Pearl River Delta Course: Hong Kong, Guangzhou, and MacauWhere “Made In China” first began.

May 15-28, 2015

Hong Kong Hong Kong has long been an economic hub and financial center, as well as a gateway and bridge to China. When the British handed Hong Kong over to the Chinese in 1997, it became a special administrative region of China, enjoying more autonomy than most of China.

Hong Kong is where we arrive and depart, and in this way it serves us as our entry into Cantoneese culture and business in the region.

In Hong Kong we will visit: Hong Kong Trade Development CouncilIndependent Council Against CorruptionAmerican Chamber of Commerce, HKHK Stock ExchangeUS Meat Export Federation Hong Kong PortLinked-InKPMG

Guangzhou was one of the first Chinese cities to open up to outside investment in the early 1980’s. It emerged as the financial center for the Industrial boom in the Guangdong province, just north of Hong Kong and Macau. Today Guangzhou remains a financial hub of the region, and an important center for trade . In Guangzhou you will visit a variety of companies and meet with many professionals who will help us understand business in this area of the world, as well as the changes which rapid economic growth have brought.

In Guangzhou we will visit: Huawei FactoryMidea FactoryBYD Factory/HeadquartersValmontPing An Bank American Chamber South ChinaHilton CorporationGuangzhou Trade Association

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Macau



A Portuguese colony and outpost until 1999, Macau has long been known for its casinos, and Its Casinos are the center of its economy. Surpassing Las Vegas in revenue in 2007, Macau’s Annual revenue from gaming amounts to over $36 Billion annually. The vast majority of the Casino customers come from China. Guangzhou is a 2 hour train-ride, and Hong Kong is a Short ferry ride away.

In Macau we will visit:Sands CorporationWynn CorporationMGM MacauHotel LisboaMacau Trade InstituteUniversity of MacauDaktronics

In this class we will meet with business and community leaders in Hong Kong, Guangzhou, and Macau, to understand the business environment and the impact of business on society. The focus will be on business– how business is conducted, business culture, avenues of entry, and current business trends. Students will become more knowledgeable of cross-cultural business practices, and will make contacts enabling them to actually conduct business in China.

3 Cities

Hong Kong: pop. 7.15M GDP $274B

Guangzhou: pop 12.93M GDP $248B

Macau: pop. 556,570 GDP: $43B

•Cost: ~$4,900 (possibly less)•Credit: 3 hrs (Mgmt Elective, Int’l Bus)•Includes: Ticket, Tuition, Hotel, Transport, Fees•Lodging: Fine Hotels in Prime Locations•Meetings: 2-4/day M-F•Free Time: Opportunities to explore in each city•Prep: Readings, Online homework, and 3-4 •Requirements: Journal, Final paper, Project, pre-trip work•Professors: Dr. Gustafson and Dr. Wingender

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