Mastering the Business of English.

The Thunderbird Language and Culture Programs (TLCP) offer a Pre-MBA/Masters Intensive English Program, uniquely designed for students who do not speak English as their native language. The program builds business English skills and confidence for international students entering Thunderbird's MBA program or another graduate business program.

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Program Dates

2008 Pre-MBA/Masters Intensive English Program (10 Weeks) June 2-August 8 Thunderbird Campus Phoenix, Arizona October 6-December 12 Thunderbird Campus Phoenix, Arizona 2009 May 29-August 6 Thunderbird Campus Phoenix, Arizona October 2-December 10 Thunderbird Campus Phoenix, Arizona 2010 June 4-August 12 Thunderbird Campus Phoenix, Arizona October 1-December 9 Thunderbird Campus Phoenix, Arizona

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Program Overview

• Intensive, business English program designed for students needing or wanting to increase their confidence and skills
• Class size averages only 8-10 students to ensure effective class interaction and individualized training
• Pre-MBA/Masters focus develops English language skills specifically for U.S. graduate business programs
• Optional TOEFL and GMAT Preparation Courses can save valuable time and money
• Internationally experienced faculty with graduate degrees provides culturally sensitive instruction
• Thunderbird campus brings together graduate students from more than 80 countries
• Certificate of Completion provides proof of English language skills to MBA/Masters admissions directors and employers
• Simplified pricing eliminates any "surprise" fees for course materials
• Academic counseling provides each student with personalized attention

Download our brochure for more detailed information.

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Program Content

Critical Listening Skills
Develop listening comprehension and note-taking skills for MBA/Masters classes; enhance reading comprehension and test-taking strategies

Effective Academic Writing
Learn American techniques for effective writing in the context of a graduate business school

Business Discussions and Case Studies
Build discussion skills and a broad business vocabulary through the use of selected business readings and the case-study method

Culture Interactions
Explore key cultural elements of American society including social, political, and educational insights

Strategic Reading Comprehension
Enhance reading comprehension skills through learning and practicing various reading techniques

Presentation Skills
Develop the delivery skills, organizational structure, rhetorical techniques, and confidence needed to give an effective presentation in English, and increase overall fluency in communicating content

Pronunciation Development
Practice formal and informal English for everyday situations, and develop pronunciation skills

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Prerequisites

• Undergraduate degree
• TOEFL score of 550 (213 computer-based total) (iBT 79)
• Minimum GMAT score of 520*

Business professionals and student spouses who have sufficient English skills may also apply and will be considered for admission on an individual basis.

*The minimum required GMAT score to attend the Pre-MBA/Masters Intensive English Program is 520. Admittance and attendance of the Pre-MBA/Masters IEP does not guarantee admission to Thunderbird's MBA/Masters Program.

Pre-MBA/Masters Intensive English Program

• 10-week program
• 25 hours of classroom instruction per week or 250 hours total
• Required for international students who have TOEFL scores between 213-249 CAT (550-597 paper test) (iBT 79-99).
• Required for international students who have TOEFL scores between 250-260 CAT (600-617 paper test) (iBT 100-105) and have a GMAT verbal score of 25 or lower.
• International students taking the Pre-MBA/Masters Intensive English Program are not required to take the two-week English Boot Camp Program.

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Tuition

Pre-MBA/Masters Intensive English Program (10 weeks): US$6,750

Deposit Fee
A US$50 non-refundable fee will be required prior to sending an I-20 form for the 10-week Pre-MBA/Masters Intensive English Program. This fee will be applied towards the program tuition. A form to collect this fee will be sent to you.

Certification of Funds
If you are a foreign student and intend to acquire a student visa to enter the United States, you are required to certify that you will have adequate financial support for your studies at Thunderbird. Please view our Financial Certification for Foreign Applicants form for more information.

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Contact Information

For program dates, fees, and other information on the Pre-MBA/Masters Intensive English Language Program, complete the Online Information Request form or contact our office directly:

Debisu Hyde
Associate Marketing Specialist
Thunderbird Language & Culture Programs

Corporate Learning
Thunderbird School of Global Management
1 Global Place
Glendale, AZ 85306

Phone:
1-602-978-7822

Fax:
1-602-978-7979

E-mail:
debisu.hyde@thunderbird.edu

OR

Beth Stoops
Senior Vice President
Thunderbird Language & Culture Programs

Corporate Learning
Thunderbird School of Global Management
1 Global Place
Glendale, AZ 85306

Phone:
1-602-978-7779

Fax:
1-602-978-7979

E-mail:
beth.stoops@thunderbird.edu