W. P. Carey Graduate Programs International Electives 2018 Information Session - November 7, 2017
Why take International Electives Opportunity to network Great resume achievement Experience new culture Opportunity to expand my horizons
How do these electives fit into my program? Only 1-3 weeks; runs during Spring Break or summer 3 or 6 credits count towards your elective requirement (Professional MBA Programs) Can be taken in place of an evening or online elective to free-up your schedule later
Buenos Aires, Argentina March text 4 can - 10, go 2018 here
Doing Business in Argentina (3 credits) Basic introduction to Latin America, Argentina and Buenos Aires. March 4-10, 2018 (ASU Spring Break) Arrive Sunday, March 4 Depart Saturday, March 10 Grade is awarded by Universidad Torcuato di Tella (UTDT) and will take longer to post than your normal classes due to the transfer from UTDT The full course is taught in English
Proposed Itinerary Historical City Tour Classes taught by UTDT faculty (hours vary) Two company visits Tango dinner & show Estancia Visit
Balance of academic, cultural and free time.
Vallendar, Germany May 8-23, 2018 or May text 13 can - 26, go 2018 here
Changing E.U. Business Environment (3 credits) Exchange partnership with WHU Otto Beisheim School of Management May 8-23, 2018 or May 13-26, 2018 Participants are international All courses are taught in English
Curriculum 3-4 company visits Classes Guest lectures Final grade consists of group project (50%) and final exam (50%)
Course Topics European Integration: The Single European Market of the EU and European Monetary Union Doing Business in Eastern Europe Restructuring Companies in Transition Economies Innovation Strategies of European Companies European Marketing The Environment of Mergers and Acquisitions: European Competition Policies
Beijing, Shanghai, and Xi an, China May 13-26, 2018 or June text 10 can - 23, go 2018 here
Doing Business in China at Peking University (3 credits) Exchange partnership with Peking University, Guanghua School of Management May 13-26, 2018 or June 10-23, 2018 1 week in Beijing 3 days in Xi an 3 days in Shanghai 3 credit hours Grade is awarded by Guanghua School of Management, make take longer to post All courses are taught in English Participants are international
Curriculum Welcome session Classes Guest lectures Company visits Final Presentations Final Grade includes participation (25%) and group project final presentation (75%)
Course Topics Economic Development, Government and Business Environment Chinese Economy: Past, Present and Future China: The Country and People Doing Business & Managing People in China Capital Market and Corporate Behaviors in China Financial Market and Financing in China The Capitalism Revolution with Chinese Characteristics Survey of Chinese History and Culture Branding in China Made-in-China: Challenge and Opportunity Understand China s Economic Growth Understanding China s Consumers Marketing in China China: Historical Legacy and Current Institutional Context China: The Embeddedness of Business Practices in the Cultural and Social Contexts Financial Risk Management and Its Development in China CHina Bond Market Development
Barcelona, Spain and Toulouse, France May 27 text - June can 9, go 2018 here
International Business in the E.U. at Toulouse Business School (6 credits) Exchange partnership with Toulouse Business School May 27 - June 9, 2018 6 credit hours Participants are ASU students
Curriculum 10 hours of pre-work 3 courses over 2 weeks: International Marketing: To sensitize students to the skills involved in managing across cultural differences. Banking and Finance: Covers the main dimensions of acquisition valuation, especially European finance. Intercultural Management: To give students knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in global marketing settings.
Vienna, Austria July 1-21, 2018 or July 22-August text can 11, go 2018 here
Vienna University of Economics and Business (6 credits) Exchange partnership with Vienna University of Economics and Business July 1-21, 2018 or July 22-August 11, 2018 Participants are international
Curriculum 3 intensive courses, taught consecutively over 3 weeks. Each course is 5 days. Pre-course assignments make up 20% of grade. At least four weeks to complete these assignments. Assignment info sent out in June. Out-of-class work, group work, and exams Company visits
Expectations Participants are expected to attend the entire program to earn credits The workload is heavy, in addition to the pre-course assignment, students are expected to spend about 20 hours a week on projects outside of class. Scholarships process after grades are received from WU Grades will take longer to post than your traditional courses
Program Costs ASU Tuition + WPC Program Fees + International Program Fee = Total Cost of the Program* International Program Fee by program: Doing Business in Argentina: TBC Doing Business in China: $2,855 Changing E.U. Business Environment (WHU Germany): $1,015 International Business in Europe (Toulouse): TBC International Summer University (WU Austria): TBC *ASU Tuition and WPC Program Fees vary by program. Contact Karla or wpcareymasters.finaid@asu.edu for program specifics.
Expenses Covered (and Not Covered) Billable costs: Charges that will post to your ASU account Non-billable Costs: Items that you pay for out of pocket Every program is slightly different (e.g. WHU housing), so be sure to read these two sections carefully
Application Process 1. Visit mystudyabroad.asu.edu 2. Search for the program, click on Apply Now and log in with your ASUrite 3. Four Signature Documents: a. Acknowledgement of Application - Exchange Programs (signing charges $50 application fee to your ASU account) b. Medical Authorization and Release c. Study Abroad Student Agreement - WPC Graduate Programs d. Study Abroad Withdrawal Policy - Exchange Programs (or Global Intensive Experiences-Argentina) 4. Three Online Forms and Submissions: a. Emergency Contacts b. WPC Graduate Programs Essay Questions c. WPC Graduate Programs Resume Submission
Application Process Application statuses: 1. Pending: Complete or incomplete application. May be under review. 2. Accepted: You meet the criteria and have been accepted. If you choose to withdraw while in Accepted status, you will only be responsible for the $50 application fee. 3. Confirmed: You were accepted, and decided to click Commit to the program. Once you click Commit, you are liable for up to the entire program fee even if you decide to withdraw. a. For Exchange programs: You will need to commit before your names are sent to the partner schools as nominations
Application Process The deadline to submit your applications for most programs will be December 15, 2017. The deadlines to commit will vary by program and will be anywhere from one week to one-two months after the application deadline.
Selection Process All applications will be reviewed for completeness and evaluated by WPC Student Services and the ASU Study Abroad Office. Tip: Use the resume submission and essay questions to demonstrate why you are a good candidate to represent WPC abroad. You may be called for an interview. If the number of applications exceeds the spaces available for a particular program, students will be placed on a waitlist. You may register for your regular spring program elective(s) in the meantime, and drop before those courses begin if needed.
Questions Karla Lee Graduate Programs Coordinator W. P. Carey School of Business 480.965.9211 Karla.B.Lee@asu.edu International Electives Website