Intensive Business English
Who should take this course?
Professionals and students who wish to learn English through business topics and business skills development will benefit from the Intensive Business English program. The curriculum includes fundamentals of the English language, plus specialized courses in business such as marketing and finance. High-intermediate and advanced levels of English proficiency (ELI core levels 105-110) are welcome to take this program. Student’s English proficiency is determined during the first week of the program (week 0). Students who do not obtain the required English level proficiency for this program will be transferred to the Intensive Academic English, Communication and Culture, or Intensive Communication and Culture program.
2018 Dates (click here for complete list of program dates):
- January 3 – March 2
- March 5 – May 4
- May 21 – July 20
- July 23 – September 21
- October 8 – December 7
Program Schedule:
- Monday – Friday
- Classes are held between 8:30 – 4:30 PM
- 9 weeks (first week is testing, orientation & registration)
- 25 hours per week
- Schedule varies depending on level and classes chosen
Required Courses:
High-Intermediate ELI core levels 105-107:
- Core class focused on fluency
- American Business Studies
- Business Writing
- Grammar
Advanced ELI core levels 108-110:
- Core class focused on American Business Studies
- Business Writing
- Case Studies in Business
- Business Reading and Discussion
- Grammar
Elective classes:
- Academic Listening and Note-taking
- Conversation
- Idioms for Business
- Language for Business and Finance
- Negotiation and Debate
- Presentations for Business
- Test preparation: TOEFL, IELTS, or TOEIC
- Vocabulary for Business and Finance
Classes chosen are dependent on the student’s English proficiency level and options available.
Note: Intensive Business English can be taken only two times. This program is strictly for students interested in learning English through business topics and business skills development. This is primarily an English language program.
Cost (in U.S. dollars):
- Application Fee: $150 (nonrefundable)
- FedEx fee: $50 (optional, but recommended)
- Tuition: $3,300
- International Student Service Fee: $350
- UC San Diego Extension medical insurance for 2018: $405
- Books/Materials: Approximately $250 – $400 (Payment for all books and instructional materials CANNOT be made in advance and are to be purchased upon arrival at UC San Diego.)