Teach English in China, While Earning Your MA in International Studies

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Organization:

Concordia University, Irvine

Location:

China (Shanghai or Hangzhou)

Website:

www.cui.edu/mais

Compensation:

Varies

Contact Information:

Faith McKinney

Phone:

800-229-1200 x3376

Email:

faith.mckinney@cui.edu

Description:

Concordia University, located in Southern California, is offering a Master of Arts in International Studies (MAIS) degree with concentrations in International Business and International Education alongside a 10 or 12-month teaching contract in the People's Republic of China. This unique program offers you the opportunity to:

• Study, research and gain first-hand experience in the political, economic, cultural and social life of contemporary China.
• Explore the strategic opportunities in one of the world's largest and fastest growing economies.
• Develop meaningful relationships with Chinese business leaders, educators, professionals and community members.
• Influence and impact the lives of a generation of young people in China.
• Acquire practical knowledge of educational and business contexts and practices, providers and clients, products and services, strategies and obstacles.
• Receive a graduate education with a year-long teaching contract in China that prepares you for the future of international business and education.

JON BENEFITS Candidates are provided the following benefits from their employer in China:
1.Monthly salary (dependent upon qualifications and placement) 2.Housing or housing allowance 3.Legal work visa in China 4.Reimbursement of your round-trip economy class air ticket between the U.S. and China (requires successful completion of year-long contract)

DEADLINES First Application Deadline: December 1, 2010 [$50 Application Fee – Domestic Students] [$125 Application Fee – International Students] Second Application Deadline: March 1, 2011 [$50 Application Fee – Domestic Students] [$125 Application Fee – International Students]

Qualification:

REQUIREMENTS Candidates for the MAIS program must have completion of a bachelor's degree with a minimum 2.75 G.P.A.; be a native English speaker; and possess the following characteristics: cultural sensitivity, responsibility, diligence, resilience, independence, ethical character, desire to teach, and ready to learn, serve and lead.