Overview

On completion of the China Business Studies programme at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, students will be able to strengthen their knowledge, skills and intellectual abilities as defined in the broad learning outcomes which are underpinned by specific learning objectives below:

Chinese Business Environment

Learning Objective: Evaluate developments in the Chinese business environment, and their impact on both domestic and foreign business organizations.

Business Ethics in China

Learning Objective: Identify and analyse ethical issues related to doing business in China.

Cultural Impact on China Business

Learning Objective: Evaluate and be able to communicate the impact of culture on business and management practice, with particular emphasis on Sino-foreign business activities.

Chinese Language

Learning Objective: Demonstrate a basic understanding of Chinese language.

Programme Structure

Compulsory Subjects

Business and Culture (7 subjects for 24 credits)

Language (2 subjects for 6 credits)

China Immersion Experience

Chinese I (for Non-Chinese speaking students)

Chinese II (for Non-Chinese speaking students)

Chinese Economy and Business Strategies

Cross-cultural Management

Essentials of Chinese Culture

Foreign Trade and Investment in China

Managerial Economics with an Application to China Business

The Legal System and Economic Law in China

Electives (4 subjects chosen from the following for 12 credits)

Chinese III (for Non-Chinese speaking students)

Chinese Customs and Etiquette

Chinese Society and Culture Through Film

Encounters Between China and the West

Human Resource Management in China

Investments

Key Issues in China Business

Marketing in China

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-30 00:00:00

Language

English

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80

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Credits

42 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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80

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6

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional qualifications in relevant fields of business.

Preference will be given to applicants with some work experience.

If you are not a native speaker of English, and your Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification is awarded by institutions where the medium of instruction is not English, you are expected to fulfil the University’s minimum English language requirement for admission purpose.

Applications will be considered on the basis of the information (such as academic achievements, professional qualifications and work experience) provided in the application.

You may be required to attend an interview and/or test.

Departments will consider applications on a rolling basis until places are filled.

Some programmes will receive applications in two rounds

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Tuition Fees

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349500 HKD / year

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Citizens or residents

349500 HKD / year

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Living costs

Hong Kong

Hong Kong (SAR)

13720 - 23419 HKD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

Chinese Business Environment

Business Ethics in China

Cultural Impact on China Business

Chinese Language

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Hong Kong

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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