Description

Program Overview: Concordia University, located in Southern California, is offering a Master of Arts in International Studies (MAIS) degree with concentrations in International Business and International Education alongside a 10/12-month paid internship in the Peoples Republic of China in Shanghai and Hangzhou.

This unique program offers you the opportunity to:
* Study, research and gain first-hand experience in the political, economic, cultural and social life of contemporary China.
* Explore the strategic opportunities in one of the worlds largest and fastest growing economies.
* Develop meaningful relationships with Chinese business leaders, educators, professionals and community members.
* Influence and impact the lives of a generation of young people in China.
* Acquire practical knowledge of educational and business contexts and practices, providers and clients, products and services, strategies and obstacles.
* Receive a graduate education with a year-long internship in China that prepares you for the future of international business and education.

Highlights

Opportunities: With a population of 1.3 billion and a sustained average annual GDP growth rate of over 10%, China is emerging as a world leader in business and education. Experience in business and education in China will prepare entrepreneurially-minded individuals with the necessary understanding, skills, resources and relationships to be able to be successful in a new global political-economy.

Internship benefits
Candidates are provided the following benefits by their China employer:
* Monthly salary (dependent upon qualifications and placement)
* Housing or housing allowance
* Legal work visa in China
* Reimbursement of round economy class air ticket (China-US)

In addition, candidates will enjoy:

* Professional networking
* Life-long friendship with your cohorts and your Chinese colleagues/friends
* Travel and tourism
* Social field research
* International business opportunities
* Cultural experience
* Accelerated program (one year)

Degree Level

Masters Degree

Minimum Education

Bachelors

Subject Areas

Cost in US$:

Tuition: 575 USD/unit (tuition rates are subject to change on an annual basis); Total Program Units: 38 units for MAIS; Total Program Tuition Cost : 23,710 USD (financial aid is available)

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Apartment/Flat
• Independent living

Participants Travel

in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Scholarships are Available

Concordia University does not offer scholarships to Masters programs but there are many private scholarships available for study abroad. Concordia University does not endorse any of these scholarships but has done research to find scholarships that may be available to candidates.

Application Process Involves

• In-Person Interview when Feasible
• Letters of Reference
• Phone/Video Interview
• Transcript
• Resume
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Other

Typically The Application Process Time is

1 month

Concordia University Irvine's Mission Statement

Concordia University Irvine, guided by the Great Commission of Christ Jesus and the Lutheran Confessions, empowers students through the liberal arts and professional studies for lives of learning, service and leadership.

Year Founded

1976