Program Particulars

Admission :

Admission to MDI programs is competitive. Participants are expected to have a bachelor's degree or equivalent.

Applicants must be fluent in written and spoken English. For those whose official language is not English, evidence of fluency is required in the form of satisfactory scores on language tests (e.g., a score of 550 or above in the TOEFL "Test of English as a Foreign Language").

Registration:

Formal registration will take place at the start of each program. However, to be formally registered, participants are required to show proof of medical insurance coverage by the first day of class.

Attendance, Class Work and Graduation:

A professional diploma or certificate is awarded to all participants who successfully complete a Professional Management Development Program subject to the following conditions:

Participants must punctually and regularly attend classes, seminars, workshops, and professional visits.
All assignments and projects must be completed to the satisfaction of the instructors.

Transportation/Arrival:

Illinois State University is located in Bloomington- Normal, Illinois. The university can best be reached by two very convenient transportation options:

The Central Illinois Regional Airport in Bloomington/Normal, Illinois, is currently served by Air Tran, American Airlines,and Delta Airlines. These airlines can provide a convenient commute from most U.S. port of entry. For specific airline information, please refer to www.cira.com under “Airlines.”
The O’Hare International Airport Connection, via the Peoria Charter Bus, provides comfortable and convenient transportation between O’Hare International Airport in Chicago and Illinois State University. For bus schedule and updated information, please refer to their Web site at www.peoriacharter.com.

With advanced notice and complete arrival information, participants will be met by a member of the MDI/Illinois State staff upon their arrival in Bloomington/Normal, Illinois.

Independent Studies:

In an independent study format, the participants are asked to read relevant literatures on selected subjects with faculty guidance. There are no formal classes but the faculty adviser can give short lectures to support the guided study activities. The participants are also provided with training materials as a general guidance on the subjects of independent study. The participants will present reports of their studies to selected faculty for discussion. The participants will be given a Library card to access the Library materials including computers.

Accommodations:

Participants may be housed at a local hotel. Accommodations will provide participants with access to computers, restaurants, shopping and entertainment. If housed at a local hotel participants will be provided free daily transportation to and from campus.

Participant’s Personal Expenses (Room, Board and Other):

There may be substantial variation in the personal expenses of different individuals and in the allowances available from different sponsors. In any case, participants are required to have adequate funding to cover their basic expenses (housing, meals and other personal expenses) while in training at MDI/Illinois State.

Training Fees:

Training fees must be paid for the exact amount in U.S. dollars by the start of the program. Checks should be made payable to MDI, Illinois State University. Clear reference to the person's name whose fees are being paid should appear on the check and supporting payment documents to facilitate processing.

Training fees may also be paid via electronic funds transfer (wire transfer). All wire transfers must be made by the start of the program, with clear reference to the person's name whose fees are being paid, and including the following:

Bank Name: Commerce Bank
ABA: 101000019
Account Number: 723038860
Swift Code: CBKCUS44
KC Wire Department 1-800-274-2061 -
Address: Illinois State University
Campus Box 1100
Normal, IL 61790-1100
Beneficiary: Office of International Studies and Programs
Attention: Grace BROWN, Tel: (309) 438-5223

Note: The training fees for the programs described in this catalog cover all instructional costs, required materials, texts as well as the cost of transportation to and from site visits within Illinois and immediate neighboring states.