25 Carlson School Graduate students; classes will be a mix of CKGSB and Carlson students
4 graduate elective credits. Grading is A-F basis.
Shanghai is the single largest market in China, receives billions of dollars of direct foreign investment, and is home to hundreds of Fortune Global 500 companies. As living standards and GDP increase, businesses are evaluating how they can establish themselves competitively in this market. Evidence of this economic transformation can be seen in this city's modern architecture, renovated historical distrcits, and green space.
Founded in 2002, CKGSB is the first independent, private graduate business university in China and their 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 are housed in double or triple rooms in business class hotels in each city. Breakfast is provided daily, and a welcome and closing dinner.
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, 2008.
Once students submit an application, they will be informed of their status within 4 weeks of submission. Once selected, you will be asked to pay a $500 non-refundable deposit in order to confirm your place in the program.
