International Professional Development
United States
Term: Throughout the year
Dates: inquire for more info
Description:
The IPD program provides intensive training for international clients on linguistic, cultural, and business topics in order to help individuals and organizations become more successful in global, English-speaking markets. The IPD program offers professional training to improve English language communication skills, helps in understanding cross-cultural issues impacting business, increases knowledge of American business practices, and develops a global peer network. In addition to the standard program, IPD offers customized courses, seminars, and workshops that are tailored to meet a client's particular needs. An example is our Project Management program. IPD has trained hundreds of professionals from many countries over the past 13 years, and the heartland of America is a good place for this training.
Highlights:
- Core classes are Business Reading, Business Writing, Oral Communication, and Business Management Practices.
- Audits of university business classes
- Weekly corporate visits
- Seminars by local managers and UNO business professors
- Cultural Enrichment Opportunities, or CEOs These weekly outings into the community give IPD participants first-hand experience with the subjects studied in the American Culture class. Examples of past CEOs are as follows: - Douglas County Prison
- River City Roundup Rodeo
- Offut Air Force Base
- Meeting with a Family Therapist
- A Visit to an American High School and Elementary School
- A Camping Trip to DeSoto Bend Wildlife Refuge
- A Drug Rehabilitation Center/Homeless Shelter
- An Organized Golf Outing
- A Trip to a Living History Farm
- A Tour of Omaha's Historic Old Market
- Restaurant and Casino Visits
- Ice Skating
- Concerts and Musicals
- A Mortuary
- The Famous Henry Doorly Zoo and IMAX Theater
- Visits to Ethnic Neighborhoods
Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)
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Subject Areas :
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- Business Admin. & Mngmt.
- English as a Second Language
- Intensive Language
- Interdisciplinary
- Internship Programs
- Marketing, Ad., & PR
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Cost in US$: Inquire for more info.
Cost Include Description:
Students from all over the world come to IPD to develop their professional skills at a cost they can afford. They find much more than they bargained for! Omaha's living costs are among the lowest in the United States. Compared with professional training programs in most parts of the USA, Omaha and IPD are great bargains. There are five 8-week sessions available per year. For current tuition and fees, please contact the IPD coordinator, Gary Duff.
Experience Required: no
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