Programs : Brochure

SHANGHAI JIAOTONG 

THE PROGRAM

Providing an opportunity for students to learn first-hand about one of the fastest growing economies in the world, students in the LeBow College of Business will have the opportunity to experience this enriching exchange program at the Antai College of Economics and Management (ACEM) at Shanghai JiaoTong University in China. Through this exchange, LeBow students will enroll in ACEM’s undergraduate business courses with local and international students, adding a global perspective with a Chinese focus to their LeBow degree. Studying and living in Shanghai is a unique opportunity to experience the city's dynamic business environment and gain personal knowledge of this rapidly-growing market. This program is geared towards students who are independently-driven and are willing to take initiative in their own academic and professional success.
 

ACADEMICS

Course Catalog: LeBow students will have the option of selecting from over a dozen business courses taught in English, with the opportunity to take courses in Chinese based on the student’s level of fluency.  The learning objective for ACEM’s undergraduate curriculum is to master domestic and international modern economic theories, methods and techniques.  Weekly Chinese conversation classes are also available for interested students and are strongly encouraged.  ACEM faculty are world class teachers and experienced in research and industry, many also working in consulting and government organizations.

Sample English course offerings include:

•    Introduction to E-Business
•    Supply Chain Management
•    Accounting
•    Customer Behavior
•    International Company and Cross Culture Management
•    Internet Marketing
Additional course examples

Course Equivalents: These are courses Drexel students have taken at Tsinghua before, which means you do not have to go through the course approval process again. However, you must still complete the pre-approval form. Please note there is no guarantee that pre-approved courses will be offered in the future. There are currently no pre-approved course equivalents for this program.

Course Approvals: Students participating in the program are asked to complete an academic pre-approval form.  For this form, we ask you to review the course offerings at the host institution and discuss with your academic advisor which courses are best suited for your plan of study. You must obtain approval by the appropriate department for each course you plan to take abroad. For example, if you want to take a sociology course at the host institution for Drexel credit, its equivalent must be pre-approved by the Sociology Department at Drexel. Students are encouraged to elect 8-10 courses on the pre-approval form in case there are scheduling conflicts, or your top choices are not available. 

Grading: Students are taught and graded by faculty at the host institution. Grades are noted as "CR/NCR" on transcripts and will NOT affect the cumulative GPA. In order to receive CR, students must earn the equivalent of a "C" or above at the host institution. Students must maintain full-time status at the host institution while also taking the equivalent of a full-time course load at Drexel.

PROGRAM CALENDAR

Fall semester at Shanghai JiaoTong University consists of 18 teaching and examination weeks, running from Early September to Mid-January.  Due to this semester schedule, Drexel students are encouraged to stay in China after their studies to complete a winter/spring co-op experience. Students will need to work closely with the Study Abroad office, their academic advisor, and an International Co-op Coordinator to determine how to best plan their time during this program.  Due to the need for cycle changes, the study abroad office urges students to begin planning 12-18 months in advance. 
  
Fall:
Early Sept - Mid Jan    Winter/Spring:
Mid Jan - Mid June    Summer:
Late June - Early Sept
Classes at ACEM in China    Co-op in China or elsewhere    Classes at Drexel

Adjusting co-op to winter/spring: In order to accommodate the academic Calendar in Shanghai, Drexel students must complete their co-op experience either in China or the U.S. during winter and spring term, then finish their academic year with classes at Drexel summer term. Students will be responsible for finding their own independent co-op but can request guidance and assistance from Steinbright Career Services as well. 

THE EXPERIENCE

As one of the longest standing universities in China, SJTU offers a world-class academic experience in a city that is arguably the epicenter of international business for the nation. The city of Shanghai offers students a glimpse of old-world China in an ever-developing cosmopolitan setting.  ACEM's location near the downtown commercial district provides easy access to the high energy of the city and wonderful possibilities for exploring the many multinational companies based there. The city has an international feel and is home to over 300,000 foreign professionals. Its varied architecture makes it a vibrant city to explore, moving from traditional to modern structures from one neighborhood to the next. Programming offered by ACEM will help LeBow students to make the most of their time in Shanghai.   
 
Housing Options: Exchange students typically live in shared apartments with other students near the ACEM campus. These apartments are reasonably priced and can be arranged through a local real estate agency, recommended by ACEM. It is possible for students to apply for the university dormitories, but the rooms are in high demand and visiting students generally prefer the conditions of private housing.

For meals, students can eat at a very economical price in the on-campus cafeterias, and this is an excellent way to experience and understand Chinese university life. There are also a variety of Chinese and Western restaurants located within walking distance of the campus and an even wider range of possibilities for exploration throughout the city of Shanghai.

Visa: Non-Chinese citizens will need to obtain a Chinese visa to participate in this program. Refer to the Chinese Embassy for instructions on the visa application process.
 
COST AND FINANCIAL AID

This is a Drexel sponsored program which means all of your Drexel tuition and financial aid remain the same during your term abroad. For program costs, please consult the budget sheet: Fall

Students who receive Federal Work Study should consider applying for the Study Abroad Online Journalist work study position (after acceptance).

To seek additional funding, review the Scholarship & Funding Opportunities. Remember that scholarship deadlines may be much earlier than study abroad deadlines, so plan accordingly. Students may also want to submit a revised budget to the Financial Aid Office to see if additional funding may be available.

The China Scholarship Council for American Students is also funding 10,000 scholarship opportunities for U.S. students studying a term or more.