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Entrepreneurship and Innovation

The source of most economic growth comes from young companies—startups—led by skilled entrepreneurs. Across the world entrepreneurs are regarded as the people who create jobs, generate wealth and are the source of much innovation. Many of the same entrepreneurship skills are valued inside established companies by the so-called intrapreneurs.

This course takes the view that entrepreneurship is a set of skills which can be developed, the entrepreneurial mindset and process can be learned, and this is done by the development and testing of business hypotheses.

 This course is action-oriented, project-based, and extremely experiential. Students will be exposed to a broad range of business concepts including but not limited to:

• Ideation processes
• Business model creation
• Market assessment and validation
• Development of go-to-market strategies
• Formulation of a pitch about a new business concept.

 In 2020, the university was recognized by The Princeton Review as a “Top 25” program for entrepreneurship. When you step onto the campus of Michigan State University you will step into an environment where innovation and entrepreneurship are present.  The Entrepreneurship and Innovation Summer School at Michigan State University offers nothing less. Students will have the opportunity to learn how entrepreneurs assess their business ideas, develop a business model and then “pitch” their ideas to investors.

This three-week intensive summer school program will introduce students to the concepts, principles of entrepreneurship using the Lean Startup method.

Students will come up with their own business ideas, actively engage potential customers and partners to validate their concept and then prepare a final pitch to a panel of potential investors modeled after the American hit reality TV show Shark Tank. Most of the time spent in the program is action-oriented and experiential.  

Topics that will be explored include: 

• Principles of the Lean Startup
• The Business Model Canvas
• Customer Discovery
• The development of value propositions
• The identification of target market segments
• Developing a financial model
• Developing an investor pitch.

 Students will also receive career planning, professional development, and leadership training, and participate in many fun activities. Various guided field trips, including a week-long East Coast trip, will be the highlight of the program. It will provide great opportunities for students to understand and experience American culture.

Instructor

Neil Kane, an instructor at MSU, is a long-time entrepre­neur. He has started more than a dozen companies in multiple industries and has raised over $20 million in venture capital. He has held a variety of technical and marketing positions at IBM and Microsoft. He is a co-author of the soon to be published book “The Innovator’s Secret Formula”.

His LinkedIn profile contains additional background material. His blog contains a comprehensive list of his writings about entrepreneurship and leadership including the pieces he has written for Forbes. 

Dates

July 15, 2020- August 6, 2020 (3 weeks) 

Arrival and Check-In: July 15
Program at MSU: July 15 to July 29
East Coast: July 30  to August 6

*For the East coast trip, the bus will depart from MSU campus to Niagara Falls. Bus fee is included in tuition. The trip will end in New York City (NYC) and it is students' responsibility to arrange their own departure from NYC back to their country. The bus will not return to Michigan. International airfare back home is not included in tuition.  

Fees 

Tuition: $3,880

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Modern Packaging 

Although we should not judge a book by its cover, we have to admit that in today’s competitive commercial world, appearance and presentation influence our decision on most of our purchases. Well-designed attractive packaging will boost sales. But packaging as a science goes beyond the look. It is about function, material, safety, environment and waste, culture and cost. Different products come with different packaging in terms of size, weight, shape, color, and material. This is a three-week-long intensive summer school program with a focus on modern packaging and the fundamentals of packaging science. Students will be working on packaging science and design-related projects in small groups, as well as explore local packaging suppliers. The program offers full insight into all aspects of packaging, including function, materials, systems and processes, distribution and more.  The program will be delivered by MSU Packaging School experienced faculty. Students will leave this course better prepared to implement virtual design and sustainability practices as it relates to packaging functions.  The course will help students prepare for graduate-level study and research in any packaging, food science or material science-related disciplines. Students will also receive career planning, professional development and leadership training, and participate in many fun activities. Various guided field trips, including a week-long East Coast trip, will be the highlight of the program, which provides great opportunities for students to understand and experience American culture.

Instructor

Faculty and staff at MSU School of Packaging will instruct the course, including Patrick McDavid, Dennis Young, and Cimberly Weir. The School of Packaging at Michigan State University is the leader in teaching, research and outreach focused on packaging containers, materials, and their functionality and improvement opportunities for over 65 years. According to Universities.com, Best Colleges 2017 ranks MSU's School of Packaging as rated #1 in the U.S. and notes that MSU is the only school that offers a Ph.D. in this program. 

Dates

July 15, 2020 - August 6, 2020 (3 weeks) 

Arrival and Check-In: July 15
Program at MSU: July 15 to July 29
East Coast Trip: July 30 to August 6

*For the East coast trip, the bus will depart from MSU campus to Niagara Falls. Bus fee is included in tuition. The trip will end in New York City (NYC) and it is students' responsibility to arrange their own departure from NYC back to their country. The bus will not return to Michigan. International airfare back home is not included in tuition.   

Fees 

Tuition: $3,880

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Smart Engineering

Fully automated vehicles are no longer science fiction. Driverless platoon trucks are already moving goods on German Autobahns. Driverless buses are shuttling passengers on some college campuses. In the next few years, we will be sharing our roads with more and more driverless cars. This three-week-long intensive summer school program is a multidisciplinary lab-based engineering research program with a focus on smart transportation technology and engineering. Students will be working on a project in small groups to practice traffic flow theory as well as application. The program aims to foster creative thinking and enhance practical engineering and problem-solving skills through computer based simulation in a supervised setting. It will help students prepare for graduate level study and research in any engineering disciplines including Transportation Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, and Artificial Intelligence. Students will be introduced to an operational analysis of an on-campus network of intersections. The project will include data collection of existing traffic and geometric conditions. Field recorded data will be displayed on a CADD drawing of the project site. Analysis of the intersection network will be performed through computer traffic simulation. Alternative solutions will be evaluated, taking into consideration future plans and changes in future travel demand. Besides taking courses that build up students’ capabilities required to succeed in completing the project, they will also take field trips to various research labs that showcase the top-notch technology achieved by MSU’s faculty and researchers in engineering and other disciplines. For example, the driverless car developed by the MSU Mobility Studio research team and CANVAS project will be a fascinating innovation for students to see.  This program will also provide students an opportunity to experience America culture, improve academic English, receive advice on career planning, participate in lectures in professional development and leadership, and engage in many fun activities. 

Instructor

Mr. Anthony Ingle, PE, PTOE, is an expert in Transportation Engineering and Planning. As an experienced teaching specialist in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, he teaches courses such as Introduction to Transportation Engineering and Transportation Planning.

Dates

July 15, 2020 - August 6, 2020 (3 weeks) 

Arrival and Check-In: July 15
Program at MSU: July 15 to July 29
East Coast Trip: July 30 to August 6

*For the East coast trip, the bus will depart from MSU campus to Niagara Falls. Bus fee is included in tuition. The trip will end in New York City (NYC) and it is students' responsibility to arrange their own departure from NYC back to their country. The bus will not return to Michigan. International airfare back home is not included in tuition.

Fees 

Tuition: $3,880

Application deadline is May 31, 2020.

Make tuition payments by June 14, 2020. 

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Green Building 

Green is MSU’s color, however it is more than just a color that represents MSU. It is our way of life. MSU is one of the greenest campuses in the world. On our 5,200 acre campus, Spartans work every day to enhance our energy efficiency, grow our greenspace, and innovate with sustainable projects. Without a doubt, Michigan and MSU are premier destinations to learn about green building and sustainable design. In the program, students will learn the principles and practices behind green buildings and sustainable design and its impacts and implications for their own living environment. The course will help students understand the fundamentals of green building, LEED-certified buildings, and sustainable development as well as various green building rating systems. Students will also have a chance to visit the green buildings on campus and in the community for hands-on learning.  For a final group project, students will search one LEED-certified building in the U.S., analyze design features of the building, and discuss future implications based on their case studies. Students will present their findings to faculty and fellow students. Upon completing this course, students will have developed expertise in sustainable design and planning and will understand the current trends and future directions of sustainable design and planning.

Dates

July 15, 2020 - August 6, 2020 (3 weeks) 

Arrival and Check-In: July 15
Program at MSU: July 15 to July 29
East Coast Trip: July 30 to August 6

*For the East coast trip, the bus will depart from MSU campus to Niagara Falls. Bus fee is included in tuition. The trip will end in New York City (NYC) and it is students' responsibility to arrange their own departure from NYC back to their country. The bus will not return to Michigan. International airfare back home is not included in tuition.  

Fees

Tuition: $3,880

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Creative Advertising

Successful advertising today depends on so many factors, not to mention the right message in the right place at the right time. But none of these matters if you are not speaking to the right audience in the right language. In this program, students will be asked to perform as an advertising agency and work on a hands-on advertising project to appeal to a new audience. 

This program will introduce students to some of the basics of the advertising field, and guide students toward the creative process of developing an advertising plan and implementation strategy. Students will need to research a company and a brand, and come up with a new target market and a viable advertising plan and creative solution. Throughout this intensive summer program, students will learn about various creative advertising techniques and examples. They will practice what they have learned by completing an advertising project. 

The program also includes guest speakers who are advertising, media, PR, and legal professionals and a visit to Leo Burnett Detroit, a branch of Leo Burnett Worldwide, the global advertising agency founded in 1935. Students will also tour WKAR, a public radio and TV station on MSU’s campus. 

Instructor

Dr. Janice Bukovac-Phelps is an Assistant Professor/Professor of Practice in the Department of Advertising + Public Relations at Michigan State University.  She teaches the Principles of Advertising course, the first of the core courses in the advertising program.  

Dates

July 15, 2020 - August 6, 2019 (3 weeks) 

Arrival and Check-In: July 15
Program at MSU: July 15 to July 29
East Coast: July 30 to August 6

*For the East coast trip, the bus will depart from MSU campus to Niagara Falls. Bus fee is included in tuition. The trip will end in New York City (NYC) and it is students' responsibility to arrange their own departure from NYC back to their country. The bus will not return to Michigan. International airfare back home is not included in tuition.  

Fees 

Tuition: $3,880

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Biotechnology Lab

Powerful biotechnology is increasingly utilized in many fields of scientific research and practical applications. This summer school program introduces students to fascinating concepts of biotechnology through intensive laboratory work. Sustainable management of fish health, fish populations, and their ecosystems are used as case studies. Through this course, students will gain first-hand experience with 1) environmental DNA (eDNA) metabarcoding techniques to characterize aquatic communities, 2) applying population genetic data in management contexts, 3) fish health management, iv) fish health diagnostic techniques, and v) techniques for analyzing chemicals such as pheromone components, hormones, or metabolites. Students will learn how these tools are being used to conduct cutting-edge research on fish and their ecosystems and to inform fisheries management decisions.  Students will gain familiarity with the relevant steps in applying biotechnology and fish health concepts to fisheries science, from sample collection, sample analysis, and data analysis, to the interpretation of results, and formulating management recommendations.

Instructor

Faculty at the MSU Department of Fisheries and Wildlife will instruct the course, including Drs. Thomas Loch, John Robinson, Weiming Li, and Mary Tate Bremigan. The Department strives to meet the global challenges that threaten the sustainability of Earth’s ecosystems. They teach the knowledge, skills, and tools needed to safeguard our natural heritage and promote quality of life for all.

Students who participate in this program will be awarded the MSU Certificate of Global Young Professional Program (GYPP) on American Culture by the Visiting International Professional Program (VIPP).  

Dates

July 15, 2020 - August 6, 2020 (3 weeks) 

Arrival and Check-In: July 15
Program at MSU: July 15 to July 29
East Coast Trip: July 30 to August 6

*For the East coast trip, the bus will depart from MSU campus to Niagara Falls. Bus fee is included in tuition. The trip will end in New York City (NYC) and it is students' responsibility to arrange their own departure from NYC back to their country. The bus will not return to Michigan. International airfare back home is not included in tuition.  

Fees

Tuition: $4,030 ($3,880 + $150 eDNA testing)  

• History & Strong Academics: Founded in 1855, MSU is one of the top research universities in the world. MSU offers more than 200 programs of undergraduate, graduate, and professional study in 17 degree-granting colleges. 
• Picturesque Campus: Our huge campus occupies a 5,200 acre of land with 538 buildings. It is almost like a small city, but you will quickly feel at home on our stunning and safe campus. Summer is the best time to enjoy the beauty of our campus.     
• American Campus Life: MSU is the largest residential college in the US. You will stay at one of the residential halls and have access to all facilities and experience American college life. Our residential hall offers great food options, high-speed internet, cable TV, exciting sports, recreation, and entertainment opportunities. 
• Dedicated Faculty & Staff: Michigan State University employs approximately 5,300 dedicated faculty and academic staff who are there to support you. 
• Central Location: Our great location in East Lansing offers exciting field trips to the city and nature. We will take you to Lansing, Michigan's capital city as well as Detroit, the reviving auto city. Lake Michigan, the world's fifth-largest lake in the world is only one hour away. You can visit Chicago by car or by train over the weekend. American Culture and Social Science summer programs even include a trip to the East Coast!   
• Diversity: Over 50,000 students come from all 50 states in the United States and more than 138 countries worldwide. You will make American as well as international friends all in one location. 
• Want to know what’s happening on campus during your visit? The MSU events calendar provides a daily list of campus events. Explore everything from art exhibitions to music concerts. 

All foreign citizens who wish to travel to the United States must obtain a U.S. visa. For general information about U.S. visa, please visit US Department of State website. After we review your application we will send you an invitation letter. However, this letter is not a U.S. visa nor does it guarantee your entry to the U.S. You must check the U.S. embassy website in your home country to find out all necessary documents to apply for a non-immigrant visitor visa (B1, B2). About a US visitor visa, check https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/tourism-visit/visitor.html for details. 

• B-1 visa classification is for business travelers to consult with business associates, attend a conference, settle an estate, or negotiate a contract.
• B-2 visa classification is for tourists on vacation and, people coming for medical treatment, a social event, or participation in amateur contests for no pay.

A short-term training workshop like the summer school program will be classified for B-1 visa type. To obtain a B visa, You must fill out a DC-160 form, pay the visa fee, schedule your visa appointment, and pass the visa interview. You must schedule an appointment for your visa interview, generally, at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate in the country where you live. Wait times for interview appointments vary by location, season, and visa category, so you should apply for your visa early. VIPP strongly encourages you to pay the tuition early to process a visa. Don'wait until the deadline! It is your responsibility to check the visa process and prepare all documents needed. 

The following documents will be helpful to pass the visa interview:

• Formal invitation letter from VIPP 
• Program fee payment receipt. This will be issued by VIPP once we receive your payment.
• Your valid student ID.
• A supporting letter from your home institution signed by the international office or your department chair.
• Your bank statement or parent's (or other sponsor's) bank statement to demonstrate that you have sufficient funds to purchase a return air ticket. Any other asset-like properties and cars belonging to the family may be useful too.
• Booking confirmation of your return air ticket. 
• You also must have a valid passport from your home country when you apply for a U.S. visa.  

Visa Waiver Program 

Some countries such as the Republic of Korea, Japan, and the European Union participate in the Visa Waiver Program (VWP). VWP enables most citizens of nationals of participating countries to travel to the U.S. for tourism or business for stays of 90 days or less without first obtaining a visa. Still, in order to travel without a visa on the VWP, you must have authorization through the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA). Please check the details of process at the U.S. Customs and Border Protection's official site: https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/esta/. They strongly suggest applying for an ESTA at the time of booking their trip and no later than 72 hours prior to departure. 

At the Airport 

Obtaining a visa does not guarantee automatic entry to the U.S. When you arrive in the U.S., officers from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection at the airport will interview you to check the purpose of your visit. It is always a good idea to prepare our invitation letter and your return flight ticket back to your country.

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This PDF shows a map of MSU main campus.

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After arriving at the Detroit Metro Airport (DTW) and picking up your luggage, you will use the Michigan Flyer bus to travel to East Lansing. East Lansing will be the last stop the bus makes after leaving the airport. There are two Michigan Flyer stops at DTW: McNamara Terminal and North Terminal. It is very important that you know which terminal you are arriving and find out the correct pick up time in that terminal. 

You can find this information in this Airlines-by-DTW-terminal.pdf or visit Detroit Airport website for further information. For example, if you are flying with Delta Airlines, you will be arriving at McNamara Terminal. Locate Michigan Flyer's stop in the McNamara Terminal below and find out exact pick up time. If you are flying with United Airlines you will be landing in North Terminal. Find Michigan Flyer's stop and the pick up time in the North Terminal below. 

You can save money by pre-paying and booking online in advance. One way ticket is only $32. You don't have to print the ticket. When you arrive at the terminal, go to the bus stop, and just tell the driver your name. They will check you in electronically. If you choose to pay with cash, the fares are slightly higher and you will need exact change. It is best to pay in advance online through the link above. Make sure to arrive to your terminal before your departure time to ensure you don't miss the bus. For more information and a departure timetables, refer to the Michigan Flyer schedule.

Below is pickup information according to the Michigan Flyer website. Again, it is very important that you know which terminal you are arriving and find out the correct pick up time in that terminal. You can find this information in this PDF. Airlines-by-DTW-terminal.pdf  Or visit Detroit Airport website for further information. For more information about the Michigan Flyer, please visit their website.

At McNamara Terminal, Michigan Flyer-AirRide stop is located on the Departure Level/ Level 3. Follow signs like for “Municipal Transportation” and “Ticketing/Check-In.” Its stop is just outside and to the left of the doors labeled “International Ticketing/Check-In, Air France, AeroMexico.” If you need assistance, just ask an airport official "How do I get to check-in for Air France?"

• DO be aware that NOT all elevators go up to Departures Level 3, where our Michigan Flyer-AirRide stop is located. Be sure to take an elevator that goes all the way up to “Ticketing/Check-In” on Level 3.

• DO NOT follow signs that say “Bridge Walk to Parking” or “Ground Transportation Center.”

At North Terminal, Michigan Flyer picks up passengers in the Ground Transportation Center (GTC). Once you come down the stairs or elevator to the GTC, exit the door to your left and proceed to Stall #1. Look for the small Michigan Flyer/AirRide sign.

For more information about the Michigan Flyer, please visit their website.

Our four summer school programs - American Culture & Society, Food, Water & Community, Global Enterprise Innovation, and Modern Packaging - include a field trip to US East Coast from July 30 to August 6, 2020. Following is a tentative itinerary. All travel is by bus. The detailed schedule is subject to change. 

Day 1 (Thu, July 30) Depart from MSU campus, travel to Niagara Falls 

Day 2 (Fri, July 31) Tour in Niagara Falls

Day 3 (Sat, Aug 1) Depart to Washington DC

Day 4 (Sun, Aug 2) Washington DC Tour including White House, Lincoln Memorial, Washington Memorial, Smithsonian Museums , etc.

Day 5 (Mon, Aug 3) Depart for New York Areas 

Day 6 (Tue, Aug 4) Tour in New York City including Wall Street, World Trade Center Memorial, Time Square, Statue of Liberty 

Day 7 (Wed, Aug 5)  Shopping at Woodbury Outlet in New Jersey 

Day 8 (Thu, Aug 6) Return to home country on your own 

* Official program ends on the night of Wednesday, Aug 5th and hotel rooms are booked until Thursday morning. Students are free to arrange their own return trip anytime during Wednesday. 

When you arrive at MSU you will check-in at McDonel Hall. A taxi from the bus stop to McDonel Hall costs less than $10. If you travel individually, we recommend booking the S-cab taxi in advance (www.S-cabs.com) by emailing to John (John(at)s-cabs.com). He can be reached by cell 1-517-712-0844.  

McDonel Hall is ideal for students who desire a living environment conducive to study.

Room Features:

• Suite-style bathrooms
• Single and double rooms
• Weekly housekeeping
• All rooms furnished
• Loft beds
• Cable TV and high-speed internet included
• All utilities included
• Barrier-free housing
• Quiet floors
• Alcohol-free floors
• Co-ed floors

 Building Features:

• Community kitchen
• Dining at Riverwalk Market
• Card-access security
• 24/7 emergency maintenance service
• Free laundry
• Wi-Fi in public areas
• Air conditioning in public areas
• Classrooms
• Study rooms
• Computer lab
• Music practice room
• Game room
• TV lounge
• Large community meeting spaces
• Balconies
• Sparty's Refresh Cafe
• ATMs

VIPP Global Summer School Program looks for mature, academically motivated and curious students who are willing to experience different culture and broaden their horizons. 

REQUIREMENTS

To apply, you must:

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must be an undergraduate student at any accredited university (must provide a copy of valid student ID)
• Have a minimum intermediate English language skills
• The Summer School programs are not MSU credit bearing courses. However, your home institution may accept them as credits towards your degree. Consult with your home institution on credit issue.

BEFORE YOU APPLY 

Before applying to our program, be sure to: 

• Familiarize yourself with the program(s) of interest; learn about where you will study, travel, and live.
• Carefully consider the mental, emotional, and physical challenges of the program(s) of interest
• You will have to upload a digital copy of your student ID. Have it ready before starting an application. 

Tuition is due by June 14, 2020. We strongly encourage you to make a payment early to apply for a Visa. We will issue a receipt for the tuition payment and that may be helpful in passing the Visa interview. 

Refund Policy

There will be no refund available unless a student gets rejected for a US visa or health emergency. All refund appeals require a signed letter of explanation and supporting documentation. The appeal letter must be written and signed by the student. For a medical problem, we require verification of the severity of the condition that prevents you from coming to the US and participating in the program. We require a letter, typed on official letterhead, from a physician or a relevant healthcare provider. The letter must be signed and delivered/mailed in a sealed envelope. Emails or unsigned letters on plain stationery are not acceptable. The final decision on refund is at VIPP’s discretion.

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