Chinese & International Business (DT565) – (B.A.)

As China emerges as a superpower in the world of international trade, it is increasingly important for Ireland to have home-grown graduates fluent in Chinese and familiar with Chinese culture and business. The honours degree in Chinese & International Business will provide graduates with the language and business skills either to work in China or to work with organisations that do business with China. As it is a conjoint programme between the Faculties of Applied Arts and Business, 50% of the contact hours are devoted to Mandarin Chinese and 50% to business subjects.

Students take up Chinese at beginner´s level and study it intensively, spending 11 class hours per week learning the Chinese language. This will enable them to achieve the standard of language competence necessary to spend Year 3 in China and on graduation, enable them to find employment in a variety of businesses using their language skills. The opportunity to spend the third year of the programme in China gives students the best possible opportunity to attain a high level of fluency in the language by placing them in a total immersion situation.

Students also take the full range of business subjects which gives them the skills and knowledge required to embark on a career in international business.

Applicants should note that Chinese is offered at beginner´s level only. Native or fluent Mandarin speakers will not be accepted on this programme.