A.C.E. Language Institutes Articulation Agreement with University of Washington Professional & Continuing Education

1. Business for International Professionals a 6-month certificate program, provides a better understanding of trade, marketing, law and finance in the competitive, global environment. Develop superior communication and negotiation skills by improving your English and building your business vocabulary. Study strategic marketing and learn techniques that increase your competitive edge. Explore product distribution options and e-commerce opportunities.
   
   
2. Fundamentals of Project Management a 3-month certificate program, explores the core principles of project management. Investigate case studies and participate in teams to study risk management, effective communication, costs, scheduling and more. Learn to effectively lead a project and apply planning tools and principles to real world examples.
   
   
3. Intensive Business English Program (IBEP) a 10-week certificate program, uses the resources of the city to increase your fluency and pronunciation in business situations (social interactions, transactions and negotiations, meetings, telephone conversations, presentations) and knowledge of business terminology. Improve your written business communication skills (letters, faxes, reports, e-mail) and awareness of the business environment in the United States, including knowledge of business technologies, such as the Web and Web-related business concepts.
   
   

Benefits to the students:

• Transfer from A.C.E. to UW Professional & Continuing Education upon completion of Level 5. Enjoy the low cost, personal service, and beautiful campus atmosphere at A.C.E.'s Language Institute on the Seattle Pacific University Campus and then apply for an exciting Business Certificate Program at the University of Washington Professional & Continuing Education.
  
  
• University of Washington Professional & Continuing Education agrees to recognize the English Proficiency of students who have completed Level 5 of the A.C.E. Intensive English Program. A.C.E. students who have completed Level 5 can apply to these three Certificate Programs in Business without taking the TOEFL.
  
  
• The close proximity A.C.E. Language Institute on the SPU campus and UW Professional & Continuing Education means that a student can keep the same home-stay or living arrangements throughout his or her course of study.
  
  
• University of Washington, Seattle's premier public university, is a nationally recognized university with a well-deserved reputation for academic excellence. UW Professional & Continuing Education Business Certificate Programs are designed for the international student who wants the Business English Skills and (if qualified) the practical work experience through an arranged internship before resuming a career.
  
  

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