Programs

Shanghai Theatre Academy’s Business Chinese course meets Monday–Thursday evenings (18:00–20:00) for eight hours per week. It is intended for intermediate or advanced learners (HSK 3 or above; HSK 3–4 certificates referenced). Beginners are directed to a general Chinese course instead

ECUST’s Business Chinese Language Program in Shanghai trains learners who work in—or plan to enter—Sino-foreign trade and business. Students build specialist vocabulary plus awareness of Chinese business culture, etiquette, customs, and economic rules so they can use Mandarin confidently in commercial settings. Instruction is in Chinese on ECUST’s Shanghai campus.

UIBE’s Business Chinese track in Beijing is built for intermediate and advanced learners (HSK 3 or above) who need workplace Mandarin. Beginners are guided toward a general Chinese course first. Study sits on a campus known for trade, economics, and management.

Shanghai Normal University’s Business Chinese Program targets intermediate and advanced learners who need Mandarin for commercial contexts. Language training is paired with Chinese business culture and practice over one to two semesters. SHNU has hosted international language students since the mid-1960s.

Beijing Foreign Studies University’s Certificate in Chinese Business Studies is an English-taught non-degree programme in Beijing. It introduces international students to business practice in the Chinese context and lists entry at diploma level or above with IELTS 5.5 or equivalent.

Beijing Foreign Studies University’s Certificate in E-Commerce in China is an English-taught, roughly two-semester non-degree pathway. International students explore digital commerce themes tied to the Chinese market while studying at a leading language and international-studies university in Beijing.

CEBP at Fudan is a two-semester Chinese-taught programme on China’s economy and business practices, combining language development with commercial and cultural insight. International classmates add a global peer network on Fudan’s Shanghai campus.

BLCU’s Chinese for International Trade pathway trains international students in Mandarin for trade and commercial settings. Language study is linked to practical international-business communication rather than a degree curriculum.

SUFE’s Chinese Plus Program is a one- to two-semester Mandarin immersion on a finance- and economics-focused Shanghai campus. Language practice and cultural activities support communication skills useful for international business and related fields.

XJTLU’s Doing Business in a Changing China Summer School (2026 cycle) invites international students to live and study in China while exploring contemporary business practice. The English-taught summer format combines academic sessions with on-the-ground exposure to China’s evolving commercial environment.

NWPU’s one-semester English Foundation Program prepares international students for undergraduate study in engineering or business. Coursework covers English, mathematics, and physics together with intercultural communication skills on Xi’an’s research campus.

UIBE’s Foundation Course for Bachelor’s Programs is a full-time preparatory year—or a single spring semester option—helping international students raise Chinese proficiency and academic skills before undergraduate study. Classroom training is paired with university life in Beijing’s business-and-economics campus environment.

Shanghai Jiao Tong University’s Global Executive of Business Management programme can be taken online, in person in Shanghai, or in a hybrid format. Sessions run about 09:00–18:00 Shanghai time across three weekends, aimed at executive-level business management learning.

Tsinghua’s roughly 20-day Global Executive Program helps senior leaders navigate China’s business environment through live-virtual and in-person modules. Topics cover strategy, regulation, and consumer dynamics, with teaching from Tsinghua SEM faculty and industry practitioners.

XJTLU’s Immersive Technopreneurship Summer School is an English-taught summer experience focused on technology-driven entrepreneurship and innovation rather than a standard language holiday course. Participants engage with practical startup and tech-commercialisation themes in the XJTLU environment.

Ocean University of China’s International Chinese Business Program is a two-semester, English-taught non-degree course in Qingdao. Students study global business practice, cultural understanding, and Chinese language elements for international commerce. The programme sits within a university known for oceanography and fisheries.

Beijing Foreign Studies University’s International Foundation Program is an English-medium bridge for applicants who plan to enter a business degree but need stronger academic preparation first. Students typically study for one semester or one year before degree enrolment; reasonable English proficiency is required for entry.

BLCU’s Online Business Chinese course trains international professionals and students in Mandarin for commercial contexts. The fully remote non-degree format allows study without relocating to Beijing.

SWUFE’s Pre-Master of Finance and Management is an English-medium online preparatory programme taught with faculty from the Research Institute of Economics and Management (RIEM). It supports international students planning to enter master’s study in finance and management fields.

SWUFE’s Pre-Master of International Business is an English-medium online preparatory programme for international students planning a master’s in international business. Coursework builds academic and subject readiness before formal graduate enrolment.

China Europe International Business School’s Pre-MBA Boot Camp in Shanghai is a one-week English-taught intensive for candidates preparing for MBA-level study. The short format focuses on readiness for rigorous business coursework.

This one-semester arts foundation at JSU prepares international applicants for undergraduate study in areas such as Business Administration, International Economics and Trade, and Accounting. Core refreshers in mathematics and language build readiness for JSU’s Admission Entrance Exam for Overseas Students and later bachelor pathways.

Southeast University’s one-semester pre-university programme combines intensive Chinese—about 26 classes weekly covering listening, speaking, reading, and writing—with six elective foundation classes in subjects such as mathematics, physics, and economics. The mix readies students for Chinese-medium undergraduate or postgraduate study in Nanjing.

Central University of Finance and Economics offers a one-semester Pre-University Program for international students preparing for degree study. Learners build academic readiness in a Beijing finance-and-economics university setting before progressing to further programmes.