This course provides an opportunity for students to learn the dynamics of China, and her culture and economic system. China is not only a major player of Asian economic and political court but also the entire globe. The students will experience firsthand culture, society, economic system and business environment in China. In addition, students will have an opportunity to communicate and exchange ideas with Chinese scholars, students, and local businessmen. The field trip to factories and historical/cultural sites will enhance a students’ understanding of other cultures. The trip is timely appropriate as we observe the dynamics of globalization and international diversity. An ancient Chinese proverb says that a man is not a great man until he goes up the Great Wall. Metaphorically, this will be true for the students who take part in the study program.
China Profile
China has one of the world's oldest and continuous civilizations, consisting of states and cultures dating back more than six millennia. It has the world's longest continuously used written language system, and is the source of many major inventions, such as what the British scholar and biochemist Joseph Needham called the "four great inventions of Ancient China": paper, the compass, gunpowder, and printing. Historically, China's cultural sphere has extended across East Asia as a whole, with Chinese religion, customs, and writing systems being adopted to varying degrees by neighbors such as Japan, Korea and Vietnam.
Course Profile
This is a 3 credit course open to all students. The course is being offered in the Spring 2010 term. Students can register for this course as one of following courses:
BUS 480—International Business Study Abroad for BBA students
MGT 580—International Business Study Abroad for MBA students
INT 394— Special Topic in Study Abroad (undergraduate students in all majors)
INT 594—Special Topic in Study Abroad (graduate students in all majors)
Faculty Dr. Weiqi Li from the School of Management is a native Chinese and can speak Mandarin. He has successfully organized China trips from 2004-2007.Dr. Seyed Mehdian from the School of Management is a veteran of international trips organization and participant. He has successfully organized many study abroad programs, including trips to China, Russia, Japan and Taiwan.
Eligibility Open to all students, MBA, BBA, MPA, BA and BS students of all majors. There are not academic prerequisites or language requirements.
Program Fees
$ 2, 514*
Includes: Housing, Meals, Health Insurance, Cultural Events, Transportation
*Estimates subject to change based currency exchange rates. It is the student’s responsibility to secure airfare.
Application Deadline Application must be submitted with a $100 non-refundable deposit to the Office of Study Abroad.
Application deadline is December 18, 2009.
Cancelations & Refunds The remainder of the program cost is due on February 26, 2010. There will be no refunds after February 26, 2010.
Any withdrawal must be done in writing and submitted to the Office of Study Abroad.
