Program Overview
The Contemporary Chinese Culture & Business at University College Cork is a MA programme in Business & Management over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Contemporary Chinese Culture & Business programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Ireland and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 12,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 6,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Cork, Ireland
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Contemporary Chinese Culture & Business programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Teaching Periods 1 and 2 (at UCC) (end of September to February)
- Asian Models: States, Markets and Social Systems
- Modern Chinese Administrative and Business Language ( Mandarin) I
- Modern Chinese Administrative and Business Language (Mandarin) II
- Intercultural Management: Entering the Asian Market
- Change and Chinese Society in the Post-Mao Era
- Placement in China (late February/early March to early July (inclusive of Chinese holidays in May))
- Study in China
- Work Placement
- (July to September)
- Dissertation in Contemporary Chinese Culture and Business
- Final Workshop
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Applicants should hold an Honours Primary degree in Asian or Chinese Studies (with at least Second Class honours, Grade II)
or
hold a Primary Degree in any discipline or an equivalent academic and/or professional qualification and the Higher Diploma in Contemporary Chinese Culture and Business. Candidates with equivalent educational and/or professional qualifications must be approved by the Head of the Irish Institute of Chinese Studies and the College of Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Sciences.
Applicants must also demonstrate Chinese language skills and first-hand knowledge of modern China. Applicants may be required to attend an interview prior to selection.
The Additional/Supplementary Statement Questions MUST also be completed during the online application process.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 12,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 6,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 12,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 6,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University College Cork directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University College Cork
University College Cork
Cork, Ireland
University College Cork is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-01-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
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