Business Intensive Program

The Business Intensive Program (BIP) is a 7-week program designed for students with advanced proficiency in English who are interested in English instruction for business purposes.  The BIP includes 20 hours of class per week and consists of an integrated skills Core course as well as Target Listening and Breakthrough Reading electives.  No prior business experience is required, but a strong interest in business is encouraged.  Students who have already reached the 700 or 800 level in the Intensive Program may elect to attend the Business Intensive Program.

Many students with business experience who complete the BIP go on to study in the International Business Communication Program (IBCP) if they have reached the appropriate proficiency level.

Core
This course helps you develop integrated business English skills by working through challenging tasks and activities in a business simulation.  With a focus on a variety of speaking and writing skills, you will improve your ability to communicate effectively through English in a business environment.  Speaking activities range from one-on-one interviews to larger group meetings.  Writing activites range from short, informal messages to longer, more formal reports.

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Target Listenting
This course strengthens your listening skills within the context of specific business industries.  You will listen to authentic news segments, speeches, documentaries and advertisements and improve your ability to comprehend those types of spoken events.  You will also further develop your analytical and critical thinking skills so that you can synthesize and evaluate what you hear.

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Breakthrough Reading
This course focuses on refining and streamlining your reading skills so that you are a more efficient and effective reader.  You will read a popular, mainstream business book as well as a variety of current business periodicals.  You will also develop your ability to clearly and concisely report and discuss what you have read.

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