Summary

The Executive MBA class will embark on their international business mission to China on September 30, 2008. First, students will spend a couple of days in Hong Kong, visiting Victoria’s Peak, Stanley Harbor and Star Ferry. On October 4, the class will travel to Beijing where they will have the opportunity to participate in a presentation lead by the University of International Business and Economics and hear an overview of the Chinese economy. In addition, the class will learn about the Asian investment environment and consumer behavior. They will also hear from Mr. Gilbert Van Kerckhove, Managing Director of the Beijing Olympics. Mr. Gilbert will provide a summary on Beijing before and after the Olympics. Between October 8 and 12, the class will visit Shanghai, Suzhou and Hangzhou. Here, the class will visit several companies and participate in discussions with management. The class is scheduled to visit the following companies: Boehring Ingelheim, Shanghai Hengyuan Garment, Crown Corporation and the Suzhou Industrial Park.


Daily Schedule
September 30 – Class departs to Hong Kong

October 1 – Class arrives in Hong Kong

October 1 – 4: Hong Kong: Visiting Victoria’s Peak, Stanley Harbor, Star Ferry, etc

October 4 – Class arrives in Beijing

October 5 – 7: Beijing

October 8 – 12: Shanghai, Suzhou and Hangzhou

October 12 – Class departs China