Thunderbird LAB - Chinese Language and Business Program

  China

• Beijing: 
Beijing

Term: Academic Year, Fall, Spring, Summer 
Dates: Fall, Spring and Summer

Description: The Thunderbird LAB (Language and Business) Program is in association with Thunderbird School of Global Management, and is hosted at Peking University. It is a year-round study abroad program designated exclusively for those who are interested in learning the necessary skills that will maximize individual success on their business pursuits with China. The LAB Program curriculum consists of not only Chinese business language immersion, and addition to business courses on how to conduct business in China, lectures on understanding the Chinese legal and political systems, seminars on cross-cultural communication, field trips to corporations and as well as roundtable discussion with executives. All LAB's language instructors are young, energetic and well trained, as many of the faculty members are bi-lingual (in English and Chinese) and are culturally experienced. Most importantly, they are experts in their fields with a minimum of 5 years of business experience.

Highlights:
Key Features of Thunderbird LAB Program

- Various levels of business Chinese language offered
- One-on-one teaching and individualized tutoring
- Chinese business communication
- Familiarizing with China's best business practices
- Understanding China's legal and political systems
- Networking with executives from both MNCs and Chinese companies
- Corporate Visits
- Exchanging ideas and information with some of the best Chinese business students
- U.S. University/College credits available
- Internship Opportunities in China (optional and available as separate program)

The Benefits of Thunderbird LAB Program

- Immersion language classes aiding students to learn Chinese in a shorter amount of time
- Integration of language, culture and business in a safe and relaxed learning environment
- Special focus given to help students better understand China's legal and political landscape and its effects on business practices
- Real world exposure to top managers at leading Chinese corporations
- Small classroom sizes maximizing personal attention by faculty members
- Competitive tuition rate with an unmatched learning experience
- Certification of completion from Thunderbird

Cost in US$: Summer: US$4550; Fall/Spring: US$7950

Credit Available: yes

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American, Australian, Canadian, European and World Wide Participants.

Participants Travel to China Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently Or in Groups of 5-10

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Physical Exam/Health Records
• Transcript
• Written Application

Thunderbird LAB: Chinese Language and Business Program's Mission Statement: The mission of Thunderbird LAB Program is to equip students and working professionals with the necessary language skills, business and cultural knowledge thus maximizing success in their careers relative to conducting business with China. In addition, Thunderbird LAB Program also serves as a living laboratory for those studying Chinese business.