Chinese Studies - Management

Chinese studies and management is a combination that addresses one of the most significant opportunities and challenges for internationally oriented business graduates: understanding China as an economic, cultural, and political actor, and being able to engage with Chinese-speaking counterparts directly. Chinese studies at degree level goes beyond language learning to encompass the breadth and depth of Chinese civilisation, including literary and cultural traditions, visual and popular culture, history, and contemporary society, giving you a genuine understanding of the contexts in which Chinese business and politics operate.

At the University of St Andrews, this four-year full-time programme with an entry tariff of 232 points combines that cultural and linguistic depth with serious management education. You will develop Chinese language skills to a professional level while studying the foundations of management including strategy, finance, marketing, and organisational behaviour. A year abroad is central to the programme, placing you in a Chinese-speaking academic or professional environment that is indispensable for developing genuine fluency and cultural understanding.

The high entry tariff reflects the dual demands of the programme.

Graduates from Chinese studies and management programmes are in strong demand for roles that require both business competence and China expertise: multinational corporations with significant China operations, international trade bodies, government departments engaged in economic diplomacy with China, management consultancies advising on Asian markets, and international organisations where Chinese is a working language. Postgraduate study in Chinese studies, management, and international business is a natural progression for those who wish to specialise, and St Andrews's academic reputation provides excellent preparation for competitive postgraduate programmes.