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ISyE Summer in Asia Study Abroad Program, 2020

Join our full semester study abroad program in Asia and explore academics, culture, industry, and history while taking courses suitable to the locale and travel. Interact with locals, gain valuable career experiences, and make lifelong memories. Established in 2002, our program has happy alumni from prestigious universities such as GT, NUS, Tsinghua, and more. Don't miss this opportunity!

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ISyE Summer in Asia Study Abroad Program, 2020

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  1. ISyE Summer in AsiaStudy Abroad Program, 2020 May 11 – August 1, 2020 Chen Zhou, Program Director Jesse Malone Ferreira, Program Coordinator

  2. Asia Full semester for IEs Economic (not too long, but full credits) Courses suitable to the locale and travel Academics, culture, industry, history Locals in our classes Useful for your career Objectives

  3. Program History & Student Comments • History • Established 2002 • Happy alumni: GT 500+, NUS 150+ Tsinghua 120+, IUHCMC 50+, BJTU 30+, SJTU 5. • Some comments • “Singapore is like an ‘IE city’ ” • “Loved interacting with Tsinghua and NUS students” • “Great program and great experience!” • “It was the best experience I had in college”

  4. Program Overview 5weeks in Singapore 1.5weeks in Vietnam 5 weeks in Shanghai Courses to fit the locale • 2 courses in Singapore/Vietnam • 2 courses in Shanghai • HTS 2062 and 3 ISyE courses • Tours: Port, manufacturing facility, warehouse Program prerequisites: • 3133 Optimization • 3232 Stochastics

  5. Class and Credits Courses for 2020 program: • ISyE 3103 Supply Chain Management, Logistics • ISyE 4803-R1 Financial Data Analysis • ISyE 4803-R2 Decision Analysis & Risk Modeling • HTS 2062 Modern Asia *If you are in the E&F or Q&Stat concentrations, ISYE 4803 (Financial Data Analysis) can count toward your 3rd depth course. If you already took a course toward the 3rd course in either concentration, (you already have MGT 3078 or a CS course), you can count the course as a breadth course considered either in E&F or Q&Stat concentrations Please email Fran Buser (fran.buser@isye.gatech.edu ) or Lauren Silver (lauren.silver@isye.gatech.edu) with questions

  6. Course characteristics 4 hours of classes/day 3 day weekends Faculty from Georgia Tech and NUS Contents similar to the one on campus, with minor adjustment to take advantage of travel and locale Course credits are identical to those on-campus Letter grade

  7. Tours in Singapore

  8. 1st Stop – Singapore: Where West meets East Bilingual society, good buffer to ease-into Asia Modern, planned infrastructure for high density living High efficiency international logistics in action Luxury mall shopping and other entertainment Variety of food selections Multiple religions Great base for travel

  9. National University of Singapore (NUS) Air-conditioned classroom Internet on-campus and in the dorms Library and sports/fitness facility access

  10. National University of Singapore (NUS) On-campus dormitories Use campus bus and public transportation, taxi Eating in canteens and restaurants Many different options for cuisine

  11. Food @ NUS Campus Canteens Low cost A lot of variety

  12. When airlines compete, you win Malaysia Thailand Cambodia Indonesia …

  13. 2nd Stop – Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Study and live at Vietnam National University – International University Site visit and cultural tours: • War Remnants Museum • Ben Thanh Market • Pagodas and Temples • Mekong Delta Day Trip • Coca-Cola Asia Tour • Heineken Tour • Kova Paints Tour

  14. 3rd Stop – Shanghai, China Get a taste of life in a foreign country, something may come to you in your career GT Graduate assistant helps students with transition Locals can help a lot Flash cards, basic words, etc. Learn • Labor cost • You get what you pay for • Intellectual property • Competitiveness

  15. Shanghai Jiaotong University Established in 1896 City center campus, easy access Located in desirable area of central Shanghai, Xuhui District.

  16. Housing @ Shanghai Jiaotong University Shanghai Suites, Xuhui Double room Shower, toilet AC, network access Telephone, TV Washer/dryer available

  17. Food @ Shanghai Jiaotong University On-Campus Cafeterias • Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, Mongolian, Turkish, • Vegetarian and Muslim options On-campus coffee house with snacks Rechargeable dining card Restaurants located outside of campus • Vegetarian Restaurant • Hotpot • Peking Duck • Korean BBQ • Western Food

  18. Travel in China Popular Weekend Travel Destinations in China: Beijing Xi’an Hangzhou, Suzhou Huangshan Zhujiajiao

  19. Plant Tours

  20. Visa If you hold a US passport (and many others), you do not need a visa for Singapore • Student Pass Required (obtained in Singapore within the 1st week) • Student Pass allows you to enter and exit Singapore (weekend travel) You will need a Vietnamese Visa If you do not hold a Chinese passport, you’ll need a visa for China • We will provide you with information for visa application in February • Will apply for single entry X2 visa

  21. Cost of the program Program fee: $5,000 Tuition (12 credit hours): $4,103 Technology Fee: $107 USG Institutional Fee: $544 TOTAL Tuition & Fees: $9,754 Program Fee includes: housing, field trips, ground transportation, welcome and closing receptions, campus facilities usage, student activities fees, health and life insurance.

  22. Other costs Passport: $145 Chinese Visa: $180 Vietnamese Visa: $100 Singapore Student Pass: $90 SGD (~$65) Group Airfare: $2,500 (estimate) • Atlanta – Singapore • Singapore – Ho Chi Minh City • Ho Chi Minh City - Shanghai • Shanghai – Atlanta Some may want to travel on their own due to • Different route, airlines, • Use of frequent fliers Meals and incidentals $1500

  23. Summary Singapore – Ho Chi Minh City - Shanghai 12 weeks 3 ISyE courses + HTS course Plant tours, cultural activities, & field trips Enjoy “in-state” tuition for out-of-state students Application deadline: January 15, 2020

  24. Questions? Further information • isyeasia.oie.gatech.edu Contact • Prof. Chen Zhou, czhou@isye.gatech.edu • Jesse Malone Ferreira, jesse.ferreira@oie.gatech.edu Apply online at http://atlas.gatech.edu/

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