The program is designed to expose students to the Chinese business and IT environment as well as China’s long history and vibrant culture. The program will focus on China’s central region, away from the polluted mega-cities of the coast, and into the more traditional heartland of Chinese civilization.
Participants will not only see cities, but will also experience campus life at a college in a medium-sized city by engaging with Chinese college students and faculty. Day trips will explore businesses and industries, as well as more pristine environmental preserves - including Buddhist holy sites and the home of “China’s national treasure,” the Giant Panda.
China is one of the largest world economies and is the world’s largest exporter. What most people don’t consider is China has the fastest growing consumer market in the world. Understanding this growing economy and the interaction between the United States and China is essential in business and technology today.
Students are expected to be able to:
- Apply creative thinking skills and the use of creative techniques to explore extended problem solving.
- Communicate effectively with leaders, fellow students, and business professionals in a cross-cultural context.
- Demonstrate community and global accountability.
- Explore the Chinese economy and explore how US-China interaction impact business and technology today.
- Engage business professionals to better understand Chinese work practices and environments.
- Compare and contrast business and IT practices in China and the United States.
- Explore intercultural competencies and its impact on the work environment.
- Explore population and environmental topics as it relates to business and IT, China, and the World.
$3,500 is the estimated program cost, and includes:
- round-trip airfare
- lodging
- international health coverage
- transportation from NWTC to O’Hare airport and back
- in-country transportation, such as train, subway, or bus
- some meals
Costs do not include: tuition (optional), some meals, personal spending money, and passport fees.
Funding Opportunities
College of Business students: use this as your Career Experience