PGDip

Business Preparation Program

Learn more about studying Business Preparation Program as an international student.

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Key facts

  • Degree type
    Postgraduate diploma
  • Duration
    8 months
  • Delivery method
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    25,000USD
  • Start date
    Sep, Oct
  • QS Ranking
    Not QS Ranked

Program overview

What the University of California, Riverside Extension says about their program:

Immerse yourself into upper division business courses at UCR and start building the necessary business foundation to set your future career in motion. Work with a dedicated advisor to select the courses that interest you most and will steer you in the direction of the Master's degree you are seeking; be it in Business Administration, Finance or Professional Accountancy. While participating in the program, apply to take the GMAT, and submit your application to the UCR master's program of your choice.

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Admission requirements

Postgraduate academic requirements

A Bachelor's degree in an academic discipline relevant to the proposed field of study (or equivalent)

English proficiency

  • TOEFL iBT

    80

  • IELTS

    6.5

  • Duolingo English Test

    100

English proficiency waivers

  • Student comes from a native English speaking country
  • Completion of UG/PG degree taught in English

Documents required

  • Program Application Fee
  • Copy of your passport photo page
  • Bachelor's degree diploma
  • Transcripts with proof of degree completion
  • Statement of Financial Support form
  • Proof of funds
  • Score from an official English language proficiency exam
  • Copy of your most up-to-date resume
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Required grades

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Scholarships at University of California, Riverside Extension

  • UCR Professional and Global Education Scholarship for Student Success

    Official page

    Awarded quarterly to help cover course or program tuition fees for certificate programs across all academic areas at UCR Extension (now UCR Professional and Global Education). Eligible applicants must have applied for and been accepted into a current professional or academic program, completed at least 8 units of credit with a GPA of 3.0 or higher, and have no outstanding Incomplete grades. The eligibility page explicitly addresses international students, stating that "international students must have applied for candidacy in a credit-based certificate or academic program by the start of the quarter in which the student is requesting to receive a scholarship," confirming international/non-domestic students are welcome to apply alongside domestic students. Awards for Intensive Academy or Boot Camp programs are capped at $1,000, with no prior UCR Extension course experience required for those. Applications are reviewed quarterly with deadlines of August 1 (fall), November 15 (winter), February 15 (spring), and May 1 (summer).

All scholarship information on Studee is provided for guidance only. Always check the university's official scholarship page for the latest information on eligibility, award amounts, deadlines, and application requirements.

Fees

  • Postgraduate diploma

    $18,200 per program

  • Master of Business Preparation Program (MBPP)

    $25,000 per program

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What is the cost of living near University of California, Riverside Extension?

Category Cost  (in United States Dollar)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre$1,887
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre$1,547
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)$145
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)$70
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)$61· USA average
Monthly public transport pass$60
Monthly grocery basket$208
Coffee shop drink$6
Cinema or cultural event ticket$20
Gym membership$42

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from livingcost.org (Crowdsourced) and numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).

Visa requirements for the University of California, Riverside Extension

Many international students will require a visa to study in the US, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.

USA student visa requirements