Investing And Financing In And With China

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What does it take to be successful in China? How do domestic and foreign businesses do in the world's most dynamic economy? How do Chinese entrepreneurs work in a dynamic country? How do investors think about cross border investing into and out of China? How do investors think about cross border investing into and out of China? What are the leading opportunities in Chinese markets today? How are Chinese firms reshaping global business? Course overview This course is designed to prepare students for a good overview of investments, financing as well as conducting business in and with China. The class format will include lectures, case studies, discussions, guest speakers and student presentations to explore the opportunities and risks of international and domestic investments in China as well and the outward expansion of Chinese firms. The course will be require the student's active participation and parts will involve group work. Leading industry guest speakers and a site tour may be arranged for further learning enhancement, schedules permitting. The course materials will draw heavily on the lecturer's experiences. Target students / audience The target students are NYU Shanghai business & finance majors, economics majors and study abroad students from Stern. This course is suitable for any student interested in understanding international business, emerging markets, investments,cross border business and China. No prior knowledge or experience with China's business environment is required. Prerequisites: Foundations of Finance and Economics of Global Business (or Macroeconomics). Corporate Finance is recommended but not required. Fulfillment: BUSF Finance elective or China Business Studies; BUSM Non-Marketing elective or China Business Studies; IMB Business elective.