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Locations: Shanghai, China
Program Terms: Summer
Homepage: Click to visit
Program Sponsor: The Asia Institute

Dates / Deadlines:

There are currently no active application cycles for this program.

Fact Sheet:

Fact Sheet:
Click here for a definition of this term Eligibility:	1 First Year, 2 Sophomore, 3 Junior, 4 Senior, 5 Graduate Student	Click here for a definition of this term Language of Coursework Delivery:	English
Minimum GPA:	2.5	Housing Options:	Hostel/Hotel
Area of Study:	Business, Computer Science, Economics, Engineering, Environmental Studies, International Business, Marketing

Program Description:

Program Overview

“Be one of the first to track the end-to-end smart phone supply chain from component materials to the finished product to the end user experience.”

This program is designed to provide an in-depth, on-the-ground look at global business, environmental sustainability, supply chain management and the electronics industry. Through the lens of the smart phone supply chain, participants will visit world-class manufacturing and logistics companies in China, such as: Phicomm, Huawei, Samsung, NCAB and Yangshan Deepwater Port.

During this 11-day program, under the content direction and guidance of Dr. Oya Tukel, Chair and Professor of Operations and Supply Chain Management at Cleveland State University, students will gain a better understanding of companies that are redefining supply chain management. At the same time, students will engage with and learn from actual smart phone users in China, their peers and local students, through integrated experiences to share perspectives on different cultures and smart phone use habits. This program provides not only an engaging and unique academic learning experience, but also a once in a lifetime opportunity to witness firsthand the increasingly interconnected world.

Content Director

Oya Tukel, Ph.D.

Chair and Professor

Operations and Supply Chain Management

Monte Ahuja College of Business

Cleveland State University

Dr. Oya Tukel teaches innovation management, supply chain management and project management at Cleveland State University. Dr. Tukel is actively involved in international programs and corporate training in the United States and Europe. She regularly publishes basic and applied research in the areas of project management and supply chain management. In addition, Dr. Tukel has led roughly 100 students on short-term faculty-led programs, in collaboration with the Asia Institute.

Program Itinerary

Day 1 | Shanghai, China
Arrive in Shanghai
Day 2
Program Orientation
Briefing on the Smart Phone Supply Chain
Apple Retail Store Visit (Retail)
Day 3
Shanghai Dianji University Visit
Yangshan Deepwater Port Visit (Shipping)
Day 4
China Telecom Visit (Carrier)
FedEx Visit (Distribution)
Day 5
Huawei/Pegatron Visit (Assembly)
Phicomm Visit (Assembly)

Day 6 | Suzhou, China
Travel to Suzhou, China by High Speed Train
Knowles Visit (Components)
AMD Visit (Components)
Day 7
Culture and History Tour of Suzhou
Day 8 | Shenzhen, China
Fly to Shenzhen, China
Day 9
ZTE Visit (Assembly)
ASA Visit (Components)
Day 10
Program Debrief Session
Day 11
Leave Shenzhen, China

Program Fees and Inclusions

The program fee for this 11-day program in China is $2,499 per participant. All applications received before February 1, 2016 will be considered for scholarships of up to $500. The program fees include:

• All pre-departure program materials, an eManual, welcome bag, onsite orientation, and city maps

•   Nine academic and professional visits related to the smart phone supply chain
•   Two presentations/lectures with invited industry experts and/or university faculty
•   Cultural and historical excursions with local bi-lingual guides, as well as all entrance ticket fees
•   Ten nights lodging in 3-4 stars hotels with internet access and double occupancy rooms
•   All breakfasts will be arranged each morning at the participant’s hotels. Three lunch meals and two dinner meals for all participants will also be included.
•   All domestic transportation including daily private bus, high speed train and flights

• 24/7 onsite program coordinator(s)

Contact Information

For more information on the Follow the Smart Phone Supply Chain Program, please contact either:
Dr. Oya Tukel: o.icmeli@csuohio.edu
The Asia Institute: info@asiainstitute.org
(To learn more about the Asia Institute, please visit: www.asiainstitute.org)

Study Abroad in China

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Shanghai

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Suzhou

Suzhou is a major city in Eastern China, adjacent to Shanghai Municipality. The city has over 2,500 years of history. The classical gardens in Suzhou were added to the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1997 and 2000. Suzhou is often called the "Venice of China".

Shenzhen

Shenzhen is a major city in the South of China's Guangdong Province, situated immediately North of Hong Kong. Shenzhen was China's first Special Economic Zone when the reform period began. Shenzhen is the largest city in China for migrant labor and is also a major manufacturing center.

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