The Environment of Business in China (56 hours)
This course introduces the political，social，economic，cultural and historical factors which influence the manner in which business is conducted within the People’s Republic of China. The impact of Maoist and Dengist policies are discussed. Greatest emphasis is placed on the contemporary developments and changes in China’s business practices.

Legal Dimensions of the Chinese Business World (26 hours)
This course is aimed at business people who need to understand the legal context for doing business in the People’s Republic of China. The course deals with relevant legal institutions and substantive law, with an emphasis on commercial law matters. Topics ordinarily include constitutional law and government structure, sources of law, dispute resolution mechanisms and processes, civil and economic law, intellectual property law, financial and commercial markets, contract law, enterprise and company law, taxation, relevant aspects of the criminal law, natural resources law.

The Business Management in China (26 hours)
This is an executive-level management course illustrated by examples specific to mainland China. It includes three modules: Comparative Management, Strategic Choice, and Human Resource Implications. Comparative Management examines the concept of the business environment, and focuses on national culture as one factor in that environment. It also discusses how culture influences the company’s internal arrangements. Strategic Choice sees how culture and the internal arrangements influence the company’s priorities in strategic planning and its needs for control in international relationships in the WTO context. Human Resource Implications examines the interaction between strategy and HR policies.

The Chinese Culture (20 hours)
This course includes five modules: China’s Geography, China’s History, China’s Traditional Philosophy, China’s Education, and China’s Customs. It is designed to provide some background knowledge for understanding the contemporary social and economic development of China.

The Chinese Language (100 hours)
Oral Mandarin is designed to help those who have not learnt any Chinese before to grasp the daily communication techniques in Chinese.

Academic Visits
Multiple optional study tours are arranged for each cohort during term-time. These may include visits to some historic interests, enterprises and appropriate organizations in Beijing.

Structure and Duration
The programme is designed for 14 weeks (one semester) commencing in March and in September each year.
The programme requires attendance at BPU for 16-18 hours per week during the term, with breaks in the first week of May and of October. Additional seminars may be scheduled.

Assessment
The award of Training Programme Certificate is made on successful completion of an essay for each core course with no more than 5,000 words in English.
The papers are expected to have practical value. Students will be arranged to talk to their tutors for their work.

The Teaching Staff
The staff team is drawn from a wide selection of expertise and professionals in the related disciplinary from the Economics & Management School and the International Exchange Center. Some topics on current issues are designed for guest speakers from governmental institutions. The curricula and teaching projects are subject to assessment of the Quality Insurance Office of BPU.

Entry Requirements
Candidates must be normally a college student or graduate. This requirement may however be modified in the light of relevant professional experience, especially of those who are interested in doing business in China.

Application Procedure
Please read this carefully before completing your application form, to which the question numbers below refer. The completed application form, references, and enquires should be addressed to the Assistant Director, International Exchanges.

1． Closing Date
Applications and supporting documentation should be submitted as soon as possible, and should reach the Assistant Director 40 days prior to the commencement of cohort the candidate intends to enroll.
Candidates should be aware that applications are processed on a ‘first come first served’ basis, and that if the programme is full by the time they apply, they may be placed on a waiting list. Late applicants should not be discouraged from applying however, as places may become available again before the start of the programme.

2． Complete Applications
You may submit an incomplete application to indicate your wish to be considered for a place, but please note that your application cannot actually be processed until all documentation has reached BPU.

3. Finance (question 17)
All fees are payable in cash in Renminbi (RMB) or dollar. No candidate will be allowed to start the programme until the appropriate fees have been paid, or there is evidence acceptable to the BPU that they will be forthcoming from a reliable source. Students will be required to pay their fees for the whole cohort when registering at the BPU. Fees are not normally refundable.
There is likely to be an inflationary adjustment to the fees in subsequent years.

4. References
Two references are required.
Applicants without professional experience should submit two academic references. Applicants with professional experience should submit two professional references, which should normally, but not necessarily be from their current employer.
Obtain your references by completing the relevant parts of the reference request forms and sending them to your referees. They should be returned to you and submitted unopened with your application.
The names and addresses of both referees should be given on the application form.

Note
Documents must be in English. If it is necessary for documents to be translated, please ensure that translations are certified as true and original.