CHN 355 Business Culture in China
China is one of the largest countries, economies, and exporters/importers in the world. This course asks what we should know about China and ourselves in order to do business with China. Students will explore the historical and social contexts that influence the business environment in China. In addition to analyzing the historical contexts that have produced China's market economy and distinctive cultural business practices, students will learn how to perform social and cultural business etiquette relevant to Chinese-speaking cultures. They will critically examine economic, social and political trends driving business and explore case studies of multinational companies that have operated in China with varying degrees of cultural awareness and success.
This is not a language course and will be taught in English with no prerequisites.