ObjectivesChina matters to the world we live in, and a degree in Chinese Studies and Management offers intellectual challenges and rewards. It gives you insights into one of the world's most populous nations, with its rapidly developing economy and growing political influence, and offers essential Management Studies skills. Chinese is also a 'world language' - it has official status not only in the People's Republic of China, but also in Taiwan and Singapore; it is spoken by many millions of people throughout the Chinese diaspora, and is the working language of some of the world's most dynamic economies.
Practical experienceYou will spend your second year at the University of Nanjing, one of China's leading universities, covering more advanced material and more complex sources such as newspapers.
Entry requirements-GCE/VCE A Levels - BBB -Two GCE A Levels plus two GCE AS Levels - BB+BB -Scottish Highers - AABB -Irish Leaving Cert. - ABBBB -International Baccalaureate - 32 points -Core Requirements - Grade B in GCSE Maths. Non-native English speakers: minimum of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent
Academic titleChinese Studies and Management BA
Course descriptionThis is a list of modules that have been offered in the past. We expect similar modules to be offered for courses starting in 2009.
Typical First Year Modules
Module/Unit
-Chinese Language I
-Chinese Language II
-Introduction to Behaviour at Work
-Introduction to Operations Management
-Principles of Marketing
-Understanding China I
-Understanding China II
-Business Microeconomics
-Financial Accounting Introduction 1
-Introduction to Operations Management
-Introductory Business Statistics A
-Introductory Business Statistics B
-Management Information Systems
-Principles of Marketing
-Quantitative and IT Skills B
-Quantitative and Information Technology Skills A
Typical Second Year Modules
Module/Unit
-China Year Abroad
Typical Third Year Modules
Module/Unit
-Chinese Language III
-Chinese Language IV
-Business Research Methods
-Business Statistics
-Economic Principles and Management
-Financial Management
-Human Resource Management
-Information Systems Development
-Intermediate Financial Accounting
-Intermediate Management Accounting
-Introduction to Corporate Finance and Asset Pricing
-Issues in Corporate Governance
-Law for Management
-Organisational Behaviour
-Principles of Consumer Behaviour
-Principles of Operations Management
-Project Management
Typical Fourth Year Modules
Module/Unit
-Chinese Language V
-Chinese Language VI
-An Introduction to Financial Derivatives
-Business Strategy
-Business and Management in Contemporary China
-Corporate Finance
-Corporate Social Responsibility
-Critical Perspectives in Work & Organisational Psychology
-East Asian Dissertation
-Group Project in Management
-Group Project in Management
-Independent Study (Dissertation)
-Industrial Relations
-Integrated Marketing Communications
-International Business
-Language and Organisation
-Management Consulting
-Technology Management
-Work-Related Learning