鉴于COVID-19对全球公共卫生的持续影响以及与大流行相关的事件, 杰西·H学院院长. 琼斯商学院 at 德克萨斯南方大学, Dr. 大卫日元, 已经做出了无限期暂停EMBA课程国际商务旅行的艰难决定.
疾病预防控制中心现有的指导方针指出，这些项目应该意识到学生可能面临不可预测的情况, 例如旅行限制, 回国后的挑战, and challenges accessing health care while abroad. Consequently, and in an abundance of caution for our student’s health, the 杰西H. 德克萨斯南方大学琼斯商学院已经禁止了所有学生未来的旅行.
商务访问2-文思海辉: Pactera is a global company offering consulting, 数字, technology and operations services to the world’s leading enterprises. 基本的介绍是公司的总体发展及其逐步发展的全球业务.
商务访问3-智慧.com: This is a service firm that provides companies to find freelancers. 这次访问的主要收获是一家中国公司如何以电子商务的形式利用信息技术与全球企业接触.
After the visit to businesses in Beijing, the next three visits included three companies in Shanghai -- Baowu Steel, 美国商务部, 3M中国研究中心. 学生 traveled from Beijing to Shanghai via the Bullet Train.
Business Visit 5- Baowu Steel, China: 对宝武钢铁的参观是一次独特的经历，让学生们有机会亲眼目睹一家典型钢铁厂如何生产钢铁的现场操作. 这次访问的一个重要收获是了解了一个由国家控制的大型行业，它试图在全球市场上竞争，同时又跟上了清洁环境的步伐.
商务访问6-美国.S. 商务办公室: The sixth visit was a meeting with the US Commerce Office personnel. The presentation mainly focused on how their office helps the U.S. businesses to partner with the businesses outside U.S.A. 在全球市场. Business Visit 7- 3M China 研究 Center: 参观开始时，3M公司的一名员工展示了3M公司的产品. 演示的关键收获是3M提供的各种产品的意识.
文化遗址参观: 除了参观企业外，还计划参观各种文化遗址. The key highlights of the visit included the tours of The Great Wall of China, Tianamen Square and the Forbidden City, visit to local markets and mall both in Beijing and Shanghai, 豫园和巴扎, 朱家角水乡, 玉佛寺, 上海中心大厦, 黄浦江游船. 参观文化遗址的主要目的是了解中国文化的详细历史, 人, the evolution of dynasty and its influence on Chinese 人 in general, 等等.......
The 全球沉浸式体验 is an essential component of the 杰西H. 琼斯商学院/Online Executive MBA (EMBA课程) experience. 每年, 学院在春季学期和秋季学期分别为两个EMBA课程学员组织了两次国际商务旅行. During the last nine years, students traveled to the People Republic of China. The trip usually includes corporate and cultural tours and meetings, 观光, 访问专家小组, 还有学生的自由时间. The students are afforded exposure to international business and cultural awareness, 更重要的是, the opportunity to learn about international trade and commerce.
“全球沉浸式体验非常重要，”学生Porcherria Johnson解释道. “I think it is beautiful to experience cultures other than our own. Going to Japan was an amazing experience to learn about the culture, 日本职业道德, and their unwavering commitment and dedication to work culture and traditions.”
在旅途中, students visited many places in Yokohama, 名古屋, and Tokyo and met with the United States commercial Attaché Mr. Dave Averne，他在中国工作了10年，几年前来到日本. He discussed the volume of trade between the United States and Japan, 资讯科技的潜在机会, and nuclear power plants protections against earthquakes and seismic activities. He provided insight on differences between Chinese and Japanese cultures, 工作习惯, 和机会. Ms. 泰勒蒂埃里, EMBA课程学生, 提到, “在异国他乡实地研究他们的经济，并直接观察，真的能让我们在课堂上和阅读中所学到的东西栩栩如生. 对我来说, 这是一个绝佳的机会，可以与我的同伴建立联系，分享旅行经历.学生们了解到，在日本乘坐火车是最方便、最快捷的交通方式. Dr. 约翰尼·威廉姆斯(Johnnie Williams)和这群学生一起乘坐从名古屋到东京的高速列车. Haider traveled with eight students on the bus. All Japanese cities offer a local subway system, and these subways are connected with Japan Rail or JR stations.
他们参观了日产汽车制造厂，并在生产线上参观了发动机的制造过程. 他们还参观了位于丰田市的丰田本町工厂，并在工厂的装配线上了解了丰田的生产过程. 在入口, the group was greeted by a giant sign in the assembly area “Good Thinking, 好的产品.学生们后来学习了“精益”制造或丰田生产系统(TPS)。, which has helped the 丰田 Corporation, become the largest car manufacturer in the world. 主持人随后告诉学生们，好的产品来自好的思考. The group also learned about five main principles of legendary Kiichiro Toyoda, 丰田汽车公司的创始人.有限公司.
商务访问2-文思海辉: Pactera is a global company offering consulting, 数字, technology and operations services to the world’s leading enterprises. 基本的介绍是公司的总体发展及其逐步发展的全球业务.
除了参观企业外，还计划参观各种文化遗址. The key highlights of the visit included the tours of The Great Wall of China, Tianamen Square and the Forbidden City, visit to local markets and mall both in Beijing and Shanghai, 豫园和巴扎, 朱家角水乡, 玉佛寺, 上海中心大厦, 黄浦江游船. 参观文化遗址的主要目的是了解中国文化的详细历史, 人, the evolution of dynasty and its influence on Chinese 人 in general, 等等.......