china_winter

Winter in Shanghai, CHINA
(Jan. 02 - Jan. 17, 2009)

Course Description

This Winter Session course in International Management focuses on doing business in China. As part of the course, all students and the instructor will be travelling to two cities in China, Shanghai and Ningbo, to meet with business and government leaders to learn first hand about doing business in China. The course will begin with a discussion about globalization, international trade, and direct investment in foreign countries. We will then turn to the specific case study of China where we will look at the socio-cultural, economic, political, legal, labor and financial forces that are influencing China's ascension in the 21st century.

Program Highlights

To expose students to the theory and practice of international business and in particular, to understand how the theory and practice relate to each other, and to heighten student interest in international management by visiting China and learning first hand how these theories are playing out in China
Up to 3 credits towards graduation
Work with top faculty from Stony Brook University
See places of cultural and historic interests

Courses Offered

MBA 515 International Management - 3 credits

BUS 440 International Management - 3 credits

Living Arrangements

Students will be housed in residences near the center of the cities. These residences provide dormitory-style rooms, restaurants, meeting rooms, and comfortable atmosphere.

Health Insurance

Stony Brook University includes international health insurance in the Program fees.

Eligibility

Upper class business majors and minors, and MBA students in good academic standing may apply. There is NO language requirement.

Program and Tuition Fees

Program fees*: $800**. Includes room, local transportation, cultural tours and activities, as well as international health insurance.

* Participants must pay all tuition & program fees before the departure date.
** Does not include airfare, VISA, and administrative fees

Graduate Tuition costs: $296.00/credit for NY residents,

$473.00/credit for out of state residents.

Application Deadline

Applications are due November 1st and are considered on a first come first served basis; applicants will be notified when accepted.

Contact

International Academic Program Department
Melville Library, Room E5340
Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY 11794-3397
Tel: (631) 632-7030

Joseph McDonnell
Dean, School of Business
102 Harriman Hall
Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY 11794-3775
E-mail: jmcdonnell@notes.cc.sunysb.edu