China Study Tour
This program alternates summers with the Japan Study Tour. The China Study Tour is offered this summer in Summer 2011.
ADDITIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE THROUGH THE INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS DEPARTMENT!
Location: Beijing, Nanjing, Hangzhou and Shanghai, China
Course: 3 credit hours in Business: IntBus 3283: International Business and Society
Dates: June 8 (depart for Beijing) - June 22, 2011. Students will fly into Beijing and fly out of Shanghai. Participants are responsible for their own airfare. Students may wish to extend time in China by arranging trips to other areas.
Professors: Hung-Gay Fung
Course Description: The purpose of the study tour is to explore and appreciate the business and cultural environment of China, to gain a deeper understanding of how business people do business in China, to meet with Chinese leaders of government, business, and educators, and to have cultural experiences in a Chinese environment. Participants of the two-week study tour will travel to Beijing, Nanjing, Hangzhou and Shanghai to study the business and cultural environment of these cities. Students will stay in 3-star hotels with a roommate of the same gender (i.e. 2 students per room).
The trip includes visits to the Great Wall, Summer Palace, Forbidden City and a variety of museums.
Eligibility Requirements: UMSL Study Abroad Eligibility Requirements
Estimated Costs:
Tuition & Technology Fee for 3 credit hours - $773.40 (2010 undergraduate rate, 2011 rates TBA April 2011)
OR
Non-Credit Fee - $650.00*
AND
Program Fee - $1830.00*
Program Fee includes •Course Instruction •Health Insurance •Accomodations with shared occupancy •All Meals •Transportation within China •Museum and Tour Entrance Fees •Lectures, Company, and Factory Visits •Visits to Historical Sites •Textbooks •Visa for Entrance to China •Orientation Fees •Welcome Dinner •Farewell Dinner
Not Included in the Fees •Round trip Airfare (estimate: $1600, St. Louis- Beiging, Shanghai-St. Louis) •Personal Expenses (estimate $500 depending on personal habits •Passport Costs
•You may apply for a passport in the Center for International Studies' Passport Application Acceptance Facility on UMSL's campus (314)516-7257
Sample Itinerary (subject to change)
Day 1 - Beijing - Arrival and welcome dinner
Day 2 - Beijing - Visit the Summer Palace, Great Wall, and Culture Appreciation
Day 3 - Beijing - Visit the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, Bird's Nest Stadium, and Gongfu Tea Ceremony
Day 4 - Beijing - Institution visits and lectures (Enterprise Bank & BIT)
Day 5 - Beijing - Visit the Capitol Museum, shopping. Night train to Nanjing.
Day 6 - Nanjing - Tour local businesses, parks & gardens, museums, lectures on China
Day 7 - Nanjing - Tour local businesses, parks & gardens, museums, lectures on China
Day 8 - Nanjing - Tour local businesses (Chinese and Chinese-joint venture firms)
Day 9 - Nanjing - Tour local businesses (Chinese and Chinese-joint venture firms)
Day 10 - Nanjing - Tour local businesses (Chinese and Chinese-joint venture firms)
Day 11 - Nanjing - Hangzhou City - Visit Wuzhen, Hangzhou City, and Songcheng.
Day 12 - Hangzhou City - Visit Westlake, Depart for Shanghai, Shanghai Huangpu River Night Cruise
Day 13 - Shanghai - Tour of Shanghai and shopping
Day 14 - Departure
For additional information:
Prof. Hung-Gay Fung in the College of Business (FungH@umsl.edu 314-516-6374) or
Liz Shabani in the Study Abroad Office (ShabaniE@umsl.edu 314-516-6983)
Important Dates:
Priority Application Deadline: December 16, 2010
Application and Deposit Deadline: February 4, 2011 EXTENDED TO FEBRUARY 21
Additional Documents Deadline: March 18, 2011
Remaining Program Fee Deadline: March 18, 2011
Online Orientation Completion: TBA
Mandatory In Person Oriention: TBA
Tuition Payment Deadline:TBA
Program Dates:
June 8-June 22, 2011
Application Process:
Students will need to submit the following documents to the Study Abroad
Office. Forms are available online
1. UMSL Study Abroad Application Form
2. Non-refundable** $500 deposit (due at time of application - check payable
to UMSL)
3. Scholarship application and scholarship essay (UMSL students only)
4. Non-UMSL students must also submit a letter of recommendation and transcript
Application and non-refundable deposit of $500 are due by February 4, 2011. Additional documents and remaining program fees ($1330) are due by March 18, 2011. Tuition ONLY may be billed to your UMSL student account; the program fees are payable by check or money order. If possible, please return documents and fees before their deadline.
We also offer a priority deadline of Thursday, December 16, 2010 for all Faculty-Led Summer Program Applications. This allows you to have priority reviews of your application or early acceptance.
Mandatory Pre-Departure Orientation:
Faculty-led program participants are required to complete the online study abroad orientation, which covers health and safety topics, culture shock, and much more. Participants may or may not have to attend an in-person orientation; you will be notified by the program coordinator via e-mail regarding the specific requirements for your program. Non-UM-St. Louis students residing in the St. Louis area are welcome to attend. Please notify the Study Abroad Office if you will be attending so that we may send you a parking permit and directions. Details and location.
Important Information Regarding Fees and Registration:
Fees:
There are two fees for faculty-led programs:Tuition/Technology Fee and Program Fee. Each fee must be paid separately.
1. Program fees must be paid by check or money order made out to UMSL and sent or brought to the Study Abroad Office. Credit cards are NOT accepted for program fees.
2. Tuition/technology fees will be billed to your student account by the Cashier’s Office after registration is complete. Non-UMSL credit participants will be notified via e-mail by the Study Abroad Office as to how they can make payments online or through the Cashier’s Office. If not participating for credit, the non-credit fee is payable by check made out to UMSL and must be sent to the Study Abroad Office.
Registration:
Registration Instructions will be sent to you via e-mail by the Study Abroad Coordinator. DO NOT TRY TO REGISTER WITHOUT RECEIVING INFORMATION FROM THE STUDY ABROAD OFFICE ABOUT THE CORRECT PROCEDURE FOR YOUR PROGRAM.
* UMSL reserves the right to revise the program fee if there are fluctuations in the exchange rate. Participants are responsible for any increase in rates.
**Deposit will be refunded only if you are not selected to
participate in the program.
