Study Abroad

CHINA
(College of Business Travel Study)

Summer: June 17 – 30, 2009

If you are Interested in expanding your career opportunities, becoming a more knowledgeable global citizen, doing interesting research, working on solving an important problem, or helping your company expand business in China, then join us as we visit and experience China!

This is the 5th trip to China organized by the College of Business and promises to be another interesting, useful and practical learning experience for alumni, graduate and undergraduate business, arts and sciences, education, or nursing majors.  Led by an experienced “Old China Hand”, you will find out about the real China from Dr Ian Gladding who lived, worked, taught classes, and did business in China for nearly 30 years.

With the rising importance of China, there is little doubt that the knowledge and understanding of China participants gain from this program will enhance career opportunities and help them get a job as other participants have in the past.  In fact, US News and World Report has cited  "Asian Business Development Specialist" as one of the up and coming professions for the future because of the rising importance of China and India. 

Some highlights of the trip:

• Travel to four cities in China – Hong Kong, Guangzhou, Shanghai, and Beijing – to compare and contrast American and Chinese business practices and culture in vastly different parts of China, as you visit government institutions, trade organizations, offices, and companies.
  
  
• Find out about doing business in China by visiting American and Chinese companies such as Northern Trust, McDonald’s China Headquarters, Federal Signal, Moen, AIG, AMWAY, and Standard Air Products.
  
  
• Be briefed on the challenges and opportunities in the China market by the US Consulate, the American-China Chamber of Commerce, and local Chinese experts from Sun Yat-Sen University.
  
  
• Experience the cultures of ancient China and witness booming modern China: Visit the Great Wall of China, Forbidden City and the commercial centers of Guangzhou (Canton), Shanghai, and Beijing.

Course and Seminar Options

All participants must register for either a three-credit business course or a one-credit business seminar during the Spring 2009 semester.  You should consult with your major advisor to ascertain which course will be most appropriate for your academic plan.

In addition to the coursework you will be doing while travelling, you will also meet on campus before and after the trip.  These meetings will provide an opportunity to be better prepared and maximize the learning experience.

Undergraduate (choose one)
61-220 International Business Topics: China (3 credits)
25-468 International Marketing (3 credits)
61-390  Doing Business in China (1 credit)

Graduate (choose one):
59-580 International Marketing (3 credits)
59-615 International Business (3 credits)
60-660 Doing Business in China (1 credit)

Accommodation

All participants will share a double room in four and five star hotels during your stay in China. (Single rooms are available at additional cost).

Costs

The cost of the China 09 Travel Study program is expected to be $4,800 plus Lewis tuition for the course or seminar.  The program fee includes airfare, accommodation, some meals, local transportation, all corporate and office visits, the $300 study abroad administrative fee, and program-sponsored excursions.  Both course and the program fee will be placed onto your student account during the Spring 09 semester.

The program fee does not include passport and visa fees, additional meals, supplies, purchases, and personal expenses.

Note: Program costs are based on costs of the prior year, as well as projections for the current and coming years. Inflation and fluctuating exchange rates make it difficult to state a fixed cost. The number of students travelling will also affect the total cost. Lewis University, therefore, reserves the right to adjust program fees and the right to cancel or alter programs and courses.

Application

To be eligible, you must be a Lewis student with at least a 3.0 GPA who has Sophomore, Junior, or first semester Senior standing or will have that standing when you participate.

Please click on the Application link in the left column to learn more about the application process, how to obtain an application, and what other materials are needed.

Note

For more information about the details about the trip, company visits, and the course/seminar information, you may also directly contact the faculty director:

Dr. Ian Gladding
(815) 836-5221 or gladdiia@lewisu.edu.

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