The MA in Contemporary Chinese Culture and Business is a full-time programme running for 12 months from the date of first registration for the programme.

Applicants should hold a Bachelor's degree in Asian or Chinese Studies (with at least Second Class Honours, Grade II), or an equivalent academic or professional qualification in one of the following areas: Arts, Social Science, Commerce, Law; or the Higher Diploma in Contemporary Chinese Culture and Business.
Prospective applicants should contact the Irish Institute of Chinese Studies at UCC for further information: (http://www.ucc.ie/cacsss/schools/asianstudies).

Programme Structure

Part I
In Semester 1 (end of September to December), students undertake a twelve-week intensive introduction to Chinese language (Mandarin) and culture, history, and politics.

In the first half of Semester 2 (January to February, until the end of week 6 of Semester 2), students continue their intensive studies in Chinese language (Mandarin), economics and business.

Part II
Students finish studying at UCC at the end of week 6 of Semester 2. Following a short break between finishing at UCC and starting in China students commence study in China when the Chinese Academic Year resumes after the Spring Festival Holidays. At the partner university students will undertake intensive training in Chinese (Mandarin) language and communication skills.

During period three (April to beginning of July), students continue their intensive training in Chinese (Mandarin) language and communication skills at UCC's partner universities and then undertake a work placement in China. Students return to UCC in July to complete their programme by the end September.

Students take 90 credits as follows:

Part I
Semesters 1 and 2 (at UCC) (end of September to February)
CH6101 Modern Chinese Administrative and Business Language ( Mandarin) I (10 credits)
CH6102 Modern Chinese Administrative and Business Language (Mandarin) II (10 credits)
CH6105 Intercultural Management: Entering the Asian Market (10 credits)
CH6015 Creative Industries in China (10 credits)
CH6314 Chinese Society in the Post-Mao Era (10 credits)

Part II
Placement in China (late February/early March to early July (inclusive of Chinese holidays in May))
CH6120 Study in China (15 credits)
CH6121 Work Placement (5 credits)

Part III
UCC (July to September)
CH6107 Dissertation in Contemporary Chinese Culture and Business (20 credits)

Module Semester Information may be found here. Module Descriptions may be found here.

Examinations
Full details and regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards 2016 Book and for each module in the Book of Modules 2015/2016.

Postgraduate Certificate in Contemporary Chinese Culture and Business
Candidates who pass at least 30 credits of taught modules may opt to exit the programme and be awarded a Postgraduate Certificate in Contemporary Chinese Culture and Business.

Programme Learning Outcomes for MA in Contemporary Chinese Culture and Business (NFQ Level 9, Major Award)
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• Discuss matters of Chinese Culture and business in Chinese (Putonghua);
• Critically reflect upon political, social and economic developments in China;
• Analyse the business environment in specific sectors of the Chinese economy;
• Successfully plan, prepare and manage inter-cultural projects.

Programme Learning Outcomes for Postgraduate Certificate in Contemporary Chinese Culture and Business (NFQ Level 9, Minor Award)
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• Discuss matters of Chinese Culture and business in Chinese (Putonghua);
• Critically reflect upon political, social and economic developments in China;
• Analyze the business environment in specific sectors of the Chinese economy.