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CHINA (BUSINESS)
SUMMER 2008
May 21 - June 22
Location

The program will take place at Zhongnan University of Economics and Law, Wuahan, China. Wuhan is the capital of Hubei province and its political, economic and cultural center, and is the most populous city in central China. It lies at the confluence of the Yangtze and Han River. It has a population of approximately 9,100,000 people (2006). Situated at the crossroads of central China, Wuhan is a transportation hub for air, railway as well as ferry traffic. The distance from Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou is more or less equal. And the giant Yangtse River (Chang Jiang), the world's third longest river, and the Han River pass through the city. With a history that dates back more than 3500 years, Wuhan is one of the “Chinese Famous Cities of History and Culture”. Here and around East Lake you will find historical sites and beautiful nature.

 
Program Fees - US$ 3,200 .00
Application Deadline: April 14
Final Payment: May 9

Include

NOTE: All fees subject to change due to currency fluctuations/exchange rates
  • Two three-credit courses
  • Room
  • Meal at Wuhan 
  • Travel within China- Shanghai, Wuhan, Beijing, Xian, Chongqin
  • Cultural activities

 

International airfare not included

Estimated Airfare from East Coast: U.S.$1,000-1,600 (round-trip)

 
Academics:
  • Earn 6 credits toward your URI degree
  • Scholarships are available.
  • Courses:317 International Business Communications Exchange and 448 International Dimension of Business
Housing
  • Double Occupancy
  • Three meals per day
  • Vegetarian accommodations available
Cultural Activities:
  • Wuhan Iron & Steel (Group) Co. and Dongfeng-Citroen Automobile Co., Ltd
  • Travel within China- Shanghai, Wuhan, Beijing, Xian, Chongqin (Great Wall, Three Gorges, Tomb of First Emperor of China, Forbidden City)
  • And much more..

 


Course 317 International Business Communications Exchange Syllabus (PDF Format), Click here

Course 448 International Dimension of Business (PDF Format), Click here


To download an application and program agreement & release form (PDF format) click here:

To download Financial-aid Application (PDF Format), click here

For more information about the program, click here

Note: You will need Acrobat Reader to view or print(PDF)

To pick up a paper application or see an advisor contact:

Summer Programs Coordinator

Summer Programs Coordinator
Katiuska Perez
37 Lower College Road
Kingston, RI, 02881
(401) 874-2019
e-mail: spoie@etal.uri.edu
www.uri.edu/international

Dr. Shaw Chen
China Program Director
College of Business Administration
University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI, 02881
(401) 874-4339 (Voice)
(401) 874-4312(Fax)
Email: chenshaw@uri.edu

 
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