W. P. Carey Graduate

Programs International

Electives 2018Information Session - November 7, 2017

• Opportunity to network

• Great resume achievement

• Experience new culture

• Opportunity to expand my horizons

Why take International Electives

How do these electives fit into my program?

• Only 1-3 weeks; runs during Spring Break or summer

• 3 or 6 credits count towards your elective requirement (Professional MBA Programs)

• Can be taken in place of an evening or online elective to free-up your schedule later

Buenos Aires, Argentina

text can go hereMarch 4 - 10, 2018

• Basic introduction to Latin America, Argentina and Buenos Aires.

• March 4 - 10, 2018 (ASU Spring Break)

– Arrive Sunday, March 4– Depart Saturday, March 10

• Grade is awarded by Universidad Torcuato di Tella (UTDT) and will take longer to post than your normal classes due to the transfer from UTDT

• The full course is taught in English

• Participants are all ASU students

Doing Business in Argentina (3 credits)

• Historical City Tour

• Classes taught by UTDT faculty (hours

vary)

• Two company visits

• Tango dinner & show

• Estancia Visit

Proposed Itinerary

Balance of

academic,

cultural and

free time.

Vallendar, Germany

text can go hereMay 8 - 23, 2018 or May 13 - 26, 2018

• Exchange partnership with WHU Otto Beisheim School of Management

• May 8-23, 2018 or May 13-26, 2018

• Participants are international

• All courses are taught in English

Changing E.U. Business Environment

(3 credits)

• 3-4 company visits

• Classes

• Guest lectures

• Final grade consists of group project (50%) and final exam (50%)

Curriculum

• European Integration: The Single European Market of the EU and European Monetary Union

• Doing Business in Eastern Europe

• Restructuring Companies in Transition Economies

• Innovation Strategies of European Companies

• European Marketing

• The Environment of Mergers and Acquisitions: European Competition Policies

Course Topics

Beijing, Shanghai, and Xi’an, China

text can go hereMay 13 - 26, 2018 or June 10 - 23, 2018

• Exchange partnership with Peking University, Guanghua School of Management

• May 13-26, 2018 or June 10-23, 2018

– 1 week in Beijing– 3 days in Xi’an– 3 days in Shanghai

• 3 credit hours

• Grade is awarded by Guanghua School of Management, make take longer to post

• All courses are taught in English

• Participants are international

Doing Business in China at Peking University

(3 credits)

• Welcome session

• Classes

• Guest lectures

• Company visits

• Final Presentations

• Final Grade includes participation (25%) and group project final presentation (75%)

Curriculum

• Economic Development, Government and Business Environment

• Chinese Economy: Past, Present and Future• China: The Country and People• Doing Business & Managing People in China• Capital Market and Corporate Behaviors in China• Financial Market and Financing in China• The Capitalism Revolution with Chinese Characteristics• Survey of Chinese History and Culture• Branding in China• Made-in-China: Challenge and Opportunity• Understand China’s Economic Growth• Understanding China’s Consumers• Marketing in China• China: Historical Legacy and Current Institutional Context• China: The Embeddedness of Business Practices in the

Cultural and Social Contexts• Financial Risk Management and Its Development in China• CHina Bond Market Development

Course Topics

Barcelona, Spain and Toulouse, France

text can go hereMay 27 - June 9, 2018

• Exchange partnership with Toulouse Business School

• May 27 - June 9, 2018

• 6 credit hours

• Participants are ASU students

International Business in the E.U. at Toulouse

Business School (6 credits)

• 10 hours of pre-work

• 3 courses over 2 weeks:

– International Marketing: To sensitize students to the skills involved in managing across cultural differences.

– Banking and Finance: Covers the main dimensions of acquisition valuation, especially European finance.

– Intercultural Management: To give students knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in global marketing settings.

Curriculum

Vienna, Austria

text can go hereJuly 1-21, 2018 or July 22-August 11, 2018

• Exchange partnership with Vienna University of Economics and Business

• July 1-21, 2018 or July 22-August 11, 2018

• Participants are international

Vienna University of Economics and

Business (6 credits)

• 3 intensive courses, taught consecutively over 3 weeks. Each course is 5 days.

• Pre-course assignments make up 20% of grade.

– At least four weeks to complete these assignments.

– Assignment info sent out in June.

• Out-of-class work, group work, and exams

• Company visits

Curriculum

• Participants are expected to attend the entire program to earn credits

• The workload is heavy, in addition to the pre-course assignment, students are expected to spend about 20 hours a week on projects outside of class.

• Scholarships process after grades are received from WU

• Grades will take longer to post than your traditional courses

Expectations

ASU Tuition + WPC Program Fees + International Program Fee =

Total Cost of the Program*

International Program Fee by program:

• Doing Business in Argentina: TBC• Doing Business in China: $2,855• Changing E.U. Business Environment (WHU Germany): $1,015• International Business in Europe (Toulouse): TBC• International Summer University (WU Austria): TBC

*ASU Tuition and WPC Program Fees vary by program. Contact Karla or wpcareymasters.finaid@asu.edu for program specifics.

Program Costs

• Billable costs: Charges

that will post to your ASU account

• Non-billable Costs: Items that you

pay for out of pocket

Every program is slightly different (e.g.

WHU housing), so be sure to read these

two sections carefully

Expenses Covered (and Not Covered)

1. Visit mystudyabroad.asu.edu2. Search for the program, click on Apply Now and log in with your ASUrite3. Four Signature Documents:

a. Acknowledgement of Application - Exchange Programs (signing charges $50 application fee to your ASU account)

b. Medical Authorization and Releasec. Study Abroad Student Agreement - WPC Graduate Programsd. Study Abroad Withdrawal Policy - Exchange Programs (or Global Intensive

Experiences-Argentina)4. Three Online Forms and Submissions:

a. Emergency Contactsb. WPC Graduate Programs Essay Questionsc. WPC Graduate Programs Resume Submission

Application Process

Application statuses:

1. Pending: Complete or incomplete application. May be under review.2. Accepted: You meet the criteria and have been accepted. If you choose to withdraw

while in Accepted status, you will only be responsible for the $50 application fee.3. Confirmed: You were accepted, and decided to click “Commit” to the program. Once

you click “Commit,” you are liable for up to the entire program fee even if you decide to withdraw. a. For Exchange programs: You will need to commit before your names are sent

to the partner schools as nominations

Application Process

The deadline to submit your applications for most programs will be December 15, 2017.

The deadlines to commit will vary by program and will be anywhere from one week to one-two months after the application deadline.

Application Process

• All applications will be reviewed for completeness and

evaluated by WPC Student Services and the ASU Study Abroad

Office.

– Tip: Use the resume submission and essay questions to

demonstrate why you are a good candidate to represent

WPC abroad.

• You may be called for an interview.

• If the number of applications exceeds the spaces available for

a particular program, students will be placed on a waitlist.

• You may register for your regular spring program elective(s) in

the meantime, and drop before those courses begin if needed.

Selection Process

Karla LeeGraduate Programs CoordinatorW. P. Carey School of Business

480.965.9211Karla.B.Lee@asu.edu

International Electives Website

Questions