1. May 18 2008 - June 16 2008.

2.  Learn about Chinese business and economy.  Learn about how to do business in China and/or with Chinese.  Learn about Chinese culture and society.  Learn how to work in diverse workplaces and companies.  Have a great time!

4.  Course materials/books  Roundtrip airfare from Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN to Beijing, China -- return flight from China will be from Shanghai to Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN  Housing in Beijing, Tianjin, and Shanghai  Transportations in/between Beijing, Tianjin, and Shanghai.  Entry fees to all scheduled tourist attractions.  Cultural Insurance Services International health insurance.  International Student Travel Card.  Chinese visa.  Administrative expenses required to carry out a program.

5.  Preparatory lectures and orientations at LSBE  Lectures/Special speeches in the classrooms with Chinese students.  Trips to several Chinese cultural landmarks such as The Great Wall, Forbidden City, Summer Palace (Beijing, Suzhou, Shanghai).  Field trips to Chinese companies and/or international companies located in Special Economic Development Zones (Tianjin).

6. Eligibility and Prerequisites  An interest in China is required, but Chinese language competence is not necessary.  The program is open to LSBE undergraduate students. Freshmen through senior students of all majors are encouraged to apply. Enrollment is limited to 20 students. Credits  Students will receive three credits of INTB 4495: International Business. The course fulfills international requirement and upper division LSBE credit requirement. Costs  The program package is approximately $3,849. Adjustment will be made due to currency exchange ratio. A non-refundable deposit will be due upon acceptance to the program. The remainder of the program fee will be billed through Student Accounts Receivable.

7.  Travel to China: May 18  TIANJIN: May 19-June 12  SHANGHAI: June 13-June 16  Back to Minneapolis/St. Paul June 16  More details about the trip can be found at:  http://www.d.umn.edu/ieo/programs/china/i ndex.htm http://www.d.umn.edu/ieo/programs/china/i ndex.htm 这将是一生的一次旅行 “This will be a trip of a Lifetime”

8. The Forbidden City The Great Wall Summer Palace City of Suzhou

9.  Application Deadline:  Feb 23, 2008- Participants are accepted on a first come – first served basis. City of Beijing at night