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, Northwest Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Airlines, and United Airlines. These airlines can provide a convenient commute from any 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.

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 made 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:

Wire Amount Out: $$$$$$$$
SWIFT CODE: NATCUS33
National City Bank of Michigan/Illinois #56
ABA 072 000 915
a/c 523 012 839 8
Illinois State University and Federal Funds
Campus Box 1100
Normal, IL 61790-1100
For International Studies
Attention: Kathy Waterkotte (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.