Prepare for the social, political and cultural challenges facing contemporary businesses, governments and not-for-profit organisations by studying International Business with Chinese.
You will develop the personal and professional competences required to work across a range of roles in contemporary business including:
* accountancy and finance
* strategy
* marketing
* human resource management
* data analytics
* entrepreneurship and innovation
Taught by world-leading industry professionals and researchers, you can specialise in areas of business such as:
* Global Business
* Entrepreneurship and New Venture Creation
* Eco Innovation
* Future of Work
* Theories and Techniques of Persuasion
**Chinese**
You will learn Mandarin in the context of Chinese history, literature, culture, politics and international relations. You will also learn to read, write and speak modern standard Chinese.
**International Business**
You will specialise in international business in Year 2 and examine different types of foreign market entry strategy and the world trade regime and the various elements that comprise this environment e.g. EU / NAFTA.
Your studies will also include:
* the role of the multinational enterprise
* the process of foreign direct investment
* cultural issues
* technology
* intellectual property rights and finance
* interaction between governments and investors
Your language skills in Mandarin will be further developed to intermediate level covering grammar, vocabulary and day-to-day knowledge of life in China.
**Compulsory year abroad**
You will have a compulsory study year abroad in Year 3 at one of our international partner institutions in a Chinese-speaking country. You will experience at first hand different cultures and approaches and develop your understanding of the international environment, including foreign language study.
**Who is the programme is for?**
This programme is particularly suitable if you are looking for a breadth of international business understanding. The programme is also appropriate for those aspiring to undertake a career in international management, and those seeking further educational opportunities.
**Environment for learning**
We offer a supportive and encouraging environment where you can grow and develop. Our student experience team offer an extensive range of pastoral and professional provision to support you on your undergraduate journey.
We provide many and varied opportunities for you to engage in co- and extra-curricular activities. Our dedicated Student Development Team can help you develop a range of essential business graduate competencies.
**Further development opportunities**
You may take undergraduate Edinburgh Awards supported by an alumni professional mentor and trained coaches:
* Personal and Professional Development (Year 2)
* Effective and Responsible Leadership (Year 3 or 4)
You can also participate in a large number of business societies, business events and peer-support schemes.
Course Details - Modules
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Course Details – Assessment Method
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Course Details – Professional Bodies
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How to Apply
26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application Codes
Course code:
N1T1
Institution code:
E56
Campus Name:
Central area campus
Campus code:
Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
Please note that the Chinese degrees involve beginners language study and are not suitable for native or near-native speakers.
For degrees that have a subject requirement of a language other than English, students may not use their own native language to meet this requirement. In these instances, English or an alternative language other than native will be acceptable.
As this degree is very popular, we strongly recommend that international students apply by 15 January 2022 as we can't guarantee to consider all applications after this date.
Detailed entry requirements, including typical offer levels, and information about other qualifications we accept, are available on the University of Edinburgh’s website. You’ll also find important information on how to apply.
You must submit a fully completed UCAS application that includes details of the qualifications you are taking, including full predicted grades for qualifications not yet completed, your personal statement and your reference.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://www.ed.ac.uk/ug/N1T1
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://www.ed.ac.uk/ug/N1T1
English language requirements
Test
Grade
AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic)
7.0
7.0 overall with 6.0 in each component.
TOEFL (iBT)
100.0
100 or above with 20 in each section (including Special Home Edition). We do not accept TOEFL MyBest Score to meet our English language requirements.
Cambridge English Advanced
185 overall with 169 in each component.
Cambridge English Proficiency
185 overall with 169 in each component.
Trinity ISE
ISE III with a pass in all four components.
You must demonstrate a level of English language competency at a level that will enable you to succeed in your studies, regardless of your nationality or country of residence.For SQA, GCSE and IB students, unless a higher level is specified in the stated entry requirements, a pass is required in English at the following grades or higher: SQA National 5 at C; SQA Standard Grade at 3; SQA Intermediate 1 at A; SQA Intermediate 2 at C; GCSE/IGSCE at C or 4; Level 2 Certificate Grade C or IB Standard Level at 5 (English ab initio is not accepted for entry). We also accept a wider range of international qualifications and tests. English language qualifications must be no more than three and a half years old from the start date of the degree you are applying to study, unless you are using IELTS, TOEFL, or Trinity ISE, in which case it must be no more than two years old.
Full details of our English language requirements can be found on our website:
Scotland In 2021-22 the fee level set by the Scottish Government was £1,820. The 2022-23 fee rate is expected to be confirmed by the Scottish Government in early 2022. Students must apply to the Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS) for payment of their tuition fees.
England/Wales/N Ireland The Rest of UK (RUK) rate is yet to be confirmed and was £9,250 for 2021 entry. For 2022 entry this may increase in line with inflation and will be subject to government limits.
EU On 9th July 2020 the decision was made by the Scottish Government to end free university tuition for European Union (EU) students starting in 2021-22. Funding policy for EU nationals and associated groups starting a course of study in academic year 2022-23 or later will be in line with international fees.
Full time international and EU students will pay a fixed annual fee rate for the duration of their programme -
Provider information
Student Recruitment and Admissions
33 Buccleuch Place
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Edinburgh
EH8 9JS
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