India as a Market-oriented Economy Present and Future P.V. Viswanath Eric Kessler FIN 680D INB 670C
Dec 21, 2015
Course Focus
This course will look at the evolution of companies in India as the country moves towards being a more open and market-oriented economy. Special attention will be paid to the changing financial framework in which these firms operate; how it has helped, hindered and changed firms' strategies.
Course Focus
In addition the course will look at how India is preparing to be a future economic power, including the challenges and opportunities facing Indian leaders. Students will visit firms in several industries, financial institutions, cultural and historical sites, and business schools.
Topics
General Introduction– India – History and Culture– India -- Economy
• Themes– Economic Resurgence post-1991– RTI
Financial Infrastructure– Visits: National Stock Exchange, Reserve Bank of India– Companies: AIG, Goldman Sachs
Topics
Physical Infrastructure– Visits: Directorate General of Foreign Trade, Federation of
Indian Export Organizations – Companies: Jet Air
HR– Visits: MindTree, IIMB– Companies: MindTree
Topics: Industry Studies
Media/Entertainment Industry– Visits: Raj Tilak/ QI Media Works
Aviation– Companies: Jet Airways
IT/ BPO– Companies: TCS, Infosys, Genpact
Visits
Bombay– National Stock Exchange– Reserve Bank of India– Tata Consulting Services– Federation of Indian Export Organizations– Directorate General of Foreign Trade– Jet Airways– QI Media Works
Course Structure
We will have online discussions based on texts throughout the term.In addition, we will, tentatively, have five in-class meetings:Sept. 26Oct. 10Oct. 24Nov. 7Nov. 28
Course Requirements
Participation in Online DiscussionsReport on a topic of choice (to be selected with me) and powerpoint presentation on Nov. 28 (for graduate students only)Brief write-up (about two pages) on the trip as a whole plus more focused descriptions of two specific visits, not in the same industry/area (two pages per visit).