Description

Spend a semester abroad to further your university career, and embrace the lifestyle of another culture. Arcadia's program in Shanghai, China is designed for students interested in international business and economics, this program offers undergraduates the unparalled opportunity to study Chinese language, international business, and economic development in Asia's financial center.

Classes are offered exclusively for Alliance students. Chinese language classes average 6-8 students per class. Area studies and business courses in English typically range from 6-15 students per class.

In the Fall and Spring terms, students receive 15 credits. In the Summer term, students receive 8 credits.

Highlights

Students participate in carefully-designed activities and experiential study trips that provide a first-hand encounter with China's rapidly changing business environment. Students may also engage in an internship.

Classes are based at the International Cultural Exchange School (ICES) of the Shanghai University of Finance and Economics. ICES is devoted to the education of foreign students and aims to train students with a background in international economics or management.

All faculty are jointly selected by the Alliance and SUFE to teach the Alliance students in exclusive classes. Business faculty have a PhD and are full-time faculty from SUFE or in some cases from Fudan University. Chinese language courses are taught by full-time SUFE teachers.

Minimum Education

Bachelors

Subject Areas

• Chinese Language
• Development Studies
• Economics
• International Business
• Internship Programs

Cost in US$:

Inquire about specific costs.

Program Fees Include:

* tuition and fees
* pre-departure materials
* guidance with applying for a visa
* orientation
* housing
* a one-week Field Study Trip
* a weekend trip in the fall and spring terms
* a five-day trip in the summer term
* Chinese language textbooks
* the services of a full-time Resident Director
* medical and evacuation insurance

* The program price does not include airfare to China, meals, passport and visa fees, books or reading packets for courses in English, independent travel, and other items not mentioned as included.

Experience Required

yes

The Alliance requires students, including summer participants, to have completed one business course and one economics course prior to arrival in China. If business is not available at your school, two economics courses are required instead. The elective course International Finance in China also requires students to have completed an Introduction to Finance course. The remaining two elective SUFE courses do not have additional prerequisites. There is no language pre-requisite for the SUFE program. Chinese language classes are taught at the beginning through advanced levels.

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Other

Post Services Include

• Job and Internship Network

Arcadia University: The College of Global Studies's Mission Statement

The College of Global Studies at Arcadia University advances the University's mission to prepare students for life in a rapidly changing global society. Because international learning is an essential component of an effective undergraduate education, Arcadia is committed to providing high-quality, academically sound and experientially rich study abroad programs and support services to a wide range of students and institutions. Aspects of this mission have existed throughout the history of The College of Global Studies at Arcadia University and today the mission is at the core of everything we do. One of the ways we apply it to our programs is through the Arcadia Commitment.

Year Founded

1853