China – Beijing and Tianjin)

MGX 5890 International Study Program in International Business January 6- 10, 2019 (Manila) January 11- 19, 2019 (China – Beijing and Tianjin)

Dr Manjit S.Sandhu Malaysia Campus OLD VIDEOS ▪https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1x3HDs3UVfZH4eKylEOs 0uaQg5vMZuhIa?usp=sharing ▪https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YQLpTrAZZszkkl494uMGOIKVo 0yWD9b5/view ▪https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AD9X5Al9Bg4MINi5xLaeTbWB n6XGXIrc/view ▪What is the program objective? Examine the influence of diverse cultures, politics, institutions and local practices, and their impact on business decisions and managerial behaviour in a selected region ▪Where will we go? Philippines (Manila) and China(Beijing and Tianjin) ▪What will we do? Meet with business and government leaders, visit plant facilities and discuss business practices ▪What is the theme? Analyzing impact of Institutions on IB How many credit points does this unit carry?

▪Six = equivalent to one elective or a standard unit What are our big questions? 1. What business opportunities are there in Philippines and China given the societal changes in the last three decades? 2. What challenges(risk) are Philippines and China facing in its pursuit of economic growth? 3. What are the cultural challenges in the two countries? 4. How do we overcome these challenges? 5. What mode of entries are most suitable in these two countries? And why? Which companies do we plan to visit? (subject to change) Tentative Program (PHILIPPINES & CHINA) DAY HOTEL INDUSTRY VISITS SUNDAY (JAN Diamond Hotel, • Arrive MANILA, check in Free and Easy 07, 2019) Manila (4*) MONDAY Diamond Hotel, • Morning: economic growth and policy development - prospects and risks e.g. McKinsey & Company, Manila (4*) Philippines • Afternoon: Success of local corporations - shaping the consumer sector e.g. Jollibee Foods Corporation • Evening: rest of the day at leisure, Recommendations: visit Fort Santiago, San Agustin Church, Pinto Art Museum or National Museum of the Filipino People. TUESDAY Diamond Hotel, • Morning visit: penetration of tech innovation; R&D e.g. Microsoft management presentation, Manila (4*) discussion. • Afternoon: Visit to ATENIO UNIVERSITY, Manila WEDNESDAY Diamond Hotel, • visit: infrastructure investment in the Philippines - driving the growth e.g. Magsaysay Shipping Manila (4*) Corporation THURSDAY Novotel Peace • Transfer to Beijing (4*), Beijing FRIDAY Novotel Peace • Morning visit: current trends in recruitment business e.g. MANPOWER EXPERIS (4*) Beijing • Afternoon: visit: exports, imports and trade partners e.g. HÖRMANN BEIJING DOOR PRODUCTION CO., Ltd • Evening: rest of the day at leisure Recommendations: visit Perl or Silk market, Lama Temple or Temple of Heaven. SATURDAY Novotel Peace • optional cultural event: half day trip to the Great Wall at Badaling On this trip you will have the (4*)Beijing chance to step onto one of the greatest wonders of the world; The Great Wall winds up and down across deserts, grasslands, mountains and plateaus, and with a history of more than 2,000 years, it is still one of the most appealing attractions in the world, owing to its architectural grandeur and historical significance. Tentative Program (China)

DAY HOTEL INDUSTRY VISITS SUNDAY (JAN Novotel Peace • optional cultural event: half day trip to the Summer Palace With incredible colours and architecture, 14, 2019) (4*)Beijing the Summer Palace is a classical Chinese garden with many magnificent historical buildings containing examples of the ancient arts, along with graceful landscapes. MONDAY Novotel Peace • Morning visit: new era of manufacturing e.g. BOSCH REXROTH (BEIJING) HYDRAULIC CO., LTD (4*)Beijing • Afternoon: logistics in China - an all-inclusive market? SCHENKER LOGISTICS • rest of the day at leisure, Recommendations: enjoy Houhai lake, Tiananmen square or Forbidden city TUESDAY Holiday Inn, • Morning: visit: understanding the local market - overview of Chinese business culture and Tianjin Riverside advertising landscape , OGILVY. (4*) • Afternoon: Transfer to Tianjin, China • Evening: free to explore the city, Recommendations: enjoy the Eye of Tianjin, visit Tianjin Folklore Museum or simply spend some time at Tianjin Haihe Cultural Square. WEDNESDAY Holiday Inn, • Morning visit: FDI in automotive industry e.g. TIANJIN FAW TOYOTA MOTOR CO. LTD Tianjin Riverside • Afternoon visit: Aerospace industry in China - challenges & opportunities of the local market e.g. (4*) BOEING TIANJIN COMPOSITES • Evening: rest of the day at leisure, Recommendations: enjoy the Eye of Tianjin, visit Tianjin Folklore Museum or simply spend some time at Tianjin Haihe Cultural Square. THURSDAY Holiday Inn, • Morning visit: emerging innovative ideas in healthcare sector e.g. TEDA International Hospital Tianjin Riverside • Evening free for sightseeing & shopping Recommendations: enjoy the Eye of Tianjin, visit Tianjin (4*) Folklore Museum or simply spend some time at Tianjin Haihe Cultural Square.

FRIDAY Holiday Inn, • Morning visit: strategies in the energy sector - THE SUSTAINABILITY TREND E.G. VESTAS Tianjin Riverside • Evening: Transfer to Beijing. (4*) SATURDAY • Early morning flight Assessment activities

Assessment task Weight Country profile and risk assessment (due at 30% departure), 2000 words Diary (Reflective Essay), 1500 words 25% Participation and contribution (quality and 15% quantity) Post-trip group report/project (3500 words) 30% How much will it cost?

▪Tuition at home campus + travel expenses ▪Travel expenses are: MUM students: Estimated at about RM10,500k.

MUA students: Estimated to be about RM8500(ground only). You make own air travel arrangement (Aus-Phillipines-China-Aus)

▪All students are eligible to apply for Monash Travel Grant (AUD500). What do travel expenses include?

▪Airfares, hotel accommodation (4 star) on a twin- sharing basis, daily breakfasts, closing dinners (2), lunches (about 2), site visits, ground transportation (bullet train, coach), travel insurance Quota

▪Maximum number of participants = 24 ▪In which, 14 places are given to MUM students –the minimum number required for the program to be offered ▪All participants will be enrolled on a first-come-first served (deposit paid) basis. –Deposit MUM students: RM3,000 Non-MUM students: AUD1,000 Payment schedule

▪Deposit Due asap (first come first serve basis)

▪Balance of travel expense Due in September

▪Tuition Normal University schedule (To be advised) Who are the program leaders? .Dr. Manjit Singh, Senior lecturer Department of Management

.Dr Au Wee Chan, Lecturer Department of Management

14 Enquiries: Dr Manjit for academic matters ([email protected] )

Chandra for admin matters ([email protected]) Interested in enrolling?

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