Chinese Commerce, Minor

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		22
Discipline Core Requirements		13 Credits
CHIN 2010	Intermediate Chinese I LH	4
POLS 362G	Modern Chinese Political Economy GI	3
POLS 4610	International Law	3
MGMT 4620	Developing Business in China	3
Elective Requirements		9 Credits
In addition to 13 credit core requirement, students need to take 9 credit electives		9
CHIN 202G	Intermediate Chinese II HH GI (4)
CHIN 3050	Advanced Chinese (3)
CHIN 3200	Business Chinese I (3)
CHIN 351G	Chinese Culture and Civilization GI (3)
CHST 362G	Traditional Chinese History GI (3)
CHST 363G	Modern Chinese History GI (3)
MGMT 332G	Cross Cultural Communications for International Business GI (3)
POLS 352G	Chinese Politics GI (3)
POLS 3600	International Relations of East Asia WE (3)
CHIN 4200	Business Chinese II (3)
Other approved electives

Graduation Requirements

Completion of 22 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 LH	4
	Credit Hours	4
Semester 2
POLS 362G	Modern Chinese Political Economy GI	3
Chinese Studies Elective		3
	Credit Hours	6
Second Year
Semester 3
POLS 4610	International Law	3
Chinese Studies Elective		3
	Credit Hours	6
Semester 4
MGMT 4620	Developing Business in China	3
Chinese Studies Elective		3
	Credit Hours	6
	Total Credit Hours	22

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