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Master 2023/2024

Management in Asian Countries

Area of studies: Asian and African Studies
When: 1 year, 3 module
Mode of studies: offline
Open to: students of all HSE University campuses
Instructors: Sergei Shaposhnikov
Master’s programme: Socioeconomic and Political Development of Modern Asia
Language: English
ECTS credits: 3
Contact hours: 24

Course Syllabus

Abstract

The Management in Asian Countries course provides a comprehensive overview of the culture and business practices in East and South East Asia, including India and the United Arab Emirates. Such an overview provides students with a solid and fundamental basis for understanding the key factors that influence the formulation and implementation of business strategy in these countries. Students will learn about the particularities of doing business in Asian markets, and the challenges of setting up and managing a business in Asia. Students will complete the course with a better understanding of how to identify and evaluate the risks and opportunities associated with Asian markets. In addition, the course focuses on some of the key business practices, industries and prominent companies in the region. By critically examining the unique macro factors, business and management practices specific to these industries, companies and countries, students will gain an in-depth understanding of management in Asia with a broad regional and global perspective.
Learning Objectives

Learning Objectives

  • To understand Asian management theory and practice, identifying and assessing risks and opportunities in Asian markets, problems faced by international companies doing business in Asia.
Expected Learning Outcomes

Expected Learning Outcomes

  • Understanding of management issues and the ability to put this knowledge into practice.
  • Understanding of the specifics of doing business in Asian markets and the challenges of setting up and managing a business in Asia.
  • Identification and evaluation of risks and opportunities in Asian markets.
Course Contents

Course Contents

  • The business environment and management in China.
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  • The business environment and management in South Korea.
  • The business environment and management in Vietnam.
  • The business environment and management in Japan.
  • The business environment and management in Indonesia.
  • The business environment and management in India.
  • The business environment and management in Arab countries.
Assessment Elements

Assessment Elements

  • non-blocking Essay
    Students are required to work on an essay and to consult with the teacher in choosing their paper topics. The 15-page (typed, 1.5-spaced, including endnotes, bibliography, and graphs and tables) essay is due at the last class (to be submitted by email). Plagiarism is prohibited; information, data and/or ideas obtained from other sources for use in the paper must be cited and referenced in the paper. The paper should identify the question to be addressed and discuss its relevance to the purpose of the course.
  • non-blocking Final Examination
    Final test.
  • non-blocking Attendance
    Students are expected to attend every class.
Interim Assessment

Interim Assessment

  • 2023/2024 3rd module
    0.2 * Attendance + 0.3 * Essay + 0.5 * Final Examination
Bibliography

Bibliography

Recommended Core Bibliography

  • Jackson, K., & Tomioka, M. (2004). The Changing Face of Japanese Management. London: Routledge. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=105973
  • Managing international business in China, Tian, X., 2007
  • Strategy for Success in Asia : Mastering Business in Asia Delios, Andrew; Singh, Kulwant John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated 2005 ISBN: ISBN number:9780470821374, ISBN number:9781118178744

Recommended Additional Bibliography

  • Global business management foundations, Willcocks, L. P., 2016

Authors

  • SHAPOSHNIKOV SERGEY VYACHESLAVOVICH