In addition to the core coursework , Business Concentration students earn three credits for the "International Business in China" course and three credits for the 120-hour Business Internship (in English) for a total of six credits for this concentration.  Additionally, these students complete two credits of Chinese I for foundational Chinese language instruction.

Chinese I (2 credits)
This required course (worth 3 credits for students in the China Studies Concentration) is worth 2 credits for those in the Business Concentration. Business students have a commensurately lighter load; specifically, they are required to write far fewer Chinese characters, though they are expected to read, pronounce, and translate them and their English equivalents.

This course focuses on acquiring survival fluency in spoken and written Mandarin Chinese, the national language of China.  Classes with the Xiamen University teacher occur on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.  Chinese I classes with CSP teachers will be held as scheduled and include explanations on aspects of learning the language such as Pinyin (the spelling system used on mainland China) and tones along with activities such as memorizing an ancient Chinese poem in Mandarin and learning Chinese pop songs.  Students who already have studied Chinese may apply for a more advanced class, in which they study with their own teacher with other advanced-language CSP students (if any). The course work will be adjusted based on the overall capability of the students involved.  All students take the written exams for Chinese characters, vocabulary and grammar in the CSP Chinese I course.
  Chinese Syllabus

International Business in China (3 credits)
In this course, students hear talks presented by Christians who have done business in China for years. The talks cover issues such as fair and ethical business practices and the factors involved in out-sourcing jobs to China. Additionally, students will have lectures presented by an American Christian professor who teaches at Xiamen University's MBA Center. Students will also prepare a paper in which they describe and analyze the differences in the way that an American or international company markets its products or its franchise in China. Finally, these students prepare a group "end-of-semester" presentation for the rest of the CSP students highlighting what they have learned. Overall, the goal is for students to understand the personal costs involved in approaching business overseas not simply as an investment, but as a calling.

Business Internship (3 credits)
The Internship Coordinator will make every attempt to place students in job placements that will provide meaningful work experience. After all the CSP students complete the History study tour around China--about two-thirds the way through the semester--the Business Concentration students engage in their three-week internships, working full-time(40+ hrs/week) for either Western or Chinese companies.  Currently, nearly all of these internship placements are in Xiamen city.

  Business Concentration Syllabus