【Intensive English】
This course aims to develop students’ communication skills in English, to improve vocabulary and pronunciation and to work on the key language skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing. Students’ read many selected articles/short stories and are assigned a series of journal topics and essays to write.
1) Communications Skills:
Develop fluency and sophistication in professional communication situations through class discussion, class presentation and simulations of meeting and negotiations. This class will include effective telephone use, interviewing, networking.
2) Effective Business Writing:
Master the essential skills for writing in business. The class will focus on effective organization, appropriate tones and formats for business communication. Includes resume, business letters, memos, and short reports.
3) Grammar in Professional Communication:
Learn to appropriately use advanced grammatical structures both in speaking and writing. In this class, you will practice expressing and interpreting differences in meaning, learn to distinguish differences in closely related grammatical forms, and use new structures. You will use this learning immediately in a series of short writing and speaking tasks on professional topics.
【International Marketing】
The objective of this course is to provide students with a thorough understanding of how the marketing process works in a global economy emphasizing the operational forces and framework which can positively impact expansion through e-commerce marketing. In addition, students will develop a thorough understanding of the strategies available to the marketer.
【Financial Management】
This course addresses the various financial decisions facing the corporate manager. Topics include: financial analysis of the firm’s current and future financial condition, interest rate theory, time value of money, ratio analysis, efficient management of the firm’s assets, sources of short and long-term financing, risk analysis, introduction to financial theory, bond and stock valuation, capital budgeting, leverage, capital structure, divided policy, and futures options, and swaps.
【Accounting】
Students will acquire conceptual knowledge needed to apply generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) in the preparation of financial statements and reports. The topics in this course will provide students with examples of the dilemma of balancing the sometimes contrasting objectives of financial accounting reporting. These topics will include recording, adjusting and analyzing accounting information to prepare financial statements. Accounting for various forms of business organizations is discussed. Accounts on the Balance Sheet, starting with Cash, are analyzed for their proper classification and internal control procedures. Students also learn how to prepare an Income Statement, Statement of Retained Earnings, and Cash Flow Statement. Students are exposed to basic principles of Macroeconomics and learn to interpret economic data through these principles.
【Information Technologies】
This course presents concepts and methods of information technologies applied in systems analysis and design, database management and data communications. Internet technologies used in e-Commerce, multimedia design and production, web page creation and development are explored in depth
【American Business Law】
This course focuses on giving the student an insight into the workings of the American legal system as it applies to those doing business in America, or where American law may govern the business contract. Topics include: elements required for formation of a contract, analysis of legal issues pertaining to negotiation of business contracts, consumer protection law.
【INTERNSHIP】
The internship is an essential aspect of the International Business Studies Certificate Program and provides students with the practical experience and skills needed for success in future careers.
Internship placements are among some the most prestigious in the world. Students have the chance to work for companies like Solomon Smith Barney, Bank of New York, DKNY and many others. Today, many of our alumni boast full-time positions at the very companies in which they completed their practical training .
Students and alumni alike can attest to the benefits of the internship work experience which prepares the serious student for a challenging career in international business.
Internship coordinators are charged with the important task of placing students at companies that meet their particular career objectives. Internship coordinators offer one-on-one coaching to students from start to finish. From setting up a student's first interview to helping him/her identify the best possible internship offer, the internship coordinator provides guidance and hands-on support every step of the way.
Example of Internship Placement
Citigroup, Bosselli, eHire, Studio, ABC news, Plus Funds, Prada, PVA International, Open Finance
DKNY International, The Orchard, Orlane, Advocate Consulting NY Office, ADP Corporation,
Bloomin Design, Ungaro, Urbanliving, Academy Of TV, OTC, UBS, etc...
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