This course is specially designed to provide students with an introduction to domestic and international developments shaping the management of businesses in China. As part of their study students will be provided with an overview of China%E2%80%99s economic reforms from a domestic and international perspective. Students will study the various aspects of China%E2%80%99s domestic reforms including the reform of the fiscal, financial and enterprise systems. Students will then examine the international forces shaping management including China%E2%80%99s emergence of a global centre of manufacturing; the role of inward and outward investment; the future of foreign MNCs in China in light of recent developments; and the future challenges facing the economy such as the need to attract talent, reform the system of economic governance, and currency internationalisation. Case studies examining how both Chinese and international firms have adapted to domestic and international developments will give students a practical understanding of management issues in China and also offer an insight into fundamental challenges facing future developments. An open session will explore the question of sustainability in relation to the strain that economic and business growth has put on China%E2%80%99s environment. It is anticipated that students will leave the course with a greater understanding of the policy challenges and economic opportunities of China%E2%80%99s rapid growth.

Course leader
Dr Damian Tobin

Target group
Current students, professionals + leisure learners

Course aim
On successful completion of the course, a student should be able to demonstrate the ability to:Evaluate the effects of the management reforms from a practical and theoretical perspective and outline the major trade-offs facing future reforms. Outline the domestic and international consequences of China's rapid economic growth and discuss their implications for the regional and global economiesDiscuss the changes that have taken place in China's trade policy, particularly since the 1990s, and evaluate their effect on international business

Credits info
7.5 ECTS Please note that summer courses are not accredited by SOAS.Students are usually able to obtain credits from their home institution and typically our courses receive 3 credits in the US system and 7.5 ECTS in the European system. If you intend to claim credits from your home institution, please check the requirements with them before you enrol. We will be happy to assist you in any way we can, however please be aware that the decision to award credits rests with your home institution.Assessment will be optional and will vary for each course. Participants will be provided with a certificate of attendance and transcripts will be available on request.

Fee info
EUR 0: TuitionA tuition fee of 1400 will be charged per 3-week programme. This figure does not include accommodation fees.Application feeA one-off, non-refundable application fee of 60 will be charged to cover administration costs. Please visit the SOAS online store to make your application fee payment.DiscountsAn early bird discount of 10% is available if fees are paid by 31 March 2015.15% discount for SOAS Alumni.20% discount for current SOAS students.Other discounts are available for partner institutions and groups, please contact us for further information.AccommodationA limited number of rooms will be available at International Hall which is located in the heart of Bloomsbury. The cost for 20 nights is 870 (breakfast included) for a single room with shared bathroom*. To reserve a place through SOAS, please tick the relevant box in the application form. *(If you would like a different type of room, please book with International Hall directly)



Scholarships
SOAS, University of London offers a limited number of scholarships for participation in academic courses which are part of sessions 2 and 3 of the SOAS Academic Summer School 2015 programme. These scholarships are in the form of partial fee waivers to cur

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