Regional markets learning unit of the Master International Business:
The student should to select one of the following regional block: China, India, South East Asia, Middle East, Europe, North America, Andean countries, South America, Southern Africa or East Africa.
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China |
India
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Asia I |
Introduction to China
- History of China.
- About China: geography, population, languages, religion, ...
Chinese economy
- Chinese economy.
- Financial system.
- Industry and services.
- Agriculture.
- Foreign trade. Imports and exports.
Transport and logistics
- Introduction to marine transport in China.
- Main Ports of China: Shanghai, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Qingdao, Dalian, Tianjin, Ningbo Port.
- Main logistic companies: COSCO. China Shipping Container Lines Company Limited (CSCL). SINOTRANS CSC.
Customs of China
- The Customs of China.
- Import export customs procedures.
- Shanghai customs.
- Guangzhou customs.
Investing in China
- Foreign direct investment (FDI).
- Investment environment in China.
- Sectors for investing.
- Tips for investing.
- Project set-up.
- Investment costs and procedures.
Shanghai
- The City of Shanghai: financial, economic, trade and shipping center of China.
- The economy of Shanghai. Service and industrial sector. Foreign Trade.
- The District of Pudong.
- Foreign Direct Investment in Shanghai. Application Procedures.
- Case study: Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation (SAIC). Siemens in Shanghai.
Wal-Mart in China.
Hong Kong
- Hong Kong: gateway to China.
- HK economy. Foreign trade (import export).
- The Closer Economic Partnership Arrangement (CEPA).
- New Zealand Hong Kong China Closer Economic Partnership.
- Setting up in Hong Kong.
Chinese companies
- Mengniu Dairy. Shanghai Silk. CHINT. Haier.
- Lifan Motorcycles. Nine Dragons Paper. Hangzhou Wahaha.
- Guangzhou Automobile Group. ZTE Corporation. Huawei. Guangzhou Pharmaceutical Holdings. Galanz Group.
- Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation (SAIC). Siemens in Shanghai. Wal-Mart in China.
- Lenovo. Founder Group. Aluminum Corporation of China (CHINALCO). Sinochem Group.
- TCL Corporation. Midea Group. Hisense Kelon Electrical.
- COSCO. China Shipping Container Lines Company Limited (CSCL). SINOTRANS CSC.
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Introduction to India
- Population, main cities, Ayurvedic, ...
- History of India.
- India: the "spiritual land".
- Religion. The Hinduism.
- Values of Indian society.
Indian economy
- The Indian economy.
- Foreign trade: Exports and imports. Foreign direct investment FDI in India.
- Industrial sectors (engineering, steel, automotive, biotechnology ...)
- Services sector (Software, Bollywood,...)
- Indian Micro, small and medium enterprises.
- Indian middle class.
States of India
- States of India.
- Economic profile of the 28 states and 7 Union Territories.
Invest in India
- Foreign direct investment in India. FDI policy.
- Investment opportunities and incentives in India.
- Business opportunities.
- Top sectors: electrical, services, telecommunications, transportation, Information technology, ...
- Entry options for foreign investors.
Andhra Pradesh
- The State of Andhra Pradesh.
- The Economy of AP: hub of industrial activity in South India.
- Foreign Direct Investment in Andhra Pradesh: most preferred investment destination in India.
- Business Opportunities in Andhra Pradesh: Automobile, Agro-Food, Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Information Technology (IT).
- Doing Business in Hyderabad. Port of Visakhapatna.
- Case study: Bharat Biotech. Heritage Foods. Sanghi Group. Mahindra Satyam.
Gujarat
- The State of Gujarat: leading industrialized State of India.
- The economy of Gujarat. Key players in Gujarat.
- Investing in Gujarat (FDI, licences, set-up, costs ...)
- Business opportunities in Gujarat: Agribusiness, Information Technology, Biotechnology, Automotive Sector.
- Doing business in Ahmedabad: industrial hub for textiles.
- Case study: Adani Group. Nirma Group. Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation GCMMF.
Bangalore
- The State of Karnataka: the fourth largest technology hub in the world.
- Economy of Karnataka. Foreign Trade.
- Doing business in Bangalore: the Silicon Valley of India.
- Information Technology in Karnataka.
- Business opportunities in Karnataka.
- Case study: WIPRO. INFOSYS. Karuturi Global.
The TATA Group
- Group profile.
- International operations.
- Tata Motors.
- Nano "the people's car".
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Economic institutions and
Integration in Asia
- Asian Development Bank (ADB).
- Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
- Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC).
- Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP).
- Bay of Bengal Initiative (BIMSTEC).
- South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC).
- Asia-Pacific Trade Agreement (APTA).
- Other institutions and agreements.
Singapore
- Introduction to Singapore. Port of Singapore.
- The economy of Singapore.
- Foreign trade. Foreign direct investment FDI.
- Singapore's advantages. Made in Singapore.
- Key industry sectors.
- Setting up in Singapore.
- Case study: Hyflux. Temasek.
Philippines
- Introduction to Philippines.
- Doing business in Manila.
- The Philippine economy. ASEAN, BIM-EAGA, APEC.
- Philippine's Foreign trade: exports and imports. Foreign direct investment FDI.
- Business opportunities in Philippines: electronics, software development, BPO business process outsourcing, cement, renewable energy, ...
- Case study. San Miguel Corp. SM Group
- Free trade agreements.
Japan
- Introduction to Japan.
- The Japanese economy.
- Foreign trade: exports and imports.
- Japanese regions: economic profile.
- A gateway to the Asian market.
- Doing business in Tokyo and Osaka.
- Tips for penetrating the Japanese market.
- Investing in Japan. Foreign direct investment FDI.
- Case study: Japan's retail market, GOTO INC.
Vietnam
- Introduction to Vietnam.
- Vietnamese economy - Doi Moi..
- Foreign trade: exports and imports.
- Transport and logistic in Vietnam.
- Vietnam FDI (Foreign direct investment).
- Introduction on investment forms. Investment registration agency.
- Business costs in Vietnam.
- Case study: Mobilfone. Zamil Steel.
Thailand
- Introduction to the Kingdom of Thailand.
- The Thai economy. International relations.
- Foreign Trade (Import Export).
- Foreign direct investment FDI. Thailand's Advantages.
- Case study: Thailand’s automotive industry. Electronics industry. Stars Microelectronics. Charoen Pokphand Group.
- Doing Business in Bangkok.
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| Asia II |
Middle East MENA |
Europe |
Economic institutions and integration
Taiwan
- Introduction to Taiwan (ROC Republic of China).
- The Taiwanese economy. Economic ties with China.
- Taiwan's Foreign Trade: Imports and Exports.
- Taiwan’s advantages. Hub in Asia-Pacific.
- Foreign direct investment FDI in ROC.
- Case study: Food, Automobile, Biotechnology, Medicine and Health sector.
- Case study: Business Opportunities in electronics, IT, textiles, Semiconductors, ...
- Case study: HTC Corp. ACER Group.
Indonesia
- Introduction to Indonesia. Bahasa language.
- Indonesian economy.
- Indonesian Foreign trade: exports and imports.
- Doing business in Indonesia.
- Industrial states. Infrastructure facilities. Banking. Sabang freeport zone.
- Foreign direct investment in Indonesia FDI.
- Negotiating in Indonesia. Tips.
- Case study: Telkom Group. PT Panggung Electric Citrabuana.
Malaysia
- Introduction to Malaysia. Political system. Ethnic Groups. Religion. Bahasa Malayu.
- Infrastructure. Government policies.
- Malaysian economy.
- Foreign trade: exports and imports. Business environment.
- Key sectors in Malaysia: metal, electrical and electronics, engineering, food industry, machinery and equipment, medical devices, petrochemical and polymer, pharmaceuticals, rubber, textiles, wood.
- Doing business and invest (FDI) in Malaysia. Negotiating.
- Case study: Telekom Malaysia Berhad. PADINI.
Pakistan
- Introduction to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.
- Pakistan's economy.
- Foreign trade of Pakistan. Foreign direct investment (FDI).
- Pakistan main exports: products and markets. Trade development authority of Pakistan (TDAP).
- Sales promotion in Pakistan.
- Doing business in Karachi, Islamabad and Lahore.
- Case study: Pakistani Information technology (IT) industry. Automobile sector. Hinopak motors. Pakistan telecommunication (PTCL). Chawla Group.
Iran
- Introduction to the Islamic Republic of Iran. Tehran. Religion Shi'ite.
- Economy of Iran. Privatization. Banking system. Financial sector.
- Foreign trade of Iran. Potential export sectors. Export development bank of Iran. Iran customs administration (IRICA).
- Foreign direct investments in Iran (FDI).
- Iranian companies. Iranian national shipping lines. Wagon Pars. Iran carpet. Cooler Iran. Misr-Iran textile. Aburaihan pharmaceutical.
- Case study: Esfahan`s Mobarakeh steel. International north-south transport corridor (INSTC).
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Institutions and
integration
- The Arab world. League of Arab States.
- United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA).
- Islamic development Bank.
- Organization of the Islamic Conference.
- Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf.
Saudi Arabia
- Introduction to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
- Saudi Arabian economy. GCC.
- Foreign trade: exports and imports.
- Business in Riyadh and Jiddah. The Holy City of Makkah.
- The economic cities: King Abdullah, Jazan, Prince AbdulAziz and Knowledge economic city (KEC).
- The industrial cities: Jubail and Yanbu.
- Invest in Saudi Arabia (FDI)
- Case study: Saudi Aramco. Dallah Albaraka. Savola Group.
- Free Trade Agreements: India, EU.
United Arab Emirates UAE
- Introduction to the United Arab Emirates. Dubai. Abu Dhabi.
- The economy of UAE. GCC, IORARC.
- Foreign trade: exports and imports.
- Foreign direct investment (FDI) in United Arab Emirates. Invest in the Emirates.
- Set up business in Dubai United Arab Emirates.
- Case study: Al Jazeera. Sharjah world book fair. Mubadala development company.
- Free Trade Agreements: India, EU.
Egypt
- Introduction to Egypt.
- Egyptian economy - Growth sectors. Foreign trade: exports and imports. CEN-SAD, COMESA.
- Foreign direct investment FDI in Egypt.
- Open a business in Egypt. Cost of doing business.
- Case study: Orascom Telecomm.
Sudan
- Introduction to Sudan. Khartoum.
- The economy of Sudan. Foreign trade: exports and imports. CEN-SAD, IGAD, COMESA.
- Economic profile of the states of Sudan.
- Transport in Sudan.
- Foreign direct investments (FDI) in Sudan.
- Business opportunities in agriculture, infrastructure and services.
- Case study: DAL Group. Sudatel Telecommunications.
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European Union
- The European Union. EU enlargement.
- EU economy. Foreign trade: exports and imports.
- Doing business in European countries.
- International relations of the European Union: European Free Trade Association (EFTA), European Economic Area (EEA), Asia-Europe (ASEM), ASEAN, Cotonou Africa, Agadir Agreement.
Russia
- Introduction to Russia.
- State system of the Russian Federation.
- Climate and geography.
- History and culture.
- Religion (Russian Orthodox Church).
- Russian language.
- Other: arts, architecture, mafia, education, ...
- Community of Independent States (CIS).
- Economic profile of CIS countries.
- Russian Autonomous Republics.
- Introduction to the Russian Economy. Historical background. Privatization.
- The Russian Economy today.
- Natural resources. Agriculture.
- Russian Energy Sector.
- Foreign Trade of Russia.
- Russian customs. The Customs Union among Russia, Belorussia and Kazakhstan.
- International Relations of the Russian Federation. APEC, CIS, EurAsEc, SCO, BSEC.
- Case study: Automotive industry in Russia. GAZ Group.
- FTA with Armenia and Serbia.
- Introduction. The NADI.
- Foreign direct investment in Russia. Origins and destinations of FDI inflows.
- Legislation and business climate in Russia. FDI policy.
- Investment opportunities.
- Establishing a business in Russia. Taxation.
- Russian investment funds.
- The Port of Saint Petersburg.
- Main ports of Russia.
- Introduction. Bank of Russia.
- Analysis of Russian payment system.
Turkey
- About Turkey.
- Turkish economy. OCE, BSEC, GUAM.
- Foreign trade of Turkey: export import.
- Foreign direct investment (FDI).
- Doing business in Turkey.
- EU - Turkey Customs Union.
- Free Trade Agreement with EFTA.
Poland
- About Poland.
- Polish economy. Foreign trade: exports and imports.
- The tax system.
- Foreign direct investment (FDI) in Poland.
- Setting up business.
- Case study: AGORA SA.
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Andean countries |
South America |
NAFTA
- The North American Free trade agreement (NAFTA).
- NAFTA institutions. Free Trade Commission. NAFTA background.
- NAFTA rules of origin.
- Economic facts about NAFTA.
- Success Stories.
Business in United States
- Introduction to the United States of America.
- United States economy.
- United States market overview. Main sectors.
- U.S. Exports of goods and services.
- Case study: Top 20 Metropolitan Area exporters.
- Foreign direct investment (FDI). Case study: Asian-Pacific FDI in the United States.
Miami Florida
- About Florida.
- The economy of Florida and Miami.
- Economic profile of Florida’ s regions.
- Foreign Trade. International Advantages of Florida.
- Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Florida.
- Florida industry clusters.
- Doing business in Miami.
- Setting up Business in Florida: Corporations and Limited Liability Company (LLC)
- Case study: Burger King.
California
- California: eighth largest economy in the world.
- Regions of California.
- Doing business in Los Angeles.
- Case study: News corporation.
- The Silicon Valley.
- Players: Adobe, AMD, Apple, CISCO, eBay, HP, Oracle, Yahoo, Symantec, Intel.
- Doing business with Los Angeles County.
New York
- New York City’s economy.
- Central business districts (CBDs).
- The global capital of fashion. Case study: Ralph Lauren, Liz Claiborne, Jones Apparel Group.
- Professional services. Case: Omnicom Group Inc.
- Manufacturing and industrial.
- High Tech economy. Nanotechnology. Bioscience.
- Distribution sector.
- Establishing a business in New York City.
Canada
- Introduction to Canada.
- Canadian economy. Competitive Advantages. FDI in Canada.
- Foreign trade: exports and imports.
- Case study. Canada’s industry sectors: aerospace, Agri-food, Automotive, Software ...
- Doing business in Ontario - Toronto.
- Doing business in Quebec.
- Case study: the Asia-Pacific gateway and corridor initiative (APGCI).
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Andean Community (CAN)
- The Andean Community (CAN).
- The Andean integration system (SAI).
- Economic profile of the Andean countries.
- The Andean Community's common foreign policy (CFP). Relationships with Mercosur, USA, China, India, Russia, ...
- Trade Agreement between Colombia, Peru and the European Union.
- CAN: Productive and commercial development. Trade in goods, services and investments. Transportation.
- The Andean customs union. Free trade area. Common market. The NANDINA nomenclature. Common external tariff (ARIAN).
- The Andean Development Corporation (CAF).
Colombia
- Colombian economy.
- Foreign trade of Colombia (Exports and imports).
- Foreign direct investment (FDI) in Colombia.
- Case study: Investment opportunities in BPO Sector, IT Services, Agribusiness, Manufacturing, Cosmetics, Textile, Automotive.
- Doing business in Bogota, Barranquilla and Medellin .
- Case study. Business opportunities in Bogotá: Contact Centers, BPO/ Shared Services, IT sector, Medical Devices, Pharmaceutical, Cosmetics, Audiovisual Production
- Case study: South American Investment Group.
- Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) and International Relations of Colombia.
Peru
- Introduction to Peru.
- Economic profile of the Peruvian regions.
- Peruvian economy. Foreign trade (exports and imports).
- Foreign direct investment in Peru (FDI). Set up a company in Peru.
- Doing business in Lima.
- Case study. Business opportunities in Agribusiness, textile, services ... CAMPOSOL.
- Case study: Transport and logistics in Peru.
- Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) and International Relations of Peru.
Ecuador
- Introduction to Ecuador. Guayaquil and Quito.
- Ecuadorian economy.
- Ecuador's foreign trade: exports and imports.
- Customs of Ecuador. Import and export formalities.
- Foreign direct investment in Ecuador.
- Case study: Business opportunities in industrial sector, fashion and accessories, services, ...
- Case study: Agribusiness sector. UBESA. Holding Favorita Fruit Company.
- Case study: Manta-Manaos Multimodal Transport Infrastructure in Ecuador.
- Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) and International Relations of Ecuador.
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Southern Common Market
(MERCOSUR)
- MERCOSUR Southern Common market. Treaty of Asuncion. The Administrative
Secretariat.
- The new institutional phase.
- The MERCOSUR political, economic and commercial.
- The Common external tariff EAC.
- MERCOSUR Origin Regime ROM.
Brazil
- Introduction to Brazil.
- Brazilian economy. Foreign trade: exports and imports.
- Economic policies. European Union and Brazil.
- Business opportunities: agribusiness, technological ...
- Foreign direct investment (FDI) in Brazil.
- Foreign capital: legal aspects. Setting up business
- Public private partnership (PPP).
- Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) and International Relations of Brazil.
Sao Paulo
- The State of Sao Paulo, "Brazil's locomotive".
- The economy of Sao Paulo. Industry and services.
- Key sectors of the economy: Agribusiness, automotive, plastics, Capital Goods, Pharmaceutical, Oil and Gas, Information Technology, Biotechnology, Financial Services.
- International trade of Sao Paulo: Imports and Exports.
- Campinas, the Brazilian Silicon Valley.
- São José dos Campos, the Brazilian aeronautics capital.
- Case study: Santos, the biggest seaport in Latin America.
- Main institutions in SP.
- Case study: Votorantim Group.
Argentina
- Introduction to Argentina.
- Economic profile of the Argentine provinces.
- Argentinean economy.
- Argentine foreign trade. Imports and exports.
- Foreign direct investment in Argentina.
- Case study: Automotive industry. Biotechnology. Software and Information technology (IT) services. Creative industries.
- Doing business in Buenos Aires.
- Case study: Audiovisual industry in Buenos Aires. Arcor.
Chile
- Introduction to Chile.
- Chilean economy.
- Chilean foreign trade (exports and imports).
- Economic profile of the regions of Chile.
- Business in Santiago.
- Foreign direct investment in Chile (FDI).
- Case study: Cencosud.
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Southern Africa |
East Africa |
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The
Southern African development community SADC
- Introduction to the Southern Africa development community (SADC).
- The SADC programme of action SPA. Trade, industry, finance and investment (TIFI).
- The economy of the SADC Region. Investment outlook. Business environment.
- Impact of the global economic crisis on SADC economies.
- The SADC- European Union economic partnership agreement (EPA). FTA with EFTA.
- SADC Free trade area (FTA).
- Southern African Customs Union (SACU). FTA with India.
South Africa
- Introduction to South Africa.
- The economy of South Africa. Foreign trade: exports and imports. IOARC. SADC.
- Economic relationships with Africa, Asia, Europe and America. India - SACU PTA.
- Economic profile of SA provinces.
- Business and investing opportunities in South Africa. FDI Foreign direct investment.
- Case studies: Automotive industry. State-owned enterprises. BPO and Off-shoring.
Botswana
- Introduction to Botswana.
- The economy of Botswana. Foreign trade.
- Trade agreements of Botswana. SADC.
- Doing business in Botswana - Gabarone.
- Foreign direct investment (FDI) in Botswana.
- Case study: Debswana (Diamonds). Botswana Telecommunications Corporation.
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Institutions and integration
- East African Community EAC.
- Intergovernmental Authority on Development IGAD
- The Common market for Eastern and Southern Africa COMESA
Kenya
- Introduction to the Republic of Kenya.
- Economy of Kenya. Foreign trade: exports and imports.
- Kenya's international trade agreements. EAC, IGAD, COMESA, IOARC.
- Doing business and investing in Kenya (FDI Foreign direct investment).
- Business opportunities in Kenya: Agro-Processing, horticulture, manufacturing, Knowledge industry, infrastructure ...
- Doing business in Nairobi and Mombasa.
- Case study. General Motors East Africa. REA Vipingo. East African breweries.
Uganda
- Introduction to Uganda.
- The economy of Uganda. Foreign trade: exports and imports. Export incentives.
- The floriculture sector. Case study: Uganda flower exporters association. Rosebud Ltd.
- Business opportunities in agribusiness sector: fish, fruits, vegetables ...
- Uganda's information and communications technology (ICT) sector.
- Doing business and invest in Uganda.
- Case study: Madhvani. Mehta. AYA. BIDCO Oil Refineries.
- Free trade agreements. EAC, IGAD, COMESA.
Ethiopia
- Introduction to Ethiopia.
- Ethiopian economy. Foreign trade: exports and imports.
- Doing business in Addis Ababa.
- Business opportunities: coffee, Cotton, textile, Leather, horticulture, mining, tourism ...
- Investing in Ethiopia. Foreign direct investment (FDI).
- Case study: Ethiopian Telecommunications Corp, ZTE (China), MIDROC.
- Ethiopia's international relations. IGAD, COMESA. |
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