MARTA SZABO WHITE, Ph.D. GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY 6 MARCH 2009

1. CIBER Short Term Study Abroad Conference 2009LEARNING ACROSS TIME ZONES: ASIAHOSTED BYBRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITYCo-sponsored by the Centers for International Business Education and Research of:Brigham Young University ▪ Georgia Institute of Technology ▪ Michigan State University Purdue University ▪ University of Pittsburgh ▪ Texas A&M University ▪ University of Memphis ▪ Duke University ▪ University of North Carolina- Chapel Hill ▪ University of Texas at Austin MARTA SZABO WHITE, Ph.D. GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY 6 MARCH 2009

3. INTRODUCTION ■ Asia represents a culturally diverse, historically rich continent with structural wonders and fascinating landscapes. ■ This session examines the unique challenges and opportunities in planning and implementing a study abroad program in Asia.

4. INTRODUCTION ■Topics include envisioning a program, course design, student preparation, managing the details, evaluation and assessment. ■ A study abroad program presents rigorous academic challenges for students, who have a unique opportunity to learn about global business practices and the impact of economic, political/legal, social and cultural forces.

5. GEOGRAPHY

6. ■TIME ZONES ■POPULATION ■LANGUAGE

7. INTRODUCTION ■ The linking of theory with practice facilitates student learning and first-hand experience that classroom instruction cannot replicate. ■Unlike other study abroad programs, partnering is particularly important in Asia. ■The result is a rich and unforgettable experience for students and professors alike. 

8. ENVISIONING A PROGRAM ■Why offer short-term study abroad courses for credit to graduate and undergraduate students? ■ Integrating study-abroad with the rest of the curriculum

9. COURSE DESIGN ■ Selecting the countries to visit ■ Setting trip parameters ■ Functional-area emphasis ■ Finding faculty to develop and lead short-term study abroad programs

10. STUDENT PREPARATION ■How best to spend classroom time before the trip? ■ Advance preparations for site visits ■ Strategies for introducing cross-cultural awareness

11. COURSE REQUIREMENTS:PAPERS/PRESENTATIONS • TRANSFER PRICING FOR TAX PURPOSES • DOING BUSINESS IN CHINA: BIG FOUR PERSPECTIVE • COCA-COLA IN CHINA • POLITICAL SYSTEM OF CHINA • THREE GORGES DAM • AIRLINE INDUSTRY IN CHINA • FINANCIAL MARKETS IN CHINA • CHINESE TAX SYSTEM

12. COURSE REQUIREMENTS:PAPERS/PRESENTATIONS • INTERNET IN CHINA • THE EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM IN CHINA • BANKING INDUSTRY IN CHINA • TELECOMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRY IN CHINA • CHINESE UNIVERSITIES: PAST, PRESENT, FUTURE • INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY ISSUES IN CHINA

13. MANAGING THE DETAILS ■Who arranges the trip- hotels, airfare, ground transportation, visas, site visits ■ Managing health, safety and risk management issues

14. EVALUATION and ASSESSMENT ■Grading of projects and assignments ■ Disseminating cross-cultural experiences with the rest of the school ■ Effective assessment of study abroad program

15. ■HISTORY ■ POLITICAL ■CHANGING POLITICAL and ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENTS ■ ECONOMIC ■ATTRACTIVENESS AS FDI SITE ■INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC INTEGRATION ■ LEGAL ■ SOCIAL ■HUMAN RIGHTS

16. ■CULTURALLY-ANCHORED BEHAVIORS ■FRAMEWORKS FOR STUDYING CULTURAL DIFFERENCES ■ TROMPENAARS AND HAMPDEN-TURNER ■HOFSTEDE ■ CULTURE ■ LEWIS

17. ■ UNIQUENESS OF CHINESE GROWTH ■CURRENCY-YUAN ■ECOLOGICAL ISSUES ■FINAL THOUGHTS ■EMERGING ECONOMIES ■BALANCE OF POWER SHIFT

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