CLASSES
ECON 441 International Economics: This course will study economic concepts and theories for international business, international trade and finance, commercial policy, foreign investment and multinational firms. Prerequisites: Econ 211, Econ 212 or instructor’s permission
BUAD 396 Business in Study Abroad: Financial Institutions and Markets in a World Economy: This course examines the structure and functions of depository and non-depository institutions, the money and capital markets, and the role of government in the financial markets. Emphasis will be on both US and international banking environments with attention to foreign exchange markets, exchange rate behavior, risk management and international trade financing. Prerequisite: FINA 311 with grade of C or better or economics major with senior status.

HOST INSTITUTION: Located in Dalian, a beautiful coast city at the southern tip of Liandong Peninsula, Dongbei (Northeast) University of Finance and Economics (DUFE) is a multidisciplinary university focusing on Economics and Management together with Law and Liberal Arts. DUFE is one of the top business universities in China. Graduates of DUFE hold key positions in various Chinese governmental, financial and banking institutions. The university has over 10,000 students (graduate and undergraduate). DUFE has established collaborative relationships with over forty foreign universities.

EXCURSIONS: The program includes significant travel within China.  Past excursions have included, Shanghai - the largest economic entity in China one of China's principle international cities, and Beijing – the capital city and the political, cultural, and administrative center of China. In Beijing students have visited the Forbidden City, the Great Wall, Summer Palace, Temple of Heaven, and the Peking University.

HOUSING: Students stay in the International House on DUFE campus designed for foreign students and faculty in Dalian. While in Beijing, students stay at the International Student Activity Center with easy access to city center. Both places are facilitated with air conditioning, private full bath, TV, and more.

COST: Estimated costs for the program are $3,700.  The final cost will be determined in spring 2009.  These costs include tuition, all airfare, entry visa fee, lodging, field trips, scheduled sight-seeing, and all meals during the entire program.

DEPOSIT AND PAYMENT INFORMATION:  An initial deposit of $1500 is due at the time of application.  This deposit is part of the total advertised cost of the program.  Once a student is academically admitted by the faculty director, the initial non-refundable deposit is due to the Cashier’s Office.  The student will be automatically enrolled into the study abroad course.  The University Billing Office will then bill each registered student for the total cost of the study abroad program (less the deposit amount) through the regular university billing system.  Standard University deadlines for withdrawals do not apply to study abroad programs.  Once the published Application Deadline occurs, the accepted student is responsible for the entire amount of the study abroad program charge. 

APPLICATION INFORMATION:  Application forms are available at the Center for International Education or from the faculty director.   Completed application forms are currently being accepted by the faculty director or by the Center for International Education.  Admission is competitive and enrollment is limited to 30 participants.  Students will be admitted on a rolling basis until the program is full.  Students will be selected based on business discipline, GPA (a minimum of a 2.5 required), written essay and 2 letters of recommendation. All students must be in good conduct standing with the university. The application deadline is February 13, 2009.  For more information about the course from the Perdue School of Business, please visit Summer Program in China.  All questions concerning the program should be addressed to the program director:

Dr. Hong Yao, Global Programs Coordinator
Perdue School of Business
Phone: 410-543-6327 Email: hxyao@salisbury.edu

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