Postgrados enUniversity of California, Irvine

• Duración: 3 meses
• Precio: 7.900 $
• Internship: 2.400 $ (optional)

Overview

Today’s business environment practically changes overnight. The most successful companies are those whose employees have an understanding of finance and marketing, possess skills to build effective teams, and understand how to manage effectively. This program is designed for those individuals who have minimal business experience and wish to gain an understanding of the managerial functions, roles and skills necessary to succeed in this competitive business world.

Benefits

Prepare to enter an MBA program

Develop managerial skills

Build effective teams

Explore business and leadership models

Obtain a strong foundation in business functions and analysis

Gain a competitive edge in the global job market through an internship in a U.S. company

Who Should Attend

Newly appointed managers from sales, marketing, purchasing, finance, and human resources will benefit from the courses in this program. Participants will obtain a strong foundation in business functions, the tools for business analysis, and management functions.

Certificate Requirements

To earn a certificate at UCI Extension, students must complete all required courses with a grade of “C” or better.

Curriculum

• Introduction to an ACP
• Professional Communications Seminar (PCS)
• Essentials of Management
• Communication in the Business Environment
• Finance for the Non-Financial Business Person
• Integrated Marketing Strategies for Today’s Business
• Strategic Planning
• Entrepreneurship

Internships

As an optional last course and for an additional fee of $2,400, you have the opportunity to apply academic theory and gain practical experience in a variety of businesses and industries for up to three months. A research project provides additional training. Also included in the internship is the Résumé Writing and Interviewing Skills workshop.

• Duración: 3 meses
• Precio: 7.900 $
• Internship: 2.400 $ (optional)

Overview

The continued growth in international trade and the growing opportunities for boosting sales, increasing market share and ROI, finding raw materials, and lowering costs in international markets have greatly impacted businesses and how they operate. To compete in the global marketplace, professionals must learn the strategies, policies, norms and technology necessary to conduct international business, develop an overseas customer base and ultimately manage the international business operations. To be successful, business professionals must understand and develop the knowledge and skills necessary to manage the starting, or expansion of, international operations.

Benefits

Discover how multinational firms use the markets to manage investments, financing activities, and risk

Explore how corporations adapt brands and products to meet the needs of global markets

Learn to conduct business negotiations in various cultural contexts

Develop and present a business plan for an international venture supported by research and sound financial calculations

Gain a competitive edge in the global job market with an internship in a U.S. company

Who Should Attend

The Certificate Program in International Business Operations & Management is designed for mid-level and senior professionals in small, medium and large organizations who are planning to manage the starting or expanding of their business globally.

Certificate Requirements

To earn a certificate at UCI Extension, students must complete all required courses with a grade of “C” or better.

Curriculum

• Introduction to an ACP
• Professional Communications Seminar (PCS)
• International Business Strategy
• International Finance
• International Marketing
• Intercultural Communications and Negotiations
• Import/Export:  International Trade and Supply Chain Management
• International Business planning: A Capstone course

Internships

As an optional last course and for an additional fee of $2,400, you have the opportunity to apply academic theory and gain practical experience in a variety of businesses and industries for up to three months. A research project provides additional training. Also included in the internship is the Résumé Writing and Interviewing Skills workshop.

• Duración: 3 meses
• Precio: 7.900 $
• Internship: 2.400 $ (optional)

Overview

Learn the foundations of international finance and the history and structure of international financial markets. You will discover the basic forces behind international investment flows and gain an understanding of the financial management techniques used by multinational firms. Determine the functions of foreign exchange spot trading, forward and derivatives transactions, and learn alternative financing and payment methods.

Benefits

Analyze and understand financial data from multinational companies

Create and analyze financial models

Examine international financial markets and develop investment strategies

Develop effective financial risk management strategies

Gain a competitive edge in the global job market with an internship in a U.S. company

Certificate Requirements

To earn a certificate at UCI Extension, students must complete all required courses with a grade of “C” or better.

Curriculum

• Introduction to an ACP
• Professional Communications Seminar (PCS)
• Accounting
• Financial Mathematics
• Financial Modeling
• International Finance Markets
• International Financial Market Strategies
• Financial Analysis
• Risk Management in the Multinational Firm

Internships

As an optional last course and for an additional fee of $2,400, you have the opportunity to apply academic theory and gain practical experience in a variety of businesses and industries for up to three months. A research project provides additional training. Also included in the internship is the Résumé Writing and Interviewing Skills workshop.

• Duración: 3 meses
• Precio: 7.900 $
• Internship: 2.400 $ (optional)

Overview

In today’s modern competitive landscape, it’s either “get ahead of the curve” or “get left behind.” Now more than ever, innovation and big ideas are essential ingredients to a business’s ability to flourish. And, as any innovator knows, it’s not enough to simply have the idea – you have to know how to implement it. Using proven methods of innovation and design thinking as a framework, students in this unique program will learn new ways to generate ideas, gain deeper insights into their clients, manage creative teams, and drive growth in companies large and small.

Benefits

Utilize creative thinking methodologies to generate new ideas, recognize innovative business opportunities, and solve complex problems
Examine the business models used by great business leaders in a variety of industries and learn to apply the underlying strategies to today’s economic landscape
Develop a written marketing plan suitable for bringing an innovative product or service to market
Create and present a business plan for an innovative product or service
Demonstrate functional business skills in collaboration with entrepreneurs from the business community
Gain a competitive edge in the global job market with an internship in a U.S. company

Who Should Attend

This program is designed for those coming from a variety of backgrounds: international students and professionals who want to bring innovative solutions to market; entrepreneurs who have a desire to grow their business through applied innovation and new technologies; motivated individuals looking to start up a new venture that will thrive in today’s global marketplace; business managers and leaders who wish to shape their business to make a social impact to benefit the community and beyond. Whether working in a large corporate environment, mid-size company or as an entrepreneur, this program will equip all of those in innovative fields to take it to the next level.

Certificate Requirements

To earn a certificate at UCI’s Division of Continuing Education, students must complete all required courses with a grade of “C” or better.

Curriculum

Introduction to an ACP
Professional Communications Seminar (PCS)
Innovation
Business Model Design
Effective Deal Making
Marketing and Business Development
Managing Innovative Teams
Capstone Course

• Duración: 3 meses
• Precio: 7.900 $
• Internship: 2.400 $ (optional)

Overview

The Global Human Resources Management Certificate Program focuses on the application of best practices that are necessary in the growing field of global workforce management. Increasingly, the business world is operating more globally, workplace interactions are getting faster, and the international business is operating 24 hours a day and seven days a week. These developments require a new skillset – an understanding of global workforce leadership that can be applied across datelines and borders. It is now vitally important for business professionals, human resources professionals, and expected international and expatriate employees to be aware of the trends, needs and intricacies of contributing to a global workforce. This program addresses the skills and knowledge required for individuals to be prepared for global human resources management.

Benefits

Identify best practices for recruitment, training, compensation, employee relations, and benefits in international staffing and workforce development

Examine global trends in human resources management and workforce oversight

Integrate new global technologies, including web-based networking in the human resources function

Explore cross-cultural and international performance metrics and the HR practices of multinational companies

Gain a competitive edge in the global job market with an internship in a U.S. company

Who Should Attend

The Global Human Resources Management Certificate Program focuses on the application of best practices that are necessary in the growing field of global workforce management. Increasingly, the business world is operating more globally, workplace interactions are getting faster, and the international business is operating 24 hours a day and seven days a week. These developments require a new skillset – an understanding of global workforce leadership that can be applied across datelines and borders. It is now vitally important for business professionals, human resources professionals, and expected international and expatriate employees to be aware of the trends, needs and intricacies of contributing to a global workforce. This program addresses the skills and knowledge required for individuals to be prepared for global human resources management.

Certificate Requirements

To earn a certificate at UCI Extension, students must complete all required courses with a grade of “C” or better.

Curriculum

• Introduction to an ACP
• Professional Communications Seminar (PCS)
• Foundations of Human Resource Management
• Global Workforce Management
• International Talent Acquisition and Retention
• Cross-cultural Career Management
• Technology Applications in Talent Management

Internships

As an optional last course and for an additional fee of $2,400, you have the opportunity to apply academic theory and gain practical experience in a variety of businesses and industries for up to three months. A research project provides additional training. Also included in the internship is the Résumé Writing and Interviewing Skills workshop.

• Duración: 3 meses
• Precio: 7.900 $
• Internship: 2.400 $ (optional)

Overview

Foundational knowledge of the laws and regulations that affect private international business transactions is essential to making good business decisions. This program teaches business professionals how to recognize and understand the major legal issues that arise in the negotiation, structuring, and implementation of deals involving the private sectors of commerce – contracts, property, and torts.

Benefits

Examine legal concepts for today’s global marketplace, such as protections for intellectual property, contract enforcement, environmental protection, and labor standards

Explore economic policies and laws for international commercial transactions, licensing procedures, and tariffs and taxes

Identify potential legal issues before they adversely affect business interests or the bottom line

Apply business law concepts to cases and problems to simulate real world situations

Gain a competitive edge in the global job market with an internship in a U.S. company

Who Should Attend

This program is designed to prepare business professionals with the knowledge and training needed to navigate the current legal and business environment and manage international private business transactions.

Certificate Requirements

To earn a certificate at UCI Extension, students must complete all required courses with a grade of “C” or better.

Curriculum

• Introduction to an ACP
• Professional Communications Seminar (PCS)
• International Contract Law
• International Sales Law
• Intellectual Property
• International Dispute Resolution
• Foreign Direct Investments
• Corporate Social Responsibility for Multinational Enterprises

 Internships

As an optional last course and for an additional fee of $2,400, you have the opportunity to apply academic theory and gain practical experience in a variety of businesses and industries for up to three months. A research project provides additional training. Also included in the internship is the Résumé Writing and Interviewing Skills workshop.

• Duración: 3 meses
• Precio: 7.900 $
• Internship: 2.400 $ (optional)

Overview

The internet, digital economy, and growth of an information-based society are dramatically changing business and the way products and services are marketed and sold. To be more successful in this “new marketing environment,” business people need to understand what is changing and the new tools and approaches now available. This certificate program focuses on building marketing knowledge and skills while incorporating the new tools. Specific areas of focus include market and marketing research, competitive monitoring, internal and external communications, marketing planning, and use of internet tools, techniques and software available to assist in implementing marketing strategies.

Benefits

Explore new career opportunities or develop specific skills in marketing

Interact with local and international marketing professionals

Enhance your knowledge and skills in the various components of marketing, consumer research, presentation skills, creativity, and strategic planning

Acquire practical and theoretical knowledge from instructors who are working professionals and leaders in their field

Gain a competitive edge in the global job market through an internship in a U.S. company

Certificate Requirements

To earn a certificate at UCI Extension, students must complete all required courses with a grade of “C” or better.

Curriculum

• Introduction to an ACP
• Professional Communications Seminar (PCS)
• Presentation Skills Workshop
• Essentials of Marketing
• Web Marketing Integrating Social Media
• Market Research and Analysis
• Business-to-Business Marketing
• Customer Relationship Management
• Branding
• Strategic Marketing Capstone

Internships

As an optional last course and for an additional fee of $2,400, you have the opportunity to apply academic theory and gain practical experience in a variety of businesses and industries for up to three months. A research project provides additional training. Also included in the internship is the Résumé Writing and Interviewing Skills workshop.

• Duración: 3 meses
• Precio: 7.900 $
• Internship: 2.400 $ (optional)

Overview

In a time in which knowledge about world events and people comes largely through mass media, there is an increasing need for business professionals to understand the global, social, political, and cultural impact of its various forms. This program prepares students and professionals for the ever-changing media environment and redefines the boundaries of what communication is and how it works.

Benefits

Understand how strategic communications support business objectives using modern communication and media techniques

Gain an understanding of communication and media studies with a focus on the humanistic aspects of media and its impact on society

Develop and execute complex integrated communications plans

Gain a competitive edge in the global job market with an internship in a U.S. company

Who Should Attend

The Certificate Program in Media & Global Communications is designed for those who wish to enter or enhance their careers in marketing, advertising, public relations, journalism, human resources, corporate communications, or sales.

Certificate Requirements

To earn a certificate at UCI Extension, students must complete all required courses with a grade of “C” or better.

Curriculum

• Introduction to an ACP
• Professional Communications Seminar (PCS)
• Media and Global Communications
• Ethics in Marketing and Advertising
• Crisis Management and Communications
• Public Relations
• Disciplines of Advertising
• Developing a Social Media Strategy
• Persuasion and Social Influence
• Capstone: Communication Planning

Internships

As an optional last course and for an additional fee of $2,400, you have the opportunity to apply academic theory and gain practical experience in a variety of businesses and industries for up to three months. A research project provides additional training. Also included in the internship is the Résumé Writing and Interviewing Skills workshop.

• Duración: 3 meses
• Precio: 7.900 $
• Internship: 2.400 $ (optional)

Overview

Highly successful businesses know that they can no longer rely solely on their product or service to grow; they must leverage their data to better understand their customers and learn from the collective experiences of their organizations to remain competitive.

UC Irvine’s 3-month post-graduate level Accelerated Certificate Program (ACP) in Data Science & Predictive Analytics for Business Professionals provides individuals the skills needed to effectively collect and manage Big Data and perform data-driven discovery and prediction, extracting value and competitive intelligence for their organizations.

Benefits

Learn from industry experts to utilize a combination of science, art, and business techniques to deliver new insights and competitive intelligence

Develop strategies and skills to effectively collect and manage Big Data and perform data-driven discovery and prediction

Optimize marketing campaigns and website behavior to increase customer responses and conversions

Integrate powerful and traditionally untapped sources of information including social data, unstructured text, and big data sets

Define business goals, prepare data, develop and verify predictive models, and deploy and refine predictive models

Develop actionable plans to increase sales, reduce marketing costs, and improve customer retention

Gain a competitive edge in the global job market through an internship in a U.S. company

Who Should Attend

This program is designed for students and professionals with a wide range of professional or educational backgrounds including business, science, engineering, information technology and marketing to develop the skills they need to succeed in this exciting, high growth field.

Certificate Requirements

To earn a certificate at UCI Extension, students must complete all required courses with a grade of “C” or better.

Curriculum

• Introduction to an ACP
• Professional Communications Seminar (PCS)
• Applications of Predictive Analytics
• Strategic Business Analysis using Predictive Analytics
• Data Preparation for Data Mining
• Modeling Methods, Deploying, and Refining Predictive Models
• Business Applications of Data Science
• Data Exploration, Analytics, and Visualization
• Big Data Visualization and Analytics

 Internships

As an optional last course and for an additional fee, you have the opportunity to apply academic theory and gain practical experience in a variety of businesses and industries for up to three months. A research project provides additional training. Also included in the internship are the Resume Development and Interviewing Skills workshops.

• Duración: 3 meses
• Precio: 7.900 $
• Internship: 2.400 $ (optional)

Overview

Gain the most comprehensive, real-world training to seek top management positions in the hospitality and tourism industry. Whether you are new to the field or an experienced professional needing refreshed skills, our courses give you the knowledge and preparation needed to earn those coveted positions in high-end hotels, top restaurants, full-service resorts, luxury cruise lines, tourism offices, and other hospitality organizations.

Benefits

Examine the current issues impacting global hospitality management

Use proven marketing and branding techniques to capture and retain the hospitality- and tourism-focused client

Build and adapt event management and project management skills necessary in the changing hospitality and tourism industries

Understand how to develop an integrated service culture that supports employee retention

Learn about the role of sustainability and greening within current hospitality and tourism practices

Develop accounting and budgeting systems that serve as tools in the hospitality and tourism industries

Gain a competitive edge in the global job market through an internship in a U.S. company

Who Should Attend

This program is designed both for people entering the field and for those who already work in the hospitality and tourism industry but wish to enhance their careers. Examples include:

Business professionals seeking to enter the hospitality industry

Hospitality workers who wish to gain management skills for upward mobility

Developers in the timeshare, vacation ownership, and condominium/hotel industries

Key personnel working for chambers of commerce, convention and visitors bureaus, tourism boards, and hotel/motel associations

Other professionals involved in the development of infrastructure for the hospitality industry

Certificate Requirements

To earn a certificate at UCI Extension, students must complete all required courses with a grade of “C” or better.

Curriculum

• Introduction to an ACP
• Professional Communications Seminar (PCS)
• Introduction to the Hospitality Industry
• Strategic Marketing and Branding for the Hospitality Industry
• Customer Service Management
• Fundamentals of Accounting and Budgeting
• Human Resources and Leadership for the Hospitality Professional
• Project and Event Management
• Fundamentals of the Tourism Industry

 Internships

As an optional last course and for an additional fee of $2,400, you have the opportunity to apply academic theory and gain practical experience in a variety of businesses and industries for up to three months. A research project provides

• Duración: 3 meses
• Precio: 7.900 $
• Internship: 2.400 $ (optional)

Overview

Project management standards are used around the world in all industries and in all disciplines, and project managers are in demand. The ACP Project Management will help you improve your knowledge and skills in project management and prepare you for the next step in your professional development. This program is aligned with the Project Management Institute’s (PMI) Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK), and prepares students to plan, schedule, and implement complex projects. In addition, the program prepares students to sit for the Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification exam.

Benefits

Apply fundamental project management principles, theories, and practices, including the basic concepts described in the most current version of the Project Management Institute’s A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide)

Use project management tools and techniques that are effective in initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, controlling, and closing a project

Identify characteristics of high performance teams and ways to manage stakeholder expectations

Select appropriate techniques to communicate effectively with team members and other stakeholders

Benefit from a Charter Global Registered Education Provider of the Project Management Institute and satisfy the education requirement for PMP® certification

Gain a competitive edge in the global job market with an internship in a U.S. company

Who Should Attend

The Certificate Program in Project Management is designed for professionals who wish to advance their skills to become project managers or pursue career opportunities in the area of project management.

Certificate Requirements

To earn a certificate at UCI Extension, students must complete all required courses with a grade of “C” or better.

Curriculum

• Introduction to an ACP
• Professional Communications Seminar (PCS)
• Project Management Practices
• Project Cost Management
• Project Procurement Management
• Project Monitoring and Control with Earned Value
• Management, Leadership, and Team Building in the Project Environment
• Project Risk Management
• Management of Multiple Projects
• Project Management Practicum and Project Simulation

 Internships

As an optional last course and for an additional fee of $2,400, you have the opportunity to apply academic theory and gain practical experience in a variety of businesses and industries for up to three months. A research project provides additional training. Also included in the internship is the Résumé Writing and Interviewing Skills workshop. additional training. Also included in the internship is the Résumé Writing and Interviewing Skills workshop.

• Duración: 3 meses
• Precio: 8.500 $
• Internship: 2.400 $ (optional)

Overview

The demand for intelligent products that operate and exchange information efficiently has created a worldwide need for technical professionals involved in developing communication and embedded systems. To succeed in the global marketplace, corporations and professionals must be able to integrate software, small scale hardware, and network and communication technologies into their products ranging from consumer electronics to commercial aircraft. Develop the practical skills required to help conceptualize, design, integrate and implement these exciting new technologies into tomorrow’s products.

Benefits

Design and develop new communication systems and embedded devices that meet the expanding needs of the global marketplace

Learn practical embedded systems and systems on a chip (SOC) design skills utilizing a hands-on approach with industry standard software, hardware, design automation (EDA) tools, and design kits

Develop a “systems engineering” approach to the communication and embedded engineering product development process

Enhance the design and performance of existing products that rely on embedded and communication systems

Develop a network of contacts that can help define and obtain career or educational goals

Gain a competitive edge in the global job market with an internship in a U.S. company

Who Should Attend

Engineering, information systems and technical professionals

Engineering, computer science, and telecommunications students

Minimum Requirements

Students should have a fundamental understanding of electrical and computer engineering, information systems, computer science, telecommunications, or related technologies.

Certificate Requirements

To earn a certificate at UCI Extension, students must complete all required courses with a grade of “C” or better.

Curriculum

• Introduction to an ACP
• Professional Communications Seminar (PCS)
• Systems Requirements Engineering
• C Programing for Embedded Systems
• Introduction to Communications and Networking
• Communications Systems Design
• Fundamentals of Embedded Systems Design and Programing
• Embedded System Architecture
• Writing Portable Devices Drivers

Internships

As an optional last course and for an additional fee of $2,400, you have the opportunity to apply academic theory and gain practical experience in a variety of businesses and industries for up to three months. A research project provides additional training. Also included in the internship is the Résumé Writing and Interviewing Skills workshop.

• Duración: 3 meses
• Precio: 7.500 $
• Internship: 2.400 $ (optional)

Overview

Our fully-accredited TEFL Certificate Program thoughtfully combines current trends in language teaching pedagogy with traditional best practices in the language teaching field. Whether your aim is to teach adults, children, or both, our program content carefully addresses these unique audiences. This is a full-time, daytime program.

Benefits

Choose from a 3-month program of TEFL coursework or a 6-month program of TEFL coursework plus TEFL internship

Learn best practices of various current and traditional methodologies from distinguished teacher-trainers

Study together with native-English speakers in integrated classes

Attend local and/or regional professional CATESOL conferences to explore the most recent trends and developments

Further your career as an English teacher while networking with professionals in the TESL/TEFL field

Observe teachers in American ESL classrooms and then plan and conduct a lesson at an American school

Practice your teaching skills in a classroom setting

Develop the skills you need to succeed in further post-graduate studies in TEFL and related fields

Gain a competitive edge in the global English teaching job market with opportunities for TEFL internships within our own industry-leading ESL programs

Certificate Requirements

To earn a certificate at UCI Extension, students must complete all required courses with a grade of “C” or better.

Curriculum

• Introduction to an ACP
• TEFL Professional Workshops
• Introduction to Language Learning Theories
• Methods of TEFL
• Teaching the Skills
• Teaching Pronunciation Skills
• Teaching Young Learners (K-12)
• Language Diagnostics and Assessment
• Teaching Practice

Internships

For an optional last course and for an additional fee of $2,400, you have the opportunity to apply academic theory and gain practical experience in UCI’s industry-leading ESL programs for up to three months.