Learn how to conduct business in the world's fastest growing economy. In the last two decades, China's rapid economic growth has attracted foreign companies to invest in the country. Apart from having the resources to invest it is important to understand China's local business practices, rules and regulations, culture and society.

In the early 19th century, Napoleon Bonaparte's was quoted as saying China.  There lies a sleeping giant. Let him sleep, for when he wakes he will move the world. And indeed the sleeping giant has woken with over 360 million mobile phone users, and over 100 million internet users in its population of 1.3 billion people. As we enter the 21st century, China widens its doors to the rest of the world, with its recent acceptance into the World Trade Organization and as host to the 2008 Olympic Games. The Middle Kingdom today is the largest market in the world and home to over 600 McDonald fast food stores.

This program focuses on the business. For those participants working with or in China, having some knowledge of the Chinese language is essential. Studying business in China creates an immediate advantage for future employment prospects and expands one's vocational horizons within and outside China. Graduates who are proficient in Chinese and have a greater understanding of business relations in China are in high demand both in the business world and in governmental departments worldwide.

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Ray's unique Chinese Business Program combines Chinese language studies with the study of China's dynamic business system including its business culture and current economic, political and social environment. This Business program is ideal for those interested in doing business or working in China.
The China Business course is a short intensive course providing an insight into the country's current dynamic business practices and economy. Factors that influence doing business in China, including business practices and related regulations and laws, are examined. Held in English, the lecturers are appointed business professors. On-site study trips extend learning beyond the classroom and offer an insight into business operations of a variety of companies in China.

FEATURES
CHINESE BUSINESS
　　· Short intensive business course
　　· Comprehensive curriculum combining lectures, company seminars and on-site study trips
　　· Taught by leading qualified and experienced business lecturers
　　· Up-to-date information on current business practices, regulations and procedures
　　· Presents practical and useful information on doing business in China
　　· Examines recent reforms on China's economic and political structures including the WTO

CHINA BUSINESS COURSE
Taught in English and designed to complement Chinese Language studies, The course consists of 3 components: lectures, company seminars, and study trips.
The business curriculum is well balanced and combines classroom lectures with on-site study trips to factories or company operations. Areas examined include challenging issues facing contemporary China today, such as its current economic, political and social reforms, China's economic and political history, and foreign investment.