Why There are no More Five Year Plans in China
The term “Five-Year Plan” is one of the best known buzz words referring to China’s economy. Its 13th and most recent version was adopted just a few weeks ago by the National People’s Congress. First […]
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Asian Immersion in Munich
During the final session of the “Doing Business in China” class the students immersed themselves fully into a real Chinese environment. Professor Christian Schmidkonz took his Master students to the Asian gardens in Munich’s Westpark […]
“Buy Land – They’re not Making it Anymore”
Looking at the current land and real estate market, this famous quote by Mark Twain seems to have been heard and understood by many people. But for many, the question is: Should we really buy […]
“Why Taiwan Matters”: Implications of the Result of Taiwan’s Presidential Elections
Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) is Taiwan’s new president. In the presidential elections on January 16, she received the support of 56.1 percent of the electorate’s votes. Tsai Ing-wen achieved a result of historical dimensions: She will […]
A Semester Abroad in China with a French Twist
MBS Master in International Business student Olga experienced a study abroad semester at the Skema Campus in Suzhou with a French twist (as Skema is originally a French university). Apart from having many French fellow […]
Study Abroad Semester at Fudan University in Shanghai
MBS Student Felix shares some impressions from his semester abroad at our partner Fudan University in Shanghai.
E-Commerce in China: The Case of FC Bayern Munich
These days, Philip Dowling from management consultant firm Bain & Company visited MBS to talk about e-commerce in China at the example of FC Bayern München football club. Thank you for the interesting presentation.
Happiness Among Chinese Students
As in previous years, Sichuan University in Chengdu hosted a two-week “University Immersion Program” for its students: At one of the China’s most distinct universities, about 150 professors from all over the world lectured and […]
MBS Delegation at Fudan University, Shanghai
Next stop, next partner university: The MBS delegation has arrived at Fudan University in Shanghai.
Visit in Beijing
MBS lecturer Dr. Christian Schmidkonz with Head of International Center Elvira Stephenson and colleagues from Beijing Foreign Studies University plus some impressions from Beijing.
14th Munich Science Days – Internet and E-Commerce in China
As part of the 14. Munich Science Days (Münchner Wissenschaftstage) under the motto „Digital Worlds“ Prof. Dr. Christian Schmidkonz held a presentation on „Internet and e-commerce in China“ at Munich Business School. The Academic Director […]
Spending and Buying Alone Does Not Bring Happiness – Not Even in China
When Chinese consumers buy Coke and a bag of crisps for an evening in front of the TV, they buy happiness: In China, Coca Cola is referred to as “可口可乐” (kekou kele), which – literally […]