Overview
Improve your international Business English communication skills in 2- or 4-week increments to further advance your career or succeed in one of our Accelerated Certificate Programs or an MBA program. Learn more about doing business in the U.S. as well as internationally. Study business concepts and business English, and enhance your cross-cultural communication skills for business and professional settings.
Benefits
- Study in 2-week sessions for up to 12 weeks. Our 2- and 4-week ESL programs are suitable for students who want to combine part-time English study with a holiday abroad.
- Improve communication skills by exploring management types, advertising and presentation skills, business etiquette and customs, and negotiation styles
- Attend small classes – usually about 16 students
- Develop a network of business contacts from many countries
- Strengthen your English skills before starting one of UC Irvine Division of Continuing Education’s many certificate programs or before entering an MBA program
- Advance your skills further through your choice of Business Writing or Pronunciation & Vocabulary
- Learn about business etiquette across cultures
- Receive a certificate upon successful completion of your program
Requirements
- Available to students 17 years and older with a minimum of intermediate English skill level determined by our placement test upon arrival
- To attend this program full-time, you are required to obtain a student visa (F-1)
- Our 2- and 4-week ESL programs are suitable for students who want to combine part-time English study with a holiday abroad. If you are coming to the U.S. mainly for tourism, and you want to take English language classes for your own pleasure or recreation, then a tourist visa (B-2) or Visa Waiver (WT) is appropriate
| English proficiency requirements | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| UCI placement test scores equivalent to: | |||
| TOEIC | PBT TOEFL | iBT TOEFL | IELTS |
| 500 | 450 | 45 | 4.5 |
Course Options
- Options for incidental study available
2019 PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Sample Class Schedule
| English for Business Topics | 7.5 hours/week | ||||
| English for Business Communication | 7.5 hours/week | ||||
| Pronunciation & Vocabulary (or) Business Writing |
5 hours/week | ||||
- 72 class hours per 4-week session
- 36 class hours per 2-week session
Want to bring a group? Customized options available!
Frequently Asked Questions
What time are ESL programs offered?
Classes meet Monday through Friday at various times between 09:00 and 17:00 (California time) with a minimum of 18 hours of instructor-taught class time per week for full-time students. Students will learn their specific class times when they enroll.
Is part-time study available?
ESL students who do not require an F-1 student visa may study part-time.
What are the visa requirements for this program?
You may study part-time with a tourist (B-1/B-2) visa or other visa status that allows for part-time study. However, you may not be enrolled in more than 17 hours of classes per week. If you are not sure if your visa status allows for part-time study, please contact an international student advisor at immigrationofficials@ce.uci.edu for more information.
Can I study remotely?
This program is only offered on campus. However, we offer Online ESL courses and UCI ESL courses on Coursera.
I have more questions not listed here. Who should I contact?
Program Cost
Full-time Tuition: $2,500 (4 weeks) or $1,500 (2 weeks)
Part-time Tuition:
2-Week Business Communication: $650
2-Week Business Topics: $650
2-Week Business Writing: $450
4-Week Business Communication: $1100
4-Week Business Topics: $1100
4-Week Business Writing: $700
Discount for Winter 2022
Receive a 25% tuition discount on 2- and 4-week on-campus programs for the winter 2022 quarter
Approximate Total Cost (for full-time ESL study before any applicable discounts, excludes airfare): $5,700 USD
You can view all the tuition and fees rates on our Tuition and Fees page
