Discover the internal driving forces: economic, cultural, and political that form the foundations of China and Korea.  Understand the roles that these factors will play in the future of the two powerhouses.

Evaluate the economic growth of China and Korea, focusing on the last 20 years. Where were the biggest areas of growth?  How much has this growth contributed to the growth of the world’s GDP?

Contrast the manufacturing and service industries in China and South Korea.

Chinese government’s protective policies played a significant role in the rapid growth of the Chinese economy.  But the Chinese business leaders are the ones who built China into what it is today.  How are these business leaders going to transform China into the future?

Samsung and Hyundai form the cornerstone of South Korea’s growth for the last decade.  Can future growth be sustained by these two powerhouses or will heavy industry be the next wave of China’s growth?

As a global leader, you will take up challenges in a world that is diverse and continuously evolving. Observe firsthand the people, cultures, lifestyles, and businesses of a developed nation and a developing nation in the East.