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365-1134-00L 3 Credits NDS D-MTEC
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From Switzerland to China – Managing the Risks in a Global Economy

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Stefano Brusoni, Dr. Bastian Jörg Bergmann
Exclusively for MAS MTEC students (class 2018-2020).
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:42:28

Abstract

The goal of this course is to get an understanding of how to run a business in China (and Asia) from the perspective of a Swiss company and to identify the risks. The current Corona crisis will be put into perspective when going through cases and topics.

Content

• Business and Economic Insights: What companies need to know to enter the world's fastest expanding economy • China in Transition: Transition from an economy dominated by manufacturing and exports to one led by technology and services • How to manage the risks: How to control for Business Interruption Risks (e.g. Pandemics)? How to mitigate these risks? • Compliance: How to become compliant in China? What are corporate responsibilities? Chinas Corporate Social Credit System and the regulatory landscape The program will host 14 to 16 different speakers, ranging from managerial level to senior level. Speakers will share their experience combining different perspectives, ranging from (global) corporate views, medium size company views expanding to China, start-up views as well as academic views. Flexible sessions allow for individual interactions with the speaker.

General Information

Language
English
Levels
NDS
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
ungraded semester performance
Credit points will only be assigned if the following criteria are met: Full attendance on all course days.

Registration & Places

Signup End
17.02.2020
Priority: Registration for the course unit is only possible for the primary target group

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
seminar From Switzerland to China – Managing the Risks in a Global Economy
The program will take place in Zurich from Tuesday, 17 March to Thursday 19 March 2020 (each day from 9am to 5pm) The course will combine company visits (Swiss Re Center for Global Dialogue, Zurich Insurance, and more) with a Video Session at ETH as well as one day Workshop at ETH.
  • 18.03 Date 09:15-12:00 (HG D 16.2)
  • 24.06 Date 08:15-20:00 (HG F 1)
21 h semesterly

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