JOURNAL OF BUSINESS DIVERSITY

Short-term Travel to China: Planning and Pitfalls

Author(s): Christina McCart, Michelle Hagadorn

Citation: Christina McCart, Michelle Hagadorn,  (2017) "Short-term Travel to China: Planning and Pitfalls," Journal of Business Diversity, Vol.17, Iss. 3, pp. 47-61

Article Type: Research paper

Publisher: North American Business Press

Abstract:

Almost all college campuses across the country now have international education offices to assist students from other countries, while also promoting study abroad and short-term travel courses. The primary premise is that exposing students to other cultures will improve their critical thinking and decision making skills while ultimately improving their intercultural competence. As boundaries between countries blur for business and trade, improving these skills is important for students to be successful in a global economy. The purpose of this paper is to describe the process involved in creating and implementing a short-term travel course to China.