Miami University

Thursday, November 15th, 2007

The Miami University China Semester Program

The Miami University China Semester Program

• About Us• Petters EducAsian & Miami University• Program Location - Shanghai• Jiao Tong University Partnership• Curriculum • Activities & Excursions• Schedules• Safeguarding our Students• Administration, Pricing, Requirements• Q & A

Info Session Topics

Mission Promote individual, team and organizational effectiveness

by bringing business and academia together to ignite new ideas, solve problems, build skills.

Petters Global Learning

Petters EducAsian

• 12 years in study abroad

• Offices and staff in Shanghai and Beijing

• Extensive working knowledge of China

• Operational Expertise "Thank you EducAsian for putting a great program together for me. The program and staff are first rate. From our meeting with the head of General Motors China to our personalized tours of the city, to the unequaled comfort and peace of mind EducAsian provides, I could not be more happy with my experience."John BarrettWharton School of Business University of Pennsylvania

• College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University

• Rollins College • Saint Mary’s University• Miami University of Ohio• University of Minnesota –

Carlson School• SUNY• Georgetown• HHL Leipzig Graduate School

of Management

University Partnerships

• AmCham• US China Business Council• EuroCham• NAFSA Association of International

Educators• American Council Teachers Foreign

Languages• Chinese Language Teachers Association• Association of Asian Studies

Professional Memberships

• Program Location: Shanghai

• Host University: SJTU• Curriculum• Faculty• Excursions, Activities &

Lectures• Scheduling

Miami UniversityChina Semester

Shanghai 上 海

• The Paris of the East

• Economic Powerhouse

• Diverse Architecture

• Educational Center

• Cultural and Art Center

• Bustling Night Life

• Great Shopping

The University• Location, Location, Location• French Concession District• Established 1896• Top Tier China University• Top 4 university in China• Columbia, UCLA, Michigan,

Purdue• Former President Jiang Ze Min• 6 Campuses; • 38,000 students

Jiao Tong University

• Single with bathroom

• Single with out bathroom

Campus Housing

• Double with bath• Double w/o bath

• Created by University Partners to ensure quality and credit

• Taught by US/Chinese faculty approved by Advisory Board

• 4 Core Credit Courses: 12- 16 credits per semester – internship credit potential

• Three social science courses, one language, • Business Lectures and Cultural Excursions supplement

curriculum • All courses taught in English with exception of Mandarin

Curriculum

• Politics and Society in Contemporary China

• Culture and History:

An Overview

• Business and Economics in Contemporary China

• Mandarin Language

Core Curriculum

• Introduce contemporary China with an overview of breathtaking change over the past century:– End of a dynasty, a civil war, invasion and occupation, – communism to capitalism – economic growth and rapid integration into world economy

• Take a detailed look at current social, political, economic and environmental issues

• Examine Issues with little parallel in China’s recent past:– enforcing economic rules; addressing environmental crisis – social and political tensions generated by rapid change – managing global relations from a newfound position of strength

Politics & Society

Tom Lairson, Rollins

• Western Imperialism and the Collapse of the Qing Dynasty (1900-1912)

• The Warlord Era, World War I and Communism in China (1912-1927)

• Civil War and World War II (1927-1945)

• Communist Victory and the Development of Communism (1945-1965)

• The Cultural Revolution and the Decline of Communism (1966-1978)

• China’s International Relations: Soviet Alliance and Conflict; the Vietnam War and Détente with the United States (1950-1979)

• Deng Xiaoping and Revolutionary Economics (1978-1989)

• Conflicts over development and democracy: Tiananmen Square (1985-1995)

• Integration with the World Economy (1989-2007)

• Economic Growth: Success and Inequality

• China’s Rise and U.S. Relations• China’s Rise and Relations with

Japan, Korea, Taiwan and Southeast Asia

• China’s Rise and the Search for Energy

• The Nature of Communism in China• Environmental Crisis in China• Issues of Gender in Contemporary

China• Transformation of family structure

Politics & Society

• An overview of Chinese history and culture from ancient times to present

• History: provides students a story line and contextual framework for discussing major themes and topics of Chinese culture

• Strong field study component in Shanghai and Beijing – Formation and evolution of Chinese identity, China’s

imperial system and modern party dictatorship, – China’s social system including family, lineage, gender

relations,– China’s economic system, – Chinese philosophical and religious traditions, – Chinese education system, – Chinese literature and arts and – Chinese major customs and habits.

Culture & History Yusheng Yao, Rollins

1. Periodization of and Approaches to Chinese History

2. Ancient China: Shang, Zhou Dynasties3. Imperial China: Unification of China and Centralized

Bureaucracy (Qin and Han Dynasties)4. Imperial China: Division, Reunification, and

Improvement on Centralized Bureaucracy (Northern and Southern Dynasties, Sui and Tang Dynasties)

5. Medieval Economic Revolution and Conquest Empire (Song and Yuan Dynasties)

6. Late Imperial China: Third Commercial Revolution and Consolidated Autocracy (Ming and Qing Dynasties)

7. Dynastic Decline and Western Intrusion: 19th Century

8. Fall of the Last Dynasty: Reforms and 1911 Revolution

Field trip: Visit Shanghai Museum for arts and artifacts in ancient and Imperial China)

9. Warlordism and Cultural Crisis: May Fourth Movement

10. Rise and Struggle of Political Parties: 1921 to 1927

11. Nanjing Decade and Communist Survival: 1927-1936

12. China in WWII and Civil War: 1937-1945, 1946-1949

13. China under Mao: 1949-1976 14. Opening Up and Economic Reforms

(1977-Present)

Field trip for history of People’s Republic of China: (Potentially Partnered with the Politics and Society course and Business course) for interviews and panel discussions with Chinese senior citizens, business people, educators and students

I. Chinese History Overview

Major Topics

1. Formation and Evolution of Chinese Identity and View of the World

Field study: Bund to illustrate of Western power and influence before 1949. Oriental Pearl Tower for Shanghai’s today and tomorrow

2. China’s Political System: From Centralized Bureaucracy to Party Dictatorship

Field Study: Beijing

3. China’s Social System: Family, Lineage and Gender Relations

Field Study: Groups discussions with elderly people who have experienced changes in both urban and rural communities.

4. China’s Economic and Technological Revolutions and Stagnation

Field Study: talk with selected business representatives in joint ventures, state-owned and private business, enterprise and village

5. China’s Traditional Education and Civil Examination System

Field Study: Confucian Temple and the National University in the Ming and Qing Dynasties (Guozijian) in Beijing. Roundtable discussion

6. China’s Philosophical and Religious Traditions

Field Study: Visit Buddhist and Taoist Temples

7. China’s Traditional Literature and Arts Field study: Shanghai Museum; movies from

1930s to present to assess cultural change; attend an Opera or other Chinese musical event..

8. China’s Major Customs and Habits Field Study: Participate in Chinese major holidays,

life-cycle ceremonies. Observe and discuss social hierarchy and interactions.

II. Chinese Culture Overview

Major Topics

• Introduce students to current issues and decision-making matters which organizations encounter within the competitive international, global market in China.

• Addresses complexities of the global marketplace and the peculiarities of doing business under operating constraints and strategic initiatives

• Designed to build an in depth knowledge of the business and economic aspects which affect investment strategies, entrepreneurship opportunities, and technological development

• Acquaints students with the issues, problems, and challenges to successfully conduct business, make investment decisions, and/or pursue management careers across national borders in general and in China in particular.

• Emphasis is on economic development, financial investment strategies, managerial practices, production /operation requirements/attributes, and other business-related topics.

• Additional coverage will include, but will not be limited to: behavioral philosophy, value concept, negotiation management, leadership style, and modern development in China.

Business & Economics David

Yen, Miami U of Ohio

– Globalization: (MT1)

– Cross culture business, values, attitudes, social structure, education, management philosophy, personal communications, and leadership (MT2).

– Economic systems, environment, perspectives, power, limitations, transition, and development (MT3)

– International trade (MT4).

– Business-government relationships; (MT5).

– Foreign direct Investment; (MT6).

– Economic integration. I (MT7).

– International Strategy.(MT8)

– Analyzing international opportunities. (MT9).

– Selecting entry modes. Importing/exporting, licensing, franchising, strategic alliance, joint venture, partner selection, wholly owned subsidiaries (MT10).

– Developing and marketing products. (MT11)

– Outsourcing. (MT12)

– Hiring, retention and management of employees (MT13)

– Managing the operations,(MT14).

Major Topics

• Jiao Tong Faculty

• Beginner to Advanced

• Textbooks, CD’s, Workbooks

• Communicative

• Experiential

• Local Language Partners

Mandarin Chinese Classes 中 文 课

• For credit internship opportunity

• Assigned to company, government, non-profit to support major and career interests

• Disciplined process for learning objectives, on-site evaluation, mid term and final assessments; work closely with Academic Director

Internships

• Partner University Faculty

• Chinese faculty screened and approved by Curriculum Committee members

• Jiao Tong classes and teachers for Mandarin language

Faculty

• Linked to the core curriculum of semester program

• Networks through PGW, our partner school alumni, EducAsian past sponsorship

• Targeted to entrepreneur spirit of Petters and opportunities for life long learning

The Lecture Series

Business

David Chen, PresidentTim Stafford, Vice Chairman General Motors China

Joe Hatfield, President/CEOWal-Mart China

Jim Bryant, Chief Representative Subway

Chris La Due, Executive Director Mountain Institute

Program participants with AmCham President, Charlie Martin.

Speakers from:SiemensFerrariThe EconomistSun MicroSystemsRolls RoyceMore . . .

Speakers and Lectures

Program participants with NY Senator, Charles Schumer

Media

Steve ForbesEditor in Chief, Forbes Magazine

Peter Wolcott, Bureau ChiefWall Street Journal Shanghai

Peter Goodman, Bureau ChiefWashington Post

  

Speakers & Lectures

• Government

• Arnold Schwarzenegger• Governor, State of California

• Senator Charles Schumer• US Senator

• Ian McDaniels• Executive Director• US-China Business Council

• Mayor Anthony Williams• Mayor, Washington, D. C.

• Charles Martin, President• American Chamber of

Commerce

Speakers & Lectures

Students with Washington, D. C.Mayor Anthony Williams

• Calligraphy & The Evolution of Chinese Characters

• Martial Arts: History, Forms & Styles

• Cooking: Regional Differences & Tastes

• Chinese Classical Music: Piba, Erhu, Gu Zheng, Dizi, etc . . .

Beyond Business & Government Lectures /Activities

• Weekend Excursions– Suzhou– Nanjing– Hangzhou

• Mid Term Excursion– Beijing & Qingdao

• Semester End Excursion – Xian, Tibet, Gulin, Hong Kong

Cultural Excursions

Built around 2 two hour a week core courses

Language courses daily

Internship credit option

Friday free for excursions

Class Schedules

Class Schedules

Friday, August 29th International Arrivals

Saturday, August 30th Orientation / Welcome Lunch

Sunday, August 31 Orientation & Walking Tour: Subway, The Bund, River Cruise

Monday, September 1st First Day of Classes

Friday, September 5th Excursion: Gong De Lin: Vegetarian lunch Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibit Shanghai Museum

Friday- Sun: September 12th – September 14th Cultural Excursion: Suzhou & Zhouzhuang

Friday, September 26 – Sunday, September 27 Weekend Cultural Excursion: Nanjing

Wednesday & Thursday, October 8th & 9th Midterm Exams & Papers Due

Friday, October 10th – Sunday, October 19 10 day Post Midterm Cultural Excursion: Beijing & Qingdao

Monday, October 20th Resume Classes

Friday, October 31st – Sunday, November 2nd Cultural Excursion: Hangzhou

Wednesday & Thursday, November 26th & 27th Final Exams & Papers Due

Thursday, November 27th Last Day of Classes

Sunday, November 30 – Saturday, December 13 2 week Cultural Excursion (optional):Xian, Yunnan, Tibet

Sunday, December 14th International Departures

Program Itinerary Fall Semester, 2008

Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday

8am -10am Chinese Chinese Chinese Chinese

10:15am - 12 Politics & Society

Business & Economic Development

Politics & Society

Business & Economic Development

1pm – 2:30pm History & Culture

Living, WorkingDoing Business in China(Site Visits & Lectures)

History & Culture

Living, WorkingDoing Business in China(Site Visits & Lectures)

Class Schedule Sample

Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday

8am -10am Chinese Chinese Chinese Chinese

10:15am - 12 Content 1 Content 2 Content 1 Content 2

1pm – 5pm Internship Internship Internship Internship

Class Schedule:

Sample Internship Credit

“EducAsian’s program was totally awesome and one of the best experiences in my life. I learned so much about China's history and culture. You guys did a great job!!"Alison Meighan, Syracuse University

Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday

8am -10am Chinese Chinese Chinese Chinese

10:30am - 12 Content 1 Content 2 Content 1 Content 2

1pm – 3pm Chinese Chinese Chinese Chinese

Class Schedule:

Sample Intensive Chinese

"EducAsian is the best! From the beginning to the end the service was fantastic. Great people, great lounge, great program. Have no worries-seriously. I have nothing but glowing reviews." Greg MayGeorge Washington University

Friday, August 1st International Arrivals

Saturday, August 2nd Orientation / Welcome Lunch

Walking Tour: Subway, The Bund, River Cruise

Monday, August 4th First Day of Classes (Early Arrival Mandarin)

Friday-Sunday, August 15th-17th

Weekend Excursion: Putuo Shan

Friday, August 29th Last Day

Early Arrival:Mandarin Boot Camp (optional)

Mandarin Classes: Monday, August 4th – Friday, August 29th

4 Week Program (Monday – Friday)

Turn Key Process

• Pre Departure Support• Visa Support• Arrival Orientation• Health & Safety• Insurance• Student Db & Application Tracking• Evaluation & Post Experiential Follow Up

"The experience of living in China and studying Chinese gave me a much greater understanding and insight into how the Chinese live and think."Tim LoueyColumbia University

Administration

Admissions

• Admission Requirements:• Minimum 2.50 cumulative grade point average • At least one year of college experience • Any past MU Code violations require a personal interview and eligibility

review • No Chinese language prerequisite but prior study is highly

recommended • Application by March 1, 2008 with an academic advisor’s signature

required • Enrollment Requirements: • Every student must register fulltime to include a language course and

lecture courses • If one language course, then all three lecture courses • If one language course and one internship course, then two lecture

courses • If two language courses, then two lecture courses

16 Week Program• Ohio Resident Total Billed: $11,421• Non‐Resident Total Billed: $17,647

Includes: Tuition, housing, visas, insurance, pre-departure support, arrival/welcomepackage, orientation, activities, lectures, sightseeing, 24/7 staff support, embassyregistration, some meals, breakfast/lunch & some dinners during “travel days”

http://www.units.muohio.edu/internationalprograms/chinasemester.php

"Guys, I just wanted to say thanks for a completely incredible experience in China. I couldn't have hoped for better. You're getting raving reviews back home!” Chris Paolella

Rhode Island College

Program Pricing

• Our most important job• On-site supervision in dormitory of residence• Guided field trips • Security and safety on campus/off-campus• Detailed information and procedures for

emergencies and medical needs• 24/7 Staff Support Never more than a call away….

Safeguarding Students

Conclusion

• Q & A

• Thank You! 谢谢