• The Asia-Pacific region, comprising some of the most dynamic economies in the world, has experienced unprecedented growth in the last two decades. Economic relations among businesses of the region and United States also have increased dramatically, fueled by growing trade and financial flows.
• In 1996 , U.S. trade with this region totaled $920.8 billion, roughly 65% of U.S. trade with the world. U.S. exports to the region have increased 70% since 1990 . U.S. imports from the region have increased 69% since 1990 . Among the counties inside the region, China is a major contributor to the economies. Leading U.S. exports include aircraft and parts, data processing equipment, electronic components, parts for office machinery, and telecommunications equipment. American companies located in China increasingly manufacture higher-technology products, particularly electronics, for re-export to the U.S. and to third-country markets.
• Understanding the social, legal, and business environment and management practice of China would significantly impact the success of doing business with China. Therefore, major corporations in the United States are eager to hire students with understanding and experience in China.

This study abroad in China program will give students the opportunity to directly learn about various aspects of doing business in China and experience Chinese culture. The specific objectives of the study abroad program are:

1. The opportunity to earn up to 5 credits through a study abroad in China
2. To understand the business/economic/social environment and management practice in China and learn about doing business in China
3. Directly experience a foreign culture
4. The opportunity to learn about the economic interaction between the United States and China