
English for Business: Marketing
In person
English for Business: Marketing
August 9-10, 2025: In Person in NYC
August 7: Online Orientation
August 14: Online Final Project Submission
36 educational hours
$275
English for Business: Marketing
This course is for advanced students who want to build confidence using English in real business situations. Through role play, vocabulary development, and case studies, students will explore how English language shapes brand identity, advertising, and consumer connection.
You will build concrete skills you can use in professional settings right away. No prior business experience is necessary, but a willingness to collaborate and try out new ideas is encouraged.
This is not a travel class. Students will not be touring the city.
36 credit hours
$275
Schedule
Class meets:
Thurs,
August 7,
7–10pm: Mandatory Online Orientation
Sat–Sun, August 9-10, 10am-4pm: Class meets in person in NYC
Thurs,
August 14
7–10pm: Mandatory Online Final Project Submission

Requirements and more information:
Please note: Your course will consist of a pre-assignment, independent coursework, and a final assignment as well as class sessions. Credit for J-1 visa students is 36 hours. Students earning J-1 visa credit must attend all sessions and complete all homework.
Please note that your pre-assignment will be emailed to you one week before your orientation. You will receive details on how to log in to your online orientation before the start of the course.
Students who require their certificate sooner than outlined above should request their final assignment in advance by contacting BMCC at aupair@bmcc.cuny.edu. Please note that BMCC needs two days from the date a student submits their final assignment to issue an educational certificate.
If you have any questions at this time, please email us at aupair@bmcc.cuny.edu. Please continue to stay safe.
About your instructor
Sean Hughes is a doctoral candidate at Teachers College, Columbia University, where he also earned his M.A. in Applied Linguistics. He holds a second Master’s in TESOL from The New School and a dual B.A. in Anthropology and German Literature. Sean has taught English all over the world—from Japan to Oman—and spent two years as a U.S. State Department English Language Fellow and Specialist in Southeast Asia. His research looks at how identity, body language, and timing shape the flow of conversation.