Seminar on the Changing Nature of Business in China

This core course is designed to give students a practical and current overview of a dynamic set of issues related to the changing nature of doing business with and in China. Topics of discussion cover major business and economic issues facing both foreign and Chinese organizations in China today, ranging from the global impact of China's entrance onto the world business stage, entering the market and investing, dealing with important cultural issues, human resource and leadership issues, moving goods and capital around China, protecting intellectual property, and other key topics. We also look closely at the question of exactly how big of an opportunity China presents and to whom. Classroom discussion is supplemented by site visits, guest lectures, and entrepreneurs.