Chinese Commerce, Minor

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Program Description

The Chinese Commerce minor focuses on important aspects of Chinese commerce, language and culture. This program is designed to combine an understanding of the social, political, historical, and economic factors that make China one of the leading international powers today. As such, the minor offers proficiency in the Chinese language, augmented with cultural knowledge of the country and an introduction to international business practices. As an interdisciplinary minor, the program draws on faculty expertise from various disciplines and includes varied perspectives.

Matriculation Requirements

Students need to be admitted into a bachelor degree program. 

Program Requirements

Course List

Code	Title	Credit Hours
Total Credit Hours		19
Discipline Core Requirements		10 Credits
CHIN 2010	Intermediate Chinese I	4
POLS 3620G	Modern Chinese Political Economy	3
POLS 4610	International Law	3
Elective Requirements		9 Credits
In addition to 10 credit core requirement, students need to take 9 credit electives		9
CHIN 2020G	Intermediate Chinese II (4)
CHIN 3050	Advanced Chinese (3)
CHIN 3200	Business Chinese I (3)
CHIN 3510G	Chinese Culture and Civilization (3)
CHST 3620G	Traditional Chinese History (3)
CHST 3630G	Modern Chinese History (3)
MGMT 3320G	Cross Cultural Communications for International Business (3)
MGMT 4620	Developing Business in China (3)
POLS 3520G	Chinese Politics (3)
POLS 3600	International Relations of East Asia (3)
CHIN 4200	Business Chinese II (3)
Other approved electives

Graduation Requirements

Completion of 19 credits. 

Completion of Baccalaureate Degree. 

Graduation Plan

This graduation plan is a sample plan and is intended to be a guide. Your specific plan may differ based on your Math and English placement and/or transfer credits applied. You are encouraged to meet with an advisor and set up an individualized graduation plan in Wolverine Track.

Plan of Study Grid

First Year
Semester 1		Credit Hours
CHIN 2010	Intermediate Chinese I	4
	Credit Hours	4
Semester 2
Chinese Commerce Electives		6
	Credit Hours	6
Second Year
Semester 3
POLS 3620G	Modern Chinese Political Economy	3
Chinese Commerce Electives		3
	Credit Hours	6
Semester 4
POLS 4610	International Law	3
	Credit Hours	3
	Total Credit Hours	19

Program Learning Outcomes

1. Enhances students’ intellectual knowledge in Chinese history, politics, and economy
2. Enhances students’ practical skills in Chinese language, culture, and business
3. Provide students with the insight and skills to examine cultural, political, and economical phenomena and issues analytically and critically
4. Develop students’ ability to discover connections among disciplines
5. Nurture students’ awareness of interaction among local, national, and global community