Chinese and International Busi - University of W

Tuition Fee

GBP 15,400

Per year

Start Date

2024-09-01

Medium of studying

On campus

Duration

48 months

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Program Details

Degree

Bachelors

Major

Discipline

Business & Management | Cultural Studies | Langauges

Minor

Education type

On campus

Timing

Full time

Course Language

English

Tuition Fee

Average International Tuition Fee

GBP 15,400

Intakes

Program start date	Application deadline
2024-09-01	-

About Program

Program Overview

Course summary

Our Chinese and International Business BA will help you develop the skills and knowledge you'll need to succeed in the internationalised business world.

In today's global economy, language skills are of significant value to prospective employers when combined with business expertise. This combination can greatly enhance your career opportunities.

You’ll have the opportunity to study Chinese language, culture and international business in an integrated way, exploring the relationships between these elements and the broader economic, financial and cross-cultural contexts in which they are produced.

Our comprehensive language training places strong emphasis on the use of language in a professional environment, while our business modules will allow you to gain a solid understanding of international business – a combination that will enable you to gain the real-world skills required to progress to a rewarding career.

The training you'll receive in cross-cultural communication will equip you with the flexibility, adaptability and creativity required in global interactions.

You will also have the opportunity to benefit from experiencing life, culture and the world of work or study outside the UK by taking part in an optional year-long placement overseas. Study placements take place at a partner educational institution in China.

Top reasons to study with us

Gain practical Chinese language skills and intercultural awareness in simulated and authentic professional contexts
Experience a sophisticated business environment – our state-of-the-art Bloomberg Financial Markets Suite allows you to gain first-hand exposure to technology that’s widely adopted in leading global investment banks in the major financial centres of the world
Benefit from an (optional) international experience through a placement, study abroad and/or field trips. Previous field trip destinations have included Morocco, Hong Kong, France, Cuba and Argentina
Receive tailored academic support and career planning through our tutorials
Enjoy opportunities to practise one-to-one conversation with a native speaker through the Languages Plus programme

Course structure

Our course focuses on active learning, through lectures, seminars, workshops, task-based and blended learning, designed to engage your interest and promote your learning.

You'll study with the latest technology and learning spaces and you'll get extensive hands-on experience with industry partners to prepare you for the real world.

You'll be taught by inspiring and experienced lecturers who will help you develop a wide range of soft skills including communication, critical thinking, problem-solving and time-management in highly interactive and engaging classes.

Assessment methods include e-portfolios, real-world simulation tasks, essays, reports, individual and group presentations and case studies, as well as time-constrained in-class tests and exams.

Years 1 and 2 will provide you with the skills and knowledge to undertake an optional year-long placement in an overseas, Chinese-speaking destination, which could include studying at a recognised educational institution.

You can also choose to study an optional module from a range of topics across the University in each year.

The following subjects are indicative of what you will study on this course.

Year 1
Subjects of study include: Foundations of Accounting and Finance Global Business Environment Introduction to the Study of Language and Culture Marketing for International Business Objects and Meaning: The Social Life of Material Culture The Chinese World and the Word Credit Level 4

Year 2
Subjects of study include: Digital Business Expressions of Chinese Culture International Business Practice International Financial Analysis International Organisational Behaviour Language in the Public Space Multilingual e-Collaboration: Transposing Current Affairs Understanding Culture: Chinese Studies in Focus Credit Level 5

Placement Year
Professional experience or study abroad year Between Years 2 and 3, you’ll have the opportunity to undertake a professional placement year in industry. Completing the placement year will lead to the final award Bachelor of Arts with Honours – Chinese and International Business with Professional Experience. Alternatively, you can undertake a period of study abroad at one of Westminster’s partner institutions. Successful completion will lead to the final award Bachelor of Arts with Honours – Chinese and International Business with International Experience.

Placement Year

Professional experience or study abroad year

Between Years 2 and 3, you’ll have the opportunity to undertake a professional placement year in industry. Completing the placement year will lead to the final award Bachelor of Arts with Honours – Chinese and International Business with Professional Experience.

Alternatively, you can undertake a period of study abroad at one of Westminster’s partner institutions. Successful completion will lead to the final award Bachelor of Arts with Honours – Chinese and International Business with International Experience.

Year 3
Subjects of study include: Comparative International Management Final Year Project Global Marketing Management Identities on the Move: Chinese Studies in Focus International Financial Management Multilingualism in Society: Theory and Practice Sex Strike: Gender and Protest Strategic Perspectives Themes in Contemporary Chinese Studies Credit Level 6

Program Outline

Careers

Past graduates of this degree have found successful employment in diverse sectors such as international business development, business consultancy, investment banking and marketing, where knowledge of specific languages is advantageous.

With a growing global network of 3,000 employers, our Careers and Employability Service is here to support you to achieve your full potential.

Study abroad

You'll have the option to spend a year abroad studying in a Chinese-speaking country.

Boost your employability

Chinese (Mandarin) was cited as one of the top five most useful foreign languages by employers.

Employers around the world

The University’s Careers and Employability Service has built up a network of over 3,000 employers around the world, helping all our students explore and connect with exciting opportunities and careers.

Career development

Our course aims to produce graduates with the knowledge, skills and experience that will enable them to become practising professionals and function effectively in an international work environment in the UK or abroad.

You’ll also develop the linguistic resources, strategies, intercultural awareness and flexibility essential for effective communication in professional and globalised environments, enabling you to contribute proactively to private, public or third-sector businesses and organisations, and to the wider communities within which businesses operate.

Increasing numbers of students also progress to further study after graduation, either taking professional qualifications or proceeding to a specialist Master's degree in a relevant discipline. Previous graduates have been able to undertake further study at overseas institutions where tuition is in the language of their degree.

Job roles

This course will prepare you for roles such as:

Account manager
Advertising executive
Auditor
Banker
Business development manager
Cultural liaison officer
Insurance broker
International business analyst
NGO fundraiser
Policy advisor
Product manager
Trader

Graduate employment

Graduates from this course have found employment at organisations including:

Aurum Holdings
Elfa Distrelec
Fundamental Media
K2 recruitment
Ministry of Defence (MOD)

International Opportunities

Many of our courses offer international study and work experiences, and the University provides other global opportunities that all students can apply for - so whatever you're studying, you'll have the chance to go abroad.

Opportunities could include:

Taking part in semester or year-long exchanges at institutions around the world
Attending an international summer school or field trip
Developing your CV through volunteering or work placements abroad

International experience broadens horizons, boosts self-confidence, and improves global understanding, alongside being fantastic for your career.

Course Leader

Dr Saskia Huc-Hepher

Reader

Saskia leads the Languages and International Business courses and teaches in the fields of French Studies and Translation. After completing a BA in French Studies at Goldsmiths (University of London) and an MA in Technical and Specialised Translation at Westminster (French and Spanish), she went on to do a PhD on the French community in London on-land and on-line.

Her research is interdisciplinary, crossing boundaries between modern languages, migration studies and digital humanities, and combining ethnographic with semiotic methods. Saskia is the curator of the London French Special Collection in the UK Web Archive (British Library) and she has published widely. Her book, French London: A blended ethnography of a migrant city, is due out with Manchester University Press in 2021.

Having more than one language is an asset that broadens your outlook and your professional horizons.

Course Team

Dr Paul Kendall - Senior Lecturer
Dr Cangbai Wang - Reader
Dr Seagh Kehoe - Lecturer
Dr How Wee Ng - Lecturer
Ahmed Saeed - Lecturer
Dr Catarina Moura e Sa Cardoso - Lecturer
Dawn De Kock - Senior Lecturer
Dr Deborah Knowles - Staff
Dr Ioannis Christodoulou - Senior Lecturer
Dr Fernando Duran-Palma - Senior Lecturer
Dr Federica Mazzara - Reader in Cultural Studies
Ailu Hiew - Senior Lecturer

Why study this course?

Opportunities abroad

You'll have the option to spend a year abroad studying in a Chinese-speaking country.

Language in practice

You'll have access to our Languages Plus programme which puts you in touch with native speakers through the Language Exchange, gives you one-to-one grammar help at the Language Clinics, and allows you to gain valuable work experience in a languages-related field.

Fantastic central London location

Based in our Regent Campus in central London, you'll enjoy the benefits of studying in a major global city.

Teaching and Assessment

Below you will find how learning time and assessment types are distributed on this course. The graphs below give an indication of what you can expect through approximate percentages, taken either from the experience of previous cohorts, or based on the standard module diet where historic course data is unavailable. Changes to the division of learning time and assessment may be made in response to feedback and in accordance with our terms and conditions.

How you'll be taught

Teaching methods across all our undergraduate courses focus on active student learning through lectures, seminars, workshops, problem-based and blended learning, and where appropriate practical application. Learning typically falls into three broad categories:

Scheduled hours: examples include lectures, seminars, practical classes, workshops, supervised time in a studio
Placement: placement hours normally include placement opportunities, but may also include live projects or virtual activity involving employers
Independent study: non-scheduled time in which students are expected to study independently. This may include preparation for scheduled sessions, follow-up work, wider reading or practice, completion of assessment tasks, or revision

How you'll be assessed

Our undergraduate courses include a wide variety of assessments.

Assessments typically fall into three broad categories:

Practical: examples include presentations, videos, podcasts, lab work, creating artefacts
Written exams: end of semester exams
Coursework: examples include essays, reports, in-class tests, portfolios, dissertation

Chinese and International Business BA Honours