Global Experience

DUFE ranks among the top universities in Liaoning Province, China, receiving first class ranking in the disciplines of applied economics, statistics, business administration, public administration, management science and engineering, and theoretical economics. DUFE is located in the city of Dalian, a center for trade and finance. Dalian is one of China’s most prosperous cities, attracting top international companies such as Microsoft, Nokia, Hewlett Packard, IBM, Pfizer, and Intel. Located in northeast China on the coast, Dalian is also a popular tourist destination. It is 55 minutes from Beijing and two hours from Shanghai by air travel. 

You will take five DUFE courses, split between the spring and fall semesters. In addition, you will enroll in a 1-credit internship course during the summer. If you select the Global Finance track, you will take courses appropriate for finance majors or minors. 

With the proper planning, no additional credits beyond the 128 required for the BBA should be required.

• International Business majors – four of the five classes will go toward your major requirements. The fifth class is a general elective, counting toward the 128 credits needed for graduation.
• Management majors –  two courses will go toward your major requirements. The other three classes are general electives, counting toward the 128 credits needed for graduation.
• Finance majors – three courses will go toward your major requirements. The other two classes are general electives, counting toward the 128 credits needed for graduation.

If you major in another area, in most cases the five DUFE courses will count as free electives toward your BBA requirements. 

Internships in China are arranged by Dongbei University of Finance and Economics and have included opportunities at:

• Bacchus Wines – an international trade company importing wine to the Chinese market
• Felpa International Trading – a company focused on business consultancy, international trade, and information technology
• Kurt Beat – a shopping platform for overseas quality goods, dedicated to domestic consumers
• Manpower Group – a global human resource management solutions provider
• P&G –  one of the largest consumer goods companies – provides students with an in-depth look at the operations of their local distributor
• Pfizer Global Financial Solutions – focuses on providing standardized and optimized accounting and financial operations processes to Pfizer’s global business practices
• International Entrepreneurs Corridor – a group of companies providing services related to international trade, business consultancy, information technology, tourism, and manufacturing for textiles, sports goods, and consumer products
• Wipro – an information technology services corporation that employs 175,000 people worldwide

DUFE has a proven track record of providing superior support to their international students. Support services are provided to students 24/7 and include airport pick-up and drop-off. DUFE also distributes a comprehensive handbook before students travel to China. Each Hofstra student will be assigned a DUFE student “buddy.” 

You will have access to: 

• 24-hour support (interpretation, and local information including a hotline/emergency service line)
• Two Dalian city and cultural tours
• Two company visits
• Transportation to and from your internship 

The cultural immersion program begins in April at Hofstra, approximately one month before you leave for China, and includes basic Chinese language training. When you arrive in China, you will meet your designated buddy from DUFE, take tours of city landmarks, attend cultural activities such as the Dragon Boat Festival, learn Chinese martial arts, and continue your language studies.

The Ruanjing E. Apartments are conveniently located near the DUFE campus and are monitored by a doorman. Apartments are located near restaurants and local attractions. This area is considered very safe and students feel comfortable walking around in the evening. Each apartment is equipped with a small kitchen facility (refrigerator, stove, and microwave); sitting area; washing machine; Western-style toilet; television; and internet.

Below are approximate program costs:

• Program fee: $400 
• Airfare: $1,200
• Accommodations (six weeks): $675-$1,080*
• Meals (per day): $8-$16**

* Scholarship funding from the Chinese government may be available to fully cover accommodations.
** Dongbei University provides meal passes allowing students to dine on campus free of charge.