About Our Program

    Welcome to the 2024 SILC Summer/Winter School on "Innovation and Business Opportunities in China". This summer school series is designed to provide overseas students with a unique opportunity to experience doing business and innovation in China firsthand. Our program features a combination of lectures, case studies, workshops with entrepreneurs, on-site visits to companies, and group work with other students.

    In this program, you will learn how to successfully commercialize innovations in China. Our interactive delivery approach ensures that you will gain a comprehensive understanding of the entrepreneurial efforts currently taking place in China. You will also have the opportunity to participate in real entrepreneurial activities, explore Chinese market landscape, and Chinese culture under the guidance of our experienced lecturers to gain a more comprehensive understanding of how businesses run in China. This will help you better navigate the business environment and culture in China.

    In addition to the business courses, we will also provide some additional sessions, seminars, or workshops of making handicrafts of strong Chinese cultural heritage. We hope that students will appreciate the charm of the Chinese language and culture.


    Program Attractions

    Diversified Teaching Approaches

    Our teaching approaches are designed to provide students with an immersive learning experience through a combination of lectures, case studies, workshops with entrepreneurs, on-site visits to companies, and group work to deliver business theories and cases. Students will also have the opportunity to communicate with local entrepreneurs face-to-face. Our inspirational lectures will guide you on how to do business in China.

    One-to-one buddy scheme

    Each visiting student will be introduced to a Chinese student of SILC, who acts as your “buddy”. Your buddy will help to enhance your learning experience and providing support whenever you may need it.

    Practical experience of our program

    Throughout the course, you will learn about the challenges facing Chinese companies and work with your classmates to develop innovative solutions that blend Chinese and other cultures. Through observing the process of modernization and commercialization of intangible cultural heritage products, you will gain insights into the keys to innovation and entrepreneurship. Finally, you will have the opportunity to present your group's business plan, which may develop into a business solution for Chinese companies, or even become a real company in the future. By the end of the course, you will have developed a deep understanding of the logics behind the rapid growth of Chinese economy, the implications of Chinese economic reform on the global economy, and gained practical experience in developing innovative solutions.


    Certificate

    On completion of SILC Summer/Winter school, you will be awarded a Summer/Winter School Certificate from SILC as well as an academic record for your marks, which prove that you have good understanding of Chinese economy, innovations and entrepreneurship. SILC will also grant credits for students completing the program through an official transcript.


    Levels and Prerequisites

    All courses offered are equivalent to introductory level university courses. They have no specific pre-requisites.


    Application Requirement

    Non- Chinese citizens with a valid passport

    Proof of your English language proficiency (if your first language is not English or if English is not the language of instruction at your school)

    Sending completed application form and a copy of your passport photo page to our email


    Nomination Deadline


    Late May for SILC Summer School

    Early November for SILC Winter School

    Download the program brochure


    Contact us

    Isa Meng: isa.mengrq@shu.edu.cn

    Julia Zhu: juliaxqzhu@shu.edu.cn


    International Office

    SILC Business School, Shanghai University

    20 Chengzhong Road, Jiading District, Shanghai 201899, PR China

    TEL: +86-2169980028-92011

    FAX: +86-2169980017