Irvine California UC Irvine is located in

Irvine, California § UC Irvine is located in beautiful Southern California (Orange County) § Named one of the safest cities in the nation § Pleasant, Mediterranean climate § Local to world-class cultural, shopping, and entertainment destinations

UC Irvine Campus

About UC Irvine § UCI is ranked 12 th among the nation’s best public universities § Three Nobel prize winners, two in chemistry and one in physics § Nearly 40 graduate and specialties ranked in the top 50 including business, engineering, economics, and healthcare management § UCI athletic teams have earned 25 national titles in nine sports, and 42 students have competed in the Olympics

UC Irvine Students

Activities

Universal Studios and Disneyland

Shopping

The Beaches

The Mountains

San Diego

Los Angeles

ENGLISH & CERTIFICATES FOR INTERATIONALS

English Language Programs § 4, 8, or 12 -Week Business English § 4, 8, or 12 -Week Conversation & Culture § 10 -Week Intensive ESL

English Program Benefits § Speak English with more confidence § Focus on speaking, listening, reading and writing in a variety of topics § Immerse yourself in American culture § Advance your skills with electives § Get ready for Certificate Programs or University study § Earn a certificate of completion

Accelerated Certificate Programs (ACP) § Study with students from all over the world and build your global network § Attend daytime classes § Complete a business certificate in three months of full-time study § Gain practical experience with an Internship or Optional Practical Training (OPT)

ACP Business Administration Obtain a stronger foundation in business and analysis while gaining a competitive edge in the global job market through an internship with a U. S. company. § § § 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 & Management Develop specific skills in the areas of international marketing, management, finance and business negotiations. § § § International Business: Strategy and Structure International Marketing International Finance Import/Export: International Logistics and Supply Chain Management Cultural Communications and Negotiations International Business Planning for Your Product or Service

ACP Marketing Enhance your knowledge and skills in the various components of marketing, consumer research, presentation skills, creative and strategic planning. § § § § Presentation Skills Workshop Essentials of Marketing Beyond the Four Ps 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 International Tourism and Hotel Management Learn to use marketing and branding techniques to capture and retain the hospitality client. § § § § Introduction to the Hospitality Industry Fundamentals of the Tourism 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

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 Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) Practice your teaching skills in a classroom setting while enhancing your career as an English teacher. § § § § Language Learning Theories Teaching Methods Language Structure and Use Teaching Speaking Skills Teaching Pronunciation Language Assessment Research and Discussion for TEFL Teaching Practice

ACP Communications Systems Design Engineering Gain the knowledge needed in the design and development of modern-day communication systems. § § § § Systems Requirements Engineering Introduction to Communications and Networking Engineering Communications Systems Engineering DSP Fundamentals, Modeling and Analysis Principles of Wireless Electronic Systems C Programming for Embedded Systems* Fundamentals of Embedded Systems Design and Programming* + * Prerequisite: EECS 805, C Programming for Embedded Systems + Prerequisite for UEM : Sistemas Electronicas; Arquitectura De Computadoras; Estructura De. Computadoras •

Evening Certificate Programs (ECP) Choose from nearly 40 ECPs and study with American students. § Embedded Systems Engineering Increase your knowledge of real-time operation systems and learn about the latest embedded technologies. § Project Management Obtain a proven, practical body of project management knowledge and skills that help you avoid making costly mistakes.

Internships and Optional Practical Training (OPT) § Internships are supervised professional positions which give you the opportunity to work in a real-world setting. Companies include: Allergan, Billabong, Four Seasons, GAP, Merrill Lynch, Sapporo, Starbucks, Universal Studios, VOLCOM, Young and Rubicam, 7 -Eleven, and others. § O. P. T. Optional Practical Training (OPT) is an opportunity for F-1 international students to participate in temporary employment that is directly related to their major area of study.

Certificate Program 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

Certificate Program Admissions Requirements § A university degree and/or substantial academic or professional experience § A minimum score of 71 on the i. BT TOEFL, 530 on the PBT TOEFL, 710 on the TOEIC, or, other evidence of advanced English language proficiency § Consent of the Admissions Committee § Please inquire for additional requirements for some certificate programs.

Academic Program Options Program Combination A § 4 -Week Business English - OR - 10 -Week Intensive ESL § ACP Marketing - OR - ACP Business Administration - OR International Tourism & Hotel Management – OR – Communications Systems Design Engineering § Internship Program Combination B § ACP Business Administration - OR - International Tourism and Hotel Management – OR – Comm. Systems Design Engineering § Internship Program

Academic Program Options Program C § ACP Business Administration - OR - International Tourism and Hotel Management – OR – Comm. Systems Design Engineering Program D § 10 -Week Intensive ESL

Housing Options § University Apartments § Campus Dormitory (Summer only) § Homestay

Additional Services § Enjoy educational and recreational activities § Communications Club for language and cross-cultural exchange § Academic counseling § Immigration counseling § Airport pick-up services

Preparation for Arrival to UC Irvine – What to Bring Essential: § All travel documents including passport and I-20 § Travel schedule Suggested: § Light jacket § Comfortable walking shoes § Semi-formal attire for graduation and/or other formal occasions § Clothing to include shorts, t-shirts & other casual items § Bathing suit and beach towel § Camera

Guidelines for your Optimal UC Irvine Experience To ensure the successful completion of your program please keep the following in mind. § Attendance in each class is extremely important § Attendance will be monitored and recorded § While your stay at UCI is to provide a cultural and enjoyable opportunity to experience Southern California, it is imperative to understand that your experience at UC Irvine is primarily to enhance your educational breadth

Other Guidelines to Consider Please observe all housing etiquette within the rules of your residence. § Smoking is generally discouraged in America. Smoking is prohibited inside buildings. Smoking is permitted 20 feet away from campus buildings. § The legal age for alcohol consumption is 21 years of age; open containers of alcoholic beverages are prohibited in public areas. If you consume alcohol, please do so in a responsible manner. § Please observe courtesy rules within your residence with regard to keeping noise levels at a minimum. Please respect each others’ property and residential property.

Cultural Experience Southern California enjoys a culturally diverse population § We invite you to: • • • Practice your English Try new cuisine Make friends with local and visiting students Respect differences Enjoy the diversity!

We will see you in California!

Contact us: www. extension. uci. edu/international Phone: 1 -949 -824 -5991 Fax: 1 -949 -824 -8065