Beijing, China

This course examines the impact of culture on the development of the current business environment in China. Students will complete an in-depth study on a region of China, identifying the historical, social, economic, and political background contributing to the present day culture context of the citizens reflected in current international management practices.      Students’ will visit business enterprises and talk with business professionals about their experiences. With Beijing as home base students will take short trips to explore other areas of China.  Possible visits include Shanghi, X’ian, and Tianjin.  Touring businesses and cultural sites in these cities will provide more background to enrich discussion about the implications of cultural context on management challenges faced by companies operating in this area.

Dates of Travel: May 16 – June 6, 2010 Program Fee*: $5,760 per student Tuition for 3 credit hours + $20 fee: $614 per student Personal Expenses**: $700 per student Total Approximate Cost: $7,074 per student Non-refundable Deposit: $500 due October 1, 2009 Second Non-refundable Deposit: $500 due November 1, 2009 Third Non-refundable Deposit: $1500 due December 1, 2009 Fourth Non-refundable Deposit: $1500 due February 1, 2010 Remaining Balance due by March 1, 2010 (refund policy explained in program description handout)

* Program fee includes airfare; housing; trips to Shanghi, X’ian, and Tianjin; international health insurance, visa, and faculty program costs.

**Personal expenses include passport fee, some meals, local transportation, and personal supplies. This figure may vary depending on individual students’ spending habits and preferences.


Course:
MGMT 426: International Management - China (3 credit hours; satisfies the “Minorities and Indigenous Cultures” GP21 requirement)

For more information, please contact:

Dr. Robin Sronce
rsronce@drury.edu
(417) 873-7438