Course Outline Module Code Module Title Description BSP2005 Asian Business Environments This module builds an understanding of business environments in Asia. The first part of the course focuses on macroeconomic fundamentals, politics, culture, and institutions in Asian countries and regions. The second part of the course explores relationships between national and regional characteristics and business operations. The aspects of business may include business groups, trade and foreign direct investment.
Learning outcomes On completion of this unit, you would have acquired: 1. An overview of economic, political and cultural aspects of doing business in Asia. 2. Good knowledge of how various multinational corporations adapt and operate in Asia’s business environments 3. Knowledge and understanding of business environments in at least two Asian countries. Instructors: Isabel Sim for Weeks 1 to 7 and Peter Zeitz for Weeks 8 to 13. Course Structure and Pedagogy This unit is a combination of lectures, tutorial discussions and group project. Students are expected to be prepared for lectures and tutorials by reading the assigned chapters in the text, journal articles and cases. They are required to engage and contribute in tutorial discussions as part of the course requirement. Students are required to engage in peer-to-peer learning through their group project. Communications with the class will be through email and IVLE.
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Isabel & Peter /NUS Business School_2013 BSP 2005 Asian Business Environments /Syllabus , Lecture and Tutorial Guide
Recommended Textbooks International Business: An Asia Pacific Perspective By Andrew Delios, Paul W. Beamish, Jane W. Lu. Publisher: Pearson Education; Second edition (January 18, 2010) ISBN-10: 9810684207 • ISBN-13: 978-9810684204 Asia's Turning Point: An Introduction to Asia's Dynamic Economies