The course is an introduction to Chinese business and economy. It provides students with an understanding of the social, cultural, economic, and political environments of doing business in China. Through lectures, readings, hands-on projects, and travel to China, students will learn the fundamental knowledge of Chinese business and economy from a global perspective. Students will get hands-on experiences of how to work within multicultural teams. Students will learn skills of how to do business in China and how to work with Chinese in order to understand the challenges and critical success factors of doing businesses with companies which are different from those in the U.S.

Learn about Chinese business and economy. Learn about how to do business in China and/or with Chinese. Learn about Chinese culture and society. Learn how to work in diverse workplaces and companies. Preparatory lectures and orientations at LSBE Lectures/Special speeches in the classrooms with Chinese students. Trips to several Chinese cultural landmarks such as The Great Wall, Forbidden City, Summer Palace (Beijing, Suzhou, Shanghai). Field trips to Chinese companies and/or international companies located in Special Economic Development Zones (Tianjin). Program Goals and Objectives: Program Format:

Include: Course materials/books Roundtrip from Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN to Beijing, return flight from Shanghai to Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN Housing in Beijing, Tianjin, and Shanghai Transportations in/between Beijing, Tianjin, and Shanghai. Entry fees to all scheduled tourist attractions. Cultural Insurance Services International health insurance. International Student Travel Card. Chinese visa. Administrative expenses required to carry out a program. Does not Include: The cost of obtaining a passport and personal spending money. Meals in Beijing, Tianjin, Xi’an, and Shanghai (about $300). Entertainment and miscellaneous expenses.

Travel to China: May 18 TIANJIN: Monday, May 19 through Thursday, June 12 Nankai University - having classes in Chinese business and economy. Housing in on-campus dormitories. Engaging in lectures, team projects and participate in field trips to Special Economic Development Zones and local businesses. City of Tianjin Nankai University

BEIJING - the capital city of China learning about Chinese history and culture. Visit The Great Wall, the Forbidden City, and the Summer Palace. And many other cultural and historic sites such as Olympics stadiums.

SHANGHAI: Friday, June 13 through Monday, June 16 A city of contrasts. The old and the new. The Bund, Shanghai Museum, Jade Buddha Temple, Oriental Pearl Tower, Garden of Contentment, and so on. A one-day trip to the city of SUZHOU - the 'Oriental Venice or Venice in the East' Back to Minneapolis/St. Paul June 16 Shanghai

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