Teach English in China With Salary and Earn Your Ma Degree

Master of Arts in International Studies (MAIS) at Concordia University Irvine, is an extraordinary opportunity to cultivate academic, cultural, research, and language skills alongside work experience in China -- all in just one year. MAIS program manifests Concordia University's mission as a Christian University, which encourages students to engage people and cultures worldwide.

After a summer of intensive courses at our Irvine campus, you head across overseas and immediately start living, working, and studying in China. MAIS prepares you to work in China, conduct research for your Capstone Project, and negotiate living on your own in a new culture. You will concentrate in International Business or International Education, and live in Shanghai or Hangzhou, which are among China’s most important historical, intellectual, cultural and financial centers.

As a result, you will have unique opportunities to build personal and business relationships; globalize your professional resume with international experience and expertise; travel to ancient destinations, futuristic metropolises and cultural wonders; discover and pursue new interests, passions and dreams.

Program at a glance:
* Academic degree program (MA degree) with Concordia University Irvine
* Two concentrations to choose from: International Business or International Education
* Accelerated program: 12-18 months to complete
* One summer semester on US campus, with the rest of the semesters in China
* TESOL certificate awarded before going to China
* No prior Mandarin language skills required (proficient Mandarin-speaking applicants will benefit by opting out of the Mandarin course, though)
* Cohort-based program that starts every June
* Paid internship in China
* International work experience (China)
* Networking opportunities and more
* No GRE/GMAT required
* Field social research opportunities in China

Internship Benefits:
• Monthly salary (dependent upon qualifications and placement)
• Housing or housing allowance
• Legal work visa in China
• Reimbursement of round economy class air ticket (China-US)

Ideal applicants:
• Hold a bachelor’s degree before cohort start in June, 12;
• Have a minimum 2.75 GPA
• Are native English speakers or equivalent
• Desire to teach in a new cultural settings
• Are prepared to learn, serve, and lead
• Posses cultural sensitivity, responsibility, diligence, resilience, independence, and ethical character

With the MA degree in hand, MAIS alumni are currently engaged in:
• Doctoral/advanced professional studies
• NPB/NGP Work
• US Foreign Service
• Mediation/conflict Resolution
• International Education
• Corporate & Workplace Training
• Global Marketing & Consulting
• Multinational Import& Export
• Entrepreneurial Ventures

Application deadlines:
• Regular application deadline: March 1, 2012 ($50/$125 application fee US/Int’l)
• After March 1,12, application will be considered based on space availability

How to apply:
To apply, please go to: http://www.cui.edu/applyonline
To request additional info, please go to: http://www.cui.edu/MAISRequestInfo

Contact Info:
For more information, please visit our website: http://www.cui.edu/mais or by email mais@cui.edu, or by phone at 949 214 3376.

Thank you!