Beijing & Shanghai, China

Spring 2010 Semester - MGIB 850 GE
Travel Component: May 10-20, 2010

Traveling to the two most important areas of China- Beijing and Shanghai, with Professor Zhen Zhu in May. You will be exposed to the over-growing Chinese economy through business visits to multinational consulting firms, law firms, innovation centers of leading global brands, top local businesses, and financial markets. Meanwhile, you will not miss the in-depth experience of the distinct Chinese culture through visits to the Great Wall, Forbidden City, Ancient Gardens, local markets, and tasting the authentic Chinese cuisines. MBA students from all majors are welcome to the trip.
Faculty Leader
Zhen Zhu

Faculty Co-Leader
Cristian Chelariu

Academic Component
Class Sessions: All class sessions are mandatory
3 class sessions before travel: 4/16, 4/23, 4/30, and 5/7 from 4:30-7:10pm

1 class session after travel: 6/11 from 4:30-7:10pm

Costs
Tuition for 3 credits plus a $4,300 seminar fee

Seminar Fee Includes: 

• Roundtrip airfare to China
• Ground transportation
• Accommodations (based on double occupancy)
• Visa to China (valid for 1 year) 
• Business programming
• Cultural programming 
• Many meals including, welcome reception and farewell dinner 
   

Important Note: Those taking this class will not be able to officially graduate in May, 2010. If students have fulfilled all other graduation requirements, they may be able to petition to attend Commencement, but will not receive an official degree until September, 2010.  This is due to the fact that grades will not be recorded until June 2010, well after the normal spring semester has ended.  Until grades are reported, students will have an NG (No Grade) on their transcript.  Please contact the Registrar’s Office for more information about overall graduation requirements.