MGT 682 Business in China & Study Abroad China 2011
THE COURSE:
China, with its enormous population and expanding economy, represents staggering potential business opportunities for firms. Understanding the market as well as developing and implementing a successful business strategy for the Chinese market calls for an accurate, pragmatic understanding of the complexities of the Chinese business. This course follows a planned sequence of text book readings, journal articles, case studies, videos, and podcasts to develop a framework for understanding the Chinese business environment. As part of the course, groups of students will produce several market studies in key industrial sectors. These studies will evaluate the potential for business success in China. This course is the preparation for the trip to China. The course is being offered Saturdays during Session II of the spring 2010 semester.
THE CURRICULUM:
This class can be used as a substitution for any ONE concentration class. However, if you have already used the MBA Co-op or study abroad as a substitution, you will not be able to use this substitution in your concentration. Accounting students wishing to take the CPA exam will need to consult with Professor Oddo to ensure that the CPA requirements are met. Healthcare Concentration students will not be able to substitute any of their concentration classes.
THE TRIP:
The trip is 12-14 days with the start date on May 29. We will visit about 20 companies in Shanghai, Shenzhen and Hong Kong. Students are encouraged to bring their business cards and resumes for networking purposes. There will be some scheduled free time to tour the cities. Only students who have taken MGT 682 Business in China will be eligible to go on the China study abroad trip.