The IEP regularly offers special courses for groups of students with particular needs or interests. Some of these are offered on a scheduled basis, such as Legal English during the summer, and some are offered by special arrangement at different times during the year like our Business English Course.
Special Courses
MBA preparatory course
The IEP MBA Course is designed for Master's degree students admitted to the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University. The purpose of the course is to help international and ESL graduate students to sharpen their language skills and improve the reading, writing, and comprehension skills necessary to succeed in the Kelley School of Business.
- Basic course outline
- Six-week course of study
- 4 hours of class 5 days a week
- Content and skill-based courses
- Faculty with extensive ESL teaching experience in the US and abroad
- All faculty specialized in Business English
- Skills that students will acquire
- Effective use of business terms in English
- Appropriate use of English in the MBA classroom setting
- Proper framing and posing of questions in English in MBA classes
- English language appropriate for socializing and networking
- Use of English in academic discussions and group work
- Preparing and giving individual and group presentations in English
- Extracurricular activities
The MBA Prep courses offer several fieldtrips and activities that include unique opportunities to visit business organizations and professionals such as the following:
- The Monroe County Chamber of Commerce
- The Kelley School of Business at Indiana University
- Lectures by Business professionals
- Visits to local businesses
- Requirements for participation
Prospective participants must be admitted into the Kelley School of Business M.B.A. program. After admission to the Kelley M.B.A. Program, complete the IEP application.
The Academic Writing course was one of the most impressive and useful classes for me to prepare for my MBA. I am glad that I could get used to writing arguments before MBA classes start.
Aki Kiyomiya, IEP graduate and current MBA student at the Kelley School of Business
Legal english
The Legal English course gives international lawyers and law students a unique, short-term opportunity to develop English language proficiency specifically for work and study in the legal profession. Faculty have law and language education expertise, with extensive E.S.L. teaching experience in the U.S. and abroad and training in legal studies at the Maurer School of Law.
Session Dates: Monday, June 17 - Friday, July 26 2024
Cost: $2,525 tution + fees and cost of living
- Requirements for participation
Prospective students must meet the following requirements for participation in the Legal English courses:
- Admitted to an American law school or any eligible international lawyer or law student
- Recommended TOEFL scores
- IbT: 80+
- PbT: 550+
- Course of study
The Legal English courses in the Intensive English Program will enable international LL.M students to participate more efficiently at the Indiana University School of Law and increase their chances of succeeding in a competitive legal environment. The topics covered are as follows:
- Background of the Legal System, the U.S. Constitution, and Landmark Cases
- Legal Reading and Analysis, Legal Writing and Structure
- The Vocabulary of the Law and English Grammar
- Discussion of Legal Issues and Socratic Method Practice
- Classroom Interaction and Study Skills
- Discussion of Cross-Cultural Issues and Skills Practice
- Critical Thinking and Listening Training
- Extracurricular activities
The Legal English courses offer several field trips and activities to participating students. These are unique opportunities to visit law-oriented organizations and institutions, such as the following:
- The Monroe County Court at the Judicial Building
- The historic Monroe County Courthouse
- Indiana Legal Services, a non-profit legal aid organization
- The United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana, and the Federal Building in Indianapolis
- In-class lectures by IU School of Law Professors
- Legal English course social events
- Application process
Talk with your advisor about attending our program. If you have questions, please reach out to iep@iu.edu.
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