Georgia Tech Shenzhen Overview. February 2015

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1 Georgia Tech Shenzhen Overview February 2015

2 Location! Location!! Location!!!

3 A Modern Chinese City with Clean Air

4 View of Shenzhen From Hong Kong

5 GT-Shenzhen is 4 miles from Border Crossing with Hong Kong

6 GT MSECE in Shenzhen GT = Georgia Tech, MS = Master of Science, ECE = Electrical & Computer Engineering A high quality program offered in Shenzhen, China Prospective students apply through the same graduate admissions interface and choose GT-Shenzhen instead of GT-Atlanta. Admission decisions are made by ECE Graduate Office. Admission criteria include TOEFL, GRE, GPA, letters of recommendation etc. Same textbooks & methods of instruction as in Atlanta. Same degree requirements as in Atlanta. GT-Atlanta faculty on rotational assignment to Shenzhen. Same GT diploma as in Atlanta.

7 GT MSECE in Shenzhen Fall, spring and summer terms: Possible to complete the GT MSECE degree in Shenzhen in 12 months. Each term has 12 weeks of on-site instruction. Total cost is 135,000 RMB or approximately $22,000 USD for the GT MSECE degree (3 semesters). This includes tuition, technology fee, special institutional fee, and program fee. Applications are accepted all 3 semesters of the year. Scholarships are available. Online application deadline for Fall 2015 admission: April 15, 2015

8 A Fully Vetted Program Approved by both the Chinese and US authorities Approved by Chinese Ministry of Education (MOE). This is the 1st approved program in Shenzhen offered by a US university. Approved by SACSCOC (Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges), the agency designated by the US Department of Education to accredit degree-granting higher education institutions in 11 southern United States: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia. Program was launched successfully in August 2014.

9 A Study Abroad Platform for US Students The program is attractive to US students Complete the GT MSECE degree in 12 months Cost is approximately ½ of the out-of-state tuition in Atlanta Gain cultural experiences in China Shenzhen is a modern city w/ easy access to Hong Kong, Macau US citizen students with GPA 3.25 are eligible to apply for Coulter Scholarship to help them gain study abroad experience in Shenzhen US citizen or permanent resident students from other US institutions can apply to become transient students at GT- Shenzhen for one semester and transfer credits back to home institution

10 Support from Ms. Jennifer Galt, Consul General of the US Consulate in Guangzhou

11 Speech by Consul General Galt April 23, 2014 The Georgia Tech-Shenzhen program and other cooperative U.S. - China educational programs like it build the foundations on which we can deepen the relationship between our two countries. Both President Xi and President Obama understand this. It is why since President Obama first announced the 100,000 Strong Initiative in 2009, approximately 68,000 U.S. students have come to China to study Mandarin and to learn about Chinese culture. Together, both Chinese and American students are now learning each other s languages and cultures and collaborating on innovative projects. An investment in cooperative education programs between the U.S. and China is an investment that pays dividends for all of us. These programs bridge language barriers, open lines of communication, and connect people in both immediate and lasting ways. Georgia Tech s program here in Shenzhen is thus another terrific step forward in continuing to build relations between the United States and China.

12 Visit by Vice Mayor of Shenzhen

13 Current GT Students Senior undergraduate students are encouraged to consider studying abroad at GT-Shenzhen especially during the summer semester. 4xxx and 6xxx level courses are available in Shenzhen that may not be available in Atlanta. Current GT degree seeking students do not need to apply for admission to GT-Shenzhen unless there is a change in degree level (BS MS). Current GT students only need to gtshenzhen@ece.gatech.edu with a request to change campus to GT-Shenzhen at least 8 weeks before the start of each semester. Lead time is needed to apply for Chinese visa and book airfare. Scholarships usually have earlier application deadlines.

14 Summer 2015 Courses at GT-Shenzhen ECE 4500 "Optical Engineering" ECE 4833 "Special Topics: Renewable Energy" ECE 6451 "Introduction to the Theory of Microelectronics" ECE 6510 "Electro-Optics" ISYE 6227 "Introduction to Financial Engineering" ISYE 6785 "The Practice of Quantitative Finance" MATH 4581 "Classical Mathematical Methods in Engineering" (video) MATH 6701 "Math Methods of Applied Sciences I (video)

15 Goal for Cultural Diversity Currently, 40% GT-Shenzhen students are from outside of mainland China: USA, India, Indonesia, Taiwan, etc The rest 60% students are all from top universities in mainland China (so-called 985 project universities; there are 39 of them). Target mix: 50% mainland Chinese, 50% international.

16 Student Activities - Shenzhen Overview Tour

17 Student Activities - Cycling Along Shenzhen Bay

18 Student Activities - Weekly Tea Time

19 Student Activities - Hiking Near Shenzhen

20 Cultural Immersion Each semester the program takes students to visit a UNESCO World Heritage Site Fall 2014: The Historic Centre of Macau Spring 2015: Fujian Tulou Summer 2015: The Temple, Cemetery and Family Mansion of Confucius + hiking Mt. Taishan Cultural conversations at weekly Tea Time

21 Beginner Chinese Class

22 How Tea is Made

23 Macau is one hour away by ferry

24 Fujian Tulou

25 A Unique International Program in China GT-Shenzhen is possibly the only platform in China where students can receive a true US graduate engineering education with courses all taught by US university faculty. The program is further enhanced by a multitude of language and cultural immersion opportunities.

26 For More Information Welcome to GT-Shenzhen video: GT-Shenzhen website: Phone numbers: In Shenzhen: In Atlanta: +1 (404) or +1 (404) Skype ID: gtshenzhen