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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 world’s second largest economy, 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 2012 trip, we will visit two of the most important cities in China: Beijing and Shanghai.
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Info Sessions 10/26 2pm Powell 113 11/16 2pm Powell 113 Ongoing Email Dr. Mao en.mao@nicholls.edu |
Tours
Below a sample of tours being planned.
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.
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 9 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, 2012
Program Cost
$4,399. All inclusive!!! (Includes tuition and fees, international Airfare, visa to China, all meals, air, train, and tour transportations within China, hotels, and group tours & admissions). Contact Dr. Mao for faculty, staff, and community member pricing.
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 2012) (Counted as upper level business electives)
Graduate students earn 3 credit hours:
BSAD 505 – Independent Study (3 hours); this satisfies the MBA elective.
Apply for 2012 Program The 2012 program will be May 23- June 2, 2012. 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. 17, 2011. The first installment is due January 20, 2012. The final payment is due March 9, 2012. Applications are available in the College of Business Administration Dean’s office in 106 White Hall or may be downloaded below. The tentative schedule of the 2012 trip is also downloadable below.
For more information contact:
Dr. En Mao
151Powell Hall
Phone: 985-449-7024
Fax: 985-448-4922
Email: en.mao@nicholls.edu
2012 China Trip PowerPoint Overview
2012 China Study Abroad Application Form
2012 Nicholls China Tentative Schedule
Page Last Modified on Nov 09, 2011