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Courses for the International Pathway
All GCBA cohorts will begin their course of study in the fall term of the academic year.
Students who do not meet the TOEFL or IELTS minimum requirements for the regular GCBA program can start the international GCBA program with intensive English preparation prior to the start of the regular fall GCBA cohort. Those who maintain a 3.0 (B) grade point average during their intensive English study, with no individual course grades below a B- (2.7), will be eligible to continue in the program.
The term in which students will start their course of intensive English study is dependent upon their TOEFL score.
| TOEFL requirements: | Computer Test (CBT) | Paper Test (PBT) | Internet Test (IBT) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 213 | 550 | 79 | |
| The summer International GCBA track with these TOEFL scores. | 173-212 | 500-549 | 61-78 |
| The spring International GCBA track with these TOEFL scores. | 133-172 | 450-499 | 45-60 |
| 6.5 | |||
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Spring Term Intensive English and University Preparation
Students enrolled in the International cohort program who have scored 133-172 (CBT), 450-499 (PBT), or 45-60 (IBT) on the TOEFL exam will take intensive English courses in the spring and summer terms preceding their entry into the fall cohort of the GCBA program.
- Academic Listening/Speaking: This advanced-level course provides students with an overview of academic listening and speaking skills and grammatical knowledge that will enable them to continue to improve oral and aural skills in English. Students learn critical listening skills, practice variations in note taking and lecture organization, engage in discussions of listening topics, discuss and work on problem-solving scenarios in groups, demonstrate comprehension of varied listening materials, and orally summarize main ideas/concepts in lectures.
- Academic Reading/Writing: This advanced-level reading/writing course, prepares students to write academic papers through the use of tools of descriptive and narrative writing, structures of compare-contrast analysis, and the application of strategies of logical persuasion. They further develop research writing skills and critical reading skills by analyzing and discussing academic texts and articles, and learning to use these materials to effectively support arguments.
- Business Basics: Students will learn the basics of business communication in order to communicate effectively in a professional environment. Students learn key vocabulary, social language, and structures. They will take part in relevant tasks that will provide them with opportunities to produce the language used in common American business situations.
The application deadline for the spring term is October 1.
Summer Term Intensive English and University Preparation
Students enrolled in the International cohort program who have scored 173-212 (CBT), 500-549 (PBT), or 61-78 (IBT) on the TOEFL exam or who are continuing from the spring term will take our University Orientation course and two intensive English courses during the summer session.
- University Prep Listening/Speaking: This advanced-level listening/speaking course provides students with an authentic academic listening and speaking skills experience by building upon the competencies gained in our Academic Listening/Speaking course offered in the preceding spring term.
- University Prep Reading/Writing: This advanced-level reading/writing course provides students with an authentic academic reading and writing skills experience by building upon the competencies gained in our Academic Reading/Writing course offered in the preceding spring term.
- University Orientation: The University Orientation course is designed to prepare students for the university experience in the United States by informing them about note-taking skills; library resources; orientation to the American university system; student programs, clubs, and activities; meetings with advisors; and an understanding of university policies and procedures relevant to course registration and academic success.
The application deadline for the summer term is March 1.
