Global Network Weeks

Time: 13-17 October, 2014

One of the key aspects to doing business in China is understanding how to manage complex relationships in this economy. One unique feature of China is the large presence of state-owned enterprises (SOEs) in key industries. These SOEs are primarily large, thriving, profitable firms. A key to their success is managing relationships with various stakeholders such as the government, clients, competitors, employees and investors. This module will explore how managing relationships in China are vital to the success of these SOEs. It is intended to be an interactive and up-close and personal investigation of how SOEs function in China. Activities may include: A trip to Tianjin on the high speed train in order to study China Railway; visit to a Chinese bank and an interactive banking assignment designed to understand how banks function in China, an intimate question and answer session with various managers in the China steel industry. Other elements include group presentations, welcome banquet, networking with RBS IMBA students are also included.

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Time: March 3-7, 2014

In recent decades, the rapid economic development of China has created increasing business opportunities for people in other countries. Engaging in the Chinese market has become a must for multinational companies. The objective of this joint program co-hosted by Renmin and Fudan Universities is for students to gain an understanding of the general profile of China’ s business environment, and to be able to make sense of various business phenomena in China. It will help students to develop their own critical view of “the China model” or “China experience." This country’s unusual institutional, cultural and market characteristics have resulted in its businesses having a different development road. The one-week program is designed to familiarize students from GNAM schools with China’s unique situation, which is playing a pivotal role in doing business here. Lectures by professors and entrepreneurs are supplemented by company visits and social activities. Through discussion and interactive case studies, students will explore a broad range of issues on doing business in China.

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