Location

Chengdu, Beijing, China

Program Description

Information Sessions

Wednesday, October 2 from 6:00-7:00PM at ZSH Classroom 1103

Wednesday, October 23 from 6:00- 7:00PM at ZSH Clasroom 1105

Wednesday, November 13 from 6:00-7:00PM at ZSH Classroom 1103 

This four-week program in China allows students to experience China's over 5000 years of history by observing the innovation and fast pace in business, interacting closely with the host university students, faculty and residents, exploring business and career opportunities, and traveling extensively.

Each participant will register for two JMU courses out of the five courses offered, which includes, HIST391 (Travel Studies Seminar) or IB298 (Special Topics in International Business, Global Supply Chain Management) BSAN 498 (Special Topics in Business Analytics: Global Supply Chain Analytics) CHIN 101/102, 231/232, 300/320, 375/397/398 and 435/446/447/448. Students may take only one CHIN course in the four weeks due to scheduling and travels. 

Unique Focus on Culture and Innovation: The program delves deep into the dynamic interplay of China's rich cultural heritage and its rapid technological advancement, providing students with a comprehensive understanding of the country's past, present, and future.

Strategic Location: By combining stays in Chengdu and Beijing, students gain exposure to both historical and modern China, offering a well-rounded perspective on the country's diverse regions and economic development.

Experiential Learning: The program emphasizes hands-on learning through industry visits, cultural excursions, and opportunities to interact with local communities, providing students with a truly immersive and impactful experience.

Career-Oriented Focus: With a strong emphasis on business, innovation, and networking, the program equips students with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in the global marketplace. By offering this unique combination of elements, our China program complements the Center's existing portfolio and provides students with an exceptional opportunity to explore one of the world's most dynamic and influential countries.

More Information about JMU Study Abroad in China

Location Description

Chengdu, Sichuan, China

Chengdu is the capital of Sichuan province, well known as the Country of Heaven with a population of 15 million. Living in Chengdu you will immerse yourself in a history of over 2400 years with its many naturally beautiful landscapes and famous historical and cultural sites (such as Dujiangyan, Mount Qingcheng, Leshan Giant Bhuda, Mount Ermei, Wenshu Temple, Giant Panda, Wide and Narrow Alleys, to name a few).

You will also experience a big city's lively night-life, enjoy its laid back atmosphere, delicious spicy food, witness its fast growing hi–tech start–ups, and be exposed to life changing career opportunities in this most important economic, financial, commercial, cultural, transportation, and communication center in Western China.

Beijing

Among so many things to do in Beijing, the capital of China with a population of 22 million, are sightseeing historic and cultural places such as Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Great Wall, Summer Palace, Temple of Heaven, where you will learn more of Chinese culture, and business and economic status.

Director

Ping Wang | wangpx@jmu.edu | CIS/BSAN

Accommodations

We will stay in the host University Academic Exchange Centers with Hotel - Style Rooms or nearby hotels with internet access and laundry facilities. Students will be in shared double rooms

Students will stay in Foreign Students dorms in the host universities or hotels. Two students will share one room in most cases. When we travel outside of our base, two students will share one hotel room.

All meals are covered via meal cards or weekly meal allowances.

Additional Items to Consider

• We will inform students about required visa applications in early Spring 2025.
• There are not any additional immunizations and background checks needed for traveling in China.
• The program fees will cover all expenses in China, excluding the international travel to and from China, including all expenses associated with the possible quarantine in China.
• In case JMU official program cancellation for travels to China, we will plan to do the program in European countries.
• The program will assist those international business majors to extend their stay to fulfill their major requirements.
• You Are Planning to Visit China: Here’s What You Need to Know "On June 30, the U.S. Department of State issued a travel advisory urging U.S. citizens to reconsider traveling to China due to concerns over “the?arbitrary enforcement of local laws, including in relation to exit bans, and the risk of wrongful detentions.” While these risks are indeed present and unsettling, they can create a perception of China as a dangerous country to visit. However, the reality is that China is an extremely safe destination, with friendly services, breathtaking scenery, and, of course, a renowned culinary culture. Focusing solely on the political risks may cause people to overlook other important factors that are more immediately relevant when travelling in the country". We will inform students about required visa applications in early Spring 2024. There is not any additional immunizations and background checks needed for traveling in China. 

Applicant Criteria

Applicants must have a GPA minimum of 2.0.

No foreign language proficiency is required.

Open to all class levels and majors, including graduate students. 

Open to non-JMU students.