Doing Business in Changing China: 2024 Summer School

Doing Business in Changing China: 2024 Summer School

For the summer of 2024, we offer international students the fantastic opportunity to experience living and studying in China. Through a unique collaboration between International Business School Suzhou (IBSS) and the School of Humanities and Social Sciences’ China Studies Department, a summer school programme is created focusing on the dynamic business culture of China. Students will have the chance to obtain a unique insight into this fascinating country. The two-week programme is a great way to study a new topic, explore a new country and make new friends.

Course structure (July 8-19, 2024):

  • Six lectures by academic experts on (1) China: 70 years of change; (2) Consumerism & E-Commerce in urban China; (3) Social structure of contemporary China; (4) Urban regional economies of China; (5) Technology and business in China; (6) Contemporary developments in China’s Belt and Road Initiative
  • Four introductory Chinese language classes
  • Three visits to major cities (Suzhou, Shanghai and Hangzhou)
  • Two company visits
  • Calligraphy class
  • Seven interactive sessions on business group projects, followed by a final presentation

For more information, please refer to the programme page link here