25 Carlson School Graduate students; classes will be a mix of Lingnan (University) College and Carlson students.
4 graduate elective credits. Grading is A-F basis.
This program is open to Carlson students in good academic standing, with a GPA of 3.0 at the time of application.The application process is competitive, and space is limited. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance.
China is one of the world's largest markets. As its standard of living and GDP increase, businesses continue to evaluate how to position themselves competitively in this market.
Guangzhou, the South Gate of China, is a prosperous metropolis. Guangzhou is the capital city of Guangdong, and the center of its political, economic, scientific, educational and cultural life. Covering an area of 7434.4 square kilometers (2870 square miles), Guangzhou is home to more than 11 million people, including a 3.7 million transitory population. It is close to the booming manufacutring and industrial region of Shenzhen.
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 students meet with managers in China to further examine the issues and make final recommendations to the corporate partner with official presentations. The program concludes with final class session and a farewell dinner. The weekend is free for travel and sightseeing.
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 conveniently located hotel in the city. Breakfast daily, a welcome dinner, and a closing dinner are provided.
Participants pay $5,100 directly to the University of Minnesota. This fee covers tuition for 4 credits, international health insurance, course materials, housing, transportation to all site visits, and group excursions. Airfare, personal travel and expenses are not covered by the course fee. Fees are based on estimates and may change due to international economic factors.
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 June 15, 2009.
Applications will be reviewed and students will be informed of their status within 4 weeks of the application deadline. Selected students will be charged a $500 non-refundable deposit to confirm a place on the program.
