Can I earn credit towards my degree?

Yes. Graduate students can have 3 credit hours count as an MBA elective by registering for OSM 538 or OSM 625.

Undergraduate students can register for 3 credit hours in OSM 438. This course counts as an OSM major elective or a General Business major elective.

Program Highlights

• 5 nights in Beijing and 4 nights in Shanghai
• Train trip to see the outskirts of big cities and Chinese villages
• Visits to northeast Ohio companies operating in China, as well as Chinese owned manufacturing facilities
• Visit to Shanghai deep sea port, one of the largest container ports in the world
• Excursions to Great Wall of China, Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, Summer Palace, Ming Tombs

How much does the trip cost?

The total cost of the program is $2,350 and includes roundtrip airfare, lodging (breakfast included), excursions, in-country transportation, China Visa fee, international student center fee, and ISICard fee. Students should budget an additional $350 for meals, souvenirs, and incidentals not included in the program cost. Please be advised that the cost may increase due to changes in transportation costs and exchange rates.

Can I use Spring financial aid?

Yes. Students may use spring financial aid to pay for the cost of the program. In order to apply spring financial aid toward these fees, the student must provide the Education Abroad office with a copy of their financial aid award letter reflecting that the student has enough spring aid to cover both their tuition costs for all courses taken in the spring term and the cost of the program. The student must also provide the Education Abroad office with their Spring course schedule and a photocopy of the signed promissory note for spring aid. All of these documents must be submitted to the study abroad office by the January 17th payment deadline.

For more information on using financial aid, please contact Hannah Sandham, Study Abroad Specialist, at 216-687-3910 or h.sandham@csuohio.edu.

Billing Due Dates

The deposit of $200 and the application form are due November 4, 2011 to confirm your participation. The remainder of the program cost is due January 17, 2012. Spring financial aid may be used to pay for the cost of the program, and limited scholarships are available.

Contact Us

For more information on the program and how to apply, contact Dr. Oya Tukel (BU 539):
Phone: 216.687.4741
Email: o.icmeli@csuohio.edu