Professor Jiawen Yang will lead students on a course to explore the business environments in China from economic, financial, cultural, political, and legal perspectives. Through lectures, guest speakers, and field visits, participants will also learn the business practices of different types of firms operating in China. Participants will travel to Beijing, Shanghai, and other places, where they will conduct business and cultural visits. Using China as an example, the course will afford participants a background of the current economic and financial issues within emerging markets. Topics covered in this course include balance of payments, exchange rate regimes, trade and financial liberalization, and other issues related to the economic growth of development countries.
Students enroll in two courses, earning six graduate credits.
May 23-June 25 Trip to China. Class meetings and site visits held. Upon return Completion of course work assignments. Meals and international airfare are not included.