University of Pittsburgh: Global Research Practicum in Asia, Hosted by the Asia Institute
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University of Pittsburgh: China - INNOVATE, Hosted by the Asia Institute
University of Pittsburgh: China - INNOVATE, Hosted by the Asia Institute
The Katz Global Research Practicum (GRP) is a three-credit course that provides graduate students with a business-focused study abroad experience. Offered in the spring term, the Katz GRP consists of a series of country-specific workshops, follow... read more
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After visiting China last year, I noticed the vast differences between China and Japan. Robert C. Innis - University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh View Entire Review
experiencing a very different culture, trying new food, seeing amazing places Corbin P - University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh View Entire Review
This program provided a first hand experience of both business and social culture of China - absolutely worthwhile A student - University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh View Entire Review

The experience was great. I earned a lot about the culture and how to conduct business in China. We went to awesome locations, the visits were informative and our hosts were great. Garrett - University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh View Entire Review
I learned a lot about the Japanese culture that you wouldn't necessarily pick up in a book. You can read about how clean and utilitarian it is, but it's so much more striking to experience it. This was a worthwhile trip, particularly for my first trip to Asia. Japan is so Western in a lot of ways, but still so unique in how busi... A student - University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh View Entire Review
Visiting the a foreign city makes you appreciate other cultures Robert McManus - University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh View Entire Review
I learned a ton about the Chinese business culture which would benefit me in my future career. Robert C. Innis - University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh View Entire Review
It was worthwhile. I gained personal experience by learning a lot about people and cultures. Academically I learned a lot through all the on-site visits. Pia - University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh View Entire Review
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The Katz Global Research Practicum (GRP) is a three-credit course that provides graduate students with a business-focused study abroad experience. Offered in the spring term, the Katz GRP consists of a series of country-specific workshops, followed by an international trip held over Spring Break. Deliverables from the practicum may include a team research project and an individual cultural report.
This program is hosted by the Asia Institute. Over the past ten years, the Asia Institute has become a leading host partner for many educational institutions supporting short-term programs in Asia. More information about the Asia Institute can be found at www.asiainstitute.org
This program is hosted by the Asia Institute. Over the past ten years, the Asia Institute has become a leading host partner for many educational institutions supporting short-term programs in Asia. More information about the Asia Institute can be found at www.asiainstitute.org
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