English for Business

ENGLISH FOR BUSINESS CERTIFICATE

English for business students practice all language skills using the vocabulary and customs of English, focusing on a business area listed below. To conclude each week’s course, students complete a case study modeled after the Harvard Business School method. These courses will help students in building their network, developing new markets, and extending their brand & reach.

2012 Course Dates	Topic
June 4 – 8 June 11 – 15 June 18 – 22 June 24 – 29 July 2 – 6 July 9 – 13 July 16 – 20 July 23 – 27 July 30 – August 3 August 6 – 10 August 13 – 16 August 20 – 24 August 27 – 31 September 4 – 7 September 10 – 14 September 17 – 21 September 24 – 28 October 1 – 5 October 8 – 12 October 15 – 19	Communications and Communicators International Marketing and Branding Strengthening Business Relationships Success and Negotiating Human Resource Topics Managing Risk E-Commerce Team Building and Team Work Raising Money/Finance Customer Service Managing a Crisis Management Styles Mergers and Takeovers Predicting the Future Finding the right Job for Your Skills Creating Your Resume / CV Writing Your Cover Letter Preparing for the Interview Interviewing in Person and by Phone Follow Up, Negotiation, & Rejection

2012 Course Dates

Topic

June 4 – 8
June 11 – 15
June 18 – 22
June 24 – 29
July 2 – 6
July 9 – 13
July 16 – 20
July 23 – 27
July 30 – August 3
August 6 – 10
August 13 – 16
August 20 – 24
August 27 – 31
September 4 – 7
September 10 – 14
September 17 – 21
September 24 – 28
October 1 – 5
October 8 – 12
October 15 – 19

Communications and Communicators
International Marketing and Branding
Strengthening Business Relationships
Success and Negotiating
Human Resource Topics
Managing Risk
E-Commerce
Team Building and Team Work
Raising Money/Finance
Customer Service
Managing a Crisis
Management Styles
Mergers and Takeovers
Predicting the Future
Finding the right Job for Your Skills
Creating Your Resume / CV
Writing Your Cover Letter
Preparing for the Interview
Interviewing in Person and by Phone
Follow Up, Negotiation, & Rejection

FORMAT

One week courses: Each week a new topic is addressed according to the schedule above. These courses are free standing and can be taken individually or, as a series. They can be completed in any order.
16 or 20 hours/week: English for Business is 16 hours per week. Students who travel on F-1 student visas, or US citizens or green card holders can enroll for 20 hours/week, enriching their experience with another 4 hours of instruction in an area of their choice.
Focus is on: The use of English vocabulary, idioms and customs in each of the topics above.
Speaking and Listening: While all skills are used in each module, speaking and listening are emphasized. Students discuss the topics and create solutions to real life problems.
Sharing Experience and Background: Class discussions are enriched because students come from many backgrounds from all over the world.
Class is enhanced by guest speakers and class excursions to local businesses.

In Hawaii, On-Line, or at your location These courses are offered at the ICC campus in downtown Honolulu or online. It can be arranged for an instructor to come to your location to offer your staff any of the topical courses. Let us know your needs at info@icchawaii.edi ENGLISH LEVEL The course is taught at the Upper Intermediate Level. Students will demonstrate this level through a written entrance pretest via email. Those who do not meet the level can prepare by taking in English for Communication either on campus or online.

INTRUCTOR: Frederic “Rico” Tudor Mr. Tudor has over 30 years of success in international business. He has led a force of 120 representatives and served as both President and Vice President of an international company. Along with his extensive business experience in Asia and the U.S., Rico graduated from Harvard University and holds an MA in Public Administration from the University of Rhode Island. He has taken doctoral courses at the University of Pittsburgh School of Public and International Affairs. Rico also has an acting career and has been seen in Lost, Forgetting Sarah Marshall, and many live and film productions on Oahu. He is fluent in Japanese and Italian.