Study Abroad in China
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College of Business Administration’s study abroad program in China will offer first-hand experience in one of the most exciting countries in the world. As the second largest economy in purchasing power parity, one of the fastest growing superpowers, the fastest growing telecommunications market, and United States’ largest trading partner, China is a unique learning opportunity for business students. The country is also rich in history, culture, culinary adventures, and entertainment. The understanding and experience in China will enable business students to compete more effectively in today’s global economy. Be prepared to be amazed by our trip of China’s largest cities in 10 days. We will tour multinational corporations, visits the Great Wall, taste authentic Chinese food, and shop at the Silk Alley, among many other activities. For the 2010 trip, we will also visit the World Expo , a significant global event to be held in Shanghai.
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Info Sessions:Monday, Oct 12th, 2009 9:40-10:10am (Powell 140) 6:00-6:20pm (Powell 220)
Tuesday, Oct 13th, 2009 1:30-2pm (White 105) 5:00-5:30pm (White 105)
Tuesday, Nov 10th, 2009 9:30-9:55am (Powell 215) 10:00-10:20am (Powell 209)
Ongoing Powell 151 one-on-one appointment. Call 449-7024 or email en.mao@nicholls.edu |
Tours Included
Hyundai Motors Factory Tour One of the leading car manufacturers in China. The Hyundai plant is a model of Just in Time manufacturing and of an employee-friendly environment. On the tour, you will hear about Hyundai’s operations, visit a production line, and see the sample car models.
The Ministry of Commerce Responsible for the bilateral trade relations between China and the rest of the world. Visiting this ministry is a unique privilege and helps students to understand the Chinese prospective on US-China trade through a commercial officer briefing and question and answer session.
The World Health Organization Is playing an increasingly vital consultation role in Beijing. The chief representative in China gives one of the most intriguing briefings filled with statistics on China’s development and insights into the way China functions.
Hutong Tour Traveling by pedicab (bicycle rickshaw) around the old city alleyways (hutongs) is an eye-opening experience. Seeing how Beijingers lived for centuries in courtyard dwellings as well as visiting a local kindergarten and eating lunch at a local home, with introductions to common characteristics of old Beijing life, including cricket fighting, is one of the cultural highlights of the trip.
Beijing Tour Beijing is the center of tourism for Ming and Qing Dynasty (the last two imperial dynasties) history. On the trip, you will visit a portion of the Great Wall, the Summer Palace of the latter Qing Dynasty Emperors, the Temple of Heaven, where bi-annual prayers and sacrifices were offered to heaven for good harvests, and the Forbidden City, where 14 emperors of the Ming and Qing Dynasties resided and ruled the Middle Kingdom.
Shanghai Tour Shanghai is the commercial center of China with one of the largest stock exchanges in Asia and the most sophisticated consumer markets. You will visit the Urban Exhibition Center to see a scale model of Shanghai in 2020 and learn about its development plans for the World Expo 2010. You will also visit the Shanghai Museum, the best museum of historical Chinese artifacts in the Mainland. The museum houses collections on the history of money in China, the history of the seal (or chop), Chinese calligraphy through the dynasties, Chinese bronze works, and others.
You will also visit business sites such as Lenovo (bought IBM PC) and Microsoft. Also, if his schedule permits, Jim Rice, head of Tyson Foods operations in China will brief the group on Tyson’s operations and keys and challenges of doing business in China. Mr. Rice has experience in China that spans two decades, first as a student and then working in multinationals.
Shopping Both Beijing and Shanghai offer great shopping venues, from the clothing market of Silk Alley and the Pearl Market, with great buys on beautiful pearls to the silk floss quilt factory in Shanghai. You will not leave empty handed!
The above information was provided courtesy of Mr. John Pate of Sinogate Consulting Services, Inc. Mr. Pate has spent over 7 years in China in fields of training, international trade, and education. As part of hosting the trip, Mr. Pate gives an overview of China and doing business in the Middle Kingdom.
Tentative Trip Dates
May 23- June 2, 2010
Program Cost
$4,099. All inclusive!!! (Includes 6 credit hours tuition and fees, international Airfare, visa to China, all meals, air, train, and tour transportations within China, hotels, and group tours & admissions)
Courses
Undergraduate students earn 6 credit hours (Do not have to be business students to participate):
BSAD 320 – Study Abroad (6 hours) (Junior Standing Required by the end of Spring 2009) (Counted as upper level business electives)
Graduate students earn 6 credit hours:
BSAD 520 – Special Topics in Business (3 hours)
BSAD 505 – Independent Study (3 hours)
Apply for 2010 Program The 2009 program will be May 23- June 2, 2010. Students must submit a completed application to participate with a receipt for payment of the $200 non-refundable deposit to the College of Business Administration Dean’s Office by Dec. 18, 2009. The remaining payment will be due February 5th, 2010. Applications are available in the College of Business Administration Dean’s office in 106 White Hall or may be downloaded below.
For more information contact:
Dr. En Mao
151Powell Hall
Phone: 985-449-7024
Fax: 985-448-4922
Email: en.mao@nicholls.edu
2010 China Trip PowerPoint Overview
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