Business Seminar
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The information on this page pertains to Yale Summer Session's 2024 programming. Details for 2025 will be available by mid-January 2025. The information provided below is for historical reference to assist with your planning.
Take Your Business English to the Next Level
The Business Seminar is designed to prepare you for professional life or graduate business study and help you build the necessary skills to compete in the world of business. Develop the communication skills you need to be competitive in global business. Make international connections, gain cross-cultural understanding, and experience business case study analysis.
The Business Seminar offers participants the tools to think critically about international business environments. It is a serious program that introduces students to the workload and content of an American MBA program.
You will join students preparing for an MBA program at Yale or other universities, working business professionals and entrepreneurs, and those who are seeking promotion in their current position.
Students in the Business Seminar should have an advanced level of English proficiency and a minimum of three years of undergraduate study in business or a related field. Many students in the Business Seminar are preparing for an MBA program or are working professionals.
Date: Program Dates: July 1 - August 2, 2024
Application Deadline: May 6, 2024
Our application for Summer 2024 courses and programs is now closed. The 2025 application will open in mid-January 2025.
Business Seminar Daily Schedule*
| Class | Days | Times |
|---|---|---|
| Business Seminar | MTWTHF | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm |
| Oral Communication Skills | M/W | 2:00 pm - 3:45 pm |
| Written Communication Skills | T/TH | 2:00 pm - 3:45 pm |
| American Culture and the Search for Happiness | T/TH | 7:00 - 8:30 pm |
*Individual schedules may vary. This is for reference only.
Business Seminar Courses
Business Seminar
The Business Seminar is the heart of the program. The Seminar is an interactive course in which everyone is expected to participate in focused discussions and debates.
- Study concepts and terminology found in strategic planning, organization, investment analysis, and developing a business plan
- Participate in lectures, discussions, case studies, readings, and small group work with presentations
- Practice in the case method to explore business strategies and concepts
- Engage in team building and international networking with peers
- Build leadership skills with a ziplining field trip
Oral Communication Skills
- Improve your spoken English -- vocabulary, idiomatic expressions, grammar and pronunciation -- within the business context
- Focus on presentations in mock business meetings based on case studies
- Participate in seminar style discussions and debate
Written Communication Skills
- Develop academic English language reading and writing skills that are essential to graduate studies and to business management in English-speaking environments
- Focus on group and individual writing projects based on case studies
- Practice resume writing, note taking, writing emails and letters, and business plans
- One on one meetings to focus on your writing skills
Tuition and Fees
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tuition - Business Seminar | $6,035 |
| Application fee (nonrefundable) | $75 |
| Visa processing fee | $100 |
| Medical insurance fee for 5 weeks, estimated | $130 |
For other fees and residential costs, please visit our Tuition and Fees page. All tuition and fees, including room and meal charges, must be paid in full by Friday, June 7, 2024.
Financial Assistance
Yale Summer Session only offers financial assistance to Yale College students. Financial assistance is not available for visiting students at this time. Visiting students should contact the financial aid office at their home institutions to discuss their options for financial assistance.
Application Information
To apply, review the application requirements for international students and fill out the Yale Summer Session application. The English Language Institute programs are offered under Yale Summer Session B course listings. Proof of English proficiency is not required for this program.