International Students
As a global organization itself, Michigan's Ross School of Business leads the way in developing
students' global perspective. Our range of
special
programs, international curriculum, special courses, and numerous regional
studies centers across the University combine with our world-class faculty and
diverse student body to give Michigan an edge in educating for cross-cultural
commerce. At the core is the wealth of knowledge and experiences our students
bring from around the world.
For those students coming from outside the U.S., the University and Ross
School of Business offer several invaluable
resources to provide you with significant support throughout your time at Michigan,
including a
list of international students that may offer their perspective
on attending Ross.
Student Life
At
Ross, you may participate in a broad array of
student-run clubs and
organizations that represent the interests of international students. From groups like the
Asian
Business Association to the European Business Club, international student
clubs provide the platform for networking and job search assistance. In addition, the clubs are a
great
resource to assist with the transition to life in the United States.
Career Resources
International students face unique challenges during
their career search. Our
Career Services (OCD) has created specific education materials to address
these needs - from educating employers on the process of hiring non-U.S.
citizens to developing rich contacts with recruiters interested in hiring
international students. OCD also offers meetings, workshops and specific
courses to discuss international career search issues and working in new
environments. International students are able to secure Curricular
Practical Training (CPT) visas for their summer work experience.
The International Center
The University’s International Center provides ongoing information, support
and assistance across a wide variety of issues: visa and immigration
questions, employment, taxation, health insurance, cross-cultural issues and
other practical concerns important to the successful program completion and
quality of life for international students.
In addition to ongoing support, each fall the International
Center sponsors a series of
Orientation Workshops for new students.
English for Business Studies
The English Language Institute (ELI)
at the University of Michigan offers a variety of courses for non-native
speakers of English enrolled at the University of Michigan. The courses are
designed to enable students to enhance their linguistic and communicative
skills in order to become more effective, fully participating members of the
academic community both during their time on campus and beyond. More than 30
one-credit and two-credit courses comprise the fall and winter semester
curriculum, including advanced electives and discipline-specific courses. In
addition, the ELI offers a number of special instructional programs in the
spring and summer including English for Business Studies and English
for Academic Purposes. These courses are particularly beneficial to
incoming international students who wish to strengthen their communication
skills prior to beginning classes in the fall.
For further information, send email correspondence to eli-information@umich.edu or call ELI at (734)
764-2413.
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