Fundamental Studies in Business and Entrepreneurship

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Concentrated Studies for a Future in Business

University of California, Berkeley, Extension
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An Ideal Study-Abroad Opportunity

Prepare for a career or advanced study in business with UC Berkeley Extensions Fundamental Studies in Business and Entrepreneurship (FSBE) program. Whether you need a study-abroad experience to complete a degree requirement or simply want general knowledge of business practices, FSBE is the ideal study-abroad option before entering the workforce or attending graduate programs in the United States. You dont need previous business or work experience to applythe program is open to recent university graduates and upper-level undergraduates.

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FSBE Study Options Essentials of Business Entrepreneurship Summer Internship 2-Month Summer Intensive
What FSBE Students Are Saying About Their Experience
 Studying in the United States will be a valuable asset for my future career. Though the reputation of the name of the school improves my rsum, it also shows that I was able to adapt myself to a new environment and that I was willing to take risks to make things happentwo attractive traits that I will use in my future job interviews.
Louis Piaget, SWITZERLAND Essentials of Business and Entrepreneurship Student

 The most valuable thing Ive learned is the importance of working in a team dynamic; people are good at doing different things, and they all bring some value to the table.
Michelle Wang , CHINA Entrepreneurship and Summer Internship Student

 My suggestion to future students is to be ready for an incredible journey that is going to take you out of your comfort zone, reveal your true personalities and educate you in a way you may have never thought was possible.
Yanick Aymon , SWITZERLAND Essentials of Business and Entrepreneurship Student

Contents Essentials of Business 2-Month Summer Intensive Summer Internship Opportunity How to Apply Dates and Fees Admission Details Enrollment Application Housing Information Housing Interest Form 45 5 7 89 9 10 1113 14 15

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ESSENTIALS OF BUSINESS: Fall or Summer Semester

Build a foundation in the concepts and practices essential for doing business in the United States and abroad. From examining various levels of management and their fiscal responsibility to studying organizations economic decision-making processes, you acquire a fundamental understanding of business theories, skills and terms.

Required Courses
Essentials of Business
Get an introduction to the goals, processes and operations of business enterprises in the U.S. Your focus is on the functions that a companywhether a multinational corporation or a small businessmust manage effectively to be successful.

Global Business Communication: Writing and Speaking

Strengthen your written and oral communications skills for the global business environment. Explore the foundations of communication theory, and fine-tune your ability to craft polished business documents, from email messages to formal proposals.

Applied Economics for Business

Get an introduction to different market structures and their relationship to market performance and efficiency. Explore topics such as limitations of the market system and public policys effects on markets, international trade and finance.

Essentials of Business Sample Course ScheduleFall Semester

Week 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Essentials of Business Global Business Communication: Writing and Speaking Elective 1 Elective 2 Applied Economics for Business Elective 3 Break

Note: This is a typical course schedule. Your program may follow a different schedule from the one shown here, and workshops and seminars may be added. For the most up-to-date information, visit extension.berkeley.edu/fundamentalstudies. Course titles, descriptions and content are subject to change.

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Prescribed Electives
The academic department will add additional courses at the directors discretion based on audience and market trends. Sample course topics may include, but are not limited to, the following:

2-Month Summer Intensive

FSBE is now offering a condensed and intensive version of the popular Essentials of Business program. You get equivalent training and education in a concentrated eight-week session. Essentials of Business Sample Course ScheduleSummer Intensive
Week 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Essentials of Business Global Business Communication: Writing and Speaking Applied Economics for Business Elective 1 Elective 2

B  usiness Ethics and Social Responsibility Business Negotiating Essentials of Accounting Fundamentals of Finance Effective Marketing Essentials E  motional Intelligence and Leadership for Cross-Cultural Contexts

Note: This is a typical course schedule. Your program may follow a different schedule from the one shown here, and workshops and seminars may be added. For the most up-to-date information, visit extension.berkeley.edu/fundamentalstudies. Course titles, descriptions and content are subject to change.

 I have a lot of memories. I need to divide my experience into two: one for school, the other for my personal life. School was great, and, especially, the entrepreneurship courses were amazing. I acquired a lot of information from instructors personal experiences and knowledge. Personally, I have learned how to live alone and be more individualistic.
Ecem Akozgur , TURKEY Essentials of Business, Entrepreneurship and Summer Internship Student

 I joined this program with no job experience and business knowledge, but I am always able to keep up my motivation and study well because of the great curriculum and instructors and other high-level students. Also, I decided on my career by taking this program.
Soichiro Hattori , JAPAN Essentials of Business, Entrepreneurship and Summer Internship Student

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ENTREPRENEURSHIP: Spring Semester

Learn what it takes to successfully launch a small business venture. Recognize entrepreneurial opportunities, challenges and rewards, and immerse yourself in skills and terminology pertinent to the business sector. Study the financial options and economic decision-making process for a new endeavor.
Essentials of Business (fall semester) is not a prerequisite for Entrepreneurship.

Required Courses
Introduction to Entrepreneurship and Opportunity Recognition
Learn how to become a successful entrepreneur and avoid common pitfalls. By exploring your own entrepreneurial strengths and weaknesses, you gain a foundation in how to build your business. Prepare to define and refine the idea, develop the opportunity, and deliver the business venture planning.

Leadership for Entrepreneurs

The entrepreneurial leader must adjust both focus and leader ship style as the company moves from startup to development of infrastructure and finally to enterprise. By examining the leadership qualities of successful entrepreneurs, you understand how they proactively adapt their focus and leadership styles to enhance the growth potential of their businesses.

Marketing Strategies for Entrepreneurs

Study marketing concepts, terminology and practices essential to launching entrepreneurial endeavors and creating successful marketing strategies. Understand the influence of branding and the importance of consumer behavior and buying power, using social-media tools, video marketing, search engine marketing and optimization, viral marketing, email marketing, event marketing and more.

Finances for Entrepreneurs and Small-Business Owners

Every budding entrepreneur or small-business owner needs to know how to read basic financial statements; understand product costing, initial profit-and-loss development and breakeven analysis; manage cash flow; and comprehend various revenue models. You learn how to use integrated Microsoft Excel spreadsheets to develop practical financial projections that can immediately impact business operations.

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Summer Internship Opportunity

Prescribed Electives
The academic department will add business-related course electives at the directors discretion based on audience and market trends. Sample courses include, but are not limited to, the following: If you complete the spring-semester Entrepreneurship program, you are eligible for the FSBE summer internship at a Bay Area business. To qualify, you must meet the following requirements: Have an overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or higher in your FSBE coursework, and maintain a grade of C or higher in all FSBE courses. Be a student in good standing throughout the duration of the program. An internship coordinator assists you throughout the placement process as you attend an internship orientation, create a rsum and develop your interviewing skills. Securing the internship requires interviewing for the position, just as you would interview for a full-time job. Once you obtain an internship, a program adviser ensures you meet the programs academic requirements. In addition, an internship site supervisor monitors your performance and attendance throughout the two-month internship experience. Your internship is unpaid and considered an academic program: You earn academic credits for your participation and maintain your status as a full-time student.

A  daptable Management for an Entrepreneurial Environment  Business Negotiation D  eveloping a Business Plan for Startup Ventures W  eb Technology Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurship Sample Course Schedule

Week 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19
Introduction to Entrepreneurship and Opportunity Recognition Leadership for Entrepreneurs Marketing Strategies for Entrepreneurs Finances for Entrepreneurs and Small-Business Owners Break

Elective 1 Elective 2 Elective 3

Note: This is a typical course schedule. Your program may follow a different schedule from the one shown here, and workshops and seminars may be added. For the most up-to-date information, visit extension.berkeley.edu/fundamentalstudies. Course titles, descriptions and content are subject to change.

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How to Apply
Please complete the application forms (pp. 1113), and gather the necessary supporting documents. We cannot accept fax or email copies of any application documents. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis in the order received, and only complete applications are considered for admission. Heres your application checklist: Enrollment Application (pp. 1113)  Statement of purpose and background
Please type a brief statement in your own words (maximum 350 words) explaining your interest in the proposed field of study and your previous background. Be sure to: include your full name and the semester(s) for which you are applying, discuss your personal interest in the intended field of study, discuss your academic and/or work experience, if any.

 University transcript and English translation

You must have completed at least three years of university-level studies or two years of a three-year bachelors degree program. If you are a graduate of a recognized academic institution outside the U.S., submit a copy of your diploma showing award of a bachelors degree that is equivalent to a U.S. bachelors degree. Equivalency is determined by the Fundamental Studies in Business and Entrepreneurship office. If you have not yet graduated, please provide a transcript for the highest level of education completed. Include an original and official, complete record of each course studied and the marks earned in each subject (complete academic transcripts). Academic records should be issued in their original languages and accompanied by English translations (usually prepared by the university or an official translator). Academic records or transcripts must be issued by the school and should include the schools stamp or embossed seal and the signature of the authorized school official.

 Financial statement and certification (in English) dated within 90 days of your application
The U.S. government requires you to demonstrate that sufficient financial resources will be available to you while studying in the United States. Please use the chart on p. 9 to estimate your total expenses. You may provide financial certification in one of two ways: 1.  Complete the Financial Statement and Certification section on p. 11 of this brochure. If someone else is providing proof of financial support, please clearly indicate your relationship to this person and make sure he or she signs where indicated. 2.  Submit an original letter from a bank.

 Copy of your passport photo identification page and expiration date

Include the page in your passport showing your full name and the passport expiration date. Dependents include spouse and children. If you are traveling with more than two dependents, please attach copies of their passports. Your passport(s) must be valid for at least six months beyond the last date of your program of study in the United States.

 Proof of English language proficiency

Please submit your score from an English language test in accordance with the requirements below. (Results must be from a test taken within the past two years.) The ETS institution code is 9216, and the department is undergraduate. TOEFL: 79 (iBT) IELTS Academic Format: 6.5 You are required to submit official evidence of English language proficiency. Exemptions are made if you hold a bachelors degree (or higher) from a university located in the United States or in another country in which English is both the official spoken language and the medium of instruction.

 $150 application fee (nonrefundable)

Your application cannot be reviewed without this fee. Payment by credit card: Include your credit card number, expiration date and approval signature with your application. Payment by money order or bank draft: Make it payable to UC Regents. Your money order or bank draft must be drawn on an account held at a U.S. bank or a U.S. branch of an international bank.

 Rsum/curriculum vitae (C.V.)

Include a chronological list of all employment or internships (if you have any) and the duties you performed. Include all degrees earned or courses attended and any other experience that may be of interest to the academic review committee. Please note that FSBE is not recommended for students with advanced degrees and two or more years of work experience. Contact FSBE for other program options at fundamentalstudies@unex.berkeley.edu.

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Dates and Fees

Program Dates and Application Deadlines
Program Period Summer 2013: Essentials of Business Summer 2013: Internship Fall 2013: Essentials of Business Spring 2014: Entrepreneurship Summer 2014: Essentials of Business Summer 2014: Internship Fall 2014: Essentials of Business Start and End Dates Overseas Application Deadline April 19, 2013 Transfer Application Deadline* May 3, 2013

Send all original documents by airmail or courier to:

International Student Administrative Services UC Berkeley Extension 1995 University Ave., Suite 110 Berkeley, CA 94704-7000 USA Note: Please do not include any other materials, such as letters of recommendation, that are not mentioned in the checklist. We cannot consider any additional information, and the documents will not be returned to you.

June 3July 26, 2013

June 3Aug.16, 2013

No separate application. You must complete Entrepreneurship to be eligible for the internship.

Aug. 26Dec. 13, 2013

July 19, 2013

Aug. 2, 2013

Jan. 13May 23, 2014

Nov. 22, 2013

Dec. 6, 2013

June 16Aug. 15, 2014

May 12, 2014

May 26, 2014

June 9Aug. 15, 2014

No separate application. You must complete Entrepreneurship to be eligible for the internship.

Access to your documents

Once submitted, all application materials become the property of UC Berkeley Extension and cannot be returned, duplicated or forwarded to a third party at any time.

Aug. 28Dec. 12, 2014

July 28, 2014

Aug. 11, 2014

* Transfer deadlines apply to students transferring to FSBE from another U.S. institution.

Program Fees and Estimated Minimum Expenses

The program fee is paid to UC Berkeley Extension. Total program cost relates to your study option.
Expense Type One Semester One Semester With Internship $12,600 Two Semesters Two Semesters With Internship $22,300 Summer Essentials of Business $6,900

Notice of acceptance
The full application review process can take three to four weeks. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, in the order they are received, and only complete applications are reviewed. FSBE programs can fill before the application deadline, so send all application documents as soon as possible. You will be notified by mail regarding your acceptance status and further instructions.

Program fee Estimated living expenses* Total fees and estimated expenses

$10,200

$19,900

$7,500

$12,000

$13,500

$18,000

$3,000

Transfer from another program

If you are a current F-1 student completing your studies at a different U.S. institution, you must complete the F-1 transfer process. The transfer process is initiated by the school you are currently attending and is completed through the Student Exchange Visitor Program (SEVIS) by the new school. Complete the Transfer Verification Form with the help of the international student adviser at your current school. Once the form is complete, you or your adviser can submit it to the UC Berkeley Extension International Student Administration Services office.

$17,700

$24,600

$33,400

$40,300

$9,900

* T his estimate is based on shared housing and the use of public transportation. If you rent your own apartment or have a car, your expenses may be higher. Note: Your financial statement and certification must demonstrate that the dollar amount in Total fees and estimated expenses is available in your account. All fees are subject to change without notice.

Included in the program fee: U.S. medical insurance On-site advising (academic, health, immigration) Program and academic orientation Housing assistance Computer lab access Certificate and transcripts Textbooks and course readers Completion ceremony

All fees are subject to change without notice.

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Admission Details
If you are accepted for admission, you will receive an acceptance packet with important information about applying for your visa, paying your fees, and enrolling in Fundamental Studies in Business and Entrepreneurship. Please be sure to carefully read this information, and contact us if you have any questions. More information is available at extension.berkeley.edu/fundamentalstudies. F-1 Visa Application Process
If you are not a U.S. citizen or permanent resident of the United States, you must obtain an F-1 student visa to attend the FSBE program. Non-U.S. citizens entering the country with a visitor visa (B-1, B-2) or under the Visa Waiver Program are not permitted to engage in full-time study. FSBE is a full-time program. Your acceptance packet includes the Certificate of Eligibility (I-20) from UC Berkeley Extension verifying that you have been admitted into a full-time program of study. To apply for an F-1 student visa, take your acceptance documents, passport and your most current financial statement to the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate.

Cancellation Policy
If your cancellation is received in writing via mail, fax or email prior to the start of the program, you will receive a refund of the program fee less a $100 cancellation fee. The $150 application fee is nonrefundable. Given the special nature of FSBE, requests for refunds after the start of each semester will not be granted. If UC Berkeley Extension expects to cancel a program, you will be notified at least 15 days before the scheduled start date and offered alternative study arrangements if available; otherwise, you will be given a full refund. If your F-1 visa application is denied after you have been accepted to FSBE, you will receive a full refund of your program fee.

Program Fee Payments

Payment is due 30 days before the first day of class. Payments must be made directly to UC Berkeley Extension in U.S. dollars. Four payment options are currently available: 1.  Western Union Business Solutions. The preferred method of payment, the Western Union Business Solutions payment portal allows you to pay your account balance in the currency of your choice and provides a simple, secure way of initiating a payment electronically. Get detailed payment instructions at extension.berkeley.edu/fundamentalstudies. 2.  Bank wire transfers. They must be made in U.S. dollars and sent to: Bank of America 1655 Grant St. Concord, CA 94520 USA Account number: 0175380001 Beneficiary: University of California Regents Beneficiary Information: UC Berkeley Extension International Student Services Routing number: 0260-0959-3 Swift Code: BOFAUS3N All wire fees charged by the bank are the senders sole responsibility. You are not officially enrolled until International Student Administrative Services is able to successfully track and identify your wire transfer. You must fax a copy of your wire confirmation receipt directly to +1-510-643-0216. The wire-tracking process may take 1015 days. No wire transfers will be accepted once the term has commenced. 3.  Credit cards. The following cards are accepted: MasterCard, Visa, American Express and Diners Club. 4.  B ank drafts. Drafts must be in U.S. dollars and payable to UC Regents. The draft must be drawn on an account held at a U.S. bank or a U.S. branch of an international bank.

Housing Options
UC Berkeley Extension works with several area providers to help you locate housing, including private or shared apartments, student residences and homestays. View Berkeley housing options at extension.berkeley.edu/international/housing. If you have additional housing questions, contact FSBE at +1-510-642-2564 or housing@unex.berkeley.edu. We strongly suggest you apply early and arrange housing in advance of your arrival.

When to Arrive in Berkeley

To adjust to the local time, you should plan to arrive in Berkeley three to five days before the start of your program. If you have not already arranged housing, you should arrive seven days before the start of your program and visit the International Student Administrative Services office. The earliest you can arrive in the United States is 30 days before the start of your program.

Orientation
Your attendance at orientation is mandatory. The date and time for your orientation are included in your acceptance packet. At the orientation, you will hear about program requirements, receive your class schedule, and meet the academic staff and other personnel. In addition, the International Student Administrative Services staff will provide details about our medical insurance policy, basic legal responsibilities, understanding your visa documents, traveling and other items to make your stay in the United States successful. Failure to attend the orientation may result in the cancellation of your admission.

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Enrollment Application

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Please type or print clearly with black ink. Do not staple documents. 1. Program Choice
Please indicate the program you would like to attend. Choose only one.

IMPORTANT: To receive your acceptance material, you must provide a street address below. Material cannot be delivered to a P.O. box.

Essentials of Business (fall term only, begins in September) Essentials of Business (summer intensive begins in June) Entrepreneurship (spring term only, begins in January) Essentials of Business and Entrepreneurship (fall and spring terms) Entrepreneurship and Internship* (spring and summer terms)  Essentials of Business, Entrepreneurship and Internship* (Sept.Aug.)
* Participation in an internship is subject to meeting eligibility requirements. In addition, placement requires acceptance by an approved company.

Provide a street address to which acceptance material should be sent (if different from permanent address).
Street:

City: Province and postal code: Country:

2. Personal Information
Print name as it appears on passport.
Family name:

Phone: Mobile phone: Email:

First name:

3. How You Heard About the Program

Date of birth:
Month

Male Female
Country of birth: Country of citizenship:

Day

Friend
Year

Relative

Employer

Online search

Education fair

International representative ___________________________________________ Other ______________________________________________________________

4. Dependents Traveling With You to the United States
Dependents include spouse and children. If you are traveling with more than two dependents, please attach copies of their passports.
Family name: First name:

IMPORTANT: Students permanent address in home country is mandatory. Street:

City: Province and postal code: Country: Phone: Mobile phone: Email:

Male

Female Date of birth:

Month

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Day

/
Year

Country of birth: Country of citizenship: Relationship to applicant:

Family name: First name:

Male

Female Date of birth:

Month

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Year

Country of birth: Country of citizenship: Relationship to applicant:

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Enrollment Application

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Please type or print clearly with black ink. Do not staple documents.

Family name, First name

5. $150 Application Fee

The application fee may be paid by credit card or bank draft. Please indicate your method of payment below.

7.  F-1 Student Transfer Process for Students Currently Studying in the United States
From what other U.S. educational institution or program will you be transferring to UC Berkeley Extension?
Name of school: Name of international student adviser: Advisers telephone number: Advisers fax number: Advisers email address: Your last day of attendance:

 I have enclosed a $150 bank draft with my application. Bank drafts must be
in U.S. dollars and payable to UC Regents. The draft must be drawn on an account held at a U.S. bank or a U.S. branch of an international bank.

 Please charge the $150 application fee to the following credit card:

Credit card number

/

Visa MasterCard  A merican Express  Diners Club

Expiration date
Name of credit card holder: Credit card billing address:

Please submit copies of your passport, F-1 visa, I-20(s), I-94 and EAD card (if applicable) with your application.

8. Proof of English Language Proficiency

Proficiency in English must be documented. Please indicate the documentation you will be submitting with your application.

 I have directed Educational Testing Services (ETS) to send my TOEFL score

City: Province and postal code: Country:

report directly to UC Berkeley Extension. (Please remember to indicate our ETS institution code: 9216; department: undergraduate.)

 I am enclosing my TOEFL score report of at least 79 (iBT).  I am enclosing my IELTS Academic Format score report of at least 6.5.  I have earned a degree from a university located in the United States or in
Date another country where English is both the official language and the medium of instruction. Please find my official transcripts enclosed.

Authorizing signature

6. Visa Information
Will you apply for an F-1 visa?

Yes No

9. Education Background
Number of years of university study completed: Expected/actual degree completion date: / /
Day Year

If no, what type of visa will you use? When will your passport expire?
Month

Degree awarded:

B.A. B.S. M.A. M.S.

Are you already in the United States, or will you enter the United States prior to receiving our visa document, to attend another school or for some other purpose?

Major field of study (for example: engineering, history, art):

Yes  If yes, please submit copies of your passport, visa, I-94 and I-20 if applicable. No If no, please skip to No. 8.
What visa status were you given at the port of entry?

10. Applicant Signature

I hereby certify that the foregoing information and all information referenced in or enclosed with this application is, to the best of my knowledge, true and correct.

B -1  B -2 O ther  F-1
(F-1 students, please also complete No. 7.) Applicant signature Date

If you checked B-1, B-2 or Other: Do you plan to return home and apply for an F-1 visa in your home country? Yes  No  (Please schedule an appointment with the international student adviser as soon as you receive your acceptance package.)

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Enrollment Application

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FINANCIAL STATEMENT AND CERTIFICATION

Please type or print clearly with black ink. Do not staple documents.
Sufficient financial resources must be shown to be available to the individual who is taking financial responsibility for the student while the student is studying in the United States. These resources are to be in excess of the students total fees and estimated expenses; see the chart below. The financial statement must be no older than 90 days from the date of receipt of the application. Students who defer admission to the next term must submit a new financial statement. If family members will be accompanying the student to the United States, please increase the total estimate by $600 per month for the students spouse and $400 per month for each of the students children. Figures below are in U.S. dollars. Family name, First name

1. To Be Completed by Applicant or Sponsor

I certify that funds in excess of $_________________ (enter total estimate in U.S. dollars) are available to me or my organization and that I or my organization shall hereby accept financial responsibility for the student for the duration of the study period.

Students name

Period of study, from ________________________ to _________________________ / / / /

Month Day Year Month Day Year

Estimated Minimum Expenses

Expense Type One Semester One Semester With Internship $12,600 Two Semesters Two Semesters With Internship $22,300 Summer Essentials of Business $6,900

Name of financially responsible party or organization Relation to applicant (or name of officer from organization) Signature Date

Program fee Estimated living expenses* Total fees and estimated expenses

$10,200

$19,900

$7,500

$12,000

$13,500

$18,000

$3,000

2. To Be Completed by Financial Institution

This is to certify that the financially responsible party or organization indicated above has access to said funds or greater in holdings with our bank.
Name of bank official Title of bank official Bank officials signature Date This is not a guarantee of payment. Any official document from the financially responsible individuals banking institution, such as a monthly banking statement, may be substituted for the banks official certification, provided it clearly indicates the following: the date of the statement, the name of the individual, the name of the banking institution, a sum greater than that mentioned above and the name or symbol of the sums currency.

$17,700

$24,600

$33,400

$40,300

$9,900

* T his estimate is based on shared housing and the use of public transportation. If you rent your own apartment or have a car, your expenses may be higher. Note: Your financial statement and certification must demonstrate that the dollar amount in Total fees and estimated expenses is available in your account. All fees are subject to change without notice.

Program Fee Payment

After you are accepted, please send your program fee to UC Berkeley Extension 30 days prior to the start of term. We will not be able to reserve a space in your designated program if your program fee is not received by the deadline. Receipt of the program fee in a timely manner is the full responsi bility of the student.

Organizational Sponsors Funds

If you are sponsored by an organization, attach a letter from your sponsor describing which expenses the sponsor will pay, and fill out the following:
Name of sponsoring organization (company, agency, foundation or government)

Sponsors letter attached

Official bank seal or stamp

To be considered for admission, you must include all three pages of the enrollment application and all supporting documents. Please send the application and enclosures to: nternational Student Administrative Services I UC Berkeley Extension 1995 University Ave., Suite 110 Berkeley, California 94704-7000 USA

For questions about the application process, call +1-510-642-2564 or email fundamentalstudies@unex.berkeley.edu.

Before mailing the application, please check that you are including the following:  Enrollment application  Statement of purpose and background  Financial statement and certification  Translation of financial statement, if applicable  Proof of English language proficiency  Transcripts (and copy of diploma if available) and English language translations  Copy of passport photo identification page(s)  $150 application fee  Resum

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Housing selection depends on your interests, preferences and budget. With options available in both San Francisco and Berkeley, you can choose from the bustling atmosphere of a dormitory, the independence of a private or shared apartment, or the personal attention of a homestay. For details about each of the options listed below, please visit extension.berkeley.edu/international/housing.

Housing Information
Private or Shared Apartments
Available in both San Francisco and Berkeley, apartments are recommended if you want more independence or prefer a quieter atmosphere for studying. Apartments can be less costly than some dormitory options, though rentals in San Francisco are more expensive than those in Berkeley. Furnished apartments vary in their feature set and do not provide meals.

Hotels and Short-Term Stays

Hotels and short-term housing are recommended if you are staying for a brief period of time or if you need accommodations while securing long-term housing.

Dormitories and Student Residences

Dormitories are recommended if you want a structured atmosphere with opportunities to meet new people through planned activities. Meals are sometimes provided, and your roommate may not be a UC Berkeley Extension international student. Several options for international students are available in San Francisco and Berkeley.

Homestays
A homestay is a private room in a local family home, and homestay opportunities are available in San Francisco, Berkeley and nearby areas. Features often include meal options, wireless Internet access, laundry, use of family areas and English spoken in homes. See the website for homestay placement services in San Francisco and Berkeley.

For assistance with housing, please complete the Housing Interest Form on p. 15 and include it with your enrollment application. Our housing coordinator can help you find housing that meets your individual needs. Please be cautious about sending money to unknown individuals or companies offering housing.

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Housing Interest Form

Male  Female  Date of birth:
Email: / /

UC Berkeley Extension Fundamental Studies in Business and Entrepreneurship

Please type or print clearly with black ink.

Fundamental Studies in Business and Entrepreneurship applicants are encouraged to prearrange housing by submitting this form with the enrollment application.

Family name: First name:

Month

Day

Year

Telephone: Fax:

Sponsor or agency: Contact name:

Email:

Program end date

Telephone: Fax:

Program start date

I authorize UC Berkeley Extension International Student Administrative Services to release the above information to the housing providers I have chosen in order to secure my housing. Students signature: Date:

Housing Preferences
Are you bringing dependents with you? If so, please list family members names and ages here:

If you have any preferences or special health needs related to your housing, please describe:

Occupation: Interests:

I would like to live in:

Berkeley San Francisco

Are you a cigarette smoker?

Yes No

Do you object to a roommate who smokes?

Yes No

Please send me information about the following:

What is the maximum you would be willing to pay for housing each month?

Private or Shared Apartments

____ Single occupancy ____ Single room in a shared apartment ____ Shared room in shared apartment ____ Private bathroom

$800$1,200

$1,200$1,600

$1,600$2,000

$2,000+

Fees for accommodations are payable to the housing providers and not to the University of California. The housing provider will tell you to whom to make your housing check payable. Submit this Housing Interest Form to:

HOTELS AND SHORT-TERM STAYS Dormitories and Student Residences

____ Single occupancy ____ Shared room ____ Private bathroom

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Los Angeles

You attend classes in the UC Berkeley Extension building, just a few short blocks from the UC Berkeley campus. On any given day, you can find enjoyable things to do in the diverse and colorful city of Berkeley.
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