Program Overview

Summer Professional Orientation Program

The University of Cincinnati's (UC) 3rd Summer 3-week Program is scheduled to take place from July 10 till 28, 2017. This program is designed for students at FUE's Faculty of Engineering & Technology, Faculty of Economics & Political Science, Faculty of Computers & Information Technology, and the Faculty of Commerce & Business Administration.

Program Details

• The program is designed to offer candidates the know-how that gives them an edge in developing their "professional experience".
• Classes are held from Monday through Friday for six hours per day.
• Students will be exempted from the Program's tuition fees (i.e., US $6450).
• Throughout the trip, students will be chaperoned by FUE professional staff.
• Upon completion of the program, students will receive a certificate of completion from UC.

Social Sciences Program

• Week 1: International Human Rights
  • This course provides an overview of international human rights.
  • Topics covered include political democracy, women's rights, migrant and refugee rights, poverty and exploitation, and terrorism and war.
• Week 2: E-Commerce
  • This course allows students to learn about online marketing and business methods using internet communications networks and other technologies to initiate, support, and build growth in business.
• Week 3: Entrepreneurship
  • This course provides students with a foundation for enterprise creation, exploring issues like crafting a business plan, creating organizations in pursuit of your entrepreneurial objectives, effectively leading as an entrepreneur or member of a team, and evaluating new venture concepts.

Technology & Entrepreneurship Program

• Week 1: Entrepreneurship
  • This course provides students with a foundation for enterprise creation, exploring issues like crafting a business plan, creating organizations in pursuit of your entrepreneurial objectives, effectively leading as an entrepreneur or member of a team, and evaluating new venture concepts.
• Week 2: Sticky Innovation
  • This course incorporates documentary film, fiction, arts-based inquiry, scientific research, and modes of reflection to design creative solutions to a known biological problem.
  • Integrating engineering and art, students will gain experience in modes of inquiry that will develop creative research approaches, problem-solving skills, and innovative habits.
• Week 3: Intelligent Bio-Inspired Robotics
  • This course provides students with an introduction to bio-inspired artificial intelligence to include decision making, machine learning, and optimization.
  • The basics of fuzzy logic and genetic algorithms will be covered, including utilization of MATLAB.
  • Students will work in groups to develop and apply MATLAB code to a set of engineering problems.

Program Expenses

• The program costs $2000, which includes:
  • On-campus full board accommodation (3 weeks)
  • SEVIS Fees for issuing F1 student Visa
  • On Campus Medical Insurance coverage till up to $50,000
  • Two cultural/social outings
  • On Campus Gym membership (3 weeks)
  • UC ID Card
  • Airport transfers in Cincinnati
• Expenses do not include:
  • Flight tickets
  • Visa fees

Eligibility

• English proficiency is a must.
• Approval from your Faculty Dean, who, in turn, will send you to the Director of International Affairs for a personal interview.
• A Valid Passport

Application

• Contact your Faculty (business administration, engineering, economics & political science, and computers & science) before the December 22nd, 2016 application deadline.