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American Language Program
English for Professional Purposes: Business
One three-week session beginning in late July.
The Program
Students in this program will:
- Participate in a carefully planned schedule that balances business content
with both business and language skills
- Receive detailed instruction and individualized feedback on presentation,
writing, and management skills
- Analyze case studies from such companies as Merrill Lynch, Starbucks, and
Procter and Gamble
- Learn about current business trends—globalization, employment in the
new economy, doing business in risky areas—with up-to-date print, audio
and video materials
- Complete assignments requiring library and field research, teamwork, and
business writing: case analyses, proposals, reports
- Practice all language skills, develop vocabulary, review grammatical structures
useful for business
The People
Students in this program can:
- Study with a selected group of 18–20 high-advanced students
- Meet and socialize with future business school colleagues and other international
business people from different areas of the world
- Discuss issues with executives at business institutions and organizations
- Work with highly experienced instructors who publish and present in this
field
The Place
Students in this program will be able to:
- Use facilities at Columbia University, including Business School library,
computers, gym, and the language laboratory
- Visit New York financial institutions such as the New York Stock Exchange,
the Federal Reserve Bank, and other Wall Street landmarks on private tours
- Enjoy New York cultural and entertainment offerings during out-of-class
hours
Requirements
- Students must have a score of at least 550 on the paper-based or 213 on
the computer-based TOEFL.
- Students must hold a university degree.
More Information
Contact:
Frances Boyd
[email protected]
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Faculty