Chinese Consumers & the Digital Economy Study Tour

Destination and Dates

Country: China
Dates: Flexible, All-year round

Program Overview

China’s five hundred million consumers represent one of the biggest opportunities in the world. It has more e-commerce activity than any other country, and its consumer economy is poised for increasing growth. To capture this opportunity, participants will learn about the underlying digital and economic trends driving the behaviors of Chinese consumers— because it’s a complex environment. This program is suitable for students enrolled in the School of Business and the School of Humanities and Communication Arts.

Traditions of Health & Wellness Study Tour

Destination and Dates

Country: China
Dates: Flexible, All-year round

Program Overview

From traditional Chinese Medicine observational workshops with practitioners to visits of innovative medical technology companies to immersive experiences in local and international hospital to overviewing the food, Health and Wellness Trends in China. The Students will complete a comprehensive two-week study tour in Eastern China (Shanghai&Hangzhou) and get a holistic view of the health and wellness sectors inside one of the world’s top leading power. This Faculty-Led Programs is suitable for students enrolled in the School of Sciences and Health.

The Culture of Makers & Designers in Japan

Destination and Dates

Country: Japan
Dates: Flexible, All-year round

Program Overview

This program will provide insights into the world of makers and designers in Japan. From maker’s space to 3D Printing and design lab to industrial design warehouses, the participants will deep dive into the booming creative ecosystem pioneering Smart Cities and sustainability in Japan. This program is for students at the School of Computing, Engineering and Mathematics (and the School of Humanities and Communication Arts)

Embracing Diversity and fostering inclusion: an immersion to develop cultural intelligence

Destination and Dates

Country: Indonesia
Dates: Flexible, All-year round

Program Overview

This program is suitable for students enrolled in the School of Humanities and Communication Arts (and the School of Social Sciences). The program will provide students with an overview of ‘Bhinneka Tunggal ika’, the diversity of cultural expressions which has always been one of the foundations of Indonesia. Students will develop skills enabling them to lead across divides and thrive in multiple cultures. The program will also discuss the important role that ethnicity plays as Indonesia is entering a new era of increasing economic growth.

Blockchain Study Tour

Destination and Dates

Country: Hong Kong SAR
Dates: Flexible, All-year round

Program Overview

Blockchain is a disruptive technology. It is reshaping the business as we know it and paves the way to the new economy. This two-week program has been designed to give a foundational knowledge of the technology and an in-depth perspective on its current and future applications. The program is based on Experiential Learning. Because knowledge is nothing without experience, you will practice in small workgroups and conduct research. Besides, through workshops, site visits and networking sessions, you will share the experience of multiple recognized entrepreneurs and develop fruitful contacts for the future. There are no prerequisites to take the program. It is open to anyone willing to understand Blockchain and crypto currencies, and their global impact on the economy. This program is suitable for students enrolled in the School of Business as well as the school of Computer, engineering and mathematics.

The Great AI Leap Forward

Destination and Dates
Country: China
Dates: Flexible, All-year round

Program Overview

Artificial intelligence (AI) has come to occupy an important role in Beijing’s ‘Made in China 2025’ blueprint. China wants to become a global leader in the field by 2030 and now has an edge in terms of academic papers, patents and both cross-border and global AI funding. This program will deep dive into the applications of AI in China from automotive to retail to finance to health to robots to facial recognition.

Smart City & Creative Hubs: A Social and Economic Booster

Destination and Dates

Country: Vietnam & Singapore
Dates: Flexible, All-year round

Program Overview

This program is suitable for students enrolled in the School of Humanities and Communication Arts. Students will be immersed in a journey to explore what spurs creativity in Vietnam and Singapore and its growth impact. Vietnam is a rapidly transforming country with a burgeoning market for goods and services and Singapore is a leading creative hub in ASEAN with a smart city vision. The tour will take students to creative spaces, media & music agencies, government and innovation clusters, design companies and innovative hubs at educational institutions.