BA (Hons) International Business with Chinese
Chinese is the largest official language in the world - about
one-fifth of the world speaks Chinese as its native language – and
is incredibly important language in today’s international business
world.
Why Combine Chinese and
International Business?
The country’s economy has been growing at between 5-15% per year
for more than thirty years. Even during the current economic
downturn, international business investors continue to view China
as a potential engine for economic growth, and Chinese speakers are
needed for purposes of liaison and negotiation.
The country's contribution to the global economy continues to
surpass expectations and creates new international business
opportunities. Understanding the business environment and
culture is key to conducting business in
China – as is linguistic proficiency. Demand for
graduates with strong international business acumen and Chinese
linguistic competency continues to grow.
The BA (Hons) International Business degree offers you the
exciting opportunity to undertake around 7 hours of Mandarin
Chinese classes per week, in order to develop your linguistic
proficiency. These classes are taught by native Chinese
speakers.
We teach Chinese from beginner level, and no prior
knowledge is required.
International Business & Chinese Language Course
Details
You will undertake a study period abroad in China as part of
your degree; during this time you will take international business
classes taught in Chinese. Through undertaking related work
experience and internships in China, you will also gain
international business experience.
For example, according to the Fortune 500 Companies in China
Directory 2009-2010, there are currently
5,500 Fortune 500 Company offices across China.
The knowledge and skills gained from the BA (Hons) International
Business degree, coupled with fluency in Mandarin Chinese and
personal understanding of Chinese business practice, will open up
an exciting and diverse range of career options.