Summer Course in China Studies Program
Shanghai, China
Summer Course
DURATION
2 semesters
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: The Summer Course in China Studies Program at Shanghai University (founded 1922) offers an introduction to Chinese language, Mandarin, economy, business, culture, foreign relations and trade in Shanghai, a global commercial hub. You'll study at a university ranked in the top 100 in China and Asia, gain Mandarin basics, intercultural communication skills, and insight into China's economic drivers. The program suits university students, recent high school graduates or those between degrees who want practical China knowledge, networking opportunities, and experience living in a modern international student city.
Career Outcomes: Potential roles include international business analyst, trade specialist, interpreter, researcher.
Study Chinese economics, language and culture in the heart of China’s famous commercial hub! Live in the middle of 1,4 billion people and learn more about the fastest growing economy in the world. Apply now and join China at Shanghai University Studies Program for one or two semesters. It’s easy to apply, and you can get a confirmation of your study placement as quickly as one day.
Program Highlights
- Gain insight into one of the most powerful economies in today’s world
- Study at one of the best universities in China and Asia (ranked in the top 100 for both)
- Get a solid introduction to Chinese language, culture and business
- Explore life in the fast-paced commercial hub of China, also rated as one of the best student cities in the world
- Meet with people from all over the world and expand your international network
Studying at Shanghai University
The China Studies Program introduces you to the Chinese language, business, culture, foreign relations, trade and more. The program’s goal is to give you a basic overview of the Chinese language and culture, the special features of the Chinese economy and business, and what has made China the powerful country it is today.
Who is the program for?
- You’re a university student, a high school graduate or between degrees
- You’re interested in learning more about China or even becoming a China expert
- You want to learn Mandarin Chinese and improve your intercultural communication skills
- You want to live in one of China’s most modern and international cities and network with people from all over the world
- You want to boost your CV and your professional expertise
You can choose 4-6 out of the following courses:
- China and Globalization (5 ECTS)
- Chinese Culture (5 ECTS)
- Intercultural Business Communication (5 ECTS)
- E-commerce (5 ECTS)
- Marketing Strategy (5 ECTS)
- Finance (5 ECTS)
- Chinese Language (5 ECTS)
- Asian Economics – The objectives of the course are to enable each student to get the basic framework of some Asian countries and area’s economics. The simple history, the political system, the economic environment, and the basic economic systems of 10 main
Asia countries and areas, such as Japan, South Korea, HK, Singapore, Thailand, India, Taiwan, Mainland P. R. China, Malaysia, and Indonesia are introduced. Some basic economic data are compared among those countries and areas. In the Asian economics course, the student will understand the different Asia countries or areas are experiencing different economic increasing models. Different views and points are encouraged in the class discussion.
A course will be arranged if a minimum of 10 students enrol. This applies to all courses, including the language courses. All courses are Bachelor’s level courses.
All classes will be recorded and you will be able to access them anytime. It is still recommended to attend the online classes if you can.
eCampus
In addition to the courses mentioned above, you will have the chance to attend additional distance learning courses in the fields of economics, marketing, sociology, and politics. All the courses are taught from a distance and can be joined independently from place and time. This gives you the ultimate flexibility to combine your study abroad experience with various academic courses.
You have the chance to opt for distance learning courses during your application process. Please note that each distance learning course is worth 5 ECTS and comes at an additional charge of 199 EUR/ 297 USD.
After completing your eCampus courses, you will receive an academic transcript issued by Undiknas University. Additionally, you will receive a participation certificate for each completed distance learning course.
Credits
The credits are granted directly in ECTS. Each course is worth 5 ECTS / 3 US credits. Remember to ask your home institution about credit transfer. Please take copies of the learning agreements with you to Shanghai.
