ACP International Business Operations & Management

Businesses and their operations have been greatly impacted by the continued growth in international trade and the growing opportunities for boosting sales, increasing market share and ROI, finding raw materials, and lowering costs in international markets. To compete in the global marketplace, professionals must learn the strategies, policies, norms and technology necessary to conduct international business, develop an overseas customer base and ultimately manage the international business operations. To be successful, business professionals must understand and develop the knowledge and skills necessary to manage the starting, or expansion of, international operations.

Who Should Enroll

Students who are currently attending university, have graduated from university, or are current working professionals and have an interest in the subject area will gain from the knowledge and skills presented in this program.

The Certificate Program in International Business Operations & Management is designed for mid-level and senior professionals in small, medium and large organizations who are planning to manage the starting or expanding of their business globally.

Program Benefits

• Discover how multinational firms use the markets to manage investments, financing activities, and risk
• Explore how corporations adapt brands and products to meet the needs of global markets
• Learn to conduct business negotiations in various cultural contexts
• Develop and present a business plan for an international venture supported by research and sound financial calculations
• Gain a competitive edge in the global job market with an internship in a U.S. company

Eligibility and Requirements

1. Students who are currently attending university, have graduated from university, or are current working professionals.
2. Demonstration of English language proficiency (one of the options below). Please submit scores from tests taken within the past two years.
   • English proficiency tests accepted
     • 71 iBT TOEFL
     • 530 PBT TOEFL or 17 on each section
     • 685 TOEIC
     • 6.0 IELTS
     • B2 CEFR or ISE or MET
     • 450 Kaplan Test of English (KTE)
     • 3.5 iTEP
     • 95 Duolingo
     • 50 Pearson Academic
     • Advanced Cambridge
     • EIKEN Japanese Test in Practical English “Grade pre-1”
     • GEPT “High-Intermediate”
   • Completion of English language school
     • UCI 10-Week Intensive ESL: Level 5
     • Kaplan International: Higher Intermediate
     • FLS International: Level 16
     • ELS Language Centers: Level 112
   • University degree was completed in the U.S., Australia, U.K., or another country where instruction was taught in English
3. Students must be at least 18 years of age or older

Students who do not meet our English requirement are encouraged to enroll in our 10-Week Intensive ESL program.

CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS

To earn a certificate at UCI's Division of Continuing Education, students must complete all required courses with a grade of “C” or better.