Course Outline

The CBL International China Business School Programme is appropriate for undergraduate and graduate students who are interested in international economics, business, and legal trends and developments in China.

All lectures are held in English and given by distinguished Tongji University (one of the top universities in China) professors. You will receive presentations from managers and lawyers covering everyday aspects of their lives and business activities in China. Topics covered include Intercultural Management, Start-up in China, Taxation, and Intellectual Property Rights. On top of the receiving lectures, you will also visit local businesses and attend organized excursions to famous landmarks.

Intercultural Management

An introductory course will provide basics in Mandarin allowing participants to deal with every-day situations during the programme.

An introduction to intercultural communications focuses on the differences between the Chinese culture and the “so-called” Western culture. A in-depth lecture of the 36 stratagems will cover ancient Chinese rules that are still important and used by Chinese managers.

Professor Dr. Wu Jianwei, School of Economics and Management, Tongji University
Christian Faubert, CEO, Silkventures
Dominik Wanner, Attorney at Law, Centre for Business and Commercial Law Shanghai

Start-up in China

How to set up your business in China? What are the legal options for foreign companies in the world’s biggest market? Lectures on this topic will be given by both academic professors as well as top rated managers.

Professor Dr. Michael Jiang , Law School, Tongji University
Professor Dr. Wu Jianwei, School of Economics and Management, Tongji University
Professor Dr. Chen Song, Shanghai International MBA, Tongji University
Dominik Wanner, Attorney at Law, Centre for Business and Commercial Law Shanghai
German Centre for Industry and Commerce Shanghai

Taxation

This topic covers corporate tax, cross-border trade, international taxation related to China, and how to combine Chinese taxation theory with practice.

Professor Dr. Michael Jiang, Law School, Tongji University
Claus Schuermann, Managing Partner, WTS tax consultans
Deloitte
PricewaterhouseCoopers (pwc)

Intellectual Property Rights

One of the most thrilling law topics in China, IP rights affect every kind of business. Illegal DVDs, fake fashion brands as well as copying whole inventions and manufacturing methods are omnipresent. Does the Chinese legal system offer possibilities for protection?

Dr. Zhang Weijun, IP Institute, Tongji University
Elliot Papageorgiou, Partner, Rouse International
Raymond Kok, Attorney at Law, Schindhelm

Sightseeing & Leisure time

Besides the lectures, sightseeing in Shanghai and Beijing is part of the programme.

Sightseeing in Shanghai is provided by Big Bus Tours, Shanghai. Check out their fascinating tours that allow you to hop on and off at every location Shanghai is so famous for. In Beijing, a trip to the Great Wall and the Ming Tombs is scheduled. There is enough spare time for you to explore the Forbidden City and other famous locations such as the Temple of Heaven and the Summer Palace.

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