Seminar on the Changing Nature of Business in China

(3 Credit Hours) · Undergraduate

Taught as BUSI 3001. The subject aims to enhance students' understanding of the opportunities and challenges of doing business in China. China is indeed a market with tremendous business potential, but also remains as one of the riskiest markets in the world. Topics of discussion cover major economic and business issues facing both foreign and Chinese companies in China today, including political and economic environment analysis, cultural challenges, assessment of business opportunities, understanding the strength and weakness of Made-in-China, regional issues, investment ABCs, China's financial reforms, human resources management, and working with Chinese companies. Upon successful completion of this subject, the student will be able to analyze the dynamics of the business environment of China; understand basics of specific aspects of China business, which present unique challenges for foreign business people; compare regional differences; connect cultural and historical dimensions to business practices in China; and use case analysis to study sspecial business topics.