Courses & Curriculum

Language

Two years or more of Chinese. Students must complete CHI 202 and may choose to take higher levels.

Cultural Experience

Completion of an approved thematic sequence or minor related to China.

• REL 3 Religion and Philosophy of Buddhist Asia
• SDT Self Designed Thematic Sequence (approved by LER)
• Chinese Minor
• East Asian Studies Minor
• International Business Minor with Approved Electives

Off-Shore Experience

Completion of one of the following two requirements:

• Junior semester in China
• Any combination of two of the following choices
  • Summer Intensive Chinese Program in Tianjin, China
  • Far East or Pacific Rim Summer International Programs
  • Internship Experience: Completion of an approved business related internship in China or related to China (BUS 330 Professional Practice)

Business Coursework

Completion of a B.S. in Business and completion of two one-credit China Business Seminars:

• BUS 131 (Spring, first year)
• BUS 231 (Spring, sophomore year)

China Business Course Descriptions

BUS 131 China Business Seminar I

Spring 2008 Syllabus

Catalog Description: This course contains traditional lectures and features a series of speakers who focus on the historical, geographical, cultural, and religious environments and how these factors influence companies doing business in China. This course will provide students a basic understanding about the issues, challenges, and problems faced in China and also prepare students for the advanced course “BUS 231, China Business Seminar II."

Extended Description: This course is specifically designed for students accepted into the China Business Program. It provides first year students in the program with an initial overview of the China business environment and an understanding of how these environments impact performing business activities. It will also help prepare students for Summer intensive language study and other programs conducted in China and other Far East areas.

BUS 231 China Business Seminar II

Catalog Description: This course focuses on the economic, political, business, and legal environments in China and how they influence companies doing business there . This course will also prepare students for their China-related internship and junior semester in China.

Extended Description: This course is specifically designed for students accepted into the China Business Program. It provides students in the program with a better understanding of the China business environment and how this environment affects business activities.

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