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International Programs English Language Programs Post- Graduate Certificate Programs Internships Optional Practical Training
English Language Programs 4- Week Conversation & Culture 4- Week Business English 10- Week Intensive ESL
English Language Programs 4- Week Conversation & Culture July 1 July 28, 2011 August 3 August 29, 2011 September 2 September 29, 2011 Visa requirements: F-1 student visa
4- Week Conversation & Culture Sample Schedule Conversation Culture courses are held in the morning, Monday through Friday, for a total of 72 instructional hours. In addition, you may choose one or two afternoon electives (e.g. American film, Pronunciation) for a total of 90 hours of instruction. Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Conversation & Culture Classes 09:00-9:50 Idioms & Vocabulary 10:00-11:20 Reading & Writing 11:30-12:50 Speaking & Listening Optional Electives (at no additional cost) 14:00-15:20 Class#1 Class#1 Free Time Class#2 Class#2
4- Week Conversation & Culture Benefits: Learn to speak and understand authentic English with more confidence through classes that focus on real-life communication in lively learning activities. Immerse yourself in American culture as the focus of your listening, speaking, reading, and writing practice. Get to know classmates from different countries and gain an international perspective. Visit a nearby spot of historic and cultural interest on a fun class field trip (e.g. Laguna Beach, Balboa Island, etc.). Refresh your language skills at any levels before attending an American college or university.
English Language Programs 4- Week Business English: Dates July 1 July 28, 2011 August 3 August 29, 2011 September 2 September 29, 2011 English skills requirements: TOEIC PBT TOEFL IBT TOEFL 500 450 45 Visa requirements: F-1 student visa
4- Week Business English Sample Business English Classes Schedule Business English courses are held in the morning, Monday through Friday, for a total of 72 instructional hours. In addition, you may choose one or two afternoon electives (e.g. Electives, English for Specific Purposes) for a total of 90 hours of instruction. Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri 09:00-10:50 Business Concepts (Reading & Writing Focus) 11:00-12:50 Business Communication (Speaking & Listening Focus) Optional Electives (at no additional cost) 14:00-15:20 Class#1 Class#1 Class#2 Class#2 Free Time
Benefits: 4- Week Business English Gain business English skills for finance, marketing, or international trade. Improve communication skills through examinations of management types, advertising and presentation skills, business etiquette and customs, and negotiation styles. Complement your learning with case studies, guest speakers, and company visits. Strengthen your English skills before entering one of UC Irvine s many certificate programs.
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Special Laureate Promotion For July, August, and September 2011 For only US$ 2,850 Per- 4 Week program 4- Week Business English or Conversation & Culture 90 Class hours Housing (Shared Bedroom) Application Fee Airport Pick- Up (during business hours) Health Insurance Housing Placement Fee Student Service Fee Activities, Events & More!
English Language Programs Upcoming Dates: 10- Week Intensive ESL June 22 - September 1, 2011 September 28 - December 8, 2011 Visa requirement: F-1 student visa
10- Week Intensive ESL Sample Schedule Classes are held Monday through Friday at various times between 8:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M., with a minimum of 21 hours of class time per week. LEVELS CURRICULUM HOURS/WEEK LEVELS 1-5 Grammar and Writing 10 Reading and Vocabulary 5 Speaking and Listening 8 Total Class Hours: 23 LEVELS 6-7 Reading and Writing 10 Speaking and Listening 8 One Elective (or) UC Irvine/ Extension Course 3-4 Total Class Hours: 21-22
10- Week Intensive ESL Program Benefits: Study in a well respected language program located on the campus of a major American university. Learn with dedicated, highly-trained teachers with an average of 16 years of teaching experience. Attend small classes - usually 15 or fewer students. Advance your skills in upper-level elective classes, including idioms, American pronunciation, American film, business English, vocabulary building, and advanced grammar. Prepare to score higher on the ibt TOEFL and TOEIC tests.
Post- Graduate Certificate Programs (ACPs) Business Administration International Business Operations and Management International Finance International Tourism & Hotel Management Marketing Communications and Embedded Systems Design Engineering Microsoft Oracle UC Irvine cordially extends a 20% discount on tuition fees to LIU students. To receive discount, you must submit LIU Enrollment Application Form
Post- Graduate Certificate Programs (ACPs) Benefits: Enhance the value of your degree Update your professional knowledge and skills Participate in fieldtrips to American companies Develop a professional network Gain practical experience through an internship Take advantage of OPT
ACP Business Administration Learn to work in teams, become an effective manager, and obtain a strong foundation in business functions and analysis in the ACP Business Administration. Courses include: Entrepreneurship Finance for the Non-Financial Business Person Essentials of Management Success Strategies for E-Business Communication in the Business Environment Strategic Planning
ACP International Business Operations and Management Develop and present a comprehensive business plan focused on data obtained through financial requirements and consumer research. Develop specific skills in the areas of international marketing, management, finance and business negotiations. Courses Include: International Business: Strategy and Structure International Finance: Techniques and Operations International Marketing: Globalization and Localization Cross Cultural Communications and Negotiations Import/Export: International Logistics and Supply Chain Management International Business Planning for Your Product or Service: A Capstone Course
ACP International Finance Prepare for a career in corporate financial planning and analysis in a multinational company, and gain a competitive edge in the global job market with an internship with a U.S. company. Courses include: Introduction to Accounting Financial Mathematics Primer Financial Modeling Primer Survey of International Finance Markets Advanced International Finance Financial Analysis Primer Risk Management in the Multinational Firm
ACP International Tourism & Hotel Management Learn to use marketing and branding techniques to capture and retain the hospitality client, build event management skills, and learn how to develop an integrated service culture that supports employee retention. Courses include: Courses include: Introduction to the Hospitality Industry Strategic Marketing and Branding for the Hospitality Industry Customer Service Management Fundamentals of Accounting and Budgeting Human Resources and Leadership for the Hospitality Professional Project and Event Management Fundamentals of the Tourism Industry
Student Testimonial The International Tourism and Hotel Management program launched my career in the hospitality industry. Through my internship at The Ritz-Carlton, Dana Point, I received professional training as a Quality Analyst to execute projects to improve the hotel s guest experience. Now, I am excited for the opportunity to return to The Ritz-Carlton through the OPT program. Jarco Schmenger Spain
ACP Marketing Enhance your knowledge and skills in the various components of marketing, consumer research, presentation skills, creative and strategic planning. Courses include: Presentation Skills Workshop Essentials of Marketing Beyond the Four Ps Web Marketing Integrating Social Media Understanding Customers and Markets Through Research Using the Web as a Marketing Tool Business-to-Business Marketing Customer Relationship Management Branding Marketing Planning for your Product or Business
ACP Communications and Embedded Systems Design Engineering Gain the knowledge needed in the design and development of modern-day communication systems. Courses Include: Systems Requirements Engineering Introduction to Communications and Networking Communications Systems Design Principles of Wireless Electronic Systems DSP Fundamentals, Modeling and Analysis C Programming for Embedded Systems* Fundamentals of Embedded Systems Design and Programming* * Prerequisite: EECS 805, C Programming for Embedded Systems
Courses Include: ACP Microsoft.NET Develop software solutions for deployment on both Windows and Web environments as you acquire hands-on experience in the lab. Utilize the Microsoft.NET framework for software development technology that provides tools to build, test, and deploy reliable and secure software. Introduction to Web Development with Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 Part I Introduction to Web Development with Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 Part II Developing Windows Communication Foundation Solutions with Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 Developing Advanced Web Application with Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 Part I Developing Advanced Web Application with Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 Part II Developing Data Access Solutions with Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 Part I Developing Data Access Solutions with Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 Part II Microsoft SharePoint 2010: Configuring, Managing and Troubleshooting Microsoft SharePoint 2010: Developing and Customizing Applications
ACP Oracle Database Administration Benefit from the #1 provider in Oracle training in California while utilizing Oracle certified course materials direct from Oracle. Prepare for the Oracle certification exams for database administration. Courses include: Courses include: Oracle Database 11g: Introduction to SQL Oracle Database 11g: Program with PL/SQL Oracle Database 11g: Administration Workshop I DBA Oracle Database 11g: Administration Workshop II DBA Oracle Database 11g: Performance Tuning DBA Oracle Database 11g: SQL Tuning Workshop
ACP Teaching English As A Foreign Language (TEFL) Further your career as an English teacher by learning best practices of various current and traditional methodologies from distinguished teacher-trainers. Courses include: TEFL Professional Workshops Introduction to Language Learning Theories Methods of TEFL Teaching the Skills Teaching Pronunciation Skills Teaching Young Learners (K-12) Student Placement & Feedback Teaching Practice
Internship Opportunities Gain exposure to the dynamic business environment of Orange County and Los Angeles Combine classroom learning with career experience Real-world setting, learn new skills and concepts, and make professional contacts Internships are unpaid positions lasting about 3 months Mid-sized firms in the dynamic tourism and hospitality industry in Orange County, as well as in the greater Los Angeles area
Optional Practical Training (OPT) Upon successful completion of 9 months of full-time study in one or more certificate programs including an internship, you may be eligible for Optional Practical Training Up to one year of paid professional work experience in your field of study Program through U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Sample Pathways to OPT ACP ACP ACP ACP ACP Internship OPT Work and Earn $$ for up to 12 months
Additional Services Enjoy educational and recreational activities Communication Club for language and cross-cultural exchange Academic advising Immigration counseling
Housing Options University Apartments fully furnished 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms/4 students Kitchen, Laundry Facilities, Jacuzzi, Pool (possible additional features, such as basketball, volleyball, and tennis courts) Local phone, cable TV, and DVD are provided Approximately 10-15 minute walk to classrooms from most locations
Housing Options Campus Dormitory Summer Only Group style housing / co-ed building / samegender bedroom Fully-furnished with an equipped kitchen Basketball and volleyball courts available Local phone, cable TV, and DVD are provided Approximately 10-15 minute walk to classrooms from most locations
Cultural Experience Southern California enjoys a culturally diverse population. Practice your English Try new cuisines Make friends with local American students and visiting students around the world Enjoy the diversity!
We look forward to seeing you in California!
Contact Information University of California, Irvine Extension International Programs Website: www.extension.uci.edu/liu E-mail: welcomeliu@uci.edu Tel: (949) 824-5991 Fax: (949) 824-8065