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Business Essentials

Intermediate Business Essentials

NOTE: Courses subject to change.

BUSINESS ESSENTIALS (1 QUARTER) $7,000

BUSINESS ESSENTIALS (2 QUARTERS) $11,500

BUSINESS ESSENTIALS (3 QUARTERS) $16,000

BUSINESS ESSENTIALS (4 QUARTERS) $19,500

For additional costs, see page 27. 

The Business Essentials program offers a broad introduction into American business 

practices through a comprehensive overview of key business topics including finance, 

marketing, human resources and more. 

Program Benefits:

•   Develop business skills, knowledge and abilities by learning American business 

fundamentals from highly-qualified and experienced instructors.

•  Get broad exposure to multiple business disciplines through participation in a 

variety of learning modules.

•  Complement classroom work and gain practical experience in an American

workplace by completing a 48-hour unpaid on-campus internship.

•  Study alongside international and American students in some classes after your 

first or second quarter.

•  Apply for Optional Practical Training (OPT) after three consecutive quarters         

of study.

Note: Your certificate will read “Business Management Essentials.”

BUSINESS ESSENTIALS ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Proof of  

Language 

Proficiency

TOEFL 

paper-based: 

530

TOEFL

iBT:

71

TOEIC: 

700

IELTS:  

6.0

Cambridge

First Certificate  

(FCE): Pass

Additional requirements:

1. Official university transcripts in English (minimum of two years full-time 

university study required) indicating a strong academic record; include a 

grading key. (Please note that transcripts must be included for all academic 

degree programs attended.)

2. Dated and signed letter of recommendation on university or company 

letterhead from a professor or supervisor.

3. Resume or CV.

4. Essay: minimum 200 words explaining your qualifications and motivation  

for taking the program.

5. Must be 21 years old by the program start-date.

6. A spoken language phone screening may be required for students applying 

to Business Essentials. This can be conducted in person if the applicant is 

already in San Diego; otherwise it will be done by phone or Skype.

Business Essentials Overview

1st quarter

 (22 units)

2nd quarter

 (15 units)

3rd quarter

 (12-15 units)

4th quarter

 (12-15 units)

The Business Essentials first-quarter 

program covers topics including 

business operations, human resources, 

communication, team building, project 

management, negotiation, planning, 

entrepreneurship and money and 

banking. The first quarter also allows 

students to participate in an on-campus 

internship experience. (First-quarter 

textbook is included.)

Second-quarter courses build upon    

the foundation developed in the  

 

first quarter of Business Essentials. 

The curriculum consists of the  

following required courses:

•  Introduction to Business

•  Basics of Project Management

•  Business Communication Skills

•  Organizational Behavior

•  Marketing: Experiential Learning

Third-quarter courses continue to enrich 

students’ knowledge. The curriculum 

consists of the following required courses:

•  Bookkeeping for Business 

•  The Recruiting Process

•  Strategic Cross-Cultural Communication

•  Elective: Students will have the    

  opportunity to choose an additional  

  class from a list of business elective  

  courses as determined by the  

 

  business department.

In the fourth quarter of Business Essentials, 

a student may pursue this marketing 

module, which consists of the following 

required courses:

•  Elements of Marketing 

•  Marketing: Experiential Learning Il

•  1-2 other Marketing classes

•  Elective: Students will have the    

  opportunity to choose an additional  

  class from a list of business elective  

  courses as determined by the  

 

  business department.

     

INTERMEDIATE BUSINESS ESSENTIALS (1 QUARTER) $7,000

INTERMEDIATE BUSINESS ESSENTIALS (2 QUARTERS) $11,500

INTERMEDIATE BUSINESS ESSENTIALS (3 QUARTERS) $16,000

For additional costs, see page 27. 

Intermediate Business Essentials is a business training program that consists of one, two, or three quarters of study.    

This program includes a hands-on experiential learning course that analyzes real-world businesses. 

Program Benefits:

• Take Intermediate Business Essentials for one, two or three quarters to match your learning goals and timeline.

•  Collaborate on project-based assignments in Experiential Learning courses in quarters one and three.

•   Study alongside international and American students in some classes beginning in the first or second quarter, so you can 

start building your professional network from day one.

•  Apply for Optional Practical Training (OPT) after three consecutive quarters of study.

Note: Your certificate will read “Intermediate Business Management Essentials.”

INTERMEDIATE BUSINESS ESSENTIALS ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Proof of  

Language 

Proficiency

TOEFL 

paper-based: 

550

TOEFL

iBT:

80

TOEIC: 

760

IELTS:  

6.5

Cambridge

Advanced or Proficiency  

Exams: Pass

Additional requirements:

1. Official final transcripts in English indicating a strong academic history; include grading key.                      

    a) Bachelor’s degree required.

    b)  Applicants who have pursued graduate-level coursework or degrees must include those transcripts as well.

2.  Dated and signed letter of recommendation on university or company letterhead from a professor or 

supervisor.

3. Resume or CV.

4. Essay: minimum 200 words explaining your qualifications and motivation for taking the program.

5.  A spoken language phone screening may be required for students applying to Intermediate Business 

Essentials. This can be conducted in person if the applicant is already in San Diego; otherwise it will be done 

by phone or Skype.

Note: This program features experiential learning courses. See asterisks (*) below.

Intermediate Business Essentials Overview

1st quarter

 (15 units)

2nd quarter

 (12-15 units)

3rd quarter

 (12-15 units)

The first-quarter curriculum includes the following 

required courses:

•  Introduction to Business

•  Basics of Project Management

•  Business Communication Skills

•  Organizational Behavior

•  Marketing: Experiential Learning*

The curriculum consists of the following required courses:

•  Bookkeeping for Business

•  The Recruiting Process

•  Strategic Cross-Cultural Communication

•  Elective: Students will have the opportunity to  

  choose an additional class from a list of business  

  elective courses as determined by the  

 

  business department.

This marketing module consists of the following required 

courses:

•  Elements of Marketing

•  Marketing: Experiential Learning II*

•  1-2 other Marketing classes

•  Elective: Students will have the opportunity    

  to choose an additional class from a list of  

 

  business elective courses as determined by    

  the business department.

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Contact: [e-mail]

NOTE: Courses subject to change.

Antonio Baraza Sastre  

SPAIN

The Business Essentials certificate program has 

helped me to focus my professional goals and 

has been a truly positive educational process. I 

will see the value for the rest of my life. I have 

had the pleasure to live the life I always dreamt 

of, studying in one of the best universities in the 

world, skate-boarding to the university, surfing, 

playing golf at Torrey Pines Golf Course, and 

meeting people from around the world. Since 

I arrived in San Diego, my level of English has 

improved considerably, and I have explored the 

State of California, which is paradise.

Intermediate Business Essentials

BUSINESS ESSENTIALS ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Proof of  

Language 

Proficiency

TOEFL 

paper-based: 

530

TOEFL

iBT:

71

TOEIC: 

700

IELTS:  

6.0

Cambridge

First Certificate  

(FCE): Pass

Additional requirements:

1. Official university transcripts in English (minimum of two years full-time 

university study required) indicating a strong academic record; include a 

grading key. (Please note that transcripts must be included for all academic 

degree programs attended.)

2. Dated and signed letter of recommendation on university or company 

letterhead from a professor or supervisor.

3. Resume or CV.

4. Essay: minimum 200 words explaining your qualifications and motivation  

for taking the program.

5. Must be 21 years old by the program start-date.

6. A spoken language phone screening may be required for students applying 

to Business Essentials. This can be conducted in person if the applicant is 

already in San Diego; otherwise it will be done by phone or Skype.

Business Essentials Overview

1st quarter

 (22 units)

2nd quarter

 (15 units)

3rd quarter

 (12-15 units)

4th quarter

 (12-15 units)

The Business Essentials first-quarter 

program covers topics including 

business operations, human resources, 

communication, team building, project 

management, negotiation, planning, 

entrepreneurship and money and 

banking. The first quarter also allows 

students to participate in an on-campus 

internship experience. (First-quarter 

textbook is included.)

Second-quarter courses build upon    

the foundation developed in the  

 

first quarter of Business Essentials. 

The curriculum consists of the  

following required courses:

•  Introduction to Business

•  Basics of Project Management

•  Business Communication Skills

•  Organizational Behavior

•  Marketing: Experiential Learning

Third-quarter courses continue to enrich 

students’ knowledge. The curriculum 

consists of the following required courses:

•  Bookkeeping for Business 

•  The Recruiting Process

•  Strategic Cross-Cultural Communication

•  Elective: Students will have the    

  opportunity to choose an additional  

  class from a list of business elective  

  courses as determined by the  

 

  business department.

In the fourth quarter of Business Essentials, 

a student may pursue this marketing 

module, which consists of the following 

required courses:

•  Elements of Marketing 

•  Marketing: Experiential Learning Il

•  1-2 other Marketing classes

•  Elective: Students will have the    

  opportunity to choose an additional  

  class from a list of business elective  

  courses as determined by the  

 

  business department.

    

INTERMEDIATE BUSINESS ESSENTIALS (1 QUARTER) $7,000

INTERMEDIATE BUSINESS ESSENTIALS (2 QUARTERS) $11,500

INTERMEDIATE BUSINESS ESSENTIALS (3 QUARTERS) $16,000

For additional costs, see page 27. 

Intermediate Business Essentials is a business training program that consists of one, two, or three quarters of study.    

This program includes a hands-on experiential learning course that analyzes real-world businesses. 

Program Benefits:

• Take Intermediate Business Essentials for one, two, or three quarters to match your learning goals and timeline.

•  Collaborate on project-based assignments in Experiential Learning courses in quarters one and three.

•   Study alongside international and American students in some classes beginning in the first or second quarter, so you can 

start building your professional network from day one.

•  Apply for Optional Practical Training (OPT) after three consecutive quarters of study.

Note: Your certificate will read “Intermediate Business Management Essentials.”

INTERMEDIATE BUSINESS ESSENTIALS ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Proof of  

Language 

Proficiency

TOEFL 

paper-based: 

550

TOEFL

iBT:

80

TOEIC: 

760

IELTS:  

6.5

Cambridge

Advanced or Proficiency  

Exams: Pass

Additional requirements:

1. Official final transcripts in English indicating a strong academic history; include grading key.                      

    a) Bachelor’s degree required.

    b)  Applicants who have pursued graduate-level coursework or degrees must include those transcripts as well.

2.  Dated and signed letter of recommendation on university or company letterhead from a professor or 

supervisor.

3. Resume or CV.

4. Essay: minimum 200 words explaining your qualifications and motivation for taking the program.

5.  A spoken language phone screening may be required for students applying to Intermediate Business 

Essentials. This can be conducted in person if the applicant is already in San Diego; otherwise it will be done 

by phone or Skype.

Note: This program features experiential learning courses. See asterisks (*) below.

Intermediate Business Essentials Overview

1st quarter

 (15 units)

2nd quarter

 (12-15 units)

3rd quarter

 (12-15 units)

The first-quarter curriculum includes the following 

required courses:

•  Introduction to Business

•  Basics of Project Management

•  Business Communication Skills

•  Organizational Behavior

•  Marketing: Experiential Learning*

The curriculum consists of the following required courses:

•  Bookkeeping for Business

•  The Recruiting Process

•  Strategic Cross-Cultural Communication

•  Elective: Students will have the opportunity to  

  choose an additional class from a list of business  

  elective courses as determined by the  

 

  business department.

This marketing module consists of the following required 

courses:

•  Elements of Marketing

•  Marketing: Experiential Learning II*

•  1-2 other Marketing classes

•  Elective: Students will have the opportunity    

  to choose an additional class from a list of  

 

  business elective courses as determined by    

  the business department.

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San Diego downtown on the harbor

Apply at ip.extension.ucsd.edu

Apply at ip.extension.ucsd.edu

Contact: [e-mail]

NOTE: Courses subject to change.

Contact: [e-mail]

PROJECT MANAGEMENT (2 QUARTERS) $12,500

For additional costs, see page 27. 

A Project Management certificate student learns the elements needed to initiate, execute and complete a successful 

project. The student has the opportunity to apply new knowledge and skills to a specific industry in a comprehensive 

hands-on simulation experience, improve people skills to prevent or handle all types of conflicts, and learn the nuances of 

management from a global perspective. This intensive certificate can be completed in just two quarters.  

Program Benefits:

•   Develop highly marketable competencies that can be applied in all industries including govenment, IT, construction, 

education and many more.

•  Build strong interpersonal skills critical to conducting work in a team environment.

•  Enhance abilities to manage conflicts and address challenging situations.

•  Study alongside American students in some of the classes, building your professional network.

•  Fulfill the necessary education hours and prepare for the PMP or CAPM Certification exam.

•   Learn from the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK), which was developed by the Project Management 

Institute (PMI). 

•   Transfer some units to the Master of Science in Project Management program (degree offered fully online) from 

the University of Wisconsin, Platteville upon completion of the Certificate in Project Management. Learn more at:           

www.uwplatt.edu/disted/project-management.html

Note: A student must earn a letter grade of “B“ or higher in every class in order to earn a certificate for this program.

Business Management Certificate Program

Project Management Certificate Program

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT (2 QUARTERS) $11,500

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT (3 QUARTERS) $16,000

For additional costs, see page 27. 

The Business Management certificate program offers students the opportunity to build job skills and knowledge or to 

prepare for graduate studies through an extensive introduction to U.S. business practices. Students elect to specialize in 

one of the following areas: Finance, Human Resources, Marketing, or Global Commerce. To complement the classroom 

experience, an internship is incorporated into the Business Management program.  

Program Benefits:

• Develop solid business management skills with a specialization in a field of your choice.

• Complement the classroom experience and build your professional contacts by completing a 120-hour unpaid internship 

at a reputable company.

•   Study alongside American students in evening classes (during the second and/or third quarters) to further enhance your 

network.

•   Receive a Professional Certificate in Business Management with a specialization in Finance, Human Resources, Marketing, 

or Global Commerce after two quarters. 

•  Apply for Optional Practical Training (OPT) after three consecutive quarters of study.

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Proof of

Language

Proficiency

TOEFL 

paper-based: 

550

TOEFL

iBT:

80

TOEIC: 

760

IELTS:  

6.5

Cambridge

Advanced or Proficiency  

Exams: Pass

Additional requirements:

1. Official final transcripts in English indicating a strong academic history; include grading key.

    a) Minimum requirement is successful completion of a bachelor’s degree.

    b) Applicants who have pursued graduate-level coursework or degrees must include those transcripts as well.

2.  One to two years of full-time, post-university, professional-level work experience. Internships  

 

and part-time work will not be counted.

3.  Dated and signed letter of recommendation on university or company letterhead from a professor or 

supervisor.

4. Resume or CV.

5. Essay: minimum 200 words explaining your qualifications and motivation for taking the program.

6. A spoken language phone screening may be required for students applying to Business Management.  

    This can be conducted in person if the applicant is already in San Diego; otherwise it will be done  

    by phone or Skype.

Project Management Overview

1st quarter

 (15 units)

2nd quarter

 (12-15 units)

Interested in OPT?

Required courses:

•  Project Management Essentials OR 

 

  Project Management Boot Camp

•  Work Team Concepts and Skills 

•  Interest-Based Negotiation

•  Business Communication Skills 

•  Managing for Maximum Performance  

 

  or other management skills course

Required courses: 

•  Project Planning and Scheduling

•  Controlling Project Costs and Risks

•  Project Procurement Management

•  Directed Studies–Capstone Class

•  Elective: Students will have the opportunity to choose  

  an additional class from a list of business elective courses  

  as determined by the business department.

Apply for both the Project Management program and one 

quarter of Business Essentials or Intermediate Business 

Essentials when completing application materials; the 

Business Admissions adviser will work one-on-one with 

you to determine your third-quarter option. The price of the 

additional quarter is $4,500.

Cecilia Garcia Noriega 

Martinez de Alva  

MEXICO

The UC San Diego Business Management 

Certificate with a concentration in Marketing 

helped me gain the knowledge necessary 

to start my own business. UCSD gave me 

the confidence I needed in order to gain a 

competitive advantage as a professional. 

The instructors in the Business Management 

Certificate program had an even higher level 

of dedication, knowledge, and experience than 

some of the teachers I had during my master’s 

degree program. I also enjoyed my internship, 

where I met and networked with many business 

people from around San Diego. I have applied 

for OPT and plan to work in the U.S. for a while 

before starting my own business.  

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