Business Language Certificate Program: Business Spanish

Prepare for the global market.

Improve your ability to conduct business with international counterparts through practical language instruction and cross-cultural training. The Business Spanish Certificate Program is an oral/written proficiency-based language program which integrates the Spanish language and culture study with the general study of business practices in Spanish and Latin American contexts. These classes provide a unique opportunity to learn functional business Spanish language skills.

Benefit from an informal setting which provides many opportunities for interaction with your instructor, business colleagues, featured guest speakers and other participants.

Certificate program: You can earn a Business Language Certificate in Business Spanish by successfully completing the fall Business Spanish Language course and the winter/spring Business Spanish course. The Business Spanish course is also offered online.

Program objectives:

• Learn to communicate in Spanish business situations.
  
• Learn how to overcome the cultural barriers sometimes encountered by U.S. businesses doing business around the globe.

Who should attend:

• Business people who wish to expand their career opportunities by understanding and speaking another language.
  
• MBA students who are considering careers in international business.
  
• Others, including teachers, who wish to gain the practical skills and cultural awareness required in a variety of business-related situations.

Presented by the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Division of Continuing Studies, and the School of Business Center for International Business Education and Research (CIBER).

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Contact information:

For more information about classes or certificate programs, contact Antonio Noguera at 608-262-5929; e-mail: anoguera@dcs.wisc.edu.

 

Business Spanish Classes

 

Business Spanish Certificate: basic ONLINE (Program #9028)

This course provides a basic review of Spanish language and grammar. We work with common business documents such as letters, resumes, memos and business cards, and we explore cultural issues and specific vocabularies. Prerequisite: one year of Spanish or instructor's consent.

Instructor: Antonio Noguera
Dates: Enroll anytime
Location: Online
Credits: 9.0 CEU
Fee: $337
To register: Visit the registration form for online classes or see registration options below.

 

Business Spanish Certificate: advanced ONLINE (Program #9011)

Spanish language and cultural issues are taught in an informal setting. This course focuses on oral and written communication in Spanish business situations and the Latino business culture. Prerequisite: successful completion of Business Spanish Certificate Level I, two years of Spanish, or instructor's consent.

Instructor: Antonio Noguera
Dates: Enroll anytime
Location: Online
Credits: 9.0 CEU
Fee: $337
To register: Visit the registration form for online classes or see registration options below.

 

About your instructor:

Antonio Noguera, PhD, faculty associate, Liberal Studies and the Arts, UW—Madison. Originally from Madrid, he managed his own company for many years. He has extensive experience teaching language and culture courses at UW-Madison, Edgewood College, and Minnesota State University. Contact Antonio by e-mail at anoguera@dcs.wisc.edu.

Student comments:

"The Business Spanish class is a must I recommend to any students or professionals interested in the language and the various cultures of the Hispanic world."

"The early evening time works very well for me, as well as the location at Grainger Hall. One couldn't ask for a more convenient opportunity to learn a language while in the MBA program!"

"Having Antonio [Noguera] as a resource for this Business Spanish class is a wonderful opportunity, for with his background as a businessman in Spain he also helps us to understand the Latin culture and customs. He has spent time teaching us about organizational structure, polite behavior, and daily living."

"The Business Spanish class offered through CIBER is excellent! I recommend it to anyone interested in improving their basic Spanish (grammar and vocabulary)."

"Guest speakers from different countries (Nicaragua, Argentina, Cuba) brought us valuable insights on their countries and culture."

"I not only enjoyed the Spanish class, but found it to be very informative...I certainly have a much better understanding of doing business in these countries and the requirements for success..."

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Additional learning opportunities:

If you are unable to attend regularly scheduled classes on campus you can explore other options. The Business Spanish Program can be completed as an online course. Please contact Antonio Noguera at 608-262-5929 for more information, or visit the Web page for online Spanish.

 

How to register:

You may take any of the individual courses without enrolling for the certificate program.

It is possible to start the certificate program with Level II, if you have some previous experience. Please contact the faculty member for that language area to see if you qualify.

If you wish to register now you may:

1) Telephone 608-262-2451 (TDD 265-2370). Note: You must pay via credit card or purchase order.

2) Print, complete and mail the UW-Madison Continuing Studies registration form.

3) You may also FAX the form to 608-265-3163 or toll-free 800-741-7416. Note: You must pay via credit card or purchase order if you choose to fax your registration form.

4) Online registration is available for these programs. See the individual class descriptions for links to online registration forms.

 

Cancellation/withdrawal policy:

If a program is cancelled, we will notify you by phone. You will receive a full refund. If you must withdraw from a program, please notify us in writing at least 7 days prior to the program. A $20 administrative fee will be assessed. No refund will be issued if you withdraw less than 7 days before a program begins. You may substitute another person for your registration up to the first night of class.