Faculty Led Program
China
International Business Seminars (IBS)
Beijing, Xi’an, and Shanghai, China
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS SEMINARS
The overall purpose of the International Business
Seminars (IBS) program is to allow participants to be
exposed to the international business environment and
practices outside the United States. The seminars provide
insight into the cultural, social, and political
environments of each country visited. We feel this is a
unique way for individuals who are interested in pursuing a
career in international business practices while
experiencing the excitement of traveling outside the United
States.
CHINA
China is one of the most rapidly growing economies in
the world and a very popular destination for study abroad
culturally and business wise. Economic development has
proceeded unevenly, with urban coastal areas, particularly
in the Southeast, experiencing more rapid economic
development than other areas of the country. China has a
mixed economy, with a combination of state-owned and private
firms. A number of state-owned firms have undergone partial
or full privatization in recent years. The Chinese
government has encouraged foreign investment -- in some
sectors of the economy and subject to constraints -- since
the 1980’s, offering several "special economic zones" in
which foreign investors receive preferable tax, tariff, and
investment treatment.
In China we will visit Beijing, the political center of the country, Shanghai, the financial center of the country, and Xi’an, the historical center of the country. Seminars to China will include combination of international companies such as PricewaterhouseCoopers and Ericsson Communications, as well as the Bank of China, and world cultural wonders such as the Great Wall, the Forbidden City, and the Terracotta Army. In all of these places you will find a distinct contrast between thousands of years of history blended with the most modern progress of our world today.
Academic Program
Students participating in this program will earn 3 credits
for MKT 499. This
program is PRE-APPROVED by the CBA International Advisory
Committee for International Business majors, and fulfills
the Out-Of-Country Experience requirement.
A major component of the academic program of this study program will be experiential based learning. As such, visits to international organizations such as Beijing Consulting Group, General Motors, Pricewaterhouse Coopers, Bank of China and others are included.
CULTURAL VISITS
AND EXCURSIONS
In addition to a tremendous academic experience and the
opportunity to visit many important international
organizations in China, this program will also offer
students the chance to visit some of the most important
cultural sites in the world.
These include:
Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City, Tang Dynasty
Art Museum, and Xi'an Ancient City Walls.
PROGRAM DATES
This program will take place August 16-29, 2013.
For a complete itinerary click
here.
PASSPORTS & VISAS
Before you travel abroad, you will need
to obtain a passport, which will serve as proof of your
U.S. citizenship. A passport may allow you to gain entry to
(and exit from) other countries. Depending on the country to
which you're traveling, a
visa may be required as well.
Entry requirements vary from one country to another. The
U.S. State Department issues
travel warnings specific to certain countries, and
offers
tips and publications relevant to travel abroad
generally. Well in advance of your departure, you should
also familiarize yourself with
international travel health issues, and health
recommendations specific to your destination.
Admission Criteria
- 3.0 minimum GPA required
- Open to students from other universities
- To apply, please contact Dr. Stephen Brokaw (sbrokaw@uwlax.edu)
Program Fee
The program fee includes the following:
- Tuition (3 credits) and Administrative Fees
- Airfare (round trip from Minneapolis or Chicago)
- Meals
- Entrance Fees for all Cultural Visits
- Study Abroad Health Insurance (required by UW System)
- International Student Identity Card (ISIC)
- Study Abroad Graduation Sash
Financial Aid is applicable to program fees. (In order to be eligible for financial aid for summer programs, students must enroll in a minimum of 6 credits over the course of the summer sessions. As this program includes 3 credits, students will need to enroll in 3 additional credits prior to this experience).
ORIENTATION
All students will be required to attend a pre-departure
orientation. The orientation will help you prepare for
international travel in general, and for the experience of
visiting China.
For More Information:
International
Business Seminars
UW-L Professor Stephen
Brokaw at sbrokaw@uwlax.edu
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