Chinese Studies and International Business: Shanghai, China

  China

• Shanghai: 
Shanghai

Term: Academic Year, Fall, Spring, Summer 
Dates: Fall: September - December, Spring: January - May, Summer: May - June, June - August

Description: The Shanghai program combines learning through formal academic coursework and direct personal experience gained through visits to sites of historical and cultural interest, tours, and an integrated living experience on campus. Academically, this program offers you a high-quality educational experience with an introduction to the economic and business environment of China and East Asia. While learning the Chinese language and business logistics during the week, you will be able to take in dozens of art exhibitions, sport competitions, movies, museums, musical events, nightclubs, and more.

There are two options for combining courses from the following subject areas: International Business and Intensive Chinese language. The first option is to concentrate on International Business and take Elementary Chinese I in order to learn basic communication skills while in Shanghai.

The second option is to concentrate on intensive language by enrolling in one of the intensive language tracks that allow you the opportunity to complete one and a half years of Chinese language coursework in just one semester.

All students will be required to enroll in one Chinese language course and The China Phenomenon in order to assimilate them more effectively into their living and learning environment.

Highlights: An integrated campus life helps you assimilate into Chinese society and culture and enhances the academic value of the program. You will experience residential student life on campus with its wealth of offerings: sports, student clubs (film, theater, music, conservation, etc.), and other campus activities. Additionally, the downtown campus of Shanghai University allows easy access to world-class entertainment, restaurants, museums and cultural events.

An optional tour of Beijing is available before the start of each term. Please see the USAC website for more details.

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Cost in US$: Semester: USD 5,880 Year: USD 11,260 Summer: USD 3,540-6,980

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to China Independently or in Groups

Scholarships are Available. Please see USAC website for more details.

University Studies Abroad Consortium's Mission Statement: University Studies Abroad Consortium is a nonprofit consortium of 33 U.S. universities offering you quality study abroad programs for over 25 years from housing, internships, field study courses and more; from the point you apply, your arrival and stay, to your transcript upon return. The mission of the University Studies Abroad Consortium is to provide students with the opportunity to develop the knowledge, skills, experiences and attitudes to prepare them for the global society of the 21st century. We believe study abroad is the most effective way to accomplish these goals.

Year Founded: 1982