Business Administration

Expand your career opportunities with UCI's Accelerated Certificate Program (ACP)

Gain the expertise you need to advance your Business Administration career.

This program is designed for students who have minimal business experience and wish to develop a strong foundation in business function and analysis to succeed in the dynamic world of business.

Study with industry professionals on campus in beautiful Southern California.

Bonus: If you study at UCI, you can gain a competitive edge in the global job market through an internship with a U.S. company. (Note: all on campus students are required to obtain an F-1 visa).

Achieve your goals in a safe and supportive environment at a top university

Experience the unique academic and social life at the University of California, Irvine with comprehensive support and abundant campus resources. Join students from the U.S. and around the world as you gain invaluable skills to help you succeed in today’s global environment.

Why pursue a certificate in Business Administration at UCI?

Develop managerial expertise that can be applied to diverse career paths

Enhance your application to MBA programs

Polish your business communication skills through interactive discussions, role play, and activities

Gain in-demand skills from instructors who are experts in their fields

Build the foundational skills you need to enter the business job market

Study on campus in Southern California or in a remote-learning environment

Life at UCI

Enrolling at UCI gives you more than just a great academic program; students can expect a full range of support services to make their time with us as productive and fulfilling as possible.

Academic Experience

California Lifestyle

Participate in small classes of international students and:
  • Learn from instructors with extensive experience in their fields
  • Develop skills that can be implemented immediately
  • Enroll in a 10-week unpaid internship
Immerse yourself in an American experience:
  • Benefit from professional and cultural activities
  • Participate in a variety of campus activities, sports teams, and clubs
  • Embark on exciting field trips to popular cities, theaters, beaches, and more

Success Through Academics and Research (STAR)

For students looking to pursue a bachelor’s, master’s or doctorate’s degree in the United States and want to benefit from expert guidance and assistance in the process.

Why choose UC Irvine?

UCI is renowned for its strength as a major research university. Its world-renowned reputation has also attracted faculty members from the top of their fields, including three Nobel Prize winners.
We are located in a dynamic U.S. business environment and in one of the most beautiful and engaging regions in Southern California — famously known as "The O.C."

Testimonial

The Business English classes brought me much more than what I was expecting. Not only did I acquire great marketing knowledge, but I also had the opportunity to create the foundation for my international network. Taking the 4-week Business English program was a unique experience that I will remember forever.

Melissa Cortes Pineres | Colombia

Accelerated Certificate Program + 10-Week Intensive ESL+ Internship + OPT

Are you ready to take the next step in your career at UCI?

Expand your career options by enrolling in an international program at UCI — where you’ll develop the skills, knowledge, and network you need to expand your horizons and opportunities.

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