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University Class Auditing / English
Maximum 10 students in English class/
Minimum 8-week enrollment (Miami only)
Offered exclusively by Rennert and St. Thomas University in Miami, the university class auditing course allows students to improve their English while experiencing American university classes. St. Thomas University was founded in 1961 and is dedicated to the mission of "Developing Leaders for Life." A number of Rennert students have continued on to undergraduate and graduate studies at St. Thomas University, including their prestigious School of Law. Both Rennert and St. Thomas University boast a diverse, international student population. The spacious, sunny campus features dormitory housing with meals and full use of all campus facilities including library, internet access, swimming pool, tennis courts and gym.
Students will attend English classes 20 hours per week where they will improve their listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. Then 2.5 – 4 hours per week will be spent auditing classes at St. Thomas University. Choose among a variety of classes including:
- Principles of Business and Environmental Administration
- Public Relations
- Introduction to Sports Administration
- Sports Tourism
- Food and Beverage Management
- Wholesale and Group Travel Management
(See detailed descriptions of classes under sample Schedule.)
Program includes:
- Small groups with a maximum of 10 students in the English class
- 20 hours per week of English and 2.5 – 4 hours per week of university class auditing
- Use of St. Thomas University campus facilities
- Exposure to American university classes
- Maximum progress in English with this dual-course program
- Certificates upon completion from both St. Thomas University and Rennert
Course key facts:
Course Length: 8 weeks minimum, 17 weeks total
Lessons per Week: 20 hours English; 2.5 – 4 hours university classes
Entry Requirements: High-intermediate level of English
Price: $690 per course plus cost of English program
Class Descriptions
Principles of Business and Environmental Administration
A survey course in the principles underlying the management of all types of organizations, including objectives, policies, organization structure, coordination, control procedures, and environmental issues. Case studies are used extensively.
Public Relations
Historical developments of public relations, showing the principles, methods and means of influencing public opinion.
Introduction to Sports Administration
This introductory course is intended as an overview of sports administration with an emphasis on management principles such as personnel management, fiscal management, marketing and promotion, fund raising,media relations, facilitymanagement and legal aspects. Various career paths are examined, and particular attention is given to the development of verbal and written communication skills.
Sports Tourism
This course will introduce Sports Tourism from a political, economic and business perspective. It will incorporate sociological and psychological theory and methods. Students will acquire the necessary background for the industry.
Food and Beverage Management
The size and scope of food and beverage operations in commercial and institutional settings are studied including special events and facilities, among others. The organization of operations, the role and responsibilities of management (supervision, training, control, preparation and merchandising), and the functional systems of Food and Beverage operations are examined including purchasing, receiving, storing, issuing, preparation service, sanitation and safety.
Wholesale and Group Travel Management
This course examines the many forms of group travel programs including tours, meetings and conventions, incentive groups, and those entities that develop, assemble and market group packages such as wholesalers, tour operators, meeting planners, incentive houses and brokers.
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