China Business Studies Concentration
 

Doing business with China and in China requires additional understanding of the business environment of the country, and in many instances this calls for different rules of operation. Traditional training, by itself, is inadequate in preparing China business executives for making efficient and effective decisions.

The BBA (Hons) Degree Programme with the Concentration in China Business Studies integrates broadly based cross-disciplinary business courses. The programme emphasizes modern management concepts and tools, with a systematic treatment of the institutional, operational and behavioural aspects of China business.

Graduates from this Concentration have a clear understanding of the economic structure, legal framework, business environment, and culture of China. In addition, they are also equipped with a working knowledge of conducting China business, better communication skills with the Chinese organisations, and the ability to make business and management decisions in the complex China business environment.

 
Objectives of the China Business Studies concentration are:
 
(1) To enable students to build a solid foundation in understanding how China's cultural, economic, legal and political environments affect business practices in China;
(2) To educate students with specialized knowledge that enable them to critically assess and systematically resolve business problems in China;
(3) To cultivate a global view of China business and equip students with skills to help Chinese firms to develop overseas markets or assist multinational corporations to exploit the Chinese markets;
(4) To provide necessary training in writing and presentation skills that enable students to communicate with Chinese business partners, consumers, clients, and employers effectively; and
(5) To nurture a sense of ethics and social responsibility that prepares students to be visionary China business leaders.
 
Requirements
 
Concentration Required Courses 18 units
  BUS 2340 International Business 3 units
  BUS 2470 Legal Aspects of China Business 3 units
  BUS 3210 Business Management in China 3 units
  BUS 3410 Seminar in China Business 3 units
  ECON 3260 Chinese Economic Developments 3 units
  MKT 3110 Marketing Research Methods
3 units
     
 
Concentration Elective Courses 3 units
  BUS 3310 International Trade & Investment in China: Administration & Practice 3 units
  ECON 3710 China's Foreign Economic Relations & Trade 3 units
  ECON 3720 Industrial Management & Development in China 3 units
  ECON 3730 Money & Finance in China 3 units
  HRM 3630 Human Resources Management in China 3 units
  MKT 2770 Marketing Internship 3 units
  MKT 3850 Marketing in China 3 units
 

Students are required to take a Level III course to fulfill the distribution requirements of Complementary Studies Courses. The recommended elective courses are as follows:

  MKT 3310 Marketing Communications & Social Media 3 units
  MKT 3830 Global Marketing 3 units
 
 
 
©2012 Hong Kong Baptist University
Source: Calendar/Bulletin 2012-2013
Last modified: August 2012