Language

Two or more years of Chinese. Students need to complete up through CHI 202 and may choose to take higher levels. Adjustments can be made for native speakers and students with previous or other types of Chinese language study.

Cultural Studies

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

• Chinese Thematic Sequence

• Religion and Philosophy of Buddhist Asia Thematic Sequence

• Self Designed Thematic Sequence

• Chinese Minor

• East Asian Studies Minor

• International Business Minor with Approved Electives

Overseas Experience

Completion of one of the following two requirements:

• Semester Study Abroad in China (FSB exchange program or another Miami (co)sponsored/approved program)

• Any combination of two of the following choices:
  • Summer Intensive Chinese Language Program in Tianjin, China or other intensive summer language program
  • Far East or Pacific Rim Summer International Programs
  • Internship Experience: completion of a pre-approved business related internship in China or related to China (BUS 330 Professional Practice)

Students who choose the internship option and/or any non-FSB programs MUST submit a reflection paper upon completion in order to fulfill the overseas experience requirement.

Business Coursework

In addition to completing the Business major, CBP students must also take both of the following one-credit seminars:

• BUS 131 - China Business Seminar I (Spring)

  • This seminar course features a series of guest 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 of the issues, challenges, and problems faced in China. This course is specifically designed for students accepted into the China Business Program. Spring 2009 Syllabus

• BUS 231 - China Business Seminar II (Spring)

  • This advanced seminar 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. This course is specifically designed for students in their second year of the China Business Program. Spring 2009 Syllabus

Please note that BUS 131 will also be offered in Fall 2010.

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