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Jeremiah J Sullivan
I BUS 440
Seattle Campus
Major aspects of the Asian business environment and how Asian enterprises are managed. Problems and opportunities of foreign corporations in Asia. Prerequisite: I BUS 300; may not be repeated.
Class description
How to do: country analysis, industry analysis, investment analysis, entry strategy, SWOT analysis. How to present analyses to investors and senior management.
Student learning goals
General method of instruction
The focus is on Asian business environments and opportunities in China, Japan, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, South Korea, and Vietnam. Students will present case analyses on companies doing business or contemplating investments in these countries.
Recommended preparation
IBUS 300 is recommended, but it will NOT be required. Curiosity about Asian business and a desire to learn some stragic planning skills is all that is needed.
Class assignments and grading
Each student will do a presentation on a Harvard case focusing on a US or Asian company planning an investment in Asia. A 5-7 page written case analysis also is required. Tests are take home.
Grades will be given for the presentation, the paper, the take home tests, and participation. Grades tend to average 3.5.
