About Chinese Business (BCom)

Everyone from economists to manufacturers through to political scientists and market researchers will tell you that China is where it’s at right now in the global market. With one fifth of the world’s population, a huge consumer potential, vast labour market and rapidly rising productivity it’s obvious that China will play an increasingly significant role in the 21st Century. If you want to be part of the challenges and opportunities now arising in this exciting part of the world then a Bachelor of Commerce in Chinese Business is definitely the course for you. You will be trained to successfully engage in commerce in and with China with a strong emphasis on relevant language skills and specialised knowledge about contemporary Chinese society and business practices. By the end of your degree you’ll have a basic as well as specialised understanding of current commercial, political, economic, and legal principles and practices in China. Combined with the opportunity to travel overseas to study and work for six months during your degree you’ll get invaluable hands on experience that will make you eminently employable.

What can I do with my Chinese Business degree?

As a graduate of the major in Chinese Business you will be well placed to find employment and business opportunities in Australia and China either in existing businesses or by being able to explore the rapidly expanding market relations between the two countries as entrepreneurs and innovators. There will also be opportunities for you in areas such as public relations both in private industry and government agencies. At present a vast field of opportunities is opening up in China and Australia-China relations for enterprising graduates with the kind of skills you'll gain in the Chinese Business Major.

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How to apply:

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Domestic student applications:

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International student applications:

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Course Details

Length of course	3 years full-time internal study or part-time equivalent. Please note that international students can only study full-time
International fee information	$17,250 indicative annual fee
Location	South Street Campus
Murdoch course code	B1003
TISC code	MUCCC
TER cut off for 2008	70.00 or country equivalent
STAT score	>145
Information on course units	Link to handbook entry

Recommended TEE subjects:

The following recommended subject will provide you with a useful background if you are interested in studying Finance, Economics or Banking: Maths.
We don’t have prerequisite subjects for any of our courses as we are a strong promoter of a well rounded education. However, remember that you will also need to demonstrate competence in English, normally through passing either English or English Literature or by getting a sufficiently high score in ESL.

Course Structure

Year 1

Foundation Unit
All new first year students take a Foundation Unit. These are designed so you have some idea whatÕs going on, because, letÕs face it, you've never been to uni before!

Core Units
You must take these units for a particular major to gain a specialisation in this area.

• Introductory Chinese
• Introduction to Economics

Specified Electives
These are elective units that must be chosen from a specified list to give you further specialisation in your area of study. Select two units from the following:

• Introduction to Accounting
• Principles of Management
• Principles of Marketing

General Electives
You must take these units to have enough units to graduate. General Electives give you the flexibility to learn from a variety of different areas. Choose six units offered by the University subject to individual unit prerequisites.

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Recommended Double Majors

Some recommended double majors are:

• Economics;
• International Business;
• Accounting;
• Asian Studies Courses;
• Banking;
• Business Law;
• Entrepreneurship & Innovation;
• Management;
• Marketing Management;
• Law;
• Hospitality & Tourism Management;
• Tourism;
• Media Studies.

What are my Career Options?

Chinese Business is a new degree which takes advantage of the rapid expansion of business opportunities for Australians in the wake of Australia’s increasing economic ties with China. The degree course combines an in-depth knowledge of Chinese economics, politics, business culture and language with an opportunity to gain six months training in China. As a Murdoch Chinese Business graduate, your outlook is bright, especially if you combine the major with other disciplines. Depending on which skill combinations and specialisations you have, your Murdoch degree may lead you towards work and study opportunities in a number of areas.
The following are some professions to consider, including extra majors that will improve your prospects of achieving them. Note: These are only a few specific career suggestions. You are by no means limited by these choices.

Professions	What they do	Suggested double majors
Business Marketing Consultant	Business Consultants advise companies on investment options and business ventures. They explore national and international opportunities for the benefit of their business clients, initiate and participate in business negotiations, monitor company progress, making sure that their advice yields positive results.	Management Business Informatics Business Law Economics
Entrepreneur	Entrepreneurs conceive new business opportunities. They take risks required to convert ideas into reality, identify new commercial ventures, incubate business ideas and champion their adoption, assemble resources, launch and grow commercial companies. Entrepreneurship thrives on vision, energy, and enthusiasm, and an ability to monitor and bring business ventures to fruition.	Accounting Banking Management Business Law Finance Business Information Systems
Hotel Marketing Director	Hotel Marketing Directors and Public Relations Directors oversee the advertising and promotion of hotel operations and functions, including lodging and dining specials and special events, such as holidays or seasonal specials. They direct the efforts of their staff to purchase advertising and market their property to organisations or groups seeking a venue for conferences, conventions, business meetings, trade shows, and special events. They also coordinate media relations and answer questions from the press.	Tourism Public Relations Marketing Management Human Resource Management Asian Studies
Financial Planner	Financial Planner, also called Financial Advisors or Consultants, use their knowledge of investments, tax laws, and insurance to recommend financial options to individuals in accordance with the individual’s short-term and long-term goals. Some of the issues that planners address are retirement and estate planning, risk management and general investment options.	Finance Accounting Professional Accounting Business Law Banking
International Advisor	International Advisors or International Consultants examine and evaluate international relations for business and government, offering professional advice. To be able to do so, they monitor international events, political developments and trade relations between national economies and global business networks.	Politics and International Studies International Business Asian Studies
Producer	Media Producers are responsible for the production of TV programs, films, documentaries, educational programs, multimedia and other public events. They have to be in touch with the media market, advertising, distribution networks, and media consumers. As part of globalisation, media producers now pay increasing attention to international media developments and the media products trade.	Media Studies Interactive Digital Design Radio Screen and Sound

• See our careers sheet for a full list of career options for this study area.