Business in Asia

(3 Credit Hours) · Undergraduate

Fremantle: The unit will examine the importance of the Asia-Pacific Region in the context of the global economy. The unit will apply selected concepts and theoretical frameworks of international business to the Asia-Pacific region. Asian firms will be examined with specific attention on the diversity of management cultures and systems in the region. The course will include guest lectures from practitioners in different industry sectors with an emphasis on exporting to, and establishing businesses in Asia. Hong Kong: This course aims to provide basic familiarity of China's foreign business operations and strategic issues related to these activities. Major topics include: the business and investment environments of China; China's foreign trade policy; the foreign business operations and system of China; business negotiation and dispute settlement; the development and future prospects of the China market and special economic zones; the service industry in China.