globalisation and shanghai business study tour

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Undergraduate/Postgraduate 24 November – 8 December 2012

Globalisation and business study tour

Celebrating 11 years of collaboration and success.

The China study tour is a collaboration between the Shanghai Institute of Foreign Trade (SIFT), Fudan University and RMIT’s College of Business.

Objectives

You will be introduced to a range of issues related to the topic of business globalisation within a Chinese context. Advances in transportation, technology and communication have dramatically increased the level of global interaction in China. As a result many issues pertaining to technology, culture, politics, economics, ethics, human resource management and the environment are analysed from a broader global perspective in the beginning and then a narrower regional and Chinese perspective later in the course.

You will have the opportunity to work in multi- and cross-disciplinary teams, and benefit from exposure to the ideas, knowledge and skills of peers from other disciplines, programs and year-levels.

Academic content

The China study tour program gives you the opportunity to undertake a 24 credit point course (two general electives) as part of your degree, with a focus on business globalisation and the future of business in China. You enrol in either ISYS2382 or ISYS2383 Business Globalisation—A Study Tour (China).

Before departure there are a number of intensive weekend workshops exploring cross-cultural issues associated with engaging in business across the globe.

Assessment tasks will vary for undergraduate and postgraduate students and may include a major research paper, a case study/business plan and a reflective journal. No assessment is due while in China.

Itinerary

Information about joining the study tour group in China will be provided at pre-departure briefings.

During the two-week intensive study period in Shanghai, you will be involved in:

» Lectures by SIFT and Fudan University professors

» Site visits and briefings by organisations such as General Motors—Shanghai, Shanghai Stock Exchange, Austrade, BAO Steel, Shanghai Waigoqiao Free Trade Zone

» Historical and cultural tours of Shanghai

Optional three-day visit to Beijing to see the Great Wall of China, the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square and the Olympic Village of the 2008 summer Olympics.

There will also be time to explore the local area including the Jade Buddha Temple, The Bund, Pearl Tower, Pudong Financial District, exotic Chinese restaurants and the Shanghai markets.

InfOrmAtIOn SeSSIOnSRMIT Building 108 239 Bourke Street, Melbourne » Wednesday 7 March 2012 12.30–1.30 pm, Level 7, Room 26 5.30–6.30 pm, Level 6, Room 19

» Thursday 15 March 2012 12.30–1.30 pm, Level 7, Room 26 5.30–6.30 pm, Level 9, Room 19

» Wednesday 21 March 2012 12.30–1.30 pm, Level 7, Room 26 5.30–6.30 pm, Level 6, Room 19

» Friday 23 March 2012 12.30–1.30 pm, Level 7, Room 26 5.30–6.30 pm, Level 6, Room 19

» Wednesday 28 March 2012 12.30–1.30 pm, Level 7, Room 26 5.30–6.30 pm, Level 6, Room 19

» Wednesday 4 April 2012 12.30–1.30 pm, Level 7, Room 26 5.30–6.30 pm, Level 6, Room 19

» Thursday 12 April 2012 12.30–1.30 pm, Level 7, Room 26 5.30–6.30 pm, Level 9, Room 19

» Wednesday 18 April 2012 12.30–1.30 pm, Level 7, Room 26 5.30–6.30 pm, Level 6, Room 19

» Thursday 26 April 2012 12.30–1.30 pm, Level 7, Room 26 5.30–6.30 pm, Level 9, Room 19

» Friday 4 May 2012 12.30–1.30 pm, Level 7, Room 26 5.30–6.30 pm, Level 6, Room 19

» Wednesday 16 May 2012 12.30–1.30 pm, Level 7, Room 26 5.30–6.30 pm, Level 6, Room 19

further information:Email: [email protected] www.rmit.edu.au/bus/studytours

BEcOME a GLOBaL ciTiZEn

RMIT Building 80445 Swanston Street, Melbourne

» Wednesday 1 August 2012 12.30–1.30 pm Level 7, Room 9


» Friday 10 August 2012 5.30–6.30 pm Level 10, Room 10


» Thursday 23 August 2012 5.30–6.30 pm Level 7, Room 9

» Wednesday 5 September 2012 12.30–1.30 pm Level 7, Room 9



Further information:Email: [email protected]/bus/studytours

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Classes

Classes in China start Sunday 25 November and conclude on Saturday 8 December 2012. In addition, an optional pre-tour to Hong Kong is available from Tuesday 20 November to Saturday 24 November.

The Hong Kong pre-tour comprises a City tour, as well as visits to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and to Australian – Hong Kong companies who operate in Hong Kong and surrounds. The Hong Kong tour will only proceed with a minimum of 20 students.

Additional travel

There will also be an opportunity to undertake additional sightseeing. Prior to and upon completion of studies, you will be free to travel around the world. Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia or Cambodia are all on your doorstep—why not visit?

Cost

The cost of the Shanghai study tour is approximately AUD $3,500 and includes airfares, taxes, insurance, accommodation and visa fees. Expenses including meals are the responsibility of the student. Further information about costs will be available at information sessions.

Students will pay the standard tuition fees associated with studying the equivalent of two RMIT general elective courses. In addition, there is an authorised materials fee associated with the tour.

If you are formally accepted into the tour, withdrawal after 28 September 2012 will result in $350 not being refundable.

eligibility

The tour is open to undergraduate and postgraduate students studying an RMIT University program.

How to apply

An application form is available from the RMIT Business study tour website www.rmit.edu.au/bus/studytours

Closing date

Your application form must be completed and returned by Friday 25 May 2012 (first round) or Friday 31 August 2012 (second round). Early application is advised.

tour leader

Dr Paul R Cerotti is a senior Lecturer in the School of Business IT and Logistics. He has been leading study tours since 1996 to North America, South Korea, Canada, China, Vietnam and Europe. Paul is currently the Global Study Tour Director as well as the Program Director of the Master of Commerce. Paul has lived and worked overseas predominantly in Italy, USA and China. Paul has a wealth of experience in the area of international education having published papers and presented at international conferences around the world on global capabilities of business students. The study of globalisation is one of Paul’s passions and he teaches postgraduate courses in Globalisation and Business IT, Business Background—Global Capabilities for the Global Workforce, Professional Business Practice and Business Globalisation—USA, China, Canada, and Vietnam.

The information in this brochure was correct at the time of printing. The School reserves the right to alter this information without notice. You are advised to check with the tour leader for any changes prior to making an application. Prepared by RMIT University, GPO Box 2476, Melbourne, VIC 3001. Photos: FRONT: Shanghai skyline (CPW), Travel Destination Shanghai (Nigel Carse). BACK: Shanghai at night (Alexander Yakovlev), Chinese lanterns (J Kim), Birds Nest (Wolfgang Staudt), Jade Buddha Temple (Jessie Lein).12310 0212

TEsTiMOniaL ‘I envy the 2012 students as the China Study Tour of 2011 was absolutely sensational, a truly great experience. It is no exaggeration to say that in hindsight I would have happily paid double for the experience. The opportunity to take part in such a fascinating journey to China, its customs, food, academic classes, corporate world and daily life is one that I will never forget. This tour really takes you to all of the sights and sounds of both modern and traditional China. Our pre-tour to Hong Kong was unforgettable with one of the best harbours in the world. Hong Kong is a global centre for business and international trade.

Shanghai is the New York City of Asia. It is such a happening place: from the tallest sky scrapers in the world to quiet French streets that recall the grandeur of Shanghai in the 1920s and 30s, it is all there.

The opportunity to study in a Chinese context and see the world’s second super power deal with all of the issues surrounding globalisation is one that is essential to any student wishing to have a global career.

The RMIT staff both onshore and offshore were amazing in their attention to detail and caring attitude towards all of us on the tour.’

Michael Quick—Master of Commerce

Winner—Australian Learning and teaching Award Award for the development of sustainable study tours enhancing internationalisation of the student learning experience. Winner—rmIt University teaching excellence Award Award for internationalisation for enhancement of the student learning experience.

Friday 21 September 2012.

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