Information Systems: Asia

Thailand, Vietnam, Taiwan, South Korea, Japan

Come examine the Fourth Industrial Revolution: how it has affected international business techniques, how companies use technology to solve a variety of problems, the advantages and disadvantages of technology use, and how it can affect user experience. This study abroad program helps students experience the Fourth Industrial Revolution and provides them with the necessary insight to promote technology growth within their own future organizations as leaders. Although this program has an information systems emphasis, it is open to all majors. Students will compare and contrast the culture and history of countries experiencing the Fourth Industrial Revolution and the impact on businesses.

Business visits (tentative): Ford, Phuket Pearl Farm, EV Motorcycle, Nike, US Commercial Service, Saigon Paper Company, CTS eBrakes, Giant Bicycles, ASUS, Samsung, Universal Studios Osaka, Disney Tokyo, Miura Golf, Microsoft, doTerra, Google, EY, Melaleuca, Adobe, teamLab Planets, and others.

Cultural visits (tentative): in Thailand, Elephant Sanctuary, Phang Nga Bay, Vietnam - Cu Chi Tunnels, Mekong Delta, La Long Bay; in Taiwan, Fo Guang Shan Buddha, Taroko Gorge, Shifen/Jiufen, Taipei 101; in South Korea, DMZ, karaoke night; in Japan, Universal Studios, Himeji Castle, Disneyland, Mt Fuji.

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