Location ________________
Located in the city of Shanghai
Shanghai has more than a billion consumers and the world’s fastest-growing economy
One of the world’s most vibrant metropolises with over 22 million inhabitants
Academics _______________
Courses are taught entirely in English
Participants will have the opportunity to gain academic credit and experience of Chinese culture through a variety of courses and activities
This program also includes company visits and cultural activities
A limited number of places for exchange students is offered
For additional course information at ESSCA - China click here.
Course Equivalencies: Many courses available at ESSCA - Shanghai have already been evaluated for ISU credit. To find courses that have been evaluated click here.
Note: Just like here at ISU, some courses are only offered during certain terms. A course may be listed on a course equivalencies page but that does not mean it will be offered during the term you are studying at that institution.
Program Dates _______________
Semester and summer programs are available
Official program dates are listed on the program-specific budget page
Prerequisites _______________
Open to business majors only
Must have an ISU cumulative GPA of a 2.5 or higher
Must have completed at least 60 hours prior to the program
Open to undergraduate students only
Need to have completed two full semester at ISU or another college/university
Housing & Meals _______________
ESSCA will arrange double occupancy rooms in carefully selected hotels at each location
Student Life _______________
Participate in cultural activities and corporate visits
Students may have opportunities to visit Chinese and multinational firms such as Bao Steel, Coca Cola, General Motors, Louis Vuitton, Volkswagen and the Port of Shanghai
Gain direct experience to the Chinese way of doing business and learn how to translate business theory into practice
To find the study abroad advisor for this program click here.
To learn how to apply click here.
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