1. May 2018 BUEC 444 - International Study Tour
People’s Republic of China
May 2018

2. Why China?

3. Some Economic Facts Fastest growing economy and largest exporter
Second largest economy in the world
Global economic impact on trade, prices, investment and employment
Rising leadership influence in Asia and the developing world
Growing importance for Alberta

4. China as a Game Changer Emerging Role as Global Power
Power and potential to disrupt established economic order and relations
Different business culture and ecosystem – one that will challenge existing values/perspectives
Authoritarian capitalism as Economic Model?
Relative decline in the U.S.

5. Why do a Study Tour to China?

6. Why a Study Tour?
Importance of incorporating an understanding of China into your business degree
Difficulty of exploring China on your own
Cultural and language barriers
Access to companies and government institutions not available to individuals
Facilitation of learning through a group environment

8. BUEC 444 Undergraduate UofA Business Course Offered in Winter 2018
3 credits
Combines lectures and academic assignments at the University of Alberta with a study tour to Mainland China

9. Course Content Lectures from course instructor during Winter Term
Research paper prior to departure
Lectures from host Chinese partners during the tour
Participation in tour activities

10. Destination Beijing – Government and Cultural Centre
Xi’an – Ancient Capital; Cultural & Economic Centre of Central/Northwestern China
Shanghai – Commercial and Trade Centre

11. Schedule
Winter Term
Courses and preparation sessions throughout the semester (usually Friday evenings, 6:00 – 9:00PM)
Study Tour Dates
Leaving Edmonton - May 4
Returning to Edmonton - May 16*
* Students may change their return flight to stay longer in China or take an alternate route home

12. International Study Tour to China
An 12-day on-site study tour of the People’s Republic of China
Site visits to domestic & international companies
Lectures at prestigious government training institutions in Beijing & Shanghai
Cultural and sightseeing activities

13. Past/Possible Company Visits

14. Shaanxi Construction Engineering

16. Sinopec Management Institute

17. Bao Steel

18. Deya Tech Group

19. Lenovo China

20. CNPC Alberta Petroleum Centre

21. Touch Media/Nancy Pon

25. Cultural Excursions

26. The Great Wall

27. Tiananmen Square

28. The Forbidden City

29. The Summer Palace

30. Xi’an City Wall

31. Traditional Water Village

32. Terra Cota Warriors Museum

33. Xi’an Culture Street/Muslim Quarter

34. Pudong/Oriental Pearl Tower

35. The Bund & Nanjing Road

39. Where we stay
Local hotels in Beijing and Xian, and on campus of the Chinese Communist Party training facility in Shanghai.

40. Our Hosts
Shanghai Administrative Institute (SAI) is a provincial training facility for government officials and serves as the CPC School in Shanghai.

41. Tour Participation Expectations Preparedness Punctuality Curfews
Attire
Challenges
Food
Flexibility
Communication
Adaptability

42. Cost of BUEC 444
Standard UofA Winter term tuition & fees for a 3* credit course
Additional Study Tour costs for in China arrangements.
Includes:
Round-trip International airfare, domestic travel, accommodations, most meals, lectures, company visits, cultural outings/site admissions and all other group activities
The cost of the Study Tour to China will NOT include:
UofA Winter term tuition and fees for a *3 credit course
individual travel after the conclusion of the study tour or as a result of deviation from the default return schedule/route
Any personal preparations required for a student to participate (apart from visa application & fees*)
*a group visa application for single entry into China will be done through the School of Business and fees for which will be included in the regular Study Tour costs. However, individual participants will be responsible for obtaining or renewing their passports and any associated fees.
gifts, souvenirs or other personal purchases in China
a few individual meals when participants are allowed to explore on their own
any other personal expense not explicitly covered above or which falls outside the realm of the standard provisions of the Study Tour arrangements

43. "The greatest school trip I have ever been on, and possibly one of the most amazing trips that I have experienced. This trip was so informative, in both business and cultural knowledge. The connections that Dr. Wong had really made the trip what it was and the coordinators did an amazing job being the liaison for the group. I would go on this trip over and over again.”
- Emily Wooding, 2014 participant

44. What is one thing you learned from the China Study Tour?
”It’s impossible to pick one thing. I learned so much, more than any class I have taken at the U of A. I learned how to work with different people and learn about the Chinese way of doing business. I gained more hands-on experience with Chinese business practices and how they differ from those in Canada. I was exposed to a vast gap in standard of living that I had never seen before. These experiences were definitely valuable and I learned so much in such a short period of time.”
- Jessica Ireland, 2015 participant

45. Student Feedback
99% of past participants said this course met or exceeded expectations
99% of past participants would recommend this course to others
89% indicated the value received for the price paid was high or very high

46. Registration Will open in late October via Bear Tracks
Maximum 20 Spots
Waitlist will be created after spots are filled
Permission to Participate from BCom Office & $500 deposit towards Study Tour costs will be required one week after registration to confirm enrollment
Full details will be announced to all BComs later this month

47. ualberta.ca/business/international
Study Tours  UG China
International Programs Office
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