English for International Business (EIB)
Program Highlights
- 24 - 32 hours of English instruction each week
- Offered four times a year
- Small classes (average 15 students)
- Option to take an Extension class (additional fees apply)
- Opportunity to visit local businesses
Admission Requirements
- Advanced-level English required (minimum TOEFL 500 PBT, 59 iBT; IELTS 5.0; or IEP levels 500 or 600)
- Minimum age: 17
As part of the EIB program, you will visit local businesses to become familiar with a range of business environments. The program also includes guest lecturers with expertise in a variety of business fields.
About the Program.
Whether you are thinking about pursuing a business career or you are a business professional wanting to improve your English skills to be able to communicate better with international clients and partners, the English for International Business program (EIB) will give you the knowledge, skills and confidence you need to communicate effectively in any business setting. Designed for advanced-level students of English, the EIB program focuses on improving specific skills for business communication, including:
- North American business concepts, practices and principles
- Business writing and computing, including letters, proposals, reports and resumes
- Business meetings, presentations, negotiations and case studies
- Business reading and business culture
- Business idioms and functions
Students can join the first four or six weeks of the 10-week EIB program.
In the summer quarter the 10-week EIB program is offered in an accelerated 8-week format. The study hours for the 8-week accelerated program are the same as the 10-week program. Students can join the full 8-weeks from the beginning of July until the end of August or study July only (4-weeks Summer A) or August only (4-weeks Summer B).
The estimated cost for the program is based upon course tuition, fees, housing and other expenses.
| Tuition Fees | 2013 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| Four-week | $1,750 | $1,850 |
| 10–week | $3,350 | $3,450 |
| Other Costs | |
|---|---|
| Application Fees (on-time fee) | $200 |
| Student Services Fee (each session) | $100-$150 |
| Medical Insurance (per week) | $40 |
| Books and Supplies (each session) | $100-$350 |