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Business for International Professionals Certificate Program
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Course Details
There are two courses in the BUSIP Certificate Program: Global Business and Business English Language.

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Cost
Tuition $3,800
(tuition subject to change)  
Nonrefundable application fee $50
Nonrefundable registration fee $35
Insurance (if necessary) $207

Estimated Other Expenses
Room and board $2,400
Books and supplies $125
Other expenses $900
 
Total $7,517
Courses

1. Global Business
This course meets for 12 hours a week. Each week, a different business expert teaches his or her field of specialization. These areas are included:

  • the global business environment
  • intercultural communications
  • global marketing
  • global trade operations
  • management of global distribution systems
  • global business law
  • global finance
  • global accounting and taxation
  • global business strategies
  • Internet business strategies
There is also a global business simulation project. You will work in teams on the project, which is structured to help build English language negotiation skills.

2. Business English Language
This course, which is taught by a professional English language instructor, meets for six hours a week. It is designed to complement the business course and ensure that you understand the business course lectures and assignments. It will also help you master business vocabulary and build verbal communication skills.