Course Number:

Credit Hours:

1

Course Title:

Doing Business in Russia

Course Description:

Traces the evolution of Russia’s business conditions from the economic reforms introduced by President Gorbachev in the mid-1980s to those currently being implemented by President Putin. The Russian business landscape underwent dramatic changes during the country’s transition from a centrally planned to a market-oriented economy. The decade of wild capitalism is over and President Putin’s top priorities are economic growth, investment, and entry into the World Trade Organization. Emphasizes the current economic and business environment, including reforms and legislation in taxation, corporate governance, and investment opportunities. Draws course materials primarily from publications on Russian management, including case studies of U.S. and Russian companies, empirical studies of the business environment and managerial decision making, and analyses of the progress in corporate governance and protection of shareholders’ rights.