Master's of Arts in International Studies

  China

Hanzhong,  Shanghai

Term: Academic Year, Fall, Spring, Summer 
Dates: Program Begins Every June

Description: Program Overview: Concordia University, located in Southern California, is offering a Master of Arts in International Studies (MAIS) degree with concentrations in International Business and International Education alongside a 12-month internship in the Peoples Republic of China in Shanghai and Hangzhou.

This unique program offers you the opportunity to:

* Study, research and gain first-hand experience in the political, economic, cultural and social life of contemporary China.
* Explore the strategic opportunities in one of the worlds largest and fastest growing economies.
* Develop meaningful relationships with Chinese business leaders, educators, professionals and community members.
* Influence and impact the lives of a generation of young people in China.
* Acquire practical knowledge of educational and business contexts and practices, providers and clients, products and services, strategies and obstacles.
* Receive a graduate education with a year-long internship in China that prepares you for the future of international business and education.

Internship benefits
Candidates are provided the following benefits from their employer in China:

* Monthly interns stipend (dependent upon qualifications and placement)
* Housing or housing allowance
* Legal work visa in China
* Reimbursement of your round-trip economy class air ticket between the U.S. and China (requires successful completion of year-long internship)
* Chinese language lessons

Highlights: Opportunities: With a population of 1.3 billion and a sustained average annual GDP growth rate of over 10%, China is emerging as a world leader in business and education. Experience in business and education in China will prepare entrepreneurially-minded individuals with the necessary understanding, skills, resources and relationships to be able to be successful in a new global political-economy.

Degree Level: Masters Degree

Minimum Education: Bachelors

Cost in US$: Tuition: 550 USD/unit (tuition rates are subject to change on an annual basis); Total Program Units: 38 units for MAIS; Total Program Tuition Cost : 20,900 USD (financial aid is available)

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to China in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently

Scholarships are Available. Concordia University does not offer scholarships to Masters programs but there are many private scholarships available for study abroad. Concordia University does not endorse any of these scholarships but has done research to find scholarships that may be available to candidates.

Application Process Involves:

• In-Person Interview when Feasible
• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Other
• Phone Interview
• Resume
• Transcript

Typically The Application Process Time is 1 month

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Job and Internship Network

Concordia University's Mission Statement: Concordia University Irvine, guided by the Great Commission of Christ Jesus and the Lutheran Confessions, empowers students through the liberal arts and professional studies for lives of learning, service and leadership.

Year Founded: 1976