“Discover China in the Paradise for Entrepreneurs”
Zhejiang University School of Management is glad to present the 2015 ZJU “Entrepreneurship in China” International Summer School, which will be scheduled from June 21 to July 11, 2015 at Zijingang Campus, Hangzhou.
The program is designed for undergraduate and graduate students who have entrepreneurial flair and an interest in Chinese culture. During the three weeks, you will have the chance to start a business initiative of your own, explore and experience the beautiful city landscape of Hangzhou and its vibrant business environment, and talk to local entrepreneurs as well as students and professors from Zhejiang University.
Who We Are
We are one of the top universities in China and member of the C9 League. Zhejiang University is a comprehensive research university, with a history of more than 117 years. We have the highest percentage of starting a business after graduation among all college graduates. The School of Management draws on the tradition of Zhejiang University aiming at cultivating the healthy power leading the future of China. At ZJUSOM, we encourage cross-disciplinary research and practices with a special focus on Entrepreneurship and Innovation.
We are also in one of China’s most dynamic growth areas – the Yangtze River Delta. Hangzhou is the capital city of Zhejiang Province, which only occupies 4% of the national population but boasts 123 Top 500 private companies in 2014. Hangzhou is home to many innovative business giants including Wahaha, Aibaba and Geely. It is also a beautiful tourist city with the reputation of “Paradise on Earth”. The West Lake was inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List in June, 2011.
What We Offer
The program is a three-week one starting from June 21 to July 11. Participants are required to initiate a business plan based on his (her) observation and learning during this time. They will also work closely with their group members and a mentor which will be assigned to each group. Check below for a short summary:
Program Theme: Entrepreneurship in China
Program Dates: June 21 (Sun) – July 11 (Sat), 2015
Syllabus:
Courses including “Doing Business in China” Series, Big Data, Family Business in China, and Glocal Innovation etc.
Cultural Experiences including Calligraphy, Taiji, Chinese language courses and museum visits
Company visits and networking events with students and local entrepreneurs
Program Fee: 6,350 RMB (for partner universities)/11,850 RMB (for non-partner universities)
Application Deadline: April 24, 2015
How To Apply
College students with basic business/economics knowledge are welcome to apply to us. We especially welcome students from other disciplines as we believe that the encounter of difference produces real entrepreneurship. Applicants shall collect the following documents and send it to internationalsom@zju.edu.cn.
