American Language Institute

 

Pre-MBA/Graduate Business Program

Who Will Benefit From This Program?

The Pre-MBA Program is designed for students and professionals who want to advance their career opportunities by obtaining a business degree in the U.S. The Pre-MBA Program benefits students by helping them:

Prepare for the GMAT and TOEFL admissions exams

Develop the advanced writing, speaking, and academic skills required in U.S. graduate business programs

Expand their knowledge of U.S. academic and business culture and practices

Learn how to work effectively with students from many different countries

Pre-MBA/Graduate Business Program
Number of weeks	12 to 18
Hours of instruction	Up to 25 per week
Requirements	Intermediate to advanced levels of English
Levels	Intermediate to advanced
Dated	See Calendar & Fees
Also included	All students have access to a variety of electives, pronunciation clinics, sports and conversation clubs, language and computer labs, library, and personalized student counseling.

Program Highlights

• Test Preparation
  GMAT and TOEFL preparation are specifically designed to meet the needs of international students.


• Simulated GMAT
  Practice GMAT test sessions held during the semester allow students to strengthen their test-taking skills.


• TOEFL Waiver
  Advanced level students applying to SDSU graduate business degree programs are eligible to receive a TOEFL waiver after successfully completing the Pre-MBA Program advanced level.


• Enrollment in SDSU Courses
  Advanced students may enroll in up to two regular SDSU classes with American students. Official SDSU grades, credits, and transcripts are awarded. Course credit for certain classes may be transferred to students’ graduate business programs.


• Skill-Building
  Tasks and projects build skills critical for success in graduate business programs. Students develop essential communication, writing, reading, and analytical skills through team work, group discussion, case study analysis, business research, and presentations.


• Advising
  Students receive advising on academic matters, careers, and university selection. Advisors assist students with admission applications and write letters of recommendation.


• Class Observation
  Students may visit university classes to observe American academic culture and interact with university students and professors.


• Customized Component
  Advanced students may personalize their schedules to address individual needs and interests.

Testing and Placement
The Pre-MBA Program offers instruction for intermediate to advanced levels. Students are given placement tests in key skill areas (listening, reading, writing, and speaking) and are placed in classes according to their needs and abilities. At the end of each term, students have the option to test again to measure their progress.

Curriculum

• GMAT courses, specifically designed for international students, include all sections of the GMAT: Reading Comprehension, Critical Reasoning, Sentence Correction, Analytical Writing, and Quantitative Skills.


• TOEFL iBT classes are available to help students develop specific skills and test-taking strategies.


• Writing skills necessary for graduate-level business programs and professional environments are emphasized. These include report writing and learning the research skills needed for business writing.


• Reading strategies help increase comprehension and effectively manage the large volume of textbooks and other material students must read in graduate-level business programs.


• Communication skills needed in graduate-level business programs and professional environments are taught. Students learn effective presentation and discussion techniques, and improve speaking and comprehension skills. Options are available for students who need to further improve their pronunciation in order to become more effective communicators.


• Elective Courses are offered each semester to further support test-taking skills, to improve language proficiency, to increase knowledge of U.S. culture, and to address students' interests. Courses vary by session.


• Workshops and Seminars are offered each semester and include: Resume Writing, Interviewing Techniques, Business Etiquette, Networking, Introduction to American Business Law, and Trends in Management. Cho ices vary by session.

Here are some of the universities where Pre- MBA students have gone to get their graduate business degrees:

Alliant University, Babson College ,Case Western Reserve, Claremont (Peter Drucker), Clarke, Columbia, CSU Fullerton, CSU Hayward, CSU Long Beach, CSU San Bernardino, CSU San Marcos, Harvard University, INSEAD, London School of Business, New York University (NYU), Oregon State University, Pace University, Pepperdine, Purdue University, San Francisco State, San Diego State University, Thunderbird, Tulane, UC Berkeley, UC San Diego, UC Irvine, University of Chicago, University of Colorado, University of Denver, University of Miami, University of Missouri, University of Portland, University of San Diego, and Washington University in St. Louis.