the university of california 10 campus system
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The University of California 10 Campus System. UC Davis. UC San Francisco. UC Berkeley. UC Santa Cruz. UC Merced. UC Santa Barbara. UC Riverside. UC Los Angeles. UC San Diego. The UC in “The OC”. Irvine, California. UC Irvine is located in beautiful Southern California (Orange County) - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
UC Los Angeles
UC San FranciscoUC Berkeley
UC Santa Barbara
UC San Diego
UC Merced
UC Riverside
UC Davis
UC Santa Cruz
The University of California 10 Campus System
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: [email protected]
Tel: (949) 824-5991
Fax: (949) 824-8065