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The Professional Certificate in Business Management
is one of the most popular and widely recognized of
the UCSD certificate programs. Students
choose the 6 month or Academic Year (9 months) option,
with an emphasis in General Business (pre-MBA),
Marketing, Human Resources, or
Finance.
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| Who
should take this course? |
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These
programs are for serious students with a minimum of
one or two years work experience who wish to learn about
U.S. business practices and acquire necessary skills
and knowledge for a career in business. The Academic
Year program is the best option for students who would
like to apply for Optional Practical
Training following a 9-month study program.
Should you not have the required university and/or work
experience for this program, please read about our Business Essentials
program, which is specifically designed for
people with less experience.
For
more information on prerequisites, admission requirements
and how to apply, click here.
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| What
this course includes |
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The
Business Management Professional Certificate program
will acquaint you with practical business knowledge
and skills very rapidly
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program consists of: |
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classroom
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group
problem-solving exercises |
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individual
research or planning projects |
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student
presentations |
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an
internship
experience
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a student in this program, you will: |
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Obtain
a Professional Certificate from the University of
California, San Diego Extension |
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Complete
an internship with a San Diego company |
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Develop
solid business management skills with a specialization
in a field of your choice |
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Study
alongside international and American students |
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Qualify
to apply for Optional Practical
Training after nine consecutive months of study |
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Enjoy
ample time for both study and recreation.
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| 6-month
Program vs. Academic Year (9-month) |
The
Business Management Academic Year program combines the
Business Management 6-month program, for which student receive one certificate in Business Management with an emphasis in their selected area. Students choose one
of the following emphases: Pre-MBA, Marketing, Finance
or Human Resources.
During
the first and second quarters, students
take the same classes depending on your chosen area of emphasis. Students in the Academic Year
program further develop their skills during the third
quarter, and recieve a second certificate in their area of emphasis.
Both programs include daytime and evening classes. The
daytime classes are specifically designed to meet the
needs of international students and cover foundations
of general business. During evening classes, participants
will be studying alongside American adults.
Students
who excel in the Certificate Program may choose to continue
for the 3rd quarter, but will not obtain the cost benefits
of originally enrolling in the Academic Year. Adding on a third quarter once a program begins costs an additional $1500 USD. Students are encouraged to make this decision before beginning the program.
Click
here to see a
quarterly schedule highlighting the two programs.
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Requirements: |
You
must have a TOEFL score of at least 550 or 79 on the internet-based TOEFL. |
Program
dates:
6 mo. Certificate |
2008
Sep 10 - Mar
27, 2009
2009
Jan 5 - Jun 12
Mar 25 - Sep 11
Jun 24 - Dec 11
Sep 16 - Mar 19, 2010
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Program
dates:
Academic Year |
2008
Sep 10 - Jun 19, 2009
2009
Jan 5 - Sep 11
Mar 25 - Dec 11
Jun 24 - Mar 19, 2010
Sep 16 - Jun 11, 2010
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| Days: |
Monday
- Friday, occasional Saturdays |
| Time: |
Mostly
evenings; varies according to emphasis. In the first quarter the majority of classes are during the day with your cohort of international students, creating a foundation of comprehensive business knowledge from which to move forward. In the second and third quarters many classes are at night with domestic students who are also studying in your chosen area of emphasis. This also allows students to perform their internship during the day with a local company. |
| Location:
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Most classes are held on the La Jolla campus. Access to a car is required, as some courses may be held at our Sorrento Mesa location (about 10 minutes by car). Students must provide their own transportation to their internship sites. |
| Length
of Program: |
Standard:
6 months
Academic Year: 9 months |
| Hours
of Instruction: |
12-18
hours per week |
| Application
fee: |
$200
(non-refundable) |
Cost:
6 mo. Certificate
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Tuition 2008
Books/Materials
Student Services Fee
Tuition 2009
Books/Materials
Student Services Fee
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$7,500
$800 - $1,000
$450
$8,700
$800 - $1,000
$600
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Cost:
Academic
Year |
Tuition 2008
Books/Materials
Student Services Fee
Tuition 2009
Books/Materials
Student Services Fee
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$10,500
$1,200 - $1,500
$675
$12,200
$1,200 - $1,500
$900
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| Costs
include internship, orientation breakfast, and graduation
lunch. |
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The maximum class size for the Business certificate programs each quarter are as follows:
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| Marketing students inspect
a trade show booth during a field trip to the San Diego
Convention Center. |
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| Prerequisites
- Comparison Chart |
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Three-Month
Business
Essentials |
Six-Month
Business Management and Comp. Marketing |
| TOEFL |
530/71 |
550/79 |
| Work
experience |
1 year preferred |
2 years required |
| University
experience |
2 years |
degree required |
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These are
typical nationalities of students who have attended the Business
Management Program
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Fabiana N.
L., Brazil
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Gozde G., Turkey
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Tamas S., Hungary
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Laura P., Italy
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Carlos de S.
A., Spain
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Claudia A.,
Brazil
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Takashi A.,
Japan
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Mark K., Switzerland
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Claudia G.,
Colombia
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Ahmet T., Turkey
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Patricia B.,
Brazil
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Sae H. L.,
Korea
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| Sample Schedule |
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Click
here to see a sample schedule and list of classes. |
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