Description

The IPD program provides intensive training for international clients on linguistic, cultural, and business topics in order to help individuals and organizations become more successful in global, English-speaking markets. The IPD program offers professional training to improve English language communication skills, helps in understanding cross-cultural issues impacting business, increases knowledge of American business practices, and develops a global peer network. In addition to the standard program, IPD offers customized courses, seminars, and workshops that are tailored to meet a client's particular needs. An example is our Project Management program. IPD has trained hundreds of professionals from many countries over the past 24 years, and many have gone on to advance their careers and become leaders in their industries and communities.

Highlights

- Core classes are Authentic Business Reading, Business Writing Fundamentals, Active Listening, Effective Professional Presentations, Leadership Communications, Strategic Sales and Negotiations, and Business Management Practices.
- Audits of university business classes
- Weekly corporate visits
- Seminars by local professional executives and UNO business professors
- Cultural Enrichment Opportunities (CEO) -These outings into the community give IPD participants first-hand experience with the subjects studied in the program.

Examples of past CEOs are as follows:

- Offut Air Force Base
- Meeting with a Family Therapist
- A Visit to an American High School and Elementary School
- A Camping Trip to DeSoto Bend Wildlife Refuge
- An Organized Golf Outing
- A Trip to a Living History Farm
- A Tour of Omaha's Historic Old Market
- Restaurant and Casino Visits
- Ice Skating
- Concerts and Musicals
- The Famous Henry Doorly Zoo and IMAX Theater
- Visits to Ethnic Neighborhoods
- Meeting with various business and political leaders.

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Minimum Education

Bachelors

Subject Areas

Cost in US$:

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Program Fees Include:

Students from all over the world come to IPD to develop their professional skills at a cost they can afford. They find much more than they bargained for! Omaha's living costs are among the lowest in the United States. Compared with professional training programs in most parts of the USA, Omaha and IPD are great bargains. There are five 8-week sessions available per year. For current tuition and fees, please contact the IPD manager, Edward Quinn.

Experience Required

yes

2 years of professional experience in any field.

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Home-stays
• Apartment/Flat
• Independent living

Application Process Involves

• Resume
• Written Application