<p>I am a Chinese going to live in Boston.
When i arrive i will have about 8 months-1 year of free time,
My speaking is fairly good but my writing not so much; I am first planning to first improve my English writing skill possibly with a business concentration. Then i want to further my business career by getting a master degree in Business / Trade or possibly Finance.
I currently have a diploma in International trade from a Chinese University; I have been working in international trading for 5 years and would like to stay in business for the future. </p>
<p>I know there are many expensive schools in the Boston area so i am trying to find something more budget friendly.</p>
<p>A. I am wondering where would be a good place to improve my written English, preferably more business centered.</p>
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<p>B. Does anyone have some suggestions about universities where i could further my business career and get a masters degree in an area such as trading or finance; preferably on the more budget friendly side. </p>
<p>also would i need to take some sort of prep-course before applying?</p>
<p>You might get more information on the business major section under “discussion home”. Bentley university is business-oriented and right outside of Boston but I don’t know if they have a master’s program. Also Babson.</p>
<p>Thank you “informative”,
They are all very good, might be very difficult for me to get in, also maybe very expensive too.
But will keep them in mind in deed.</p>
<p>The University of Massachusetts - Boston might be a good option for you. They offer a Master’s degree in the College of Management with concentrations in both Finance and International Management:
[Masters'</a>; Programs - University of Massachusetts Boston](<a href=“College of Management - College of Management’”>College of Management - College of Management)</p>
<p>You can also find private writing tutors that might be able to gear their teaching towards your exact needs. Look at organizations such as Boston Writing Tutors.</p>
<p>The Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center might have resources to help with your language skills and maybe other things as well.
[Boston</a> Chinatown Neighborhood Center](<a href=“http://www.bcnc.net/]Boston”>http://www.bcnc.net/)</p>
<p>I wouldn’t call UMass Boston “horrendous”. It is clearly not as highly ranked as other schools listed above of course (US News puts it in the tier 2 category) . And it doesn’t have on-campus housing, so it isn’t good for an undergrad looking for a “college experience”, but for a grad student it might work. And it meets the affordable requirement ;-)</p>
<p>Also, Suffolk University could be considered.</p>
<p>I’ll disagree here with barrk123 and informative. There are many situations in which a degree from a school like UMass-Boston is worth it. The most common scenario involves people who are already employed or who have been in business for some time and are taking a breather.</p>
<p>Such people are not relying on the name of their school to become employed. They have skills and experience that will open doors; they just want a bit more knowledge in a particular area to help them in their chosen field.</p>
<p>Programs that are not too expensive and not too competitive to enter can give them a leg up in the business world without draining their resources. Such programs can also introduce students to local business people and to other students who share their interests.</p>
<p>I wouldn’t say it’s worth taking on a large amount of debt for such a program, but if the cost is within the person’s means, it can certainly be worthwhile. It’s also worth remembering that most of the real world is not anywhere near as prestige-conscious as this discussion board.</p>
<p>If you do not require that the courses you take count towards a graduate degree during the first 8 mos-1 year, consider taking writing-intensive classes at Harvard Extension School.</p>
<p>Thank you “Consolation”, I also think about extension school of famous universities for the writing course first and then find another school getting a higher degree. My worry is how much this extension school cost for the writing at famous university in general? Are they very expensive? Here in China is very expensive. Or anyone else know anything about it?</p>
<p>Thank you “BeanTownGirl”, I heard somebody from Boston says UMass Boston is a “party school” not sure if it’s ture. But Suffolk University seems a good recommendation, will check more out on it.</p>
<p>What is bringing you to Boston? Are you coming to join family members? If you can get an immigrant visa, it might be worth your while to spend some time in a state before starting school so that you can get in-state tuition at the public universities.</p>
<p>Also, what do you hope to do with the degree? Are you certain that you can’t get that job without it?</p>
<p>I going to join my family there, I will definitely look into a state university for the English learning program. </p>
<p>Regarding the degree, it’s not something I have to have for getting a job. I am doing fine in my current job area. </p>
<p>It’s just I got judged incorrectly many times due to I don’t have a degree when hunting jobs in State-own company in China. I really don’t like the feeling of being judged and down grated just from my education background, and I am tired of I have to take actions to show I am as good as those have degree or even better.</p>