Program Overview

• Who: Newly admitted international Tepper School master's students admitted for Fall 2025.
• What: An immersion program in U.S. culture and business English.
• When: June 1 – August 1, 2025
• Where:  The first part of the course will consist of online learning. Participants will have time to travel and get settled in Pittsburgh. The final two weeks will be in-person on the main campus of Carnegie Mellon at the Tepper School of Business in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
• Why: Business English skill development, network and community building, and cultural immersion to maximize your MBA experience.

Logistics

Note - All student travel costs to and from CMU and accommodations are the responsibility of the student.

• Modified schedule options are available
• Scholarships are available and will be awarded on a case-by-case basis
• All books and materials are covered by the program
• Transportation, entry tickets, and meals for the planned group outings are covered by the program

What to Expect

As a BECI participant, you'll engage in a dynamic six-week online program followed by two immersive weeks on Carnegie Mellon's campus in Pittsburgh. This intensive experience is designed to enhance your MBA journey, helping you improve your business English proficiency, strengthen communication and presentation skills, and navigate U.S. academic culture and life. Plus, you'll build valuable personal and professional connections along the way!

If you're in the full-time program, you'll attend online classes for about three hours per day, five days a week. If you choose the modified program, you'll have sessions for about an hour and a half, three days a week.

Full Program (Online and In-Person)

• Six weeks of online instruction from June 1 - July 11 and two weeks of in-person instruction in Pittsburgh from July 21 - Aug. 1. 
• Online instruction for the six-week portion will be for three hours in the evening (eastern time), Sunday to Thursday, with approximately three hours of homework per day.
• In-person instruction will be 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday - Friday, which includes experiential and cultural activities.
• Tuition includes all costs associated with the course such as materials, entry fees and some food during the in-person course.

Modified Online and In-Person Program

• This option is best for those who are required to work full time until the in-person portion in Pittsburgh.
• The modified option is a shortened version of the online class held from June 1 - July 11, for one and a half hours in the morning (eastern time) Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, with approximately one hour of homework per class period.
• Students will then begin the in-person portion from July 21 - Aug. 1.
• Tuition includes all costs associated with the course such as materials, entry fees and some food during the in-person course.

In-Person Only

• Two weeks of in-person instruction in Pittsburgh from July 21 - Aug. 1.
• Classes will be held Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and include experiential learning activities and cultural events.
• Homework will be approximately 1-2 hours per day.
• Tuition includes all costs associated with the course such as materials, entry fees and some food during the in-person course.