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Summer 2013 UAB in China

Term To Study: Summer 2013
Application Deadline: Feb 15, 2013
Start Date: May 13, 2013
End Date: May 24, 2013
Major 1: Business Administration
Subject 1:
Program Category: One-Country
Program Type: Faculty-led
Program Fee: $4,334.00
Link 1: UAB in China
Link 2: UAB Office for Study Away Scholarships
Program Locations: Beijing, Hangzhou, Shanghai, Suzhou
Contact Name: Dr. Simon Sheng
Contact Email: ssheng@uab.edu
What is Included: THE UAB IN CHINA APPLICATION FORM INDICATES ALL PAYMENT AMOUNTS AND DEADLINE DATES.

The UAB in China 2013 Program Fee includes:
  • Estimated round-trip airfare from Birmingham

  • Chinese Entry Visa Fee

  • Double-Occupancy Accommodations

  • Program-related in-country transportation

  • Daily Breakfast & 1 welcome dinner

  • Academically-related cultural excursions

  • Airport transfers

  • On-site UAB faculty leader

  • Local guides

  • Travel accident insurance
What is not Included: The UAB in China 2013 Study Away Program Fee does NOT include UAB tuition, personal expenses, or lunches & dinners.
Estimated Costs: GROUP COSTS:
  • UAB in China Program Fee: $4334.00* (paid to UAB Study Away)

INDIVIDUAL FIXED COSTS:
  • 3 credit hours of UAB Tuition and Fees: $996.00** (paid to UAB Student Accounting)

INDIVIDUAL VARIABLE COSTS***
  • Meal Estimate: $150.00

*Estimated airfare to be paid to UAB Study Away is included in UAB in China 2013 Program Fee. Students will be contacted at a later date with information on how to book airline tickets. Students will be contacted at a later date with information on how to purchase entry visas to China. All costs are subject to change without notice based on enrollment and currency fluctuations.

** Based on 3 credit hours of in-state undergraduate tuition rates. May be higher for out-of-state and/or graduate students.

*** These costs may vary depending upon individual student purchases. Students will be expected to take this amount with them.
Documents: 
china application.pdf
study abroad syllabus summer 201
3.pdf
Program Description

Join Dr. Simon Sheng for this once-in-a-lifetime International Business and cultural immersion experience in China!

The main purpose of this course is to obtain a first-hand understanding and experience of business and culture in China. China’s recent resurgence as the largest emerging market and the 2nd largest economy in the world implies that it is important for global business. It is very valuable for students to gain an appreciation of the Chinese business and cultural environment. This course attempts to accomplish this through a hands-on study abroad experience that focuses on visiting multiple China cities (Beijing, Shanghai, Hangzhou, and Suzhou). The trip includes several business visits along with cultural activities aimed at obtaining an appreciation of the Chinese culture. Students will also visit some Chinese universities and have a chance to communicate in person with Chinese college students.

PRE-REQUISITES:

  • GPA of 2.5 or higher

  • Permission of faculty leader


COURSE(S):
Students will enroll in BUS 490: Business & Culture in China for a total of 3 credit hours which can be used to satisfy UAB School of Business International Business course requirements or major/minor requirements.

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