Shanghai Summer Program
Business Management and Intercultural Communication:
The Asia-Pacific Perspective
Shanghai, China
Summary
Hosted by Fudan University's School of Management, Georgetown's five-week summer business program in Shanghai, China provides students a unique understanding of strategic business management and intercultural communication in the Asian Pacific context. Upon successful completion of the program, students receive a total of six Georgetown semester credits for two classes: MGMT 205 Intercultural Communication (3) and STRT 283 Strategic Management (3). No knowledge of Chinese is required for students to join the program, but all participants should be prepared to attend a practical course in Chinese language and culture designed to help them function successfully in the host country. Financial aid for this program is available from the MSB Undergraduate Dean's Office and the Office of International Programs.
Summer 2012 (Important Dates)
| January 6, 2012 | Early applicants notified about acceptance decision |
| January 23, 2012 | Early acceptance students confirm commitment with $500 non-refundable deposit |
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February 6, 2012 |
Application deadline; $35 non-refundable application fee due (Please make checks payable to Georgetown University.) |
| February 27,2012 | Applicants notified about acceptance decision |
| March 19, 2012 | Students confirm commitment to join program with $500 non-refundable deposit |
| April 27, 2012 | Tuition payment due |
| May 29, 2012 - July 4, 2012 |
Program dates |
Admissions
Admissions criteria include general academic ability, potential for contributing to and benefiting from the program, recommendations, and a personal essay. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Applicants must also have completed 60 credits (have junior standing), as well as the following courses at Georgetown or their equivalent:
- For Business Majors: Students should have completed the courses in Business Core I, along with one year of economics (ECON 001 and 002).
- For Non-Business Majors: Students should have completed both ACCT 101 and Microeconomics (ECON 001).
For non-Georgetown students, admission to the Shanghai Business Program does not imply acceptance as a degree candidate to any division of Georgetown University.
A $35 non-refundable application fee (payable to Georgetown University) must accompany the application. Applications will not be processed unless they are completed and received by the deadline.
Contact Information:
Cristina Dinu
Assistant Director of Summer Study Abroad Programs
Office of International Programs
Georgetown University
3520 Prospect Street, NW
210 Car Barn
Washington, DC 20057-1013
Phone: (202) 687-5867
Fax: (202) 687-5944
For program information, please contact:
Professor Patricia Fairfield
Associate Professor
McDonough School of Business
Georgetown University
fairfielp@georgetown.edu
(202) 687-4583
Associate Professor
McDonough School of Business
Georgetown University
fairfielp@georgetown.edu
(202) 687-4583
About Fudan University
Founded in 1905, Fudan University is widely recognized as one of China’s leading institutions of higher education; in 2010, the QS World University Rankings placed it among the top 200 universities and colleges in the world. The university includes 17 schools and offers degrees in 69 disciplines to roughly 15,700 undergraduates and some 11,000 graduate students.
Founded in 1905, Fudan University is widely recognized as one of China’s leading institutions of higher education; in 2010, the QS World University Rankings placed it among the top 200 universities and colleges in the world. The university includes 17 schools and offers degrees in 69 disciplines to roughly 15,700 undergraduates and some 11,000 graduate students.
In 1929, Fudan became the first university in China to begin teaching courses in business administration. The university’s School of Management was founded in 1985. Over 1,000 undergraduates, 1,500 MBA students, and 250 Ph.D. candidates were enrolled in the school as of 2006. The School of Management actively participates in international exchange programs with universities in the United States, Japan, Germany, France, Norway, Italy, Singapore, and Hong Kong. In 1992, the management school established its own consulting firm, Fudan Business Consulting Co. Ltd., which is staffed by university faculty and provides comprehensive management services to multinationals and state-owned enterprises in China.
About IES
In close consultation with the program’s faculty director, the Institute for the International Education of Students (IES) provides logistical support, cultural activities, and a short course in Chinese language and culture to students in the program. A leading, not-for-profit academic study abroad organization, IES has operated overseas since 1950. Its Shanghai Center is located a short walk from the main entrance to Fudan University’s campus.
In close consultation with the program’s faculty director, the Institute for the International Education of Students (IES) provides logistical support, cultural activities, and a short course in Chinese language and culture to students in the program. A leading, not-for-profit academic study abroad organization, IES has operated overseas since 1950. Its Shanghai Center is located a short walk from the main entrance to Fudan University’s campus.
Accommodations
All participants will reside in double-occupancy, air-conditioned rooms in a hotel on the campus of the Fudan University Business School, located near downtown Shanghai.
Cultural and Social Activities
The program is designed to provide participants a broad introduction to Chinese culture, with particular emphasis on the business world. In addition to touring major historical and cultural sites in Shanghai, participants meet with business experts and visit the offices of key business enterprises. Georgetown participants also are partnered with students of Fudan University, who provide friendly guidance and support as their American counterparts adapt to life in China’s largest city.
The group will travel by train to Beijing, where participants visit Chinese and multinational corporations and tour the Forbidden City, the Great Wall, the Temple of Heaven and other major historical landmarks. The trip is coordinated by IES.
Academics
Students will receive a total of six Georgetown semester credits for the following courses:
MGMT 205 – Intercultural Communications (3 credits): This course examines the often subtle norms that govern communication in other cultures, with particular emphasis on the business environment in China. It is designed to help students better understand both the basic concepts of intercultural communication and the specific mores and assumptions that often determine how people make decisions, develop plans, and conduct themselves as professionals in the workplace.
STRT 283: Strategic Management (3 credits) - This course examines strategies for achieving profitability and competitive advantage in the world of international business. Students gain a basic understanding of the dynamics of competition and develop analytical tools to assess an organization’s capacity to compete successfully in the global marketplace.
In addition, students are required to attend approximately four hours per week of classroom instruction in Chinese language and culture. Focused on practical skills and useful cultural insights, the course is designed to help all participants function successfully in the host-country culture. Successful completion of this course is required to receive academic credit for MGMT 205.
Tuition and Fees
The program cost for summer 2012 program will be finalized shortly. The program price will include tuition, accommodations for five weeks, supplemental insurance, field trips, and excursions. Meals are not included but can be purchased on campus for a very reasonable sum throughout the program. Transportation to Shanghai, Chinese visas, and personal expenditures are not included. Students are required to have working cell phones while on the program. The program’s director and IES staff will help students purchase phones or SIM cards shortly after arrival in Shanghai.
The program cost for summer 2012 program will be finalized shortly. The program price will include tuition, accommodations for five weeks, supplemental insurance, field trips, and excursions. Meals are not included but can be purchased on campus for a very reasonable sum throughout the program. Transportation to Shanghai, Chinese visas, and personal expenditures are not included. Students are required to have working cell phones while on the program. The program’s director and IES staff will help students purchase phones or SIM cards shortly after arrival in Shanghai.
Refunds*
Your acceptance form and program deposit are considered a good-faith commitment to participate on your Georgetown University summer program. Withdrawal from a summer program must be made in writing to the summer program coordinator. Please note that application fees and program deposits are non-refundable. Georgetown University will refund recoverable tuition and costs as determined by our partner institutions. Refunds will be calculated from the date the Office of International Programs is notified in writing of your intent to withdraw. Georgetown University is not responsible for indirect costs paid directly by the student, including but not limited to passport fees, vaccinations, and transportation costs.
*Georgetown University reserves the right to adjust program fees or cancel any program without prior notification; however, every effort will be made to provide information on cancellations in a timely manner. In the event of cancellation, Georgetown University will refund program deposits and 100% of recoverable program fees.
