Chinese Business and Cultural Studies

Courses in English offered by UIBE

Chinese Business and Curtural Studies in University of International Business and Economics(UIBE)

More and more foreign scholars, businessmen and students are coming to China to learn about modern China and its language, culture, economy and business practices. UIBE offers programs in the fields of economics, business, and culture to international students. The courses are taught in English by outstanding professors from UIBE and other renowned universities in China. These courses provide students with opportunities to acquire credits that can be used for their degree program. The following information provides an overview of some of the courses in Chinese Business and Cultural Studies:

International Management Behavior

--Culture and International Management

(By Professor Huang, Zhenhua)

The course focuses on international management, showing how cultural factors influence behavior in the workplace and the boardroom, and examines the skills needed for management across national borders.

Members of different societies have different priorities and values when they make and implement decisions. These differences influence how a manager deals with people in superior-subordinate, peer, buyer-seller, negotiation, and consultancy relationships. In each of these relationships, three questions arise: When are cultural factors a significant influence? When are other factors of greater importance? How can the importance of these different factors be evaluated?

The course focuses on such questions.

The course is divided into four parts: national culture; the way in which culture influences internal arrangements; how internal arrangements influence the strategy; and how to implement the strategy which includes HRM issues.

Introduction to the Multilateral Trading System of the WTO

(By Professor Huang, Xiaoling)

The objective of the course is to provide background information on the economic context in which the WTO functions and to explain the basic principles according to which it operates. Issues about China’s accession to the WTO, such as the impact on the domestic economy, its trading partners, and on China’s further reforms will also be covered in the course.

China's Political, Economic and Legal Structures

(By Professor Huang, Zhenhua)

This course is offered to international students at the School of International Education, the University of International Business and Economics, for three credits. The aim is for International students to become better acquainted with present-day China, especially its political, economic and legal structures. The course consists of 14 two-and-a-half-hour lecture/seminar sessions outlining the changes that have occurred in China since the reforms were implemented and the results of the opening-up policy, in particular after China’s accession to the World Trade Organization.

China's Foreign Trade & Utilization of Foreign Capital

(By Professor Huang, Xiaoling)

Through a comprehensive survey of China’s foreign trade development and reforms, and the achievements in utilization of foreign capital, this course will cover the evolutionary aspects of China’s economic and trade policies since 1979. Several of the major issues regarding China’s current external economy will be discussed, including future policy considerations with regards to trade and the attraction of foreign investment, the relationship between trade and FDI (Foreign Direct Investment), the emerging Chinese multinational corporations in the world market, the effects of China joining the WTO,, and an analysis of the policies involved will be complemented by relevant theoretical discussions.

Marketing In China (Doing Business in China)

(By Professor Gao, Guopei)

This course is designed to give international students an overall picture of China as a market. The course begins with a study into the historical background of the Chinese market, which is followed by discussions of its economic, political & cultural environment. The course also explores new trends in China’s introduction of foreign direct investment, as well as important aspects of marketing, such as market entry, product development, market research and advertizing.

Chinese Economic and Business Systems

(By Professor Zhao, Zhongxiu)

This course provides an introduction to the Chinese economic and business systems and considers the major strategic and operational issues that multinational corporations face when doing business in China. Topics include: China’s governmental and regulatory systems, foreign market entry modes, the management of foreign businesses in China, industry studies, strategic management in China, and China after accession to the WTO.

Human Resources Management

(By Professor Feng, Naixiang)

This course aims to help students understand how the management of people is influenced by many different aspects including: the social, ethical, and legal environment, diversity in the work place, the organizational culture, and the business strategy. Topics will include the strategic, legal, and global human resource environments, planning and job analysis, recruiting, performance management, training and development, and conflict management.

The aim of the course is to integrate selected topics in human resources and organizational behavior to inform international students who are interested in international management or global economics’ development about the professional human resource management concepts and practices in China. . Topics include theories and strategic roles, employment and retirement policies, legal and environmental regulations, pay and benefits, job assessment, health and safety, training and development policies, 360 degree feedback, identifying and developing leaders and so on.

Business Ethics

(By Professor Feng Neixiang)

The word ethics is defined in Webster’s dictionary as “Standards of conduct or moral behavior.” Business ethics can be thought of as a company’s attitude towards it employees, customers, community, and stockholders. High standards of ethical behavior demand that a firm treats each party it deals with in a fair and honest manner. Businesses face a range of ethical dilemmas in business practices, in which the correct judgment is needed. This course will provide fundamental information about business ethics and covers ethics with accounting, marketing, and law. Cultural differences between China and other countries are also highlighted.

China’s Marketization Process

(By Professor Huang Zhenhua)

This course allows students to understand China’s marketization process, especially since its accession to the WTO, focusing on government policies, development stages and things that need to be achieved. The course includes the following thirteen topics:

The assessment is a combination of attendance and class performance with an extended course essay at the end. Participation and class performance will account for 30% and the extended course essay will account for 70% of the final score.