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International Business
Shanghai, China
About the Program
What location offers a better backdrop in which to explore the intersections of business, economics and culture than Shanghai, China? As one of the world’s dominant commercial and financial centers, Shanghai is the ideal setting for anyone interested in international business. You’ll take classes taught in English at ESSCA École de Management’s Shanghai campus, where you'll gain hands-on experience through group projects that boost your career opportunities and provide you with a real-world context for lessons learned in class.
Requirements
Overview
Shanghai
8/27/19 - 12/14/19
$16,795
15
Deadlines
Closed
5/15/19
Requirements
Eligibility
Some courses may have prerequisites.
All Levels
2.5
1 Year of College, although advanced High School graduates may be eligible
15
Credits
Program Structure & Courses
You’ll enroll in a ESSCA Chinese language course and five ESSCA business courses. You will complete two language levels of Chinese within the semester. Classes meet for 22.5–90 contact hours/1.5–3 US credits. You may earn a total of 15 US credits (up to 270 contact hours) per semester.
Language and business courses meet daily, Monday - Friday. Active learning components required by your courses may be scheduled any day of the week.
You'll select your courses and take a language placement exam after you arrive in Shanghai and enroll in a language course based on the results. To ensure you receive credit for the language level you place into, have your home university pre-approve courses at several levels before you leave for China. Please consult with your academic advisor at your home university on credit pre-approval guidelines.
All Levels Course Structure
Courses
The host institution has offered the following courses in the past. Please note that course listings will not be finalized until the start of the term.
*Courses with an asterisk indicate that the course has been associated with multiple subject areas.
Please click on the course title to view additional subject areas and detailed course information.
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAN 371 & 372 Chinese Language - Beginner & Intermediate | 100 | Ch | 90 | 3 |
| LAN 372 & 373 Chinese Language - Intermediate & Advanced | 200 | Ch | 90 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| INT 372 China Business Research Project | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
| INT 373 China Inc. - Corporate China & the Belt Road Initiative | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
| INT 374 Doing Business in China - Commercial Environment & Legal System | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| INT 371 Old & Contemporary Chinese Civilization, Politics & Society | 300 | En | 23 | 1.5 |
| Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| INT 375 Chinese Economics | 300 | En | 23 | 1.5 |
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Where You'll Stay
*Housing options may change and will be confirmed on the housing application form prior to the start of the term. Below are the housing options that have been offered in the past.
Excursions
Get out and explore! Excursions are offered for most semester, year, and summer programs. Semester students are typically offered between two to three excursions and summer study students are typically offered between one to two excursions. You'll receive a calendar of excursions during orientation; here are a few day and overnight excursions we've offered in the past.
Sample Calendar
Below is a tentative itinerary for your program. Please note, dates and events below may change without prior notification. Contact CEA CAPA before purchasing airline tickets.
You will receive a finalized itinerary once you arrive onsite.
Note: Additional cultural activities/excursions or required course-related activities may be incorporated into your final itinerary. You are advised not to make personal travel arrangements until you have the final dates.
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
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August 27
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Arrival/Program Begins
Official Program Start Date. Students must arrive at the Shanghai Pudong Airport on this date in order to be eligible for airport pickup. Students will then be transferred to International Student Dormitory at East China Normal University. |
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August 28
|
Orientation
Mandatory CEA Orientation will be held in the morning. |
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August 28
|
Excursion
Neighborhood Tour. |
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August 29
|
Orientation
Shanghai City Tour to Shanghai Urban Planning Museum, East Nanjing Road and The Bund and Oriental Pearl Tower. Lunch will be held at a local restaurant with 150-year history. |
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August 30
|
Orientation
Mandatory ESSCA Orientation will be held. |
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September 02
|
Classes Begin
Classes begin at ESSCA campus on this day. |
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September 13
|
Holiday
Moon Festival. No classes will be held. |
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September 30 - October 04
|
School Break
ESSCA is closed for National Day Holiday. No classes will be held. |
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October 12 - 13
|
Excursion
CEA Excursion to Wuzhen, Zhejiang Province. |
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October 16
|
Cultural Activity
ECNU International Student Sports Event |
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November 14 - 17
|
Excursion
Excursion to Beijing. |
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November 23
|
Cultural Activity
ECNU International Day |
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November 28
|
Cultural Activity
Thanksgiving Activity. |
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December 09 - 13
|
Final Exams
Final exams will be held at ESSCA in this week. |
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December 13
|
Classes End
This is the last day of classes at ESSCA campus. |
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December 13
|
Farewell Reception
CEA Farewell Reception will be held at local hotel . |
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December 14
|
Program Ends/Move-Out
Official Program End Date. Students must move out of housing no later than this day. |
Sample Budget
This budget contains costs that you can take to your financial aid office. Please note that amounts may fluctuate; we've included a range of costs.
Federal law allows the use of financial aid to cover "reasonable" costs of study abroad including round-trip transportation, tuition and fees for the program, living costs, passport and visa fees, health insurance, and more.
Please note that all costs and charges listed below are subject to change without notice. With the exception of Program Price, all costs are estimates and may vary.