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The UC in “The OC”

UC Irvine is located in beautiful Southern California (Orange County)

Pleasant, Mediterranean climate

Local to world-class cultural, shopping, and entertainment destinations

Population 3 million—larger than 22 U.S. states

Most diverse population in California

Vibrant and diverse economy (calculated as the 38th largest in the world)

Center of the “tech coast”

Irvine, California

UC Irvine is Ranked Among the Top 45 Universities in the U.S. and 11th Among Public Universities

UC Irvine Campus

About UC Irvine Ranked 11th among the nation’s best public universities and 41st

among all national public and private universities Three Nobel prize winners, 2 in chemistry & 1 in physics Over 80 undergraduate majors Nearly 40 graduate programs are ranked in the top 50 including

business, engineering, economics, and healthcare management UCI athletic teams have earned 25 national titles in nine sports & 42

students have competed in the Olympics 57,000 applications, and 4,730 admits (Fall 2010)

UC Irvine- In the Center of it All

South Coast Plaza

Disneyland

Surf City

Laguna Beach

UC Irvine Students

Activities

Universal Studios and Disneyland

Shopping

The Beaches

The Mountains

San Diego

Los Angeles

International Programs

English Language Programs Post- Graduate Certificate Programs Internships & OPT International Undergraduate Preparation

Program International Graduate Studies

Preparation Program

English Language Programs

4- Week Conversation & Culture

4- Week Business English

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 & CultureSample 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 FreeTime

  Class#2 Class#2

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.

4 -Week Conversation & Culture

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 TOEFL500 450 45

Visa requirements: F-1 student visa

 4 -Week Business English Sample

Schedule

  Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri

Business English Classes

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#1FreeTime

  Class#2 Class#2

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.

4 -Week Business EnglishBenefits:

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.

Student ActivitiesSample Calendar

English Language Programs

10- Week Intensive ESL

Upcoming Dates:

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 ProgramBenefits:

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 Marketing International Tourism & Hotel Management Communications and Embedded Systems Design

Engineering Microsoft.NET Oracle Database Administration TEFL

Benefits:

Enhance the value of your degreeUpdate your professional knowledge and skillsParticipate in fieldtrips to American companiesDevelop a professional networkGain practical experience through an internshipTake advantage of OPT

Post- Graduate Certificate Programs (ACPs)

ACP Business AdministrationLearn 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:EntrepreneurshipFinance for the Non-Financial Business PersonEssentials of ManagementSuccess Strategies for E-BusinessCommunication in the Business EnvironmentStrategic 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 StructureInternational Finance: Techniques and OperationsInternational Marketing: Globalization and LocalizationCross Cultural Communications and NegotiationsImport/Export: International Logistics and Supply Chain ManagementInternational Business Planning for Your Product or Service: A Capstone Course

ACP International Finance

Courses include:Introduction to AccountingFinancial Mathematics PrimerFinancial Modeling PrimerSurvey of International Finance MarketsAdvanced International FinanceFinancial Analysis PrimerRisk Management in the Multinational Firm

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.

ACP MarketingEnhance your knowledge and skills in the various components of marketing, consumer research, presentation skills, creative and strategic planning.

Courses include:Presentation Skills WorkshopEssentials of Marketing Beyond the Four PsWeb Marketing Integrating Social MediaUnderstanding Customers and Markets Through ResearchUsing the Web as a Marketing ToolBusiness-to-Business MarketingCustomer Relationship ManagementBrandingMarketing Planning for your Product or Business

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:Introduction to the Hospitality IndustryStrategic Marketing and Branding for the Hospitality IndustryCustomer Service ManagementFundamentals of Accounting and BudgetingHuman Resources and Leadership for the Hospitality ProfessionalProject and Event ManagementFundamentals 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 Communications and Embedded Systems Design Engineering

Gain the knowledge needed in the design and development ofmodern-day communication systems.

Courses Include:Systems Requirements EngineeringIntroduction to Communications and Networking Communications Systems DesignPrinciples of Wireless Electronic SystemsDSP Fundamentals, Modeling and AnalysisC Programming for Embedded Systems*Fundamentals of Embedded Systems Design and Programming*

* Prerequisite: EECS 805, C Programming for Embedded Systems

Student Testimonial“Through UC Irvine Extension, I learned how to integrate the power of business and engineering. Through an internship, I have had the opportunity to understand how projects are designed, combining my engineering and financial knowledge.”

Javier Lopez- Spain, Graduate Student, Universidad Europea de Madrid; ECI UCI ACP Communications and Embedded System Design Engineering, ACP in Business Administration, and Internship.

ACP Microsoft.NET

Courses Include:Introduction to Web Development with Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 Part IIntroduction to Web Development with Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 Part IIDeveloping Windows Communication Foundation Solutions with Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 Developing Advanced Web Application with Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 Part IDeveloping Advanced Web Application with Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 Part IIDeveloping Data Access Solutions with Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 Part IDeveloping Data Access Solutions with Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 Part IIMicrosoft SharePoint 2010: Configuring, Managing and TroubleshootingMicrosoft SharePoint 2010: Developing and Customizing Applications

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.

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:Oracle Database 11g: Introduction to SQLOracle Database 11g: Program with PL/SQLOracle Database 11g: Administration Workshop I DBAOracle Database 11g: Administration Workshop II DBAOracle Database 11g: Performance Tuning DBAOracle 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 WorkshopsIntroduction to Language Learning TheoriesMethods of TEFLTeaching the SkillsTeaching Pronunciation SkillsTeaching Young Learners (K-12)Student Placement & FeedbackTeaching 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 or up to 27 months for technical fields

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 OptionsCampus Dormitory – Summer Only

Group style housing / co-ed building / same-gender 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

Practice your English

Try new cuisines

Make friends with local American students and visiting students around the world

Enjoy the diversity!

Southern California enjoys a culturally diverse population.

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: uciesl@uci.edu

Tel: (949) 824-5991

Fax: (949) 824-8065