Beijing, China

Spring 2009 Semester - IB 550 TC3
Travel Component: July 9-19, 2009

By joining Professor Lin Guo in Beijing for 11 days in July,  you will have the opportunity to experience post-Olympic Beijing first hand and to meet with business leaders who will explain the reality of China’s rapid growth and what it means for the world.  You’ll also have the opportunity to experience some unforgettable cultural experiences, such as visiting the Great Wall, touring the Forbidden City, and enjoying many Chinese arts and delicacies. 

Class Sessions 

There will be 3 pre-travel classes and 1 post-travel class. All class sessions are planned for Friday evenings from 4:30pm-7:10pm. This is the only evening that there are no class conflicts.

Cost: 

Tuition for 3 credits plus a $3,395 seminar fee

Seminar Fee Includes:

• Roundtrip airfare Boston to Beijing
• 3 star hotel on a university campus (full access to campus amenities such as a track, internet centers, cafeterias)
• Ground Transportation:  Air Conditioned bus to all program activities
• Business programming and expert lectures with local professors 
• Many meals, including a welcome reception and a farewell dinner

Important Note: Those taking this class will not be able to officially graduate in May, 2009. If students have fulfilled all other graduation requirements, they may be able to "walk" in the May 2009 commencement ceremony, but will not receive an official degree until September, 2009. This is due to the fact that grades will not be recorded until August 2009, well after the normal spring semester has ended. Until grades are reported, students will have an NG (No Grade) on their transcript. Please contact the Registrar’s Office for more information about overall graduation requirements.