School of International Trade and Economics - University of International Business and Economics

Department of International Business and Cooperation

Zhu,Mingxia

Professor of University of International Business and Economics (UIBE), Dean of School of Business Management, Beijing Open University, Director of International Development, Director of Luxury Goods Management.

 

 

 

 

 

Work Address

Mail Box11910 Hui Xin Dong Jie, Chaoyang District

School of International Trade and Economics (SITE)

University of International Business and Economics (UIBE)

 Chao Yang DistrictBeijing, 100029China

 Tel: ++86 10 6449 3289

Fax: ++86 10 6493 3042

zhumingxia@263.net

zhumingxia@uibe.edu.cn


 

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Numerous High Quality Publications

·       Published 27 papers in numerous key International journals: Harvard Business Review, Journal of Small Business Management, Journal of International Business Review, etc. Chinese key journals  as well.

·       Published 20 books; books received positive journalistic reviews

Leadership in the Academy

·       Editor, Journal of Chinese Economic and Foreign Trade Studies, Emerald, UK. ISSN: 1754-4408

·       Served in China Franchising and Chain Association

·       Chaired or co-chaired several international conferences

 

International Teaching Experiences

·       Taught in prestigious academic institutions in America, Europe and Asia

·       Obtained various teaching and research distinctions, awards & grants

·       Voted “best professor” by several classes through the years

 

Administration

·       Started and successfully led two academic centers of excellence: Center of luxury goods management and Franchising research center

·       Director of International Development

 

EDUCATION

DBA., Newcastle Business School, University of Northumbria, UK, 2008

M.A., Economics, University of International Business and Economics, 1988

B.Sc., Business English, University of International Business and Economics 1979

 

ACADEMIC TEACHING & RESEARCH EXPERIENCE (China)

 

University of International Business and Economics (UIBE)

UIBE is one of top 100 universities in China. Our school of International Trade and Economics is ranked #1 College in China

Director of Franchising Center, 2000-Present; Director of Luxury Goods Mangement Center, 2005-Present;

 

Previous Appointments

Professor of Marketing, Franchising  1997- Present

Led study tours to: Italy, Germany, France, UK, Japan and USA

 

Visiting Scholar

Brenau University,USA

College of Business and communication, (2011)

 

University of Technology Sydney, Australia (1997)

University of South Carolina, USA (1991)

Seton Hall University, USA (1985)

 

UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATION EXPERIENCE

 

Director, Luxury Goods Management Center, 2005 - Present (UIBE)

Director, Franchising Research Center, 1998 – Present

Director of International Development

·       Established two international centers of excellence at UIBE that engage in exchange agreements, study abroad, international conferences, faculty led seminars, visiting scholars and student outreach multiple units of the College

 

VISITING LECTURSHIPS

 

 

USA: Brenau University (MBA), University of Technology, Sydney (MBA)

 

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

·       Publish with multidisciplinary colleagues in various prestigious outlets around the world

·       Raise money for international events, conferences and activities

·       Create international partnerships with overseas educational institutions (e.g., Australia, Italy, France, Germany and USA)

·       Enhance the curriculum through internationalization initiatives for students and faculty

·       Develop and lead Academic Centers of Excellence (Research Centers, Global Consulting Program)

·       Organize international conferences/workshops and conduct global educational programs

·       Teach a broad range of courses in How to do Business in China, International Business, Marketing & Management

·       Develop new graduate and undergraduate majors, courses and seminars

·       Integrate blended learning and Internet-based technologies, applications and experiential learning

·       Direct student research, honors theses, independent study, and graduate student projects

 

RESEARCH INTERESTS

·       Topics: How to do Business in China, Cases of International Corporations Marketing Strategies in China, Chinese Business Culture and Consumer Behavior, Luxury Goods Marketing in China , Global Franchising,

·       Markets: Emerging Markets

·       Industries: Franchised Service Industries, Retailing, Restaurants, Hotels, Hospitality, Professional Business Services, Education

 

AUTHORED BOOKS

 

Book and Textbooks

 

1.     Luxury goods management UIBE Press 2012

2.     Cases of Franchising   Renmin Univeristy Press 2012

3.     Introduction of Luxury Goods Management UIBE Press 2009

4.     Global marketing UIBE Press

5.     “Franchising in China”   Gong Ye Ji Xie Press  2004

6.     “ Franchising strategies”  Jing Ji Ke Xue press  2003

7.     “ Restaurant Franchising ” Jing Ji Ke Xue press  2003

8.      “Retailing Franchising”  Jing Ji Ke Xue press  2003

9.     “Franchisor Strategies”   Jing Ji Ke Xue press  2002

10.  “Franchisee Strategies”   Jing Ji Ke Xue press  2002

11.  “Cases of Franchising”    Jing Ji Ke Xue press  2002

12.  “Franchising” University of International Business and Economics Press 2001

13.  “International Marketing” University of International Business and Economics Press  1999

14.  “Competitive Marketing Strategy” University of International Business and Economics Press  2001

15.  “Internet Marketing” University of International Business and Economics Press  2002

16.  “Market Condition Analysis and forecasting” University of People’s University Press 1999

17.  “International Franchising in China” Ji Jie Gong Ye Press 2005

18.  “Franchising guard line in China” University of International Business and Economics Press. 2005

19.  “E-trading” Qinghua University Press. 2006

20.  “International Marketing” Second edition .University of International Business and Economics Press.2007

21.  “Franchising” Second ed .University of International Business and Economics Press.2007

 

SELECTED REFEREED JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS INTERNATIONALLY AND DOMESTICLY

 

 

Emerging consumer perspectives on American franchising offerings: Varity seeking behavior in China Journal of Small Business Management 50 (4) 2012 SSCI

2) Market entry mode changes of small and medium-sizes firms in a potential host market of high-end consumer goods Journal of Marketing  issue 1 , 2012

3) Brand era in China “Retail World” Vol 9, 2011

4) Remodel on luxury goods management “economic issue” Vol 7, 2012

5) Business cycles and international economic coordination  Journal of International Trade ,Volume 12, 1998 SCI in China

6) The international marketing strategies for product processing overseas Journal of International Trade , Volume 4, 1999

7) Advanced marketing concept is necessary for enhance competition Journal of International Trade ,Volume 12, 2001

8) Marketing strategies for international franchising management Journal of International Trade , Volume 4, 2001

9Issues of e-marketing in China  Journal of China Telecommunication, Volume 3, 2001 

10Payment Method of internet marketing  Journal of China Telecommunication, Volume 6, 2001 

11Study on new marketing concept Journal of Information for China Financial and Economics ,Volume 8, 2002

12Marketing strategies for Chinese franchising firms Journal of Marketing Guide ,Volume 8, 2002

13Management strategies for Chinese Chain firms Journal of International Business, Volume 12, 2002

14Custom satisfaction----demand oriented marketing concept Daily of International Trade Information , Dec 9, 2002

15Supply chain management is the main condition for franchising Journal of Logistic World, Volume 10, 2003

16Analysis on the theory  and  policies of peasants’ income Journal of Agriculture Modernizations, Volume 24, issue 2, 2003

17Managing concept is the key point for enterprise development Journal of China Finacial and economics, volume 10, 2003

18Chinese custom relation management Journal of Marketing Guide , volume 1 , 2004

19International conference paper: Overview of International Franchising modes of entry into China  The 8th  International Business Conference: Managing Business in a Volatile Environment, Mexico, Jan 2004

20Life cycles of Chinese restaurant franchising  Journal of Franchising and Chain, volume11, 2004

21) Supply chain management of restaurant franchising firms restaurant franchising Journal of Franchising and Chain, volume10, 2004

22International conference paper : “The Impact of Sino-Western Cultural Differences on IT Products Consumption”. Monaco ,  June 2005

23) Franchising issues confronting the Chinese firms  Harvard Business Review China, volume 12, 2005

24) Suggestions for the Chinese franchising firms Journal of Franchising and Chain, volume 1, 2005

25) Sino-America consumers’ different behavior for Hi-tech products    Journal of China Technology Development, Volume 4, 2005,UK

26)Analysis of Chinese communication market structure. Financial Study  2006,Vol 9

27) Study on the Key Factors Influencing International Franchisors’ Choice of Entry Modes into China “Journal of Business Frontier” 2010 Vol 4 issue 4

 

LED CONFERENCES, WORKSHOPS AND SYMPOSIUMS

 

Conference Presentations

1International franchising performance in China  Shanghai Conference2005

2)  The Development of franchising in China. The 20th Annual International Society of Franchising ConferenceJan,2006 USA

3The Evolution of Franchising in China: Prospects and Caveats . The 8th International Business Conference: Managing Business in a Volatile Environment conference in Japan. Feb, 2006.Japan

4Luxury Goods Consumer Behavior in China . Jan 2007, Soul, Korea

5) DBA dissertation “Examining the key factors influencing international franchisor’s entry mode choice in China” April, 2008