Information for term Summer Business + Culture
Application deadline, and cost information.
Overview
Click to OpenA Commercial giant. A financial and cultural hub. Home to the largest container port on Earth. There may be no better city to examine the rapidly changing nature of global business than Shanghai. Prepare for a career in international business through exposure to core concepts, important theories, and case studies, as well as site visits to Chinese companies and discussions with leading practitioners.
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Deepen your knowledge
in business and economics while broadening your understanding of international markets.
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Compare and contrast
differences between Chinese and U.S. business practices and culture.
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Explore the role
that China plays in the global marketplace.
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residents
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miles of tunnel and track in the metro system
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ex-pats living in the city
170,000
Location & Culture
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Your Destination
From its new financial district of Pudong, home to some of the tallest skyscrapers in the world, to its long history of foreign influence, fashion, and economic prowess, Shanghai is sure to leave any visitor awe-struck. Join its population of 23 million in urban centers, on elevated light rails, or on the world’s first commercial high-speed Maglev train, and explore every inch of this dynamic city.
EXCURSIONS & ACTIVITIES
- Go on weekly visits to local markets, museums, temples, and other sites in Shanghai.
- Take in an acrobatic show.
- Put on your chef hat and practice your skills at dumpling making.
- Take free classes in Chinese cooking, calligraphy, martial arts, music, and mahjong.
Daily Life
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HOUSING
Hotel-style dorm. During Session 1, stay at the International Exchange Service Center (IESC) with a CIEE roommate. Located next door to the CIEE Study Center, students stay in rooms with twin beds, one desk, one wardrobe,an ensuite bathroom, and laundry facilities. The dorm is also equipped with Wi-Fi and 24-hour security. Residence hall. During Sessions 2 and 3, stay in a residence hall located on the East China Normal University (ECNU) campus. Students have access to a common lobby, laundry facilities, a student computer room and study lounge on every other floor, and a kitchen and bathrooms on each floor. The residence hall is a 10-minute walk from the CIEE Study Center, and is within walking distance to a light rail and other public transportation.
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MEALS
Meals are not included.
Shanghai, China Where You'll Study
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CIEE STUDY CENTER
A 10-minute walk from East China Normal University.
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EAST CHINA NORMAL UNIVERSITY
A 10-minute walk from the CIEE Study Center.
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INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE SERVICE CENTER.
Shanghai
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The program detailsThe CIEE Study Center, located along the bank of the Liwa River on its downtown Putuo campus, is known as the “Garden University” for its beautiful grounds. It’s got beauty and brains — established in 1998, the CIEE Study Center in Shanghai is equipped to help participants gain a deeper understanding of China as it emerges to take a leading role in the global economy. The program is appropriate for students with a major or minor in economics, international business, business management, or marketing, or to Chinese or Asian Studies majors with an interest in learning more about the business environment in China.
East China Normal University. Established in 1951, ECNU is one of China’s key institutions of higher learning and the first to specialize in teacher education. The school is nationally known for its Chinese language and literature program, and the university enrolls more than 21,000 full-time undergraduate and post-graduate students on its two campuses, along with some 2,700 international students mostly from Korea and Japan.
Courses are taught in English. The optional language course is taught in Mandarin Chinese.
Academics
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OVERALL GPA
Students must have an overall GPA of at least 2.5.
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Curriculum
Recommended Credit
- Total credit: 3-4 semester/4.5-6 quarter hours for one session
- 6-7 semester/9-10.5 quarter hours for two sessions
- 9-10 semester/13.5-15 quarter hours for three sessions.
Students take one course per session. Students may also take an optional, one-credit Communicative Chinese course.
Note: This course listing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract between CIEE and any applicant, student, institution, or other party. The courses, as described, may be subject to change as a result of ongoing curricular revisions, assignment of lecturers and teaching staff, and program development. Courses may be canceled due to insufficient enrollment.
Summer 2018 Courses
Click to OpenCourses are 3-semester credits and 45 contact hours except for CHIN 0001 SHCH: Communicative Chinese Language which is 1-semester credit and 15 contact hours.
Session I
- CHIN 0001 SHCH: Communicative Chinese Language
- BUSI 3007 SBLC / MKTG 3001 SBLC: Marketing Management and Methods in East Asia and Emerging Markets
- EAST 3006 SCGC / POLI 3001 SCGC: Political Development in Modern China
Session II
- CHIN 0001 SHCH: Communicative Chinese Language
- EAST 3002 SBLC / ECON 3002 SBLC: China’s Economic Reforms
- EAST 3004 SCGC/INRE 3001 SCGC: China’s International Relations
Session III
Scholarships
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Last year, we awarded more than 1,000 scholarships per term for a total of $5 million, helping more students get on planes and live their dreams in faraway places than any other organization.
Students who apply to this program are eligible for the following scholarships and grants:
- Ping Scholarships for Academic Excellence
- Global Access Initiative (GAIN) Grants
- CIEE Gilman Go Global Grant
To be considered, submit the CIEE Scholarships & Grants application within your CIEE program application. Learn more at the Scholarships & Grants section of our website.
See more scholarship infoDates, Deadlines & Fees
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You get more for every dollar when you study abroad with CIEE, because our high-quality programs include everything from excursions to insurance. There are no hidden charges, and no disappointing surprises when you arrive.
YOUR FEE INCLUDES:
- Tuition
- Housing
- Mandatory orientation – an introduction to Shanghai culture, your academic program, and the city, plus practical information about living in your host city
- Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
- Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
- Full-time program leadership and support in your host city
- Field trips and cultural activities
- Insurance and other travel benefits, with CIEE iNext
- 24/7 emergency on-site support
To help you budget, keep in mind that students are responsible for the cost of international airfare, local transportation, books and supplies, visas, and personal expenses. In addition, ask your college or university study abroad advisor if your school charges additional fees for study abroad.
No Hidden Fees
Program |
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| Summer Session I and II 2018 8 weeks | May 21, 2018 | Jul 16, 2018 |
$6,930
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Program FeesCIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel insurance with benefits. Participation Confirmation = $300 * Educational Costs = $5,151 ** Housing = $1,100 Insurance = $167 Visa Fees = $212 Total Fees = $6,930Estimated CostsStudents are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration. Meals not included in program fee = $650 International Airfare = $1,300 † Local Transportation = $76 Books & Supplies = $50 Personal expenses = $250 Total Estimated Costs = $2,326Financial AidCIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $5 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, MSI grants, Gilman matching grants, and Pell matching grants. This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time. Students required to study on CIEE programs through a School of Record will be charged a $500 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed. * non-refundable ** direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students † round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure |
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| Summer Sessions I, II and III 2018 12 weeks | May 21, 2018 | Aug 12, 2018 |
$10,010
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Program FeesCIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel insurance with benefits. Participation Confirmation = $300 * Educational Costs = $7,681 ** Housing = $1,650 Insurance = $167 Visa Fees = $212 Total Fees = $10,010Estimated CostsStudents are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration. Meals not included in program fee = $975 International Airfare = $1,300 † Local Transportation = $114 Books & Supplies = $75 Personal expenses = $375 Total Estimated Costs = $2,839Financial AidCIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $5 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, MSI grants, Gilman matching grants, and Pell matching grants. This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time. Students required to study on CIEE programs through a School of Record will be charged a $500 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed. * non-refundable ** direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students † round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure |
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| Summer Session II 2018 4 weeks | Jun 18, 2018 | Jul 16, 2018 |
$3,850
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Program FeesCIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel insurance with benefits. Participation Confirmation = $300 * Educational Costs = $2,621 ** Housing = $550 Insurance = $167 Visa Fees = $212 Total Fees = $3,850Estimated CostsStudents are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration. Meals not included in program fee = $325 International Airfare = $1,300 † Local Transportation = $38 Books & Supplies = $25 Personal expenses = $125 Total Estimated Costs = $1,813Financial AidCIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $5 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, MSI grants, Gilman matching grants, and Pell matching grants. This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time. Students required to study on CIEE programs through a School of Record will be charged a $500 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed. * non-refundable ** direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students † round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure |
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| Summer Session II and III 2018 8 weeks | Jun 18, 2018 | Aug 12, 2018 |
$6,930
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Program FeesCIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel insurance with benefits. Participation Confirmation = $300 * Educational Costs = $5,151 ** Housing = $1,100 Insurance = $167 Visa Fees = $212 Total Fees = $6,930Estimated CostsStudents are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration. Meals not included in program fee = $650 International Airfare = $1,300 † Local Transportation = $76 Books & Supplies = $50 Personal expenses = $250 Total Estimated Costs = $2,326Financial AidCIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $5 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, MSI grants, Gilman matching grants, and Pell matching grants. This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time. Students required to study on CIEE programs through a School of Record will be charged a $500 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed. * non-refundable ** direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students † round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure |
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| Summer Session III 2018 4 weeks | Jul 16, 2018 | Aug 12, 2018 |
$3,850
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Program FeesCIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel insurance with benefits. Participation Confirmation = $300 * Educational Costs = $2,621 ** Housing = $550 Insurance = $167 Visa Fees = $212 Total Fees = $3,850Estimated CostsStudents are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration. Meals not included in program fee = $325 International Airfare = $1,300 † Local Transportation = $38 Books & Supplies = $25 Personal expenses = $125 Total Estimated Costs = $1,813Financial AidCIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $5 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, MSI grants, Gilman matching grants, and Pell matching grants. This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time. Students required to study on CIEE programs through a School of Record will be charged a $500 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed. * non-refundable ** direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students † round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure |
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| Summer Session I 2019 4 weeks | Apr 1, 2019 | May 20, 2019 | Jun 17, 2019 | |
| Summer Session I and II 2019 8 weeks | Apr 1, 2019 | May 20, 2019 | Jul 15, 2019 | |
| Summer Sessions I, II and III 2019 12 weeks | Apr 1, 2019 | May 20, 2019 | Aug 11, 2019 | |
| Summer Session II 2019 4 weeks | Apr 1, 2019 | Jun 17, 2019 | Jul 15, 2019 | |
| Summer Session II and III 2019 8 weeks | Apr 1, 2019 | Jun 17, 2019 | Aug 11, 2019 | |
| Summer Session III 2019 4 weeks | May 1, 2019 | Jul 15, 2019 | Aug 11, 2019 |
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Our Staff
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Jia Ma
Chinese Language Director
Jia Ma holds a master's degree from East China Normal University.
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Steve Chao
Director
Steve Chao earned his Ed.D from Saint Louis University.
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Laura Harris
Manager of Student Services and Administration
Before joining CIEE, Laura gained experience in international student advising and program administration at the University of Pennsylvania.
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