American Language Institute Temara Morocco is glad to work with the prestigious Virginia International University, USA. For those wishing to study in the USA especially at VIU, American Language Institute Temara is the gateway.
Virginia International University was established in 1998 with the goal of providing affordable, quality higher education for students preparing to meet the needs and opportunities of the 21st Century workforce. VIU is a private, non-profit university located in Fairfax, Virginia, just minutes from Washington, DC. VIU currently offers graduate and undergraduate programs in business, management and computer science, as well as certificates in a variety of professional and technical fields, including English as a second language (ESL). Our student body comes from more than 50 different countries. VIU offers tuition scholarships to high-potential students because we believe that higher education should be available to those who do not have the necessary funds to pursue it. (http://www.viu.edu/prospective-students/scholarships.html)
Graduate Programs
Virginia International University offers two graduate programs:
• Master of Business Administration (MBA)
• Master of Science in Management Information Systems (MMIS)
The graduate programs provide a high level of professional education and cover a broad range of subjects, thereby qualifying students for more diverse job opportunities after graduation. Both of these degrees are earned by completing the program course requirements of 36 credit hours (3 credit hours per course, beyond prerequisite courses). The MBA program has four concentrations: International Business Management, International Finance, Marketing Management and Health Care Management. MIS program offers two distinctive concentration areas: E-Business Development and Management and Information Technology Security.
Undergraduate Programs
VIU offers undergraduate degrees in both Business Management and Computer Science. Both of VlU's bachelor's degree programs are composed of 42 courses.
• Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
This program is composed of 42 courses: 12 general education courses (GEC), 18 foundation and core courses, 6 concentration courses and 6 elective courses. Each course consists of 3 credit hours. VIU offers a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in the following four concentration areas: International Finance, Marketing, Finance and International Business.
• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
The CS program is composed of 42 courses: 12 General Education Courses (GEC), 14 Core courses, 6 CS Elective courses, 4 Math courses, and 4 Other Electives. Students complete 86 credits hours of major courses and 36 credit hours of General Education Courses, for a total of 122 credit hours.
Career Diploma Programs
A diploma/certificate program is a set of courses that will provide you with the necessary skills to begin a career, advance in a current position or promote professional growth. The courses in the diploma/certificate programs are credit courses. Certificate programs are one semester long and require a total of 12-18 credits, and diploma programs are for two semesters and require a total of 24 credits.
• Business Career Diploma/Certificate Programs
Two concentrations are offered in the business program: International Business and Small Business Management.
• Computer Diploma/Certificate Programs
We offer a Computer Programmer diploma program.
Language Programs
Virginia International University offers two language programs:
• ESL Program
VIU's English as a Second Language (ESL) program is a semester-based program that offers instruction at four proficiency levels, from Elementary to College Preparatory. The primary purpose of this intensive program is to prepare students for academic and professional work. VIU's ESL program offers both full-time and part-time study, including a TOEFL iBT preparatory course. As well, the schedule includes a variety of content-based ESL electives to appeal to a wide range of interests. These may include courses in Vocabulary, Business English, American Culture, Current Events, Drama/Acting, and Journalism. VIU's ESL program is a daytime, weekday program with highly qualified and experienced instructors. Classes attract diverse students who share an interest in improving their conversational, academic, and/or business English skills.
• Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
VIU plans to launch this program during the Fall 2008/ Spring 2010 Academic Year. VIU's TESOL certificate program prepares native English and near-fluent speakers of other languages to teach ESL and EFL. Each semester of study includes a classroom-based teaching internship that may be completed within VIU's ESL program.
Admissions
The Office of Admissions is seeking qualified applicants for programs at all levels. VIU accepts applications up to eight weeks before the start of the following semester. After all application materials are received, students are notified of their acceptance as soon as possible.
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