The objective of this module is to provide students an understanding of China's economic reform and open door policies, and the new free market orientation. While module content is academic rather than practical, this unit is designed to acquaint students with Chinese business environment and practice, and to inform them of issues and problems encountered by international businesses operating in China or doing business with the Chinese. Emphasis is on the Chinese business culture, the state-owned enterprise reform, development of the private sector and management issues of Chinese family firms, foreign direct investment and operating foreign businesses in China, human resource management, Chinese consumer behaviour, and the financial markets. An understanding of these topics is highly relevant to companies targeting the China market and essential background for graduates seeking a career in Far Eastern Business. Students are thus encouraged to develop business-related skills.
China’s Economic Transition: How far across the River?
China’s Business Environment: Formal Institutions for Business.
China’s Business Environment (informal institutions): Chinese Business Culture
Business organizations and Governance
SOE Reform and Governance
Private Sector Development and Management issues of Private firms
Foreign Trade
Inward FDI and Market Access by Foreign Business
Consumer Culture and Marketing in China
Financial Market Reform and Development
In addition to knowledge acquisition, you are expected to develop the following skills:
Independent learning and knowledge
Critical ability, communication skills and teamwork
Economic Literacy and Practical Skills
The University recommends that you spend 200 hours working on a 20-credit module. This will include:
Lectures 22 hours
Seminars 10 hours
Independent study 168 hours
Essay 100%