Overview
Designed to provide a comfortable learning environment for international participants with minimal work experience, this Business Administration program from University of California, San Diego presents opportunities for you to compare and contrast business practices around the globe. If you stay for three quarters, you will be in class with American students during your second and/or third quarter. After three consecutive quarters of study in Business Administration, you are eligible to apply for Optional Practical Training.
Program Benefits
- Develop business skills, knowledge, and abilities by learning American business fundamentals.
- Get broad exposure to multiple business disciplines including business operations, marketing, human resources, and communications.
- Participate in the American Workplace Experience, an experiential learning course. You will have the opportunity visit local businesses and learn directly from San Diego business professionals.
- Study alongside international and American students and build your network.
- Apply for OPT after three consecutive quarters of study.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Elements of Marketing
- Business Communication Skills
- Market Research Workshop
- The American Workplace Experience
- Financial Accounting for Non-Accountants (FAFNA)
- Organizational Behavior
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 9 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Disciplines
Business Administration View 298 other Short Courses in Business Administration in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Age: 18+
- University studies: one year preferred, but not required
- Letter of recommendation from a professor or supervisor attesting to your experience and ability to excel in the relevant field. Must be signed and dated and on academic or company letterhead.
- Résumé or CV
- Personal statement. Please provide a 350-word essay.
- All official academic transcripts in English indicating a strong academic record; include a grading key
- A spoken language screening may be required.
Tuition Fee
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International
18050 USD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 18050 USD for the full programme during 9 months. -
National
18050 USD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 18050 USD for the full programme during 9 months.
- One-Quarter Tuition: $6,050
- Two-Quarter Tuition: $12,050
- Three-Quarter Tuition: $18,050
Living costs for San Diego
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.