Course Code and Course Title
[CHES5107] Selected Themes on Chinese Business
Time and Venue
Mon 18:30 - 21:15
YIA_502
Instructor
Course Description
There is tremendous interest in starting a business in China, based on evidence from the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) which tracks entrepreneurship in 112 countries. Many students see entrepreneurship as an attractive career path. However, motivation must be coupled with a solid business idea, good financial management, and effective execution to maximize chances for success.
The aim of this course is to offer a broad coverage of five selected themes on Chinese business including entrepreneurship, strategy, marketing, corporate operations and investment management.
Students will learn management of Chinese business through a case study method. Finally, an emphasis is placed on encouraging students to review their interest in becoming an entrepreneur or venture capitalist and evaluate their interest to pursue a career in relevant fields.
Course Outline
Introduction to challenges of Chinese business environment
The Entrepreneurial Process facilitates career management
The Barringer/Ireland business model acts as safety nest in a challenging industry
The Business Plan and presentation establish a community of true believers and early evangelists
The Strategic Management Process acts as illumination devices in a competitive market
Building strategies and a new-venture team to develop the firm’s legend
Revision and Mid-term examination
Executing a strategy into results through strategic control
The Marketing Process creates customer relationships and value for a new venture
The Marketing Research Approach manages growth, marketing channels and supply chains
Identifying common strategies firms use to grow and the process of marketing “Yourself”
Corporate management practices gain a competitive advantage on Chinese firms’ performance
Investment management practices generate a stable, and regular income