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Join the Behavioral Decision-Making course through Â鶹ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½'s International Special Programs department. This 5-day course is perfect for international students who want to learn about important theories and ideas in behavioral decision-making and how to use them in real life, all while exploring exciting Â鶹ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ City!

What You Will Learn

By the end of the course, you will be able to:

• Understand and use important theories of decision-making.
• See how limited thinking and common mental mistakes can affect your choices—and how to avoid them.
• Understand how emotions and motivation affect your decisions.
• Use tools to learn more about yourself and how you make decisions.
• Make ethical choices and know how to avoid sticking to bad decisions for too long.
• Use smart decision-making in negotiations.
• Avoid common mistakes people make with money and investments.
• Create strong decision-making strategies and use them with confidence.

This course is a great choice for anyone who wants to make better decisions in both their personal and professional life.

Classes meet Monday to Friday, from 9:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m

Included in the Program

• Welcome breakfast
• Farewell lunch
• Guest speaker
• Weekly MetroCard
• Visit to

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Class Schedule

Classes meet Monday to Friday, from 9:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m

Courses

The minimum English proficiency to be successful in the Behavioral Decision-Making course is CEFR B2, TOEFL score of 72, or IELTS score of 6.0. Students will be sent a placement exam at the time of registration.

Important Information for Behavioral Decision-Making Students

The minimum age for courses is 16, so you may find a mix of different ages among your classmates. Additionally, students in courses may have varying levels of English proficiency, with a minimum level of B2.

Placement Exam

You will receive an email with instructions on how to complete your placement exam as soon as your application has been submitted. Some students may also be asked to schedule an additional advising session with a member of our academic team. Check your email for instructions from the English Language Institute!

Note: If you do not receive an email with your placement exam instructions, please check your spam folder or contact the ELI at eli@pace.edu.

Summer 2025 Course Dates

August 4–8, 2025
Application deadline: July 28, 2025

Instructor: Raine Palladino

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*On-campus residence Housing Applications received after April 15, 2025 may be waitlisted until rooms become available. Please consider if you are applying for housing after the deadline.

Study Options

Students may participate in the Behavioral Decision-Making Summer program on a B1/B2, H1, J1, L1, R1 visa, or ESTA. Permanent Residents and U.S. Citizens may also participate.

Course Fees

Tuition: $670.00

Includes:

• Welcome breakfast
• Farewell lunch
• Guest speaker Mayra Velasquez Topic: Managerial Decision Making
• Weekly MetroCard
• Visit to

Accommodations

Behavioral Decision-Making students in need of housing may choose to stay in a homestay with a local family or in a Â鶹ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ residence hall. Students under the age of 17 are not eligible to stay in a Â鶹ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ residence hall.

Please indicate your accommodation preference on your

Homestay Options

Staying with a local family is a great way to experience life in Â鶹ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ and practice your English outside of class. Choose either a private or shared room in the home of a local family. All homestays are accessible to Â鶹ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ by public transportation. Breakfast is included and dinner and lunch optional.

To find a homestay, please complete the (make sure to indicate Â鶹ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ as your school).

Private Room (Brooklyn)

• Private room (includes daily breakfast): $515.00 (for 1 week)
• Dinner: $110.00 *optional
• Minor Fee (for students 16–18 years old): $50.00
• Move in: 1 day before classes begin (i.e. Sunday).
• Move out: The Saturday after classes finish.

Shared Room (Brooklyn)

• Shared room (includes daily breakfast): $440.00 (for 1 week)
• Dinner: $110.00 *optional
• Minor Fee (for students 16–18 years old): $50.00
• Move in: 1 day before classes begin (i.e. Sunday).
• Move out: The Saturday after classes finish.

Private Room (Manhattan)

• Private room (includes daily breakfast): $680.00 (for 1 week)
• Dinner: $110.00 *optional
• Minor Fee (for students 16–18 years old): $50.00
• Move in: 1 day before classes begin (i.e. Sunday).
• Move out: The Saturday after classes finish.

**Availability is subject to change based at time of booking.

Â鶹ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Residence Halls

Â鶹ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ offers the option of on-campus housing for students enrolled in the Behavioral Decision-Making Summer course. Please note that students must be 17 years or older to stay in a Â鶹ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ residence hall.

Students are responsible for supplying their own linens (sheets, pillows, blankets), towels, and toiletries.

Shared Room

• Shared Room (double or triple occupancy): TBD (no meals included)
• Move in: 1 day before classes begin (i.e. Sunday).
• Move out: The Saturday after classes finish at 11:00 a.m.

**NOTE: Availability and price may change based on the time of the booking.

NOTE: The English Language Institute provides housing information for the convenience of our students. This is not a direct endorsement of any particular housing provider.

Campus Meal Plan (optional)

• The Â鶹ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ cafeteria will be open every day, including weekends, for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Students wishing to eat on campus may to their Student ID Card to use in the cafeteria.

Contact Us

For more information, please contact the English Language Institute at the Â鶹ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ City campus.

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