Business in China Intensive School (BICIS2012)
Information Session
Overview
Timetable
Presenters
FAQs
Testimonials
Information Session
Applications are now closed. Please contact Nina Wang for further enquiries.
BICIS2012 program coordinator: Nina WangPhone: +61 8 8302 0478
Fax: +61 8 8302 0709
Email: nina.wang@unisa.edu.au
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Overview
The Business in China Intensive School
(BUSS 5329) has been designed to provide
participants with skills, knowledge and experiences to be able to interact
with the China market with depth and breadth of understanding around Eastern
and Western management values and practices. These skills, knowledge and experiences will
be developed through an initial understanding of the principles, processes
and values involved in Business in China.
Through a series of seminars, workshops, readings and assessment tasks
spread over the two week period of the tour, participants will develop an
appreciation of management principles appropriate in China and the
significance for business managers of understanding variations between
Eastern and Western business values and practices.
We include both the Eastern and Western focus on contemporary issues within
most management disciplines, so that you are in tune with, or ahead of,
developments within the China business market. And finally, our delivery
approach aims to enable you to share practical experiences of a range of
issues with your tour colleagues.
The Business in China Intensive School will equip participants with a
systematic framework to make sense of, and take advantage of, the political,
cultural, financial, legal, industry and market factors that influence the
way business is conducted in China.
To ensure these objectives are met, and that participants have developed the
requisite skills and knowledge arising from the tour, assessment will be
rigorous and ongoing. The course curriculum has been designed around
contemporary research related to Business in China.
MBA and MIB Participants will receive credit for two electives towards their MBA as a result of completing all the academic requirements of the Business in China Intensive School.
Timetable
|
Dates |
Activities |
| Before February 2012 | Application, payment, visa application and air ticket booking |
| Mid March | Pre-departure briefing |
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Mid March - 10 April |
Familiarise with CIB & completion of
assigned readings, including case studies
Complete general and assigned readings
|
|
11 April - 25 April |
Download Timetable (PDF 232 kb) |
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26 April
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15 May |
Individual Topical Case Analysis due Sunday, 13 May 2012 |
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16 May -
19 June |
Individual China Business Opportunity Project due Sunday, 17 June 2012 |
* Hopkins MBA students or on campus international students who wish to graduate in August 2012 need to negotiate with the program director Dr Song Yang for the assignment deadlines and need to submit the assignment by end of May.
Download Timetable (PDF 232 kb)
Presenters
BICIS2012 Presenters (PDF 77kb) are tentative and will be confirmed closer to the commencement of the program .
FAQs
1. Am I eligible to apply for BICIS?
Students applying for BICIS should have completed no less than four MBA courses before 11 April 2012 or have specific approval from the program director. Priority will be given to IGSB MBA students at a more advanced stage of their program. (Non-IGSB MBA students please refer to FAQ 10 and 11).
2. Are places limited?
Yes, places for BICIS are capped at 32. Quota restrictions may apply as places per location and program are limited. This is in order to achieve a balanced representation between the on-campus, online and offshore students as well as providing an opportunity for participants outside the University, including members of the MBA Alumni and business community, to attend.
3. How do I apply for BICIS?
a) Fill in soft copies of the
application documents
Application & Acknowledgement Form
Checklist
Career Profile Form
b) Email the completed, scanned application documents
along with a soft copy of your passport photo to the BICIS Project
Coordinator, Miss Nina Wang at
nina.wang@unisa.edu.au. Alternatively, you can post or deliver the hard
copy passport photos and application documents to:
Nina Wang (WL5-65)
International Graduate School of
Business
University of South Australia
PO BOX 2471
North Terrace
ADELAIDE SA 5000
4. How much time do I have to get my application in?
Applications open on Saturday 15 October 2011 and close on Sunday 6 November 2011.
5. How will I know whether I've been successful?
This year places will be offered to applicants, who meet the criteria of having completed 6 or more MBA courses, on a first come, first serve basis. Applicants who have completed less than 6 courses, will be selected after applications close on 6 November 2011 and will be notified via email by Friday 11 November 2011.
6. What is the cost to attend BICIS?
The fee for BICIS incorporates:
Course Fees covering two courses (email Nina Wang for specific figures)
Ancillary Fee A$2,200 including the cost of two weeks accommodation in
Shanghai and Beijing (three star), comprehensive learning materials, most
meals, in-country transportation and some cultural tours. The ancillary fee
does not include return international airfare to China, a VISA for China,
airport transfers or personal expenses.
7. Can I defer payment for BICIS via FEE-HELP?
Payment for the course fees for the BICIS may be deferred via FEE-HELP, however, the ancillary fee of A$2,200 must be paid in full by 13 January 2012.
8. Is there a deposit and when do I have to pay the BICIS fees by?
Successful applicants will be sent an invoice for a non-refundable, non-transferable deposit of A$500 in order to secure their place in the course. To secure your place a non refundable deposit of $500 needs to be paid within a week of receiving the offer. The balance of payment will be due on Friday13 January 2012.
9. Does the University provide any financial assistance for participation in study overseas?
All UniSA students who meet eligibility criteria and are approved for the BICIS program can apply for a Travel Grant to the value of A$1,000. Any student participating in a second short term international experience (such as the European Summer School of Advanced Management, ESSAM) may be eligible to receive a subsequent grant. For more information on eligibility criteria, please click here.
All students who meet the criteria below will be
eligible to apply for a UniSA Travel Grant. This includes both off shore and
onshore students:
- Students must have a GPA of 4.0 or above
- Students must have completed at least 9 units in their current degree
- Students must have no more than 2 fails in their current degree (i.e.: no more than 9 units of fail)
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The student will not be taking the
study tour in their home country
Students who are citizens of the Peoples Republic of China either as on-shore international students or offshore students will not be eligible for the travel grant, as going to study in your home country is not considered an international experience.
We will send a list of successful applicants to UniSA International for travel grant assessment based on the above eligibility criteria after the completion of the BICIS application process. Successful applicants will be contacted directly by UniSA International in relation to the Travel Grant.
10. I am post-graduate but not an MBA student studying at UniSA, am I eligible to apply for BICIS?
Application for BICIS is open to Masters students from other post-graduate programs within the University that meet the MBA work experience requirements. Interested students who are studying in programs outside the MBA should attach a copy of their CV or resume with their application documents.
11. I am post-graduate but not an MBA student studying at UniSA. Will I get credit for attending BICIS?
Credit for BICIS for Masters of Management students has been approved by the Program Director in the School of Management. Students from all other Masters programs will need to seek approval from their Program Director before applying. A course statement for BICIS can be obtained from Nina Wang at nina.wang@unisa.edu.au .
12. BICIS is held for one week in Shanghai and one week in Beijing - what travel arrangements are organised for BICIS and how should I arrange my flights?
We recommend that you arrange your flights so that you
fly into Shanghai and fly out of Beijing. If you intend to take part in the
optional cultural tour to the Great Wall on Wednesday 25th April 2012, we
suggest that you arrange for your flight home to be on Thursday 26th April
2012. Transport for the BICIS group from Shanghai to Beijing will be by
overnight train in a first class sleeping carriage.
Some participants choose to arrive early, or stay on after the program is
completed. This is up to individual participants, but UniSA cannot provide
assistance with travel or other arrangements outside the formal program.
13. What will the accommodation be like in Shanghai and Beijing?
Accommodation for BICIS will typically be three star
local hotels, and all effort will be made to arrange twin share rooms with
private bathroom facilities for each participant. Single room occupancy is
available at an additional charge.
14. "Most meals" will be included in the BICIS ancillary fee - what can I expect?
Both hotels in Shanghai and Beijing serve a
Chinese-style Western buffet for breakfast.
Meals during lunch times will be held at restaurants and cafes nearby to the
host University campuses and will vary between Western and Chinese styles.
The BICIS team will make arrangements for dinner at restaurants near the
hotel where the group is staying. Alternatively, participants can make their
own dinner arrangements. Dinners are usually banquet-style with the
opportunity to sample local Chinese delicacies. Vegetarians will be catered
for.
15. I notice in the BICIS timetable there are some optional cultural tours. I have been to the Great Wall before, do I have to take part in the tours?
Some tours have been built into the BICIS timetable to enhance students' appreciation and understanding of Chinese culture. Every student is expected to take part in these activities as part of the BICIS program. To give students a chance to take a closer look at China, there are some opportunities for optional cultural visits, e.g. a day trip to a Summer Palace or to the Great Wall. Tour arrangements for these activities (at group rates) will be made in China at the additional cost to the participant. Time has been built into the program for these activities. We would ask participants to advise as early as possible of their intention to participate, or otherwise, in these optional tours.
16. I have business partners/friends in Beijing, can I arrange meetings with them while I am in China for BICIS?
The two week BICIS program is intensive and most students find their free time is absorbed doing group work and presentation preparation. If meetings with business partners need to be arranged then we suggest that the time allocated for the optional cultural tours be utilised for this purpose. Alternatively, students may arrive in Shanghai earlier or depart from Beijing later than the rest of the group.
17. Will I have access to the internet when in China?
Yes, broadband and wireless internet connections are available in the hotels in Shanghai and Beijing. We recommend that you bring an internet cable with you.
18. Does the University provide any travel insurance cover for students studying overseas?
As a student of the University of South Australia
travelling as part of your coursework, you may be covered under UniSA's
travel insurance policy. However, if you add any personal travel to this
trip, you must contact this office with the details (dates etc) so you can
be advised whether the insurance will still cover you. Please refer to the
following websites for further information:
http://www.unisa.edu.au/fin/insurance/faqstravelinsurance.asp
http://www.unisa.edu.au/fin/insurance/insurpolicies.asp#CORPORATE_TRAVEL_INSURANCE_
The UniSA Insurance Officer is Rae Barclay, and she can be contacted at: raelene.barclay@unisa.edu.au or by phone at: +61 8 8302 1678.
19. How do I apply for a VISA for China?
We suggest that you approach your travel agent to arrange for your VISA to China. Most students in the past have travelled under a 'L' or Tourist-type VISA.
To apply for a VISA your travel agent will most likely ask you to complete an application form and attach a passport photo.
20. Does the University recommend any particular travel agents to use for booking travel to China for BICIS?
As part of the University's duty of care to travelling students, FlightLock was introduced. This is a software solution which centrally captures all travel bookings staff or students of the University have made through UniSA's two preferred travel agents, and any subsequent changes to itineraries by the traveller or airline. This information can only be captured via the travel agents that UniSA has contracts with. Importantly it continues to update itinerary information when the traveller or airline alters the initial booking. Although it is your responsibility to book your own flights at the dates and times convenient to you, we strongly recommend you use UniSA's preferred travel agents:
Phil Hoffman Corporate Travel
Consultants: Heather Bartley or Graziano Tavoni
Address: Level 1, 3 Gordon St, Glenelg SA 5045
Corporate Reception: +61 8 8179 9666
Corporate Fax: +61 8 8179 9696
Corporate Email: heatherb@pht.com.au or
grazinot@pht.com.au
Campus Travel
Consultants: Bronwyn Hughes or Melissa Home
Address: Level 13, King William St, Adelaide 5000
Office Hours: Mon-Fri, 8:30am-5:30pm (SA Time)
Telephone: 1300 173 750 or (08) 8211 6785
Fax: +61 8 8211 9821
Email:
bronwyn.hughes@campustravel.com.au or
melissa.horne@campustravel.com.au
We also recommend you consult the University's Travel website: http://www.unisa.edu.au/fin/travel/default.asp
Testimonials
To read testimonials from previous BICIS participants, please click here (PDF 283 kb)