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THE UNIVERSITY of EDINBURGHDEGREE REGULATIONS & PROGRAMMES OF STUDY 2007/2008
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Case Studies - Business Management in China and India (P02452)? Credit Points : 10 ? SCQF Level : 11 ? Acronym : MSE-P-CSBMCI This module leads students into discussion of a range of modern management issues and strategies in the context of China and India. Teaching materials are largely based on empirical cases which allow students to be familiar with real-world businesses, enabling an analytical approach that can be more objective and explored in a concrete context. In this way the course will help students understand the practical problems and challenges involved in managing businesses in China and/or India. Cases are selected on a year to year basis to reflect key contemporary issues. Some major issues from development studies are also highlighted Entry Requirementsnone Subject AreasHome subject areaBusiness Studies, (Management School and Economics, Schedule H) Delivery Information? Normal year taken : Postgraduate ? Delivery Period : Semester 2 (Blocks 3-4) ? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 10 weeks All of the following classes
? Additional Class Information : Classes to be held in Lecture Theatre 5, Bristo Square. Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
Students learn to approach management issues in relation to real-world businesses and to carry out critical analysis of case studies and to identify common business problems in the context of social, economic and political transition in China or India; and gain knowledge and understanding of the competitive challenges arising from the globalisation of business and its particular manifestation in China and/or India. Assessment Information
One 4000-word essay based on case analysis, to be assigned towards the end of the course, 100%.
Contact and Further InformationThe Course Secretary should be the first point of contact for all enquiries. Course Secretary Miss Cristyn King Course Organiser Dr Xiaobai Shen School Website : http://www.man.ed.ac.uk/ College Website : http://www.hss.ed.ac.uk/ |
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