Code: IBU4LI066
Extent: 3 cr (81 h)
Timing: 3rd - 7th semester
Language: English
Level: Professional studies
Type: Elective

Prerequisites

Intensive Chinese Business course is recommended.

Learning outcomes

Upon the completion of the course, the student

• knows the key characteristics of the every day life in China.
• is familiar with Chinese history, thinking, traditions, legistlation and business opportunities for foreigners.
• is able to evaluate the Chinese economy and the life in China by their own experiences.
• is able to carry out a project in China (if the project was carried out).

Course contents

• China's history, economy, law, financial intitutions, culture and business manners
• Marketing in China
• Chinese language

The course is conducted in China by our partner institution (Nankai University, Tianjin). There are lectures dealing with different aspects of Chinese society and business life, also language will be taught. The students are responsible for the travelling and accommodation costs during the 2 weeks' study period in China (appr. 700 - 800 €).

The course starts in January in HAAGA-HELIA. The study period in China will be held during the intensive week 12 and week 13. Students give presentations on China before the study period.

Project work (additional, not compulsory)

It is possible to carry out a project work for a company acquired by the students. Credits (1 - 4) according to the project report will be given.

Cooperation with the business community

One or two local or foreign company visits will be arranged.

International dimension

Chines lecturers, meeting with Chinese students and living at the campus for 2 weeks will give much insight in the Chinese society and life.

Teaching and learning methods

Presentations in HAAGA-HELIA 10 h
Possible project work
Lectures in China 60 h
Company visits in China 5 h
Cultural visits in China
Individual reports after the study period 6 h

Teacher responsible

Suvi Kalela, Pasila

Course materials

Handouts by the Chinese professors.

Assessment criteria

Prework in HAAGA-HELIA
Attending lectures and visits in China
Report on the study period
Report on the project work

Evaluation: Passed/Failed