ECW3550 - Business in Asia

Leader: Mr Wong Koi Nyen

Offered

Malaysia Second semester 2007 (Day)

Synopsis

The recent economic and social development of selected Asian countries (Japan, Korea, Singapore and India), especially the role of the business sector. Topics include entrepreneurship; technological change; the dynamics of comparative advantage; import substitution versus export-oriented industrial growth; the development state; the stages of business growth.

Assessment

Written (3000 word essay):35%
Tutorial assessment: 15%
Examination (2 hours):50%

Contact hours

3 hours per week

Prerequisites

ECW1101 and ECW1102, or equivalent