Apr 18, 2024  
2019-2020 Graduate Academic Catalog 
    
2019-2020 Graduate Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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MG 8042b - Application Thesis - Cultural Immersion - Part 2

0 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits
Course Description
Students participating in a cultural immersion experience determined in MG 8042a  will register for this course. The experience includes at least two weeks of travel to a location outside of the United States. The cost of travel is separate from tuition associated with this course. (prereq: MG 8042a )
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
  • Gain an understanding for the past, current and future importance of China within the global market
  • Explore and discuss culture, history and politics to provide a backdrop for business with China
  • Identify and appraise distinct global operating strategies and assess the implications of each
  • Assess marketing strategies
  • Explore specific issues related to managing in China
  • Identify and discuss ethical issues related to managing in China
  • Identify legal and risk management issues related to doing business
  • Cultivate a frame of mind for international servant leadership
  • Understand importance of Guanxi to doing business
  • Gain leadership experience to promote confidence, efficiency and effectiveness in international business

Prerequisites by Topic
  • None

Course Topics
  • Learn dining etiquette
  • Compare US and Chinese cultures
  • Culture, business and religion training
  • Chinese character, art and calligraphy lesson
  • Practice bartering and negotiations
  • Mergers and acquisition integration with multiple cultures
  • Role of global corporate culture at local level
  • Business etiquette
  • Understanding legal issues in China
  • Explore the role of US and China relationships in a world context
  • Learn support networks of AmCham
  • Technology for communication and surveillance
  • Traditional Chinese medicine
  • Chinese culture overview
  • Servant leadership project

Coordinator
Dr. Kelly Ottman



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