China's huge market potential, its commitment to ongoing economic reform and its entry into the World Trade Organization (WTO) underline the importance of understanding developments in China. As a major driver in the world economy, China’s economic growth creates many new international business opportunities for companies in Silicon Valley, raising important issues for the strategies needed to access this dynamic market.

Who Should Attend?

Business owners, entrepreneurs, and executives interested in exploring business ideas, establishing investment and joint-venture opportunities, and developing collaborative networks in China!

Highlights

This 2-week business tour to Beijing, Xi’an, and Shanghai is a perfect blend of China business knowledge and cultural learning. You will:

• Attend a 1-day pre-departure orientation at San Jose State addressing Chinese culture and values, business protocol and etiquette, and program logistics
• Meet with government officials
• Enjoy lectures and seminars on topics like the Chinese market, economy, business law, and high-tech by university professors and Chinese business experts
• Learn about Chinese business management practices
• Participate in discussions with Chinese business experts
• Visit multinational companies operating in China
• Explore the challenges and prospects encountered by foreign firms
• Tour manufacturing plants and local industry
• Engage in onsite workshops in local businesses
• Partake in business mixers especially designed for the tour
• Learn how to network in China and the power of relationships (Guan XI)
• Experience the fabled cultural and historic highlights of the oldest living civilization in the world!

Certificate

Upon completion of the study tour, SJSU will award a Certificate of Completion and 4.0 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) representing 40 hours of professional development training. Certificates will be presented at an official closing ceremony at SJSU after returning from the tour!

Price

$3,900 per person, double occupancy,
$750 single supplement
Includes most meals, accommodations in 4-star hotels, tour guides, and all local transport in China. (Does not include international airfare)