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Travel Study China

The next travel study to China will take place May 5 - 19, 2013.

Program Description:

This year, the School of Business International Program will explore three Chinese cities, all of which will expand your collective cultural dimension. As a participant in China 2013, Beijing’s many important historical sites - the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, the Great Wall, and the Ming Tombs - will give you greater perspective on China’s cultural heritage. While in Shanghai, you’ll tour US companies doing business in China to explore the nuances of international commerce. In Xiamen, you’ll be welcomed by business students from Xiamen University, with whom you’ll visit local Chinese businesses, compare cultures, and explore university life in China.

Locations & Travel Dates:

The China Travel Study will take place May 5 - 19, 2013. Students will visit Beijing, Shanghai, & Xiamen.

Application Information:

Applications are due January 31, 2013 at 4:30 pm. Application Instructions:

Complete Application Form
Please attach an essay with your application:
- Length of 250 words explaining
  - How you heard about this program
  - Why you want to participate
  - What goals you hope to fulfill through participation
  - What you hope to learn
  - How you will benefit professionally
- In the upper, right-hand corner of your essay, please:
  - Write your name (first, middle, and last)
  - Faculty member who is completing your Recommendation Form and his/her e-mail address for
Ask an SIUE Business faculty member to complete the Recommendation Form and turn it in to our office by 4:30 pm on January 31, 2013.
Turn in your application as soon as possible, but no later than 4:30 pm on January 31, 2013. Please also make sure the faculty member has turned in your recommendation by that time.

Application forms and Information documents:

2013 Travel Study Information

How to Apply

Application Form

Recommendation Form

Additional Forms

Travel Study Costs:

The cost will be $3,000 for students participating in the China Travel Study.

Included: Airfare, Lodging, Visas, Transportation between cities, Opening & Closing dinners
Not included: Meals, SIUE Tuition, and Incidental expenses

Credit & Course Requirements:

Students will be enrolled in GBA 489 for three credit hours. The course is taught in seminar format and students will be reviewed based on the value they add to the course. Students will be required to attend 4 mandatory pre-trip class meetings and possibly 1 post-trip meeting.

Course Requirements:
- Presentation
- Photo Journal
- Personal Journal
- Final Exam
- Professional, responsible behavior, 24/7

Eligibility:

To participate in the China Travel Study, students must meet the following requirements:

Juniors and seniors in good standing at SIUE
Minimum 2.25 GPA
Priority will be given to School of Business students

Travel Leaders:

Dr. Clay Williams

(618) 650-5352

cwillaa@siue.edu

Dr. Xudong Fu

(618) 650-5195

xfu@siue.edu

Application Information:

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Useful Information:

For more information, contact the faculty leaders:

Dr. Clay Williams

Founder's Hall 2312

618-650-5352

cwillaa@siue.edu

Dr. Xudong Fu

Alumni Hall 3147

(618) 650-5195

xfu@siue.edu

For additional information, contact the School of Business International Program:

Kelly Mulholland
School of Business International Program
FH 3301; Campus Box 1051
SIUE - Edwardsville, IL 62026-1051
phone 618-650-2922