China-Roots Program is a series of lectures and activities designed for Tsinghua SEM international students to quickly gain understanding of business development in China and the current condition of the country’s various industries. The program is organized by the MBA Programs with strong support from prestigious professors, entrepreneurs and corporate executives. They share their in-depth knowledge in their respective fields and their rich professional experience in China or in relation with China.
Prof. JIA Ning was invited to present the opening lecture on Venture Capital, Entrepreneurship and China's Capital Markets on March 7th, 2013.
As a popular choice, Dr. Frank T. Gallo taught an elective course Doing Business in China.
Corporate visits are all time favourites. Prof. David Robb was invited to present a comprehensive learning experience on March 14th. Prof. Robb combined a lecture of Operation and Supply Chain Management in China together with a case study about Wal-Mart China: Sustainable Operations Strategy and corporate visit to Wal-Mart Store in Wang Jing area.
IMBA student Russ Wee Teck Neu (Class of 2014), helped organize a study trip on March 23rd to Smart Garments, which is a major producer of men’s suits and apparel in Beijing. Ms. Dorothy Seet Poh Kim, the founder of Smart Garments, hosted the trip in person. Dorothy gave a brief introduction of the company and showed students around the factory. The students particularly appreciated the Q&A session and asked crucial questions about the textile industry/entrepreneurship in China. Dorothy answered each question with down to earth experience. Prof. Steven White was also invited to the trip and shared his professional suggestions on Smart Garments’ future with the students.
The China Roots Program has attracted more than 200 participants of all types, including but not limited to: current IMBA and FMBA students, MBA, MiM and undergraduate exchange students within SEM and incoming MBA students. Students from the School of Journalism and Communication, Department of Industrial Engineering, IUP, etc. were also invited.
More lectures and activities are planned in the coming months to further enhance learning and bonding of the participants of the Program.
（resource: www.sem.tsinghua.edu.cn）
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