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Undergraduate Global Enrichment in China
Management 3010: An Introduction to Global Entrepreneurship
PROGRAM CLOSED for 2013
Location: Shanghai and Beijing, China
Dates: May 19 - June 3, 2013; class sessions during Spring B term - Tuesday/Thursday 3:45PM - 5:25PM
Term: Spring 2–8 weeks
Objective: This course covers the basic characteristics of entrepreneurs, alternative career paths, and entrepreneurial processes at individual, company, industry, and international levels of analysis. Through case materials, guest speakers, and site visits, students will better understand a range of skills for doing business in China, from formulating and diagnosing a business plan to product development and commercialization.
Audience
- 30 University of Minnesota undergraduate students
Academic Credit
- 4 credits
- Grading is A-F basis
Eligibility
This program is open to University undergraduate students in good academic standing, with a minimum GPA of 2.5 at the time of application. The application process is competitive, and space is limited. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance.
Location
Shanghai is the single largest market in China. The city receives billions of dollars of direct foreign investment and is home to hundreds of Fortune Global 500 companies. As living standards and GDP increase, businesses are evaluating how they can establish themselves competitively in this market. Evidence of this economic transformation can be seen in the city's modern architecture, renovated historical districts, and green spaces. Shanghai was host to the 2010 World Expo.
Beijing is the capital of the People's Republic of China and is the country's second-largest city. A center of culture, arts, and history, the city hosted the 2008 Olympic Games. Beijing has a rapidly growing population drawn by the expanding business, manufacturing, and trade sectors. The newest trends in development are juxtaposed historical and ancient sites such as the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, Temple of Heaven, and the Great Wall of China.
Schedule
The first week in China students will have company visits and hold discussions with entrepreneurs in Shanghai. Over the weekend students will travel to Suzhou and will visit the Suzhou Industrial Park, one of the largest and most modern industrial parks in the world. During the second week, in Beijing, students will have company visits and spend a day on the campus of our partner, Tsinghua University. A city tour of Shanghai and Beijing is included, along with an excursion to the Great Wall.
Housing and Food
Students are housed at a conveniently-located hotel in each city. Students will share a room with one or two classmates of their same gender. Because networking and community-building are key parts of the program, students will not have the option of a single room. Guests are not permitted during the program. Breakfast daily, a welcome dinner, and a closing dinner are provided.
Cost Estimates
These estimates will vary based on student preference and exchange rates. All details subject to change based on economic and international factors. Most financial aid may be applied to study abroad programs.
| 2012-2013 Tuition for 4 academic credits (included in the 13+ credit tuition plateau) | $0 |
| Program Fee (including group flight, lodging, program events, Chinese tourist visa, breakfast daily, two group meals, and int'l health insurance*) | $5,000 |
| International airfare between Minnesota and China (included in Program Fee) | $0 |
| Passport and Photos | $145 |
| Textbooks | $135 |
| Hotel Accommodation (included in Program Fee) | $0 |
| Daily Living Expenses (local transportation, incidentals, internet, laundry, etc) | $300 |
| Meals (lunch and dinners not included in Program Fee) | $300 |
| Total | $5,880 |
*Students should also maintain their U.S.-based health insurance plan while abroad.
Financial Aid and Scholarships
Most financial aid may be applied to study abroad. University of Minnesota students are eligible for education abroad scholarships. See Costs & Billing for additional information on financial aid and scholarships.
Application and Admission
To apply, please visit the Apply page. Students will be charged a $50 application fee.
The application cycle will start on September 1 and the priority deadline is October 1. Application for programs that do not fill by the priority deadline will be accepted on a rolling basis until full or closed.
Applications will be reviewed and students will be informed of their status within 4 weeks of the application deadline.
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Faculty Leader
Steve Spruth
Senior Lecturer
Strategic Management & Organization
sprut003@umn.edu
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Access Abroad
We encourage students who may have constraints to consult with our Education Abroad advisors and read information available at Access Abroad.
Contact Information
Carlson Global Institute
CSOM 2-210
Phone: 612-625-9361
cgi@umn.edu
Past Participant
Send an email to a Management 3010 past participant.
Please be respectful of past participants' time, and be reasonable in your expectations of response time. Please do not contact more than two students at a time. If you do not hear back within a week, then you can reach out to another student on the list.
| Amanda Casselton | casse071@umn.edu |
| Alden Chung | chung266@umn.edu |
| Jared Valyo | valyo002@umn.edu |