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The Chinese Economy

Program not available for Summer 2010.

Fudan University

Program Dates: July 2 – July 22, 2008 

The Program

This three-week program based in Shanghai looks at the world's fastest growing economy and the many factors behind its sensational growth. Students will gain an insight into everything from the economic reforms to trading practices and local business regulation and law. This course also looks at the cultural aspects of doing business in China through an examination of business etiquette and marketing trends and popular culture. Students will study at Fudan University under Fudan faculty and also participate in a series of industry visits. These visits seek to put the classroom materials into a cultural context. A three-day weekend field trip in the middle of the program will take students to a regional area to experience another aspect of modern Chinese industrialization. Fudan students will be involved in a number of cultural activities so students on the program will have some opportunity to integrate with local students. 

The Course

This course appears on a Fudan University transcript. This course meets on campus for three hours each morning, Monday through Thursday for the three weeks and examines the following themes.

• An Introduction to Chinese Economic Transition  
• Chinese Economy 
• Chinese Stock Market 
• International Finance and RMB Reform 
• China's Trading Partners and Laws
• Marketing in China 
• Human Resource Management in China
• Business Etiquette in China

Classroom lectures are supplemented by the following industry visits in which students will see and hear from each of these companies/organizations.

• Shanghai Stock Exchange --- Financial field 
• Shanghai Baosteel Group Corporation --- Giant State-owned Sector  
• Shanghai General Motor Company --- Automobile industry, joint venture sector 
• Zhangjiang Hi-tech Park --- Industry park  
• China Kunshan Economic & Technical Development Zone --- Economic zone 

Program Locations

The program is based in Shanghai at Fudan University. Fudan is the leading university in Shanghai, and one of the top universities in China. It was founded in 1905 and today is at the forefront of cultivating talent for modern China. It’s modern towers sit alongside beautiful chinese gardens and provides a stimulating and contemplative environment for learning. Shanghai is a multi-cultural metropolis with both modern and traditional Chinese features. The population of 18.7 million makes it China’s largest city and the commercial and financial center of the country.

Accommodations

Students will live by the Fudan campus in hotel style housing. Rooms will be on a twin share arrangement with other students on the program. All accommodations are in located in areas that allow students to safely enjoy the program destinations.

Travel

The Education Abroad Network will organize an optional group flight from the United States to/from Shanghai, China. Upon application participants will be provided complete airfare details.

Credit

Participants in the program are able to obtain credits through universities and colleges in the United States. Grades will be posted on a Fudan University transcript. Credit transfer (generally 3 -4 U.S. credits) is subject to home institution regulations so please consult your academic advisor for guidance. The Education Abroad Network will provide all documentation to institutions to assist in credit transfer.

Program Fee

The final program fee will be announced in early 2008.

Eligibility

In order to participate on the program students must be currently enrolled in a degree-granting institution, have completed one year of coursework on a college or university campus by the program start date, and achieved a minimum GPA of 2.5/4.0.  However applications will be reviewed by examining the student’s overall application materials including: Course of Study, Letters of Recommendation, and Personal Statement. If you fall below the GPA requirement, please contact The Education Abroad Network to discuss your eligibility to participate in the program. There are no pre-requisites required.

Submitting an Application

Interested students can apply on-line or download the Study Australia application.

There is a $30 application fee. In addition, after acceptance there is a $500 deposit. The deposit is fully refundable, less a $75 administrative fee, should students withdraw by March 15, 2008. After April 1, 2008, the deposit is not refundable.

Application Deadline: Applications are assessed on a rolling basis until all 30 spots are filled. We suggest interested students apply by February 15, 2008, to avoid disappointment. However, all 30 spots could fill before the deadline.

A pre-departure package for the program will be sent to the applicant once accepted into the program.

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