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EXPLORATION CHINA: 

EXPLORATION CHINA Information Session For January 2007 Program

Agenda: 

Agenda Welcome Program Fees & Tuition Important Dates Financial Planning Academic Courses Professional Visits/Speakers Hotel Accommodations Passport & Visa Information Application Process & Registration Start Learning About Hong Kong Now!

Welcome: 

Welcome Hong Kong Information Session Date: Tuesday, August 22, 2006 Time: 4:00 pm Location: C434 PC Presenter Ann Knudson, Asst. Director, IIB; Contact: 319-335-1379 or ann-knudson@uiowa.edu

EXPLORATION CHINA (EC): 

EXPLORATION CHINA (EC) January 2 – 15, 2007 Exploration China Includes: Three-credit academic course One-credit seminar on Global Supply Chain Management Two Thursday night class meetings during the fall semester A series of professional visits and speakers in Hong Kong & Guangzhou– full participation required.

Program Fee and Tuition : 

Program Fee and Tuition Tuition – EC will be treated as part of your Spring Semester tuition Program Fee - $1,400* Hotel Accommodations (shared double room) Transportation between HK & Guangzhou (GZ) Tour Manager Support Services Day tour of Hong Kong (includes lunch) Welcome & Farwell dinners with MBA-PM Program HK Public Transportation (Octopus) Card Professional visits in HK & Guangzhou *Travel Scholarships will be provided. (See next slide)

Program Fee and Tuition: 

Program Fee and Tuition Program fee does NOT include: Airfare (cost est. $1200) Visa Fees US & HK airport transfers Meals Travel Scholarship An IIB grant will provide $700 scholarships to all Fulltime MBA students taking part in EC. To see cost estimates visit: http://www.biz.uiowa.edu/iib/mba/china/expense.html

Financial Planning: 

Financial Planning EC is treated as a Spring Course for tuition purposes Airfare is not included in program fee (est. $1200) US students may be eligible for Financial Aid. After 9/15 EC students will be provided Fin Aid Information

Important Dates: 

Important Dates Aug 28: Applications Due Aug 29: Notify application status Selection by lottery (2nd Year – 13 seats; 1st Year – 7 seats) Sept 2: Remaining application forms due If forms are not timely turned in the individual will forfeit their seat in the program All forms can be found at: http://www.biz.uiowa.edu/iib/mba/china/apply.html Oct 2: Non-refundable $700 program fee due

Important Dates (*Required!!!): 

Important Dates (*Required!!!) Sept 14*: EC planning meeting Discuss visas, flights, financial aid Time/Location: 4:00pm in C435 PC Oct 19*: Company visit to Profol Class will travel to CR to visit Profol facility for Int’l Seminar Nov 9*: Pre-departure Orientation Nov 15*: Int’l Seminar, class meeting

Academic Courses: 

Academic Courses HK EMBA course offerings** (3 s.h.): 6J:235 EXA Maximizing Team Performance, Instructor Gale Mote; OR 6J:246 EXA International Management, Instructor Frank Rydzewski International Business Seminar – China, 1 s.h. Global Supply Chain Management, Instructor Dennis Schrag ** Students will be asked their preference, but cannot be guaranteed either

Class Composition: 

Class Composition

ACADEMICS. . .: 

ACADEMICS. . .

Course Schedule: 

Course Schedule HK EMBA Elective Courses will meet on both weekends while in HK Sat, Jan 6 & 13, 2007 (2pm – 7:30pm) Sun, Jan 7 & 14, 2007 (9am – 6pm) International Business Seminar Pre-departure meetings in Iowa October 19 – Visit Profol in CR November 16 – Case study & speaker

Course Responsibilities: 

Course Responsibilities Expect Readings and assignments both before and after your trip to Hong Kong Students are responsible for the cost of course materials 100% class attendance required Syllabi details will be available later

Professional Visits: 

Professional Visits Visits will tie together different aspects of supply chain management There will be visits in both Hong Kong and the city of Guangzhou in Mainland China Students are expected to stay approximately 2 days in Guangzhou Guangzhou is the capital of Guangdong Province (formerly known as Canton); Guangdong borders Hong Kong to the north.

Professional Visits: 

Professional Visits The details for the schedule are still being worked out, but will include A port in HK and/or Guangzhou Shun Sang (H.K.) Co. Ltd. (a P&G distributor) http://www.shunsang.com/sshk/overview/warehouse_index.htm The Hong Kong Trade & Development Council (HDTDC) http://www.tdctrade.com/ Company visit to Profol Visit both Cedar Rapid’s & Guangzhou facilities http://www.profol.com/index2.php

PROFESSIONAL VISITS. . .: 

PROFESSIONAL VISITS. . .

PROFESSIONAL VISITS. . .: 

PROFESSIONAL VISITS. . .

Hotel Accommodations: 

Hotel Accommodations Hong Kong (10 Nights) - Metropark Hotel Located in Causeway Bay near Victoria Park. It is a short walk from the Tin Hua MTR station. Complimentary in-room broadband internet access. Health Facilities & Pool Nearby Attractions: Tin Hua Temple; Tai chi exercise at Victoria Park; Shopping in Causeway Bay; Tram rides; etc. Money exchange at front desk. Hotel website: http://www.metroparkhotel.com/about_us.html

Metropark Hotel Room: 

Metropark Hotel Room

Hotel Accommodations: 

Hotel Accommodations Perspective This is not a five star hotel. You are signing up for an educational program NOT a five star vacation. Hotel rooms are much smaller than in the US Metropark staff is friendly, helpful and speak English Hotel is conveniently located near public transportation. City park and track are nearby for those who are healthy and fit!

Hotel Accommodations: 

Hotel Accommodations Guangzhou (2 Nights) White Swan Hotel Located on the historical Sanmian Island Overlooks the Pearl River A 12 mix of Chinese & Western restaurants are located on its property A fitness and entertainment facility Two swimming pools & sauna Shopping arcade

Passport and Visa: 

Passport and Visa To enter Hong Kong and to obtain a Chinese visa a valid Passport is required. To obtain a passport students who are U.S. citizens should visit the US State Department website at http://travel.state.gov/passport/passport_1738.html First time passport holders need to apply in person. Click on “First Time” under “Get or Renew Passport” to find a passport office near you. Students without a US Passport should contact Ann Knudson.

Passport and Visa: 

Passport and Visa Hong Kong Visas: To travel to HK, US citizens do not require a visa for stays less than 90 days. If you are not a US citizen, you can check to see if you require a visa by visiting: http://losangeles.chinaconsulate.org/eng/visa/hkpass/t27607.htm Chinese Visas: All students will require a visa to visit Mainland China. Ann Knudson will be arranging visas for everyone. This will be discussed on more detail on the 9/14/06 meeting. Get your Passport Now – Do Not Wait! Even if you decide not to go a passport in an excellent source of identification to hold.

Passport and Visa: 

Passport and Visa Chinese Visas: All students will require a visa to visit Mainland China. Ann Knudson will be arranging visas for everyone. This will be discussed on more detail on the 9/14/06 meeting. For US Citizens, visas will cost appx. $70 Chinese citizens will need to make sure they have the proper documents to enter HK twice. Get your Passport Now – Do Not Wait! Even if you decide not to go a passport in an excellent source of identification to hold.

Health, Insurance, Etc.: 

Health, Insurance, Etc. If you have health issues, check with your physician regarding your travel. Air pollution can be a problem in HK. You need to check with your physician if you have any respiratory conditions. Health Insurance Required Your health insurance must provide coverage while outside the US; Check with your insurance provider. The UI SHIP and UI GradCare both have coverage outside the US.

Health, Insurance, Etc.: 

Health, Insurance, Etc. Center for Disease Control (CDC) No required vaccinations – especially since you will be in urban areas. However, the CDC does identify some vaccinations to consider; To be effective most vaccinations need to be given weeks or months in advance your trip. CDC: http://www.cdc.gov/ (CDC’s Traveler: http://www.cdc.gov/travel/eastasia.htm Other Considerations: Travel Insurance General Power of Attorney Supplemental Health Insurance

Application Process: 

Application Process Aug 28: Application Due Lottery for seats held on Aug 29 Sept 2: Deadline for ALL UI Forms http://www.biz.uiowa.edu/iib/mba/china/apply.html Forms: Commitment Form; Conditions of Participation; Medical Self-Assessment; & Proof of Medical Insurance Oct 2: Non-refundable $700 commitment fee due Students who do not make timely payments will forfeit their seats.

START LEARNING ABOUT Hong Kong!: 

START LEARNING ABOUT Hong Kong! To make the most out of your travels, read about and research Hong Kong & China

SCENIC . . .: 

SCENIC . . .

About Hong Kong: 

About Hong Kong There are a variety of things to do in HK – You are responsible to research on your own Hong Kong history & geography – a place to start: http://www.biz.uiowa.edu/iib/mbapm/hongkong.html HK Tourism Board (HKTB) Websites: Home: http://www.discoverhongkong.com/eng/index.jsp Heritage (festivals, museums, monuments, tours, etc.): http://www.discoverhongkong.com/eng/heritage/index.jhtml

SIGHTS . . .: 

SIGHTS . . .

About Hong Kong (more): 

About Hong Kong (more) Cultural Kaleidoscope Classes in Tai Chi, Feng Shui, Tea Appreciation Cantonese Opera Architecture Walks Antique Appreciation The Secrets of Pear Jade Shopping http://www.discoverhongkong.com/eng/heritage/ck/idex.jhml Touring Around http://www.discoverhongkong.com/eng/touring/index.jhtml Walking tours http://www.discoverhongkong.com/eng/touring/hkwalks/index.jhtml

FUN . . .: 

FUN . . .

About Hong Kong: 

About Hong Kong Nightlife http://hong-kong.tourism-asia.net/nightlife-in-hong-kong.html http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Asia/Hong_Kong/Nightlife-Hong_Kong-TG-C-1.html

Questions?: 

Questions? For future questions, contact Ann Knudson Office: W308 PBB Phone: 319-335-1379 Email: ann-knudson@uiowa