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In partnership with the Center for International Business Education and Research (CIBER) at the University of Colorado-Denver, the Center for Excellence in Business and the Department of Business, Accounting, and Economics at Jamestown College conduct an annual summer study tour of China. This joint field study program consists of an intensive, 2-week experience in Beijing, Nanjing, and Shanghai.
Although the program is not required, this field study will satisfy degree requirements in the Economics, General Management, and Global Business Concentrations in the Business Administration Major.
Students may also elect to participate in the field study for no credit by auditing the Busn/Econ 493 course. Contact the Registrar's Office for details.
In addition to business, accounting, and economics students, those pursuing programs of study in history, political science, international studies, and/or foreign languages will find the field study extremely valuable. |
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The Program |
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The purpose of the "Window on China" international study tour is to introduce students to the historical, cultural, social, economic, and political contexts for doing business in China today and to provide perspectives on U.S.-China political, economic, and business relations.
During the tour, classes are held at the CU-Denver International College in Beijing (China Agriculture University campus). The 2-week intensive field study in Beijing, Nanjing, and Shanghai, with a visit to Suzhou, provides students with an introduction to Chinese history and an overview of modern China's business, political, and economic environments.
Students learn through a combination of lectures by CU-Denver and Jamestown College faculty, guest lectures, briefings from U.S. embassy and consulate officials, field trips to various Chinese businesses, and seminars with experts on each day's topics.
In addition, the field study tour includes visits to many historical and cultural sites in Beijing, Shanghai, Nanjing, and Suzhou. |
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Requirements |
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Students participate in the program by registering for (or auditing) either Busn 493 or Econ 493 Field Study in Emerging Economies: Window on China. During the spring semester, students engage in research and discussions on the historical, political, economic, social, and cultural contexts for doing business in China. The course then culminates with the study tour, which usually takes place during the month of May.
During the field study, students are required to attend all lectures and field trips, participate in class discussions, and complete the assigned readings.
Students who register for the course with a Busn designation are required to write an analytical paper on a topic pertaining to global business in China whereas those who register with an Econ designation must write a similar paper on some aspect of or issue pertaining to the emerging Chinese economy. Students must submit their papers within two months of their return to the U.S. Students who audit the course are exempted from the paper. |
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Company Visits |
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During the study tour, various business, organizational, governmental, and university visits provide students with unique opportunities to: |
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observe U.S.-China joint venture (JV) operations as well as those of other foreign-invested companies; |
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interview joint venture managers; |
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be briefed by U.S. and Chinese scholars, officials, and journalists on various political, economic, and business issues in China today. |
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The following table contains a selected list of company, organizational, governmental, and university visits made by students during the "Window on China" study tour (visits are subject to change): |
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Historical, Cultural, and Sightseeing Visits |
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During the study tour, students also visit important Chinese historical and cultural sites in Beijing, Shanghai, Nanjing, and Suzhou (visits are subject to change): |
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The Forbidden City, Beijing (Gugon Bowuguan) |
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The Temple of Heaven, Beijing (Tiantan) |
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Lama Temple, Beijing (Yonghegong) |
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Tiananmen Square, Beijing (Tiananmen Guangchang) |
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Mao Zedong's Mausoleum, Beijing (Maozhuxi Jiniantang) |
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The Former Foreign Legation Quarter, 1842-1927, Beijing |
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The Capital Museum, Beijing |
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A Traditional Peking Opera, Beijing |
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The New Summer Palace, Beijing (Yiheyuan) |
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The Old Summer Palace, Beijing (Yuanmingyuan) |
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The Great Wall of China, Badaling (Badaling Changcheng) |
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Ming Tombs Near Beijing (Ming Shisanling) |
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A Farmer's Home Near Beijing |
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Sun Zhongshan's (Sun Yat-Sen's) Mausoleum, Nanjing (Zhongshan Ling) |
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Former Presidential Palace of Jiang Jieshi (Chiang Kai-shek), Nanjing |
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The Nanjing Massacre Memorial, Nanjing (Datusha Jinianguan) |
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North Temple Pagoda, Suzhou (Beisi Ta) |
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Yu Gardens and Bazaar, Old City, Shanghai (Yuyuan) |
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The People's Square, Shanghai (Renmin Guangchang) |
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The Shanghai Museum, Shanghai (Shanghai Bowuguan) |
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The Bund, Shanghai (Wai Tan) |
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Birthplace of the Communist Party of China, Shanghai (Zhonggong Yidahuizhi) |
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Follow the link below to view or download a more comprehensive listing and brief descriptions of the historical/cultural/sightseeing visits made during the "Window on China" field study tour ( Note: This is an Adobe PDF file. You will need Acrobat Reader in order to view this document. Click here for the latest version of Adobe's Acrobat Reader.): |
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Finances |
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The cost for the field study is approximately $3800-$3900 depending on airfare, which includes tuition/program fees, round-trip flights to and from China, accommodations, excursions, and most meals. Financial aid is available for all, or most, of these expenses. For details, contact the Financial Aid Office. |
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Itinerary for Window on China |
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Follow the link below to view or download a tentative itinerary for the "Window on China" field study tour (Note: This is an Adobe PDF file. You will need Acrobat Reader in order to view this document. Click here for the latest version of Adobe's Acrobat Reader): |
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Slideshow of Window on China |
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Follow the Slideshow link below to take a virtual tour of recent Window on China field studies: |
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Country and Region Maps |
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Learn More |
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For more information regarding the "Window on China" program, please see Professor Dennis Gash in the Unruh and Sheldon Center for Business and Computer Science, Office Number 107. |
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