The BEC course is a dynamic 8 week certificate program that offers a new challenge in English-language training and professional development to international students and business professionals. Students will enhance their English-language proficiency, oral and written communication skills and cross-cultural awareness while building confidence and competence within the themes of Employment and Conducting Business. In addition to assignments, case studies, presentations, field trips and volunteer activities, students will have the opportunity to practice and apply skills learned in class to real-life interactions with the local business community.

Course Duration : 12 weeks (8 weeks main TESL program + 4 weeks practicum)

Course Hours : 25 hrs per week

Six entry points per year : 2008/2/25, 4/21, 6/16, 8/11, 10/6, 12/1

PIC Intermediate Level II or minimum TOEFL score of 450

Week One : Business Etiquette

Week Two : Job Hunting Portfolio

Week Three : Business Plan

Week Four : Team Building

Week Five : Management

Week Six : International Business Plan
Week Seven : Financial Analysis
Week Eight : Social Responsibility / Corporate Governance