Asian Business Semester in Shanghai
University
of Missouri-St. Louis
Exchange Program in China
| ESSCA in Shanghai
This program is taught entirely in English. Study marketing and supply chain management in Shanghai. |
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What
is it like there?
Shanghai is known as the "Dragon head" of the Chinese economy. With a population of over 18.5 million people, it is the international financial center, logistics, and trade hub. Shanghai offers a cosmopolitan lifestyle - Asia's global city - where East meets West. Shanghai is an excellent gateway to China with easy access to other major cities and cultural sites in China and other parts of Asia.
What
will I study?
ESSCA, one of UMSL's partner universities in France, organizes an Asian Business Semester in Shanghai each spring and summer semester. The program
is taught entirely in English at ESAI, a business school, with opportunity to take a Chinese language
course. Key courses taught are:
- Corporate strategy and global sourcing
- Consumer behavior in the Asian Market
- Cross cultural management and negotiation
- Asian economy and geopolitics
- Asian business research project
- Chinese language
This program also includes company visits and cultural activities throughout the semester.
What
is the language of instruction?
English.
Where
will I live?
Students will live in shared furnished apartments. Estimated cost of living in Shanghai is $900 per month, including rent.
When
can I go?
Students may attend the Asian Business Semester during the spring semester only. The spring semester runs from late-January to mid-June. A summer program in Shanghai is also offered.
What
are the eligibility requirements?
Students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 and be a
junior or senior with a major or minor in business. You should also have completed the core business major requirements before participating in this program.
How
can I learn more?
Stop by the Study Abroad Office in 261 MSC to browse their catalog
or visit the ESSCA website (utilize the links on the right-hand side). You should also make an appointment to
discuss this program with a study abroad advisor; call 516-5229.
How
much does it cost?
Below are the 2011-2012 estimated costs for one semester (4 months) at ESSCA-Shanghai
compared to a semester at UM-St. Louis. When you participate in a UM-St. Louis exchange program, like ESSCA, you continue to pay UMSL tuition and may use your financial aid. In addition, both CIS and external scholarships are available.
Sometimes, native English-speaking students can find informal jobs tutoring or teaching English a few hours a week, which will earn enough money to pay for your food or other activities.
ESSCA in Shanghai |
UM-St. Louis | |
| Educational Fees1 | $3094.80 | $3094.80 |
| Information Technology Fee | $148.80 | $148.80 |
| Student Facility, Activity, & Health Fee | $0.00 | $464.40 |
| Housing2 | $2,000.00 | $3151.00 |
| Meals3 | $1,400.00 | $1,650.00 |
| Airfare (student rate) | $1,700.00 | |
| Books | $250.00 | $400.00 |
| Miscellaneous4 | $1,000.00 | |
| Total Estimated Cost5 | $9,443.60 | $8909.00 |
1 Educational fees are based on 12 credit hours, resident rate. Non-resident fees may apply.
2 Housing cost based on single room.
3 UMSL cost based on Option 2 Plus Meal Plan.
4 Includes transportation and mandatory international
insurance.
5 Please note that expenses are ESTIMATES. Costs vary depending on the exchange rate, the inflation rate, individual spending habits, and amount of extra travel. The cost estimate above does not include personal expenses or independent travel, which vary widely from student to student.
How to Apply/Application Process:
To apply, please visit the Study Abroad Application Deadlines & Procedures page.
Mandatory Pre-Departure Orientation:
All UM-St. Louis students who study abroad are required to attend pre-departure orientation. This session will cover registration and financial aid, credit transfer, travel, health and safety topics, culture shock, and much more. Details and location.
Last modified February 2, 2012