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Offered four times a year: Spring A, Summer 1, Summer 2, and Fall B
In this program you will have the opportunity to improve your speaking and writing skills while working with business cases. If you are planning to enter an American MBA program, want to get a better job or build a more impressive resume for the future, you should consider this program. In eight weeks you will become more confident and comfortable as you learn to defend your assumptions in a case class or lead your team in completing a business plan. You will build the skills and techniques to become a more effective and dynamic presenter when you do a Powerpoint presentation in English. Many graduates of this program have gone on to great success in graduate schools and professional careers in American and international companies.
• Offered four times a year
• Non-credit, full-time program (I-20 provided)
• Fourteen hours a week of instruction for eight weeks
• Designed for very advanced learners of English with business experience
• Work with business cases
• Develop effective presenting, bargaining and report writing skills
"The Business Case Program is a very challenging and extremely valuable class. I enjoyed every second of it, and I wished it was longer than eight weeks."
Robert F. Peveling-Oberhag, Spring 2007
Some of the students in the Business Case Program, Summer 1 2007.
Classes meet four days a week with fourteen hours of instruction each week. Each class day has two major components: 1) Case Discussion (two hours and fifteen minutes), and 2) Case Skills (one hour). There are 15-18 students in each class. This class size provides maximum student participation, skill development and individual attention.
“The program is incredible. I really learned so much from both the cases and my classmates. All the instructors are helpful with genuine feedback, which was very constructive. I came in with a little knowledge, but now after this program I have gained great knowledge from both the instructors and my classmates.”
Pitchaya Hiranpradit, Spring 2008
The course uses business cases, videotaping, and public speaking techniques to help students develop the speaking skills and confidence to become more effective participants in group discussions. The Case Discussion classes use cases to focus on improving language skills and participation techniques through simulations of team bargaining, presentation sessions, and running meetings. In the Case Skills classes, the concentration is on helping students improve the speaking, listening, leadership and writing skills necessary for presenting cases. In addition, students receive instruction in business writing skills: writing business memos as well as a business plan and a marketing report, and using Power Point to prepare agendas and presentations.
Some of the students in the Business Case Program in Summer Session 1 2007, relaxing after a team presentation.
Program Activities
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| Myungchan Kim, MBA 2009 and a case specialist in the Business Case Program, is checking the camera to videotape a team presentation. |
• 30 cases
• 10 written case analyses
• team business plan
• marketing report
• memo
• 3 formal team presentations
• 4 team bargaining sessions
• 3 meeting sessions
• 9 classes videotaped
• role playing
While enrolled in the Business Case Program you have access to all library, research, gymnasium and computer facilities at Northeastern University. You will also receive a student ID card.
The Business Case Program entails a very heavy workload including a heavy amount of reading outside of class, which, therefore, constitutes a full-time commitment for most students.
“This program is great! It was the first time when I studied in English with a lot of fun. I learned time management, team work and how to present my ideas. Also, I found many great international friends in this program.”
Iori Endo, Spring 2007
Admission to this program is competitive. You should have some prior work and study experience in business. Your application must include a one- to two-page essay discussing your educational background, prior study and use of English, leadership qualities, and work experience. You should also include a one page resume detailing education and work experience. You should submit an official copy of your most recent TOEFL test score, if one is available.
Application for Business Case Program
I-20 Extension Form
Transfer-In Form
"You cannot believe how much you can learn in only 2 months. The program was really worth it, since it helped me a lot to develop my managerial skills .”
Ana Suely Medeiros Cunha, Spring 2008
Estimated Costs (Business Case Program)
Tuition $ 3,039.00
University Fees $ 76.00
Medical Insurance $ 456.00*
Case fees $ 110.00
Personal expenses(Including room and board) $ 3,580.00
Total estimated expenses $ 7,261.00
Prices are subject to change without notice.
* If students choose to purchase insurance through the university
"When I had my job interview, I used knowledge that I had learned in the Business Case Program. I got the job at Oracle Korea"
Brandon Sunghung Yang, Summer I 2007
Accommodation is available in university dormitories only during Summer Sessions ONE and TWO. After you have been accepted to the Business Case Program for the summer sessions and have received your student ID number, you can obtain a dormitory space through the following website: www.housing.neu.edu. For the Spring and Fall B Sessions you can contact the English Language Center to receive information about agencies to arrange homestays with American families.
Estimated Dormitory Room: $1800.00 (8 weeks)
SPRING A Session:
January 5 - February 27, 2009
Application Deadline: December 5, 2008
Registration: January 5, 2009
SUMMER ONE Session:
May 4 - June 26, 2009
Application Deadline: April 3, 2009
Registration: May 4, 2009
SUMMER TWO Session:
June 29 - August 21, 2009
Application Deadline: May 22, 2009
Registration: June 29, 2009
FALL B Session:
October 26 – December 18, 2009
Application Deadline: September 11, 2009
Registration: October 26, 2009
Insurance
As a student at the English Language Center you are entitled to use of the University's Health Center. However, you are responsible for expenses for hospitalization or serious medical illness. Because of this, the University requires that you have a comprehensive Medical Insurance Plan from an American company. You can purchase insurance through the university or must provide proof that you have your own policy from an American company when you register.
"The Business Case Program at Northeastern University is a very interesting and important step in preparing to enter an MBA program in the US. The workload is heavy, but so is the amount of information we can learn from it.”
Max Kligman, Spring 2007
Some of the students in the Business Case Program, Spring 2007.
Northeastern University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action educational institution and employer.
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