25 Carlson School graduate students; classes will be a mix of CKGSB and Carlson School students
4 graduate elective credits. Grading is A-F basis.
Beijing is the capital of the People's Republic of China and the country's second-largest city. It is a center of culture, arts, education, and history in China. The city hosted the 2008 Olympic Games. Beijing juxtaposes ancient sites with the very newest trends in development.
Founded in 2002, CKGSB is a premier independent, private graduate business university in China. Its programs focus on helping students understand both competing and collaborating with emerging markets in China and elsewhere in Asia. World-class international faculty provide the necessary knowledge to guide China’s next business leaders.
Pre-departure class sessions prepare students for the overseas academic program by familiarizing them with important background and terminology around the case. The program starts with an orientation, city tour and welcome dinner. Students spend their time in class sessions listening to guest lectures, at company site visits, and working in groups to prepare for the case presentations. The second the students will have additional classroom sessions and company visits. The students meet with managers in China to further examine the issues and make final recommendations to the corporate partner with official presentations.
Students will share a room with one or two classmates of their same gender. Because networking and community-building are key parts of the program, students will not have the option of a single room. Guests are not permitted during the program. Students are housed at a centrally located hotel in each city. Breakfast daily, a welcome dinner, and a closing dinner are provided.
Particpants pay $5,100 directly to the University of Minnesota. This fee covers tuition for 4 credits, international health insurance, course materials, accommodations, transportation to all site visits, some meals, and group excursions. International airfare, most meals, and personal travel and expenses are not covered by the course fee. Fees are based on estimates and may change due to international economic factors. Financial Aid can be applied to study abroad programs.
Most financial aid may be applied to study abroad. In addition, University of Minnesota students are eligible for education abroad scholarships. Visit the
funding your education abroad for additional information on financial aid and scholarships.
Application materials include the
online application form, a resume, and essay. Students will be charged a $50.00 application fee. The application deadline is December 1, 2009. Students will be informed of their status within 4 weeks of the application deadline. If selected, students will need to pay a $500 non-refundable deposit in order to confirm a place in the program.
