MBA/MPA Business Language Tutoring

The Center for International Business Education and Research (CIBER) Business Language Tutoring is offered in a variety of languages for students who would like to improve their foreign & business language skills.

Language options are dependent upon the availability of tutors for the requested language. Students may request tutoring in any language and CIBER works to accommodate as many requests as possible each semester. Previously offered languages include but are not limited to:

Catalan	German	Portuguese
Chinese	Italian	Spanish
French	Japanese	Mandarin

Tutoring sessions are tailored to the student's level of proficiency:

• Beginning basic language
• Intermediate grammar review and business terminology
• Advanced business situations

  Eligible Students: Full-time MBA, Texas Evening MBA, Executive MBA and MPA students only
  Proficiency Level: All levels
  Schedule: 12 weeks, 90 minute sessions
  Specific days and times arranged with tutors
  Available Fall and Spring semesters
  Location: UT-Austin campus, specific location arranged with tutors
  Cost: $400

  Payment: The $400 fee will be posted to students' UT accounts. Payment can be made via What I Owe.
  Credit: No Credit
  
  Applications: Applications for Fall 2011 are available here.
  Deadlines: September 10 for Fall; February 2 for Spring.
  Enrollment is on a first-come, first-served basis.
  
  For further information, contact the Associate Director for Business Language Programs.

MBA Elective Courses

IB 395 Business in Latin America

Offered Each Spring
Eligible Students: MBA/MPA students only
Proficiency level: Intermediate – Advanced
Schedule: Spring semester
Location: UT-Austin campus
Credit: 3 hours, MBA/MPA elective credit

Students should follow all regular University registration procedures to enroll in the course. Normal tuition and course fees apply.

Highlights:

• Taught in Spanish
• Generally designed for non-native speakers of Spanish who are still learning the language
• Native speakers also encouraged to enroll
• Focus on the cultural aspects of doing business in Latin America
• For students considering Exchange or Double Degree programs, gain experience learning content in a foreign language.

Interested students who are not sure if their Spanish language proficiency is sufficient should contact the Associate Director for Business Language Programs in the CIBER office for assessment.

UT Business Language Courses

A variety of Business Language courses are offered in the College of Liberal Arts and may be incorporated into the MBA with permission from an Academic Advisor. Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Portuguese and Spanish have been offered in previous years. Students should consult the Course Schedule for additional options.

Eligible students: All
Proficiency level: Intermediate - Advanced
Dates: Fall and Spring semester
Location: UT-Austin campus
Credit: 3 hours, MBA waived elective credit with permission of an Academic Advisor

Students should follow all regular University registration procedures to enroll in the course. Normal tuition and course fees apply.