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University Programs

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Boston, Massachusetts USA

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT GUIDE

Read on to find out more about

studying in Boston, Massachusetts.

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Welcome to Navitas at UMass Boston, your direct pathway to the University

of Massachusetts Boston The Navitas Group is an internationally recognized

education provider with the knowledge and resources of staff in more than

50 different colleges and campuses worldwide.

Navitas offers university-level programs that will prepare you for a smooth

transition to your degree at UMass Boston Navitas pathway programs,

which attract students from over 50 countries, are designed and taught

by university instructors, enabling you to meet the demands of higher

education in the United States.

We provide a dynamic and supportive environment, with smaller class sizes and

additional contact hours to those typically offered at university This teaching

model has resulted in high success rates for our students We look forward to

welcoming you at UMass Boston, which is nationally recognized as a model of

excellence for urban universities.

Message from the Provost and vice-chancellor for academic affairs

I am pleased to welcome Navitas students to

the University of Massachusetts Boston, the

public research university located in one of

the most renowned university cities in the

world We pride ourselves on the diversity

of our students, faculty and staff, and the

rich educational environment that is fostered

by this mix.

The university enrolls more than 15,000

students in over 150 undergraduate and

graduate programs in liberal arts, science,

management, nursing, education, public

service, and policy studies With a focus

on interdisciplinary research and the global

environment, the university also gives students

opportunities to study and engage in research

with leading scholars in a setting that

encourages close student–faculty interaction.

The university is located on a beautiful oceanfront peninsula that offers exquisite views of Boston Harbor, the skyline of the city of Boston, and the Boston Harbor Islands National Park Our students and faculty are

a vital part of the city, engaged in the community and linking local issues with international perspectives and activities.

I am sure that you will find the University

of Massachusetts Boston an exciting and stimulating place of study I am pleased to welcome you to our campus community and

I wish you a successful and enjoyable academic career.

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Boston: Welcome to Bean town

A forward-looking town with an eye on the past,

Boston combines the charm of a New England

harbor town with the conveniences and mindset

of a bustling, modern metropolis.

Boston’s seasons

Boston experiences four distinct seasons

It has warm summers with average temperature of 77°F (25°C), and moderately cold winters with an average temperature

of 32°F (0°C)

Spring, summer and early fall are the most temperate seasons Freezing temperatures can be common from late October until the end of March

things to see and do

In Boston, it can take as little as half

an hour to escape metropolitan life and enjoy a range of outdoor activities — from kayaking, water rafting, sailing, skiing, snowboarding and skydiving to hiking, rock climbing, horse riding, biking and whale watching

You can also visit our world-class museums, exhibitions, performances, sporting events, and festivals Boston is

a wonderful blend of stylish sophistication and historic New England charm, allowing you to uncover the city’s past while enjoying its distinctively modern edge

While you are in Boston, we recommend you:

• take a tour of Boston on board an authentic, renovated World War II amphibious landing vehicle with Boston Duck Tours

• discover Boston’s history at the Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum

• take the Freedom Trail, Boston’s two-and-a-half mile walk through history

• relive the Kennedy era at the John F Kennedy Library and Museum, where you can watch a short film and explore a series of fascinating exhibits

• shop at Quincy Market at Fanueil Hall

in downtown Boston, and enjoy the variety of shops, carts, and kiosks

• catch a baseball game at Fenway Park, the oldest Major League baseball park

in the United States

• visit Boston Common, the country’s oldest park (founded in 1640), and mingle with cyclists, musical performers, protestors, skaters, and other people out enjoying the day

• have dinner in the North End, Boston’s oldest Italian neighborhood, famous for its wonderful restaurants and historic sights

• visit Beacon Hill, the renowned Boston Brahmin neighborhood of red brick sidewalks, cobblestone streets, elegant townhouses and gas street lamps

• catch a Boston Pops concert in summer at the Hatch Shell, which is

on the Charles River Esplanade — a popular path for bladers, bicyclists, joggers, and walkers

• see the John Hancock Tower, the tallest building in New England

• marvel at the views from The Prudential Center Skywalk Observatory — the only observatory in New England, offering a breathtaking 360-degree panoramic view of the greater Boston area and beyond

• shop at Newbury street — Boston’s ultra-chic shopping address — which mixes elegant boutiques with funky salons and trendy galleries

• taste delicious traditional Chinese food in Boston’s Chinatown, one of America’s largest Chinese neighborhoods

• take in the views of Boston Harbor

at Christopher Columbus Park

• enjoy Boston Harbor by taking

a whale-watching tour, visiting the aquarium, or taking the ferry

to Martha’s Vineyard, Nantucket,

or Cape Cod

To find out more about what Boston has to offer, visit bostonusa.com

FAST FACTSState Massachusetts Population 617,594 (US Census

Bureau 2010)Currency US Dollar

(US$/USD) Time zone Eastern

Standard Time (UTC/GMT –5 hours) Electricity 120V

BOSTON

UMass Boston

UMass Boston is located on Columbia Point Peninsula,

close to the downtown area of the exciting and

cosmopolitan city of Boston The campus shares a

picturesque peninsula with the John F Kennedy Presidential

Library and Museum, and offers exquisite views of the city

and Boston Harbor.

UMass Boston offers 46+ undergraduate degrees and many undergraduate certificate programs, 62 master’s degrees and graduate certificate programs as well as 14 doctoral programs It also has over 35 programs for international cultural experiences through its six discipline-based colleges, the John W McCormack Graduate School of Policy and Global Studies, and University College (formerly known as Continuing Education) offering courses and ESL for students

In 2010–11, the five campuses making

up the UMass system were ranked 56 worldwide in The Times Higher Education World University Rankings

• is a research university with

a teaching soul

• has a diverse student population For more information about UMass Boston, visit umb.edu

studying at UMass Boston

are the small classes and

the diverse student body

The people here are

wonderful and I've made

friends with students

from different countries

UMass Boston: the navitas advantage

Navitas USA offers a University Pathway Program (UPP) at

UMass Boston By choosing this program, you will gain the

knowledge and skills to be able to successfully complete a

degree in the United States From the day you enroll in this

program, you will be a UMass Boston student

Be a UMass Boston student

from day one!

• receive a packaged English + Academic visa that lasts for the entire duration of study (up to five years)

• not need to re-apply to the university or transfer your visa when you enter Year 2

• be eligible to work off-campus for academic credit (CPT)

• be eligible to work full time up to one year in the United States after completion of studies (OPT)

• get personalized attention from professors in small classes of fewer than 25 students

By choosing to study with Navitas at UMass Boston, you will benefit from:

• the opportunity to study on the UMass campus in the exciting city of Boston

• the flexibility of three intakes each year, with the option to begin your studies in September, January or May

• great value for money, with our competitively priced tuition fees

• comprehensive student support, covering all aspects of your academic and non-academic life

• the highest standards of teaching — delivered by fully qualified university instructors

• academic programs that are quality assured by UMass Boston

• an extensive range of majors to choose from in the fields of Management, Science & Mathematics and Liberal Arts

• access to state-of-the-art university facilities and services including libraries, computer laboratories, recreational facilities, and health and career services

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Year 4 (Senior)

Year 3 (Junior)

Progression to second year university is dependent upon successful completion of the UPP.

YOUR BACHELOR DEGREE

your pathway to UMass Boston

The Navitas at UMass Boston UPP offers an alternative

pathway to UMass Boston for international students who

may not qualify for direct entry to a UMass undergraduate

degree and who seek a supportive study environment

The UPP is equivalent to the first year of a UMass Boston

bachelor’s degree program Courses within the UPP are

predominantly UMass Boston first-year degree courses,

and are taught by UMass Boston instructors

Upon successful completion of the UPP you will receive full credit towards selected undergraduate degree programs This credit is applied to your degree, allowing you to move directly into the second year of your chosen degree program

Name of

program program Type of Academic entry requirement* Program details†

UPP English Intensive

English program 400 – 500 TOEFL Completion of Year

12 with a GPA of 2.0 (or its equivalent)

This is a 15-week (one semester) Academic English language program Depending on English entry level, students take one to two semesters

12 or its equivalent with a GPA of 2.0

This program combines UPP courses and English language studies In the first semester, you will take two academic courses plus 15 hours per week of Academic English studies, provided through UMass Boston University College

UPP First-year

university courses 525/196/69 TOEFL Completion of Year

12 or its equivalent with a GPA of 2.0

This program is equivalent to the first year of selected degree programs

at UMass Boston To progress to the second year of your degree, during the UPP you must complete 10 courses equal to a minimum of 30 credit hours and achieve good academic standing These courses are usually completed within three semesters (one year)

* See page 16 for equivalent academic entry requirements for different countries † See page 14 for English language entry requirements.

Pathways to a UMass Boston degree

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UPP: college of Liberal arts

This program is equivalent to the first year of a UMass

Boston Bachelor of Arts degree It provides the foundation

for further study in many aspects of the humanities, fine

arts, and social sciences By undertaking the UPP, you will

have the opportunity to explore areas that interest you and

choose a suitable major when you progress to the second

year of the Bachelor of Arts.

Your Liberal Arts education will help you develop skills that will be invaluable throughout your career As well as developing the confidence to find creative solutions to problems, you will learn how to:

• communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing

• adapt to new situations quickly

• analyze information

• interact with a wide variety of people For more information about the

UMass Boston College of Liberal Arts, visit umb.edu/academics/cla

University Pathway Program

counseling and human services;

criminal justice; curating; directing;

economics; education; federal, state and local government; foreign service; forensics; journalism; law enforcement/legal services; linguistics; medicine; politics; public health; public policy; public relations; theatre

* Please note: course offerings may change without notice

† To guarantee progression in any of these programs, you must complete a minimum of 30 credit hours (10 course modules) and maintain good academic standing upon completion of the UPP.

UPP: college of Management and

college of science and Mathematics

This program is equivalent to the first year of a UMass

Boston Bachelor of Science in Management or Bachelor

of Science in Information Technology degree It provides

the foundation for further study in many aspects of

Management and Information Technology

• develop competent business writing and oral communication skills

• cultivate a professional demeanor

• understand and integrate key business components

• develop critical thinking and analytical skills

• demonstrate computer proficiencyFor more information about

the College of Management, visit umb.edu/academics/cm

Second year UMass Boston Bachelor of Science in Management† majoring in:

• Accounting

• Finance

• Information Technology —

a joint major with Science and Mathematics (BS IT)

investment banking; Java/net development; public relations;

sales; taxation

Potential career paths

Computer programming; computer systems analysis; computer systems designer; database administration and design; mathematics; physics; science; teaching; technical specializations

Potential career paths

Computer systems analysis; database administration; IT consulting;

software engineering; network administration; network security analysis; system administration

* Please note: course offerings may change without notice

† To guarantee progression in any of these programs, you must complete a minimum of 30 credit hours (10 course modules) and maintain good academic standing upon completion of the UPP

‡ Some majors will only be available at certain times of the year and then only if there are enough students enrolled.

University Pathway Program

your english language preparation

If you do not meet the minimum English language

requirement for the UPP or the UPP Mixed English option,

you can enroll in a preparation course at UMass Boston’s

University College The University Preparation English

Program is designed to help you improve your language

proficiency before you begin your studies with Navitas at

UMass Boston.

intensive english Program

This full-time course is provided by UMass Boston for students who do not have the required English proficiency test scores to enter directly into the UPP Mixed program

Course work includes intensive practice in the basic language skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing The learning process is enhanced through assigned readings and exercises, as well

as oral presentation and writing projects

Computer lab time is scheduled, and you will receive basic instruction in

research and creating presentations for academic purposes

The University Preparation English Program combines intensive English study with courses to prepare you for college or university studies in the United States Classes take place Monday through Friday between 8.00am and 4.00pm, for a total

of 20–24 hours per week

This integrated program focuses on instruction in university study skills, academic writing, and content-based course work typical of a United States university classroom Computer lab time

is scheduled, and you will receive basic instruction in research and creating presentations

For more information about entry requirements and tuition fees, or to download an application form, visit umb.navitas.com

admissions requirements

Navitas at UMass Boston regularly reviews English language and academic entry requirements Any changes will be listed at umb.navitas.com This information is correct

in your first semester Note that if you need

to do Academic English full time, this will extend the overall length of your program

English language

qualification UPP: Direct entry UPP: Mixed English entry UPP: On-campus ESL

IELTS 5.5 with no band lower than 5.0 5.0 with no band lower than 4.5 <5.0

TOEFL Computer/paper/iBT 196/525/69 173/500/59 <173/<500/<59

EIKEN Eiken Pre-1 Eiken 2A EIKEN 2 or lower

your investment

Navitas at UMass Boston tuition fees are very

competitively priced to give you an affordable

education that provides the maximum return

on your educational investment

fees and charges for the 2012 academic year*

Program Duration Total program fee (US$)

Intensive English Program* Per semester $5,000

UPP Mixed English option* Per semester $4,000

(plus additional costs of UPP program)Other fees and charges

Therefore, if you do not have health insurance under another plan with comparable (equal or better) coverage, you must join the UMass Boston Student Health Insurance Plan

Please note: The following items do not meet the state’s criteria for comparable insurance coverage:

• foreign (international) health insurance

• Uncompensated Care Pool (free care)

additional costs

In addition to your tuition and other fees, you will need approximately US$12,000

to US$15,000 to meet your living expenses each year Typical expenses include accommodation, meals, books, stationery, transportation, utilities, telecommunications, recreation, and entertainment These will vary according to your individual requirements Please remember that living in the metropolitan area might make

it tempting for you to spend more, so you should plan your expenses according to your budget

academic calendar

Year Intake Orientation Semester starts Semester ends

2012 January 17 January 23 January 18 May

2012 September 30 August 4 September 21 December

Note: Semester dates are subject to change without notice For the most up-to-date listings, visit umb.navitas.com.

academic entry requirements *

Country UPP entry

Hong Kong HKCEE (Form 5) — D or higher in 5 subjects

HKDSE — Minimum level 2 in 4 academic unitsIndia All India Senior Secondary Certificate (CSBE /CISCE) with C2 (6 pass with credit) or higher in

3 academic subjects or 35% (Pass Class) or higherIndonesia SMU3 with an average grade of 5 or higher in 4 academic subjects

Nigeria General Certificate of Education with a Grade 4 (credit) or higher

Oman Thanawiya Amma (General Secondary School Certificate) with 65% average or better

Pakistan Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) with 35% (3rd or Pass Class) average or above