Beijing, China

IB 550 TC 1 - Summer I, 2008 Semester
Travel Component - June 12-24, 2008

In the Summer of 2008, Beijing will be at the center of the world’s attention.  As host of the 2008 Summer Olympic Games, Beijing’s ancient landmarks and fantastic, modern buildings will be on dazzling display as the backdrop for the athletic competition.   These games will be about much more than athletics however, as they are also seen as a symbolic announcement of China’s stronger role as a global economic and political power. 

By joining Professor Lin Guo in Beijing for 11 days in June 2008,  you will have the opportunity to experience pre-Olympic Beijing first hand and to meet with business leaders who will explain the reality of China’s rapid growth and what it means for the world.  You’ll also have the opportunity to experience some unforgettable cultural experiences, such as visiting the Great Wall, touring the Forbidden City, and enjoying many Chinese arts and delicacies. 

Faculty Leader

Lin Guo, PhD
Associate Professor of Finance
Telephone: 617.573.8388
E-mail: lguo@suffolk.edu
Office:  Sawyer Building, Room 1025

Class Sessions 

There will be 3 pre-travel classes and 1 post-travel class. All class sessions are planned for Friday evenings from 4:30pm-7:10pm. This is the only evening that there are no class conflicts.

Cost: 

Tuition for a 3 credit class plus a program fee of $3350     Program Fee includes  

• Roundtrip airfare Boston to Beijing
• 3 star hotel on a University Campus (full access to campus amenities such as a track, internet centers, cafeterias)
• Ground Transportation:  Air Conditioned bus to all program activities
• business programming, including:
  Company Visits such as Hyundai, Motorola, Chinese Securities and Regulation Comission, and others
  Expert Lectures with local professors
  Excursion to a Chinese Village
• many meals, including a welcome reception and a farewell dinner