The University of California
10 Campus System
UC Davis
UC San Francisco
UC Berkeley
UC Santa Cruz
UC Santa Barbara
UC Merced
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)
Pleasant, Mediterranean climate
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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”
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
Disneyland
Surf City
South Coast Plaza
Laguna Beach
UC Irvine Students
Activities
Universal Studios and Disneyland
Shopping
The Beaches
The Mountains
San Diego
Los Angeles
International Programs
International Programs
English Language Programs
Post- Graduate Certificate Programs
Internships
Optional Practical Training
English Language Programs
4- Week Conversation & Culture
4- Week Business English
10- Week Intensive ESL
English Language Programs
4- Week Conversation & Culture
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July 1 – July 28, 2011
August 3 – August 29, 2011
September 2 – September 29, 2011
Visa requirements: F-1 student visa
4- Week Conversation & Culture
Sample 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
Class#2
Class#2
Free
Time
4- Week Conversation & Culture
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.
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 TOEFL
500
450
45
Visa requirements: F-1 student visa
4- Week Business English Sample
Schedule
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.
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#1
Class#2
Class#2
Free
Time
4- Week Business English
Benefits:
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 Activities
Sample Calendar
Special Laureate Promotion
For July, August, and September 2011
For only
US$ 2,850
Per- 4 Week program
4- Week Business English or
Conversation & Culture
90 Class hours
Housing (Shared Bedroom)
Application Fee
Housing Placement Fee
Airport Pick- Up (during
business hours)
Student Service Fee
Health Insurance
Activities, Events & More!
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
LEVELS 1-5
Grammar and Writing
10
Reading and Vocabulary
5
Speaking and Listening
8
Total Class Hours:
23
Reading and Writing
10
Speaking and Listening
8
LEVELS 6-7
One Elective (or)
UC Irvine/ Extension Course
Total Class Hours:
HOURS/WEEK
3-4
21-22
10- Week Intensive ESL Program
Benefits:
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
International Tourism & Hotel Management
Marketing
Communications and Embedded Systems Design Engineering
Microsoft
Oracle
UC Irvine cordially extends a 20% discount on tuition
fees to LIU students. To receive discount, you must
submit LIU Enrollment Application Form
Post- Graduate Certificate
Programs (ACPs)
Benefits:
Enhance the value of your degree
Update your professional knowledge and skills
Participate in fieldtrips to American companies
Develop a professional network
Gain practical experience through an internship
Take advantage of OPT
ACP Business Administration
Learn 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:
Entrepreneurship
Finance for the Non-Financial Business Person
Essentials of Management
Success Strategies for E-Business
Communication in the Business Environment
Strategic 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 Structure
International Finance: Techniques and Operations
International Marketing: Globalization and Localization
Cross Cultural Communications and Negotiations
Import/Export: International Logistics and Supply Chain Management
International Business Planning for Your Product or Service: A
Capstone Course
ACP International Finance
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.
Courses include:
Introduction to Accounting
Financial Mathematics Primer
Financial Modeling Primer
Survey of International Finance Markets
Advanced International Finance
Financial Analysis Primer
Risk Management in the Multinational Firm
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 Industry
Strategic Marketing and Branding for the Hospitality Industry
Customer Service Management
Fundamentals of Accounting and Budgeting
Human Resources and Leadership for the Hospitality Professional
Project and Event Management
Fundamentals 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 Marketing
Enhance your knowledge and skills in the various components of
marketing, consumer research, presentation skills, creative and
strategic planning.
Courses include:
Presentation Skills Workshop
Essentials of Marketing Beyond the Four Ps
Web Marketing Integrating Social Media
Understanding Customers and Markets Through Research
Using the Web as a Marketing Tool
Business-to-Business Marketing
Customer Relationship Management
Branding
Marketing Planning for your Product or Business
ACP Communications and Embedded
Systems Design Engineering
Gain the knowledge needed in the design and development of
modern-day communication systems.
Courses Include:
Systems Requirements Engineering
Introduction to Communications and Networking
Communications Systems Design
Principles of Wireless Electronic Systems
DSP Fundamentals, Modeling and Analysis
C Programming for Embedded Systems*
Fundamentals of Embedded Systems Design and Programming*
* Prerequisite: EECS 805, C Programming for Embedded Systems
ACP Microsoft.NET
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.
Courses Include:
Introduction to Web Development with Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 Part I
Introduction to Web Development with Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 Part II
Developing Windows Communication Foundation Solutions with Microsoft Visual
Studio 2010
Developing Advanced Web Application with Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 Part I
Developing Advanced Web Application with Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 Part II
Developing Data Access Solutions with Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 Part I
Developing Data Access Solutions with Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 Part II
Microsoft SharePoint 2010: Configuring, Managing and Troubleshooting
Microsoft SharePoint 2010: Developing and Customizing Applications
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 SQL
Oracle Database 11g: Program with PL/SQL
Oracle Database 11g: Administration Workshop I DBA
Oracle Database 11g: Administration Workshop II DBA
Oracle Database 11g: Performance Tuning DBA
Oracle 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 Workshops
Introduction to Language Learning Theories
Methods of TEFL
Teaching the Skills
Teaching Pronunciation Skills
Teaching Young Learners (K-12)
Student Placement & Feedback
Teaching 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
Program through U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Sample Pathways to OPT
OPT
ACP → ACP → ACP →
ACP → ACP → Internship →
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 Options
Campus Dormitory – Summer Only
Group style housing / co-ed building / samegender 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
Southern California enjoys a culturally diverse population.
Practice your English
Try new cuisines
Make friends with local American
students and visiting students around
the world
Enjoy the diversity!
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: welcomeliu@uci.edu
Tel: (949) 824-5991
Fax: (949) 824-8065