MSc in China Business Studies

Special Features

• Interdisciplinary curriculum with a China focus
• Multi-dimensional understanding of China Business
• Chinese language for international students
• Chinese culture and cross-cultural management for all students
• China Immersion Experience
• Content of applying data science to business analysis within the China context

Technological Element in the Curriculum

To help students embrace technological changes and digital transformation, five elements, namely Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, Cloud Computing, Data Science, and Entrepreneurship, have been embedded across a wide range of subjects.

Our curriculum is aimed at fostering awareness about the impact of technology innovations in addition to enabling students to handle data and adopt technology to tackle business and organizational issues while enhancing management and leadership.

Programme Structure

The programme is designed with a structured progression pattern, and students are highly encouraged to follow the pattern to complete the programme within the normal duration of one year.

The curriculum includes technological elements such as financial institutions, fintech development and regulations in China in addition to mobile payment, peer-to-peer lending, blockchain, credit bureau, and big data.

Compulsory Subjects

Business and Culture (7 subjects for 24 credits)

Language (2 subjects for 6 credits)

• China Immersion Experience
• Chinese I (for Non-Chinese speaking students)*
• Chinese II (for Non-Chinese speaking students)*
• Chinese Economy and Business Strategies
• Cross-cultural Management
• Essentials of Chinese Culture
• Foreign Trade and Investment in China
• Managerial Economics with an Application to China Business
• The Legal System and Economic Law in China#

* Students who demonstrate proficiency in the Chinese language can fulfil the subject requirements through credit transfer.

# i. This subject has been included in the list of reimbursable courses under the Continuing Education Fund (CEF).

ii. The MSc in China Business Studies programme is recognized under the Qualifications Framework (QF Level 6).

Elective Subjects^

(4 subjects chosen from the following for 12 credits)

• Business Strategy and Outlook for Life Insurance in China and Hong Kong
• Chinese III (for Non-Chinese speaking students)
• Chinese Customs and Etiquette
• Chinese Society and Culture Through Film
• Encounters Between China and the West
• Human Resource Management in China
• Investments
• Key Issues in China Business
• Marketing in China
• Political Economy of Policy Making in China
• Research Methods and Market Research in China
• Research Project in China Business Studies
• Taxation Management in Hong Kong and China
• Theory and Practice of Accounting in China
• Total Quality Management

^ Students are required to undertake at least 3 credits (1 subject) but not more than 6 credits (2 subjects) of electives concerning Chinese language, Chinese culture or literature.

International Collaboration

Students and graduates of PolyU’s MSc in China Business Studies programme, who meet coursework and other requirements, qualify for admission to Master’s degree programmes in Accounting and Mathematics at Yeshiva University. They will be given a guaranteed admissions interview. Admissions decisions will be at Yeshiva University's discretion.

With relevant theories and up-to-date practical applications, the PolyU MSc in China Business Studies (CBS) programme aims to equip students with systematic knowledge of business practices and the ability to analyse changes in government policies and regulations that affect business operations in China.

On completion of the Programme, students will be able to strengthen their knowledge, skills and intellectual abilities as defined in the broad learning outcomes which are underpinned by specific learning objectives below:

Chinese Business Environment

Learning Objective 1a: Evaluate developments in the Chinese business environment, and their impact on both domestic and foreign business organizations.

Learning Objective 1b: Demonstrate an understanding on the applications of data science in business analysis in Chinese business environment.

Business Ethics in China

Learning Objective: Identify and analyse ethical issues related to doing business in China.

Cultural Impact on China Business

Learning Objective: Evaluate and be able to communicate the impact of culture on business and management practice, with particular emphasis on Sino-foreign business activities.

Chinese Language

Learning Objective: Demonstrate a basic understanding of Chinese language.