If you missed the interest meeting for this program you can view the power point here.

• Learn about critical success factors for operating a business in China

• Hone your business meeting skills

• Learn and practice culturally appropriate behavior in a business setting

• Translate your knowledge from study of the Chinese business environment into recommendations to improve business practices

• Gain an appreciation and hopefully a genuine passion for one of the most dynamic and complex business environments in today’s world

China is one of the fastest growing economies in the world. In the next 25 years Chinese GDP is expected to grow at an annual rate of 5.9% (in comparison with the United States at 2.5%). China was selected due to its significance as a global economic power.

The program starts in Beijing, the capital of the world's most populous nation. Beijing is at the center of China's modern development and is a city of over 15 million people struggling to adapt as China emerges as a global player. Beijing also reflects China's history where various dynasties ruled and constructed some of the nation's most well-known and culturally important sites such as the Great Wall, the Summer Palace, and the Temple of Heaven.

You will spend the second week of the program in Shanghai. Shanghai is the country's financial and industrial capital with a population of over 19 million. Construction of the city's infrastructure and transportation system is constant but old Shanghai is still present in areas such as the French Concession District, the Bund and City God Temple among many others.

Doing Business in China 2013 is a condensed course focusing on the critical success factors for doing business in China. This Global Seminar is divided into two parts: Boulder Based classroom preparation followed by a 14 day international trip to Beijing and Shanghai. In the classroom, you will explore important topics related to succeeding in China’s business environment including its political, international trade and economic status, its culture and business etiquette, and focused aspects of marketing, finance, supply chain management, as well as key business sectors. The second half of the course will be a fourteen day academic trip to Shanghai (the economic capital of China) and Beijing (the political capital).

In Beijing and Shanghai, you will meet with business leaders, visit industrial sites and universities, and seek to understand challenges faced by businesses operating in China. In addition, you will be exposed to key cultural features of China ranging from village life to the Great Wall. Throughout the course, you will be working on a single project that requires integration and application of both the academic materials and the experiential components of the course.

• The Global Seminar will start with a series of lectures in Boulder in April.

• The program will then travel to China for 2 weeks in May

The program is directed by Tracy Jennings. She will choose program participants, lead a pre-departure orientation, teach the course, and be regularly available to provide general assistance. She will be available overseas in case of emergency. An organization called China Travel & Tour (CTT) is in charge of all logistical aspects of the program and CTT staff is also be available in case of emergency in China.

This is an intensive program. There is little time off and no time for independent travel during the two weeks that the program is in session in China. However, you may travel independently in Asia before or after the program.

You will be housed in hotels in shared rooms.

You will be responsible for making your own transportation arrangements to China and back. The program begins in Beijing and ends in Shanghai. You will be provided with detailed information about the rendezvous date, time, and place in Shanghai. Transportation in country is included in the program fee.

We estimate that we will have updated program costs for this program in January 2013.

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• Leeds business students who are accepted on this program will receive a scholarship from the Leeds School of Business. This scholarship is not available to non Leeds students.

• James W. Martin Memorial Pacific Rim Study Abroad Scholarship: For College of Business students going to a Pacific Rim country who have at least one year of study in the appropriate language. Contact: College of Business Advising Office at 303-492-1807.

• Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program (UROP) Grants: (up to $2400/project) for undergraduate research or creative work projects including projects while studying abroad. Application, detailed descriptions, project archive (to get project ideas) are available on the UROP website. Application deadline is EARLY - usually in late February/early March. For more info, go to: http://enrichment.colorado.edu/urop/.

• Beijing Information

• Shanghai Information

• China Today