Business English - SUNY

About the course

Short-term Professional Development Program Abroad

Program Theme

Speak with confidence the business language. Intensive 3-week program focused on improving fluency in the business context.

Target

Adults interested in developing essential knowledge in Business English. Lower-Intermediate and Intermediate Levels.

Objectives

To develop skills in the English language aimed at teaching vocabulary and business related expressions.

* Program taught exclusively on Albany campus.

Benefits for scholarship holders participating in this program:

Assistance and documents to obtain the American Visa
Academic Preparation and Logistics for the program

Why should I attend this course?

Experienced instructors with experience in teaching class for foreign students;
Cultural immersion in the American reality;
Optional visit to the United Nations in New York;
Groups composed by young professionals from different countries.

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Testimonials from IBS Americas students who attended State University of New York

January - 2024

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Business English

Content

Everyone receives learning materials, including a specific Business English book - Intelligent Business - developed in partnership with “The Economist”.

Activities along with the program: Students receive an extensive list of companies, organizations and events, to choose their visits according to personal interests. There is no translation or tutorial in these events. In some cases, such as museums, the student may request a headset for simultaneous translation.

* After taking the English proficiency exam, students are placed into groups with others of similar skill-sets.

Frequently Asked Questions

It varies according to each home University or College. Some may accept the transcript of credits based on the course content, syllabus and class hours. However, the specific arrangement needs to be made directly with your home University. IBS Americas is happy to work with your Institution to provide any documentation required for a credit transfer process. Consult your secretary.

Courses are 3 weeks with classes from Monday to Wednesday full-time. The student will take the administration module in one period and, in the case of students from the United States and England, the English module in another. In Italy, the other period is dedicated to the preparation of the work to be presented at the end of the course.
On Thursdays, students in the thematic courses have company visits or lectures with local executives.
Please refer to the course page for specific details of course load, syllabus and extra activities.

Since the programs are 100% in English, to participate in the business-themed programs, the minimum level of English required is intermediate, and for the Business English course, the elementary level of English is fine.

PROGRAM COORDINATION IN BRAZIL

Professor Ricardo Britto

PhD in Business Administration from FEA/USP, he is one of the most experienced Brazilian professors in International Business.

Location
New Paltz/Albany - United States
Dates
3 weeks (January or July)
Investment
U$ 6.180 + Enrollment: U$ 90
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Program Profile
Classes and optional visits
Workload
60 class-hours (lectures, talks and company visits)
Additional Activity
Event / Company visits – with no translation
Students per Classroom
From 15 to 20
students
Certification
Certificate in Business English
Language
English

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