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Postgraduate in Contemporary China Studies – (Grad.Cert.)
Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB)
Brussels Institute of Contemporary China Studies (BICCS)
- Information about programme
- Contemporary China Studies brochure
- University website
- Municipality website
- Student Experiences from Belgium - STeXX.eu
| Application Deadline: | 1st March non EU; 1st June EU | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 3,800 - | ||
| Location: | Brussels / Belgium / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 60 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
Location of Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB)
The postgraduate in Contemporary China Studies includes instruction about contemporary China in all of its aspects: economy, law, domestic politics, international relations, society, culture and language. This training is an excellent basis for those wishing to work and live in China. Moreover, the postgraduate in Contemporary China Studies is, generally speaking, a valuable asset for anyone involved with China today.
Added value
- Comprehensive programme. Every aspect of contemporary China is addressed: language, culture, marketing, human resources management, economics, international relations, politics, society, art and law.
- We recognize the importance of research and professional experience. The second semester is fully dedicated to the student´s professional preferences. In order to make this possible, all compulsory courses are taught in the first semester and entail a certain degree of self-study. Depending on the availability of trainee posts, students who wish to acquire professional experience may opt for a four-month internship. Students who are more research oriented may opt for a research project consisting of writing a thesis or one or more papers on any subject dealt with in the programme. The third option is following specialized elective courses.
- Networking. Networking plays an important role in making business successful. Therefore, the postgraduate includes some networking events, thereby enhancing the student´s value on the labour market.
Graduates will be able to:
- understand contemporary China
- reflect on future developments in China
- retrieve and analyse specialist literature
- conduct research on contemporary China
Job prospects
Specialists in contemporary China are well-placed for Chinarelated jobs in international organizations, government departments and in the field of diplomacy. The versatile education they will receive also prepares them for a career in journalism.
Furthermore, companies are also interested in employees with a broad educational background, since they are capable of performing various tasks. Finally, a graduate of the Contemporary China postgraduate is well-qualified to be a consultant - as an employee or on a self-employed basis.
Some examples of job opportunities:
- study centers of banks, political parties, parliaments...
- journalism
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- departments of International Relations of regional and provincial governments and development authorities
- diplomacy
- lobbying
- international and supranational organizations
- consultancy
- international trade departments of companies
- international departments of banks
Contents
Compulsory (42 ECTS)
Modern Chinese - Level 1
- Basic vocabulary & grammar
Modern Chinese - Level 2
- Basic vocabulary & grammar
Dealing with China:
Intercultural management
- Daily life and business behaviour explained from a cultural perspective
- Chinese strategic thinking
- China´s political constellation and its impact on business life
- Human resources issues for China
- Risk issues in doing business with China
Marketing for the Chinese market
- Consumer behaviour
- Advertising and promotion
- Brand building
- Public relations
- Business opportunities & making market studies
China´s economy
- The Chinese economy - background and overview
- Patterns of China´s trade and inward Foreign Direct Investment
- Structure of China´s industry
- China´s economic regions
- Development of consumer markets
- The role of government in the economy
- Structure of financial system
- Growth of China´s outward investment
Chinese-European commercial and economic relations
- China´s market access obstacles and the EU policy in this area
- The EU-China relations in light of the World Trade Organization
- EU-China sectoral dialogues
- EU-financed projects and programmes
Chinese society: diversity, evolution and political system
- Diversity in China
- Socio Demographic evolution
- Evolutions in Chinese society
- China´s domestic political system
Courses Introduction into China´s contemporary culture
- Chinese culture: mirror of Chinese society
- General evolutions in contemporary Chinese culture (influences of traditional culture, socialist realism, foreign influences)
- The relationship between politics and culture in China
- Ideology in culture
- The position of culture/ artists in Chinese society
- Internationalization of Chinese culture and the interaction between China and the West
- Main evolutions in Chinese film, art, literature... since 1978
- Image building: China in the West, the West in China
China´s Law System
- Legal development in China
- Principles of Chinese law
- Legal institutional framework
- Dispute settlement
Dispute settlement in China
- Origin/History of ADR in China
- ADR Mechanisms
- Arbitration in Mainland China
- Differences and Particularities in Chinese ADR
- Chinese commercial arbitrations by Arbitration institutes out of Mainland China
- Recognition and enforcement of arbitral awards in China
China´s foreign policy
- The evolution of China´s strategic thinking
- A history of China´s foreign policy 1949-1991
- The domestic drivers of China´s foreign policy
- China´s new foreign policy
- Actors in China´s foreign policy
- Relations with Africa
- Relations with Asia
- The military dimensions of China´s foreign policy
- Relations with the US
- Relations with the EU
- China and International relations theory on rising powers
Elective (to choose 18 ECTS)
- Professional experience: internship
- Thesis
- Chinese Contract Law
- Chinese Company LawChinese Commercial Law Chinese Investment Legislation
- Intellectual Property Law in China
Seminars Going China - Expat preparation
- Practical aspects of daily life
- Individual tax issues
- Social security planning
Certification
A post-academic certificate, bearing the name of the postgraduate course and signed by the Vrije Universiteit Brussel, will be granted by the Brussels Institute of Contemporary China Studies, after successfully finishing the complete programme.
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test if you come from a non-English speaking country.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
More informationRequirements
- University degree (master or bachelor).
- A good command of English is required. This requirement can be met non-Anglophones providing either proof of graduation from a programme taught in English or a copy of a `Test of English as a Foreign Language´ (TOEFL) with a minimum score of 550 (paper test).
- All students from the People´s Republic of China must obtain a certificate of academic screening from the Academic Evaluation Centre (APS) of the German Embassy in Beijing before enrolling in any institution of higher education, language course or other preparatory course in Belgium.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 550 |
Accreditation
All degree programs are accredited by NVAO.
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