Wuyi University Country: China Location: Jiangmen (Guangdong) Campus: SUNY Old Westbury Term(s): Summer Language of Instruction: English Program Description: This exchange program is open to students who study from late May through mid-July. Students take the course Modern China: Chinese Civilization and Society. Students can earn academic credits through lectures, trips and everyday living experiences. They learn about all aspects of life in modern China - from its culture to its business community, from its political philosophy to the ideas of the men and women on the streets. This course is offered in conjunction with the faculty and staff at Wuyi University. Eligibility Requirements: Juniors & Seniors; 3.0 GPA Credits: 4 undergraduate Application Deadline: March 1
Chinese Business Language and Culture at Fudan University Country: China Location: Shanghai Campus: Binghamton University Term(s): Summer Language of Instruction: Chinese Program Description: This unique summer program offers students hands-on experience in business and marketing research in Shanghai. Shanghai is not only one of the key financial centers of the 21st Century, it also is China’s major urban metropolis, the hub of China’s business, cultural, educational, and entertainment worlds. Fudan University, one of China’s most prestigious institutions of higher learning, has specially designed this six-week program for Binghamton University students. The curriculum includes rigorous courses in Advanced Chinese, Business Chinese, and a variety of Topics courses focusing on areas such as Hot Spots in the Chinese Economy, Chinese Business Strategies, and Business Case Studies, all to be taught in Chinese. While students will have ample contact hours in the classroom, the centerpiece of the program will involve onsite, hands-on experience in off-campus businesses and reallife marketing research. This will allow students to employ both their Chinese language skills and their classroomacquired knowledge of Chinese business and marketing to conduct interviews, collect data, and write research reports, which will be presented to the class at the end of the program. Eligibility Requirements: Sophomores and above; 2.75 cumulative GPA, 3.0 in Chinese language courses Credits: 8 undergraduate Application Deadline: March 1
The Shandong Finance Institute Country: China Location: Shandong Campus: SUNY Old Westbury Term(s): Summer (May/June) Language of Instruction: English Program Description: This exchange program is open for business students. It focuses on the general topics of international trade, tariffs and other trade barriers, exchange rates and currency stability, problems of developing economies, and specific issues that relate to economic growth and development of China. Eligibility Requirements: Sophomores or Juniors; 3.0 GPA Credits: 4 undergraduate Application Deadline: 1-Mar
Internship and Chinese Language in Shanghai Country: China Location: Shanghai Campus: Stony Brook University Term(s): Summer Language of Instruction: Chinese and English Program Description: Dates: June 23 - July 19 Program Description As a global city, and the largest in China, Shanghai influences commerce, finance, trade, culture, fashion, research and entertainment not only in China but the world. Shanghai recently successfully hosted the World Expo 2010. Beautiful and modern, it has the reputation as “Paris of the East” and as been described as the "showpiece" of the world's fastest-growing major economy. Students will have the opportunity to complete a business internship while taking Chinese courses at Shanghai Lake Malaren International Convention Center. After short-term training, participants will be placed in various administrative departments working with Chinese staff. Program Highlights -Four weeks of intensive language learning, free tutoring, and an internship -An internship certificate upon completion of the program -Seminars in law and commerce by specialists in these fields -Visits to Shanghai Baoshan Steel Group and World Financial Center -Day trips to the Shanghai and
East China Normal University Country: China Location: Shanghai Campus: University at Albany Term(s): Winter Language of Instruction: English Program Description: This 3-week program (usually from late December to mid January) offers the course "Introduction to China," an introduction to Chinese language, economy and culture, combined with basic geography and recent history. This 3-credit course may fulfill General Education requirements (e.g., "Regions Beyond Europe" at UAlbany). Participants live in on-campus dormitories. Field trips and site visits in Beijing, Shanghai and its surrounding areas are included. Eligibility Requirements: Students with good academic standing Credits: 3 undergraduate Application Deadline: October 1; late applications considered
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