This course explores the way key business and managerial practices play out in an Asian context. It provides a big picture overview of the business framework in Asia along with a focus on both challenges and opportunities. To be a successful business leader, students must possess not only the technical skills and knowledge but be able to deal with regional and international business issues independently. In studying key business, political, economic, social, financial and cultural characteristics of some Asian countries, students will recognize regional differences and be able to realize opportunities by adopting relevant business strategies. Through experiential exercises, case studies, and presentations students are expected to apply their business knowledge to tackle the problems with a critical eye. For WBB students or students with instructors' approval only