Penn State Erie
Study Abroad in China - Summer, 2008
The Sam and Irene Black School of Business

Why Study in China?

East Asia is one of the most economically dynamic regions in the world and will China will soon rival Japan as the second largest economy in the world.  China is host to numerous U.S. multi-national firms or their subsidiaries (including Coca-Cola, Ford, GE, GM, KFC, Kodak, McDonald’s, Motorola, Wal-Mart, and Xerox).  China makes  more than 50% of the cameras sold worldwide;   30% of the air conditioners and televisions;  25% of the washing machines;  20% of the refrigerators;  40% of all microwave ovens sold in Europe. 

Program (preliminary) 

Shanghai (4 days)
·     Visits to business/economic sites
·     Visits to cultural/historic sites

  Xiamen University (6 days) – Lectures on:
·     Introduction to the modern history of China
·     China’s economic reforms and development
·     China’s foreign trade
·     China’s banking system and RMB convertibility
·     Foreign direct investment in China
·     China’s open door policy and cultural exchange

Beijing (4 days)
·     Visits to major historic and cultural centers

Eligible Participants
·     Penn State Erie business students  ( 3-credit course, serves as a business or non-business support course)
·     Other Penn State Erie students
·     Penn State Erie alumni

Language of Instruction:  English (Chinese not required)
Time:     June 15 - 30, 2008
Size of Group:  Minimum 10 to 15
Total Program Costs: estimated to be about $2,500.  Scholarships and financial aid may be available.  Please contact Ms. Jane Brady at the Behrend Financial Aid Office.
For more information about the program contact:
Dr. Ken Louie
296 REDC
898-6265
Email:  klouie@psu.edu