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The accelerated marketing certificate program is designed for students who desire an in-depth experience in comparative marketing disciplines while gaining practical skills to augment their professional careers. This intensive one-quarter program provides a thorough foundation for the international marketer and those looking to apply successful marketing techniques from the U.S. in their countries. Program features include:

  • Day and evening classes in:
    • Elements of Marketing
    • Applied Market Research
    • Customer Service Management
    • Web & New Media Marketing Techniques
    • Brand Strategies
    • Global Marketing
     
  • Completion of a directed marketing project with final project drawing on curriculum and experiences


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Who should take this course?

This program is for international students who have completed a university degree and 2 years of professional work experience in a business environment.
Language Requirements

You must have a TOEFL score of at least 550 or 79 on the internet-based (iBT)TOEFL or 760 on the TOEIC.
Program dates:

2008
Sept 10 - Nov 28

2009
Jan 5 - Mar 20

Mar 25 - Jun 12

Jun 24 - Sep 11

Sep 16 - Dec 11

Days: Monday - Friday
Time: Mix of daytime and evening classes
Location: Most classes are held on the La Jolla campus. Access to a car or ability to carpool with another student is recommended as some courses may be held at our Sorrento Mesa location (about 10 minutes by car).
Length of Program: One quarter (10 weeks+1 week for final project)
Hours of Instruction: 18-25 hours per week
Application fee: $200 (non-refundable)
Cost:
2008 Tuition $5,000
Books/Materials $800-$1,000
Medical insurance
(waived if student provides proof in English of portable
high-quality insurance for duration of studies)		 $490
Student Services Fee $225
Photo ID Card $15
 
2009 Tuition $5,800
Books/Materials $800-$1,000
Medical insurance
(waived if student provides proof in English of portable
high-quality insurance for duration of studies)		 $490
Student Services Fee $300
Photo ID Card $15
Admissions Requirements
  • A university degree OR very extensive work experience in the marketing field.
  • 2 years of professional work experience
  • University transcripts (in English) and/or Résumé or curriculum vitae
  • Essay: 200 words describing: 1) college coursework, 2) work experience, and 3) interest in the program
  • Recommendation letter from employer or professor on official company or university letterhead
  • English language proficiency:
    • TOEFL (preferred) - paper 550 or iBT 79
    • TOEIC - 760
    • IELTS - 6.0
    • Cambridge Advanced or Proficiency Exams - Pass

     

    The maximum class size for the Business certificate programs each quarter are as follows:

    • Business Essentials - 20
    • Business Management - 30
    • Comparative Marketing - 12