 UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, RIVERSIDE Certificate in Hospitality & Tourism Management or Certificate in Management (With paid academic training at Walt Disney World Resorts through the Disney College Program)

2 University of California System Berkeley Davis Irvine Los Angeles Merced Riverside San Diego San Francisco Santa Barbara Santa Cruz

3 Worldwide Reputation One of the top ranked US institutions The Princeton Review's America's Best Value Colleges (2008) named UCR among the top 123 Best Western Colleges and one of America's Best Value Colleges. U.S. News & World Report (2009) ranked UCR 5 th in the nation in the category of most diverse universities and 9 th among the "up-and-coming universities nationwide. Research: - Environmental (Alternative Fuel Clean Air) - Nanoscale Science and Technology - Genome Biology (Biotechnology) - Sustainable Development - Agriculture (Citrus)

4 Certificate: Hospitality & Tourism Management or Management with paid academic training 6-month program Earn 15 UCR academic credits with paid academic training at Walt Disney World Resorts leading to a Certificate in Hospitality & Tourism Management or Management from UCR Up to 9 of your credits transfer to Douglas College Paid training satisfies Douglas College HOSP Diploma program s 500 hours of industry related experience End of June December 2014 (tentative): June 28 Arrival at L.A. Int l Airport (LAX). Free bus shuttle to Riverside, Calif. June 30 to July 14 Orientation and academic course work at UCR July 14 Evening travel to Walt Disney World Resorts, Florida July 15 to December 26 Course work and paid academic training at Walt Disney World Resorts December 26 return home (students from Canadian schools only)

5 Program Requirements in Brief One 3-credit course delivered at the University of California, Riverside campus: Introduction to the Global Hospitality and Tourism Industry One 3-credit course from the Disney College Program. 9 choices to choose from. One 3-credit online course delivered by UCR while students are at Walt Disney World Resorts. 4 choices to choose from. A 6-credit full-time supervised paid academic training at Walt Disney World Resorts weekly assignments Five reports and one final paper A performance review by Disney

6 SAMPLE CALENDAR First Two weeks at UCR

7 Activities during the first two weeks

8 Accommodation: Extension Residence Center at University Extension Convenient location accommodates up to 80 students Double occupancy dorm-style rooms Each room includes bathroom, phone, cable television, & wireless internet Resident concierge are available to assist students and provide activities Minimum age: 18 Breakfast Included

9 UCR Academic Requirements Completion of ONE 3-credit course delivered on UCR campus (50 hours, 2-week intensive): Introduction to Global Hospitality and Tourism Industry (articulates as HOSP 1115) Completion of ONE 3-credit course offered through the Disney International College Program*. Choices include: Advanced Studies in Hospitality Management (BUSN 1200 or HOSP 2455) Corporate Analysis (HOSP 2445 or MARK 4483) Corporate Communication (no Douglas College transfer credit available) Creativity and Innovation (BUSN 2253 or unassigned MARK credit) Experiential Learning (MARK 4483) Human Resources Management (HOSP 2430 if taken alone; as BUSN 1210 if taken with Organizational Leadership) Marketing You (MARK 2150) Organizational Leadership (BUSN 1210 if Human Resources Management is also taken) Interactive Learning Plan *Course credit will be granted by UCR.

10 UCR Academic Requirements Completion of ONE 3-credit course delivered online by UCR while students are in Florida *. Choices include: Customer Service Management (articulates as MARK 3360) Consumer Behavior (articulates as MARK 3215) Organizational Leadership (articulates as HOSP 1115 if taken alone; as BUSN 1210 if taken with Disney s course Human Resource Management) Strategic Marketing and the Marketing Plan (articulates as unassigned MARK credit) *Textbook required. Completion of 6-month academic training at Walt Disney World Resorts Additional Academic Requirements Monthly report Final project/paper

11 Optional Learning Opportunities Professional Development Series (16 hours each) Allows students to study a specific line of business Targeted at select majors (finance, engineering, media/communications) Disney Exploration Series (16 hours each) Explores how Walt Disney World Resorts operates in key areas (people management, leadership, marketing etc.) Conversations and presentations facilitated by Disney leaders Disney University Courses (2 hours each) Opportunities to network with Disney Executives from a variety of lines of business Students gain valuable career management pointers and advice My Disney Career Series (2 hours each) Targeted career development classes (resume writing, interview skills, image excellence, networking, personal branding) Online Learning (2 hours each) Series of two-hour classes that students can build towards a certificate (9 required)

12 Academic Training at Walt Disney World Resorts Offers participants the opportunity for valuable work experience within a Fortune 100 Company Directed working and learning experience to expand knowledge of successful career practices Supervised employment extending classroom based occupational learning at on-the-job learning stations

13 Academic Training at Walt Disney World Resorts Students earn 6 credits for a 5.5-month supervised training Positions include: 5.5-month positions Resorts Hospitality/Front Desk Concierge Lifeguard Costuming Character Performer Role Rotation (2 positions in 5.5 months) Quick Service Food and Beverage Merchandise Attractions

14 Living at Disney World Fully furnished apartments with two to four bedrooms Costs are automatically deducted from students pay cheques weekly 24-hour security in apartment complexes Bus transportation is provided to and from Disney World and to grocery stores, post office and shopping malls.

15 Earning at Disney World Participants will work in front-line roles such as Resorts Hospitality and Concierge hours on average when classes are in session Up to during peak season and no classes in session Base pay $7.67/hour Hourly rate of pay is determined by the role at Walt Disney World Resorts

16 Program Admission Requirements Must have completed first-year courses before start of program Enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student at your home institution Recommended by your institution In good academic standing (minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA) Have strong conversational English (TOEFL 500+, IELTS 5.0, TOEIC 600) Pass oral interviews with UCR and Disney recruiters

17 Program Procedures Students complete UCR application, including essay and copy of transcripts, photo page of passport. Students are pre-screened by their home institution and recommended to UCR UCR assesses student application and recommends list to Disney for interviews Normally, UCR and Disney conduct the interviews on campus (alternatively through Skype) Once interviewed by Disney, successful applicants will be offered a role at Walt Disney World Resorts, normally within one week. Students will have one to two weeks from the offer date to accept the role and are required to pay $450 non-refundable application fee to UCR. Proof of financial support is also required at that time.

18 Financial Statement Requirements Costs UCR Tuition US$3, Tuition scholarship (US$500.00) Transportation from LAX to UCR Included UCR Housing Fee Included Breakfasts only Included Other meals (estimated at US$70/week) US$ Transportation from UCR to LAX Included Medical Insurance US$1, subtotal $4, Costs Disney in Florida Programs Assessment Fee $ Books/Materials fees $ (approximate) Food $50/week $1, (estimated) Housing $92.50/week $2, (estimated) Misc Expenses $ subtotal $4, TOTAL program cost $8, Your estimated wages earned through your Disney employment are $7, However, you must demonstrate full finances of $8, to be eligible for the visa.

19 Other Costs UCR application fee $ J-1 visa fee $ Airfare $ (estimated) Total Other Costs $1,710.00

20 Program Procedures Once deposit and financial statement has been received, UCR will issue DS When students receive DS-2019, they can make an appointment to be interviewed by the U.S. Embassy for the J-1 visa. Canadian students, however, will be interviewed at the point of U.S. entry and do not need to make an interview appointment before departure. Once visa has been approved, students can make airline reservation as a school group for arrival. Pick up by UCR included only when travelling as a group.

21 The J-1 Student Training Visa Only students enrolled in a full-time undergraduate program at their home institution are eligible for this program. Students must be enrolled at their home institution during the entire 6-month program in the U.S. REMEMBER, the purpose of the student s visit to the U.S. is to undertake a Certificate program through UCR. The main purpose is NOT to work at Disney. Disney provides students with academic training that is an integral part of the University of California, Riverside Certificate Program.

22 UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA RIVERSIDE Thank you!