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Doing Business in China
This program will start and finish in Hong Kong, the financial center of the Pearl River Delta. Students will spend time in Beijing, the political capital of China, and Shanghai, the business center. Then students will return to Hong Kong for their flight home.
Dates
The program will run from May 23 until June 11, 2008.
Note that May 23 is the date we expect most students to leave the United States. The program starts in Hong Kong on May 24.
Cost $3,800
Cost includes
- Accommodation in Hong Kong, Beijing, and Shanghai (based on two students sharing a room)
- Some meals
- All internal Chinese transportation
- USF Tuition for up to 6 undergraduate credits. Students may take Doing Business in Asia (GEB 4930) and International Marketing (MAR 4156). Graduate credits are available but will cost approximately $900 extra (exact amount to be determined).
Cost does not include
- Airfare. Estimated cost is $1,200 from Tampa International Airport, roundtrip to Hong Kong.
- Some meals. Estimated cost is $400.
- Personal Spending. Estimated cost is $1,000. This may be higher for students who wish to take weekend excursions.
- Passport costs and visa costs. We will, however, explain what you need to do to obtain your passport (if you do not have one) and your visa.
Payment Schedule
$300 nonrefundable deposit due one week after your application is approved. Applications will be considered provided they are submitted before February 29, 2008.
$3,500 nonrefundable payment due March 28, 2008. (The final payment will be $4,350 for students who are enrolling for six graduate credits).
How to Apply
There are a very limited number of spaces remaining on this program. We will consider applications that arrive before February 29, 2008. Please submit the following forms and your $300 nonrefundable deposit to the Office of International Affairs:
Financial Aid and Scholarships
Students may apply for Federal or State Financial Aid for this USFSP course. A number of $500 scholarships are available from the Office of International Affairs. Contact International Affairs for details.
Academic Credit
Students must register for courses with USFSP International Affairs Office. Students may register for up to six credits.
Eligibility
Students need not be USF students to attend the course. Students must be at least 18 years old. They should have taken the prerequisite:
MAR 3023, Basic Marketing (or equivalent).
Program Schedule
A pre-departure orientation and several classes will be held at USFSP before departure. A distance learning option is available for those who will not be able to be in Saint Petersburg before departure. Organized visits are planned that are a compulsory part of each course.
Travel
Airfare is not included in the cost of the program. A flight is suggested by International Affairs, and participants are urged to take this flight, as it is the only flight the Program Director will meet. Students making their own travel arrangements must arrive at the starting point at the designated time on the designated date. All students must provide their flight itinerary to International Affairs before departure.
Each participant must have a valid passport. It is the student's responsibility to obtain a visa. Students who are not U.S. citizens are welcome to sign up; however, they must have a valid passport, and are responsible for researching whether their visa requirements are different from those for U.S. citizens. In addition, they are responsible for making sure that are eligible to reenter the U.S. after the trip.
Insurance
The State of Florida requires that all students studying abroad maintain adequate medical insurance for illness and injury. Students must show proof of health insurance coverage that is also valid outside the United States. USFSP provides all students with evacuation coverage.
All participants are responsible for obtaining and carefully reviewing the USFSP Study Abroad General Information Sheet.
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