Undergraduate Certificate in Chinese for International Business

Certificate Overview

The certificate program offers an opportunity for students who are seeking an academic credential to demonstrate they are prepared to meet the challenges of doing business in the Chinese-speaking world. The program focuses specifically on those courses that are geared toward a skill set in the international business market. Students will learn to speak, comprehend, read, and write in Chinese Pinyin, with a focus on specialized vocabulary and business communication, and will acquire intercultural competence.

The certificate is available to all students across the University, as well as non-degree-seeking business professionals with a prior degree who are seeking to increase their skillset and value in the international marketplace. The required and elective courses can be taken from the CLAS, the Business School, and the College of Arts and Media.

Requirements

This program can combine online and on-campus and/or Study Abroad classes approved by the Certificate Advisor.

  • Students must complete a total of twelve (12) credit hours from approved courses.
  • Students must earn a minimum grade of C- or better in all certificate courses.
  • Students must complete the Certificate Application Form in agreement with the Certificate Advisor: Victor Woo (i-hao.woo@ucdenve.edu)

If you are a non-degree-seeking student, you can apply by downloading and completing the Application for Non-Degree Admission. After your application for admission has been approved, you will be able to enroll in certificate courses.

Required Courses

A. If your level of proficiency is elementary/beginner, take the following three (3) courses:

  • CHIN1071 Mandarin Chinese for the Professions

  • CHIN3071 Mandarin Chinese for International Business

  • CHIN3130 Special Topics (in International Business)

*CHIN 1071 and CHIN 3071 should be taken consecutively.

B. If your level of proficiency is intermediate, take the following two (2) courses:

  • CHIN3071 Mandarin Chinese for International Business

  • CHIN3130 Special Topics (in International Business)

Elective Courses

If your level of proficiency is elementary/beginner, select one course and if your level of proficiency is intermediate, select two courses:

  • CHIN 1000 China & the Chinese

  • CHIN 3130 Special Topics in Chinese

  • CHIN 3200 Contemporary Chinese Society and Culture

  • COMM 4430 Communication, China, and the US

  • ENTP 6826 International Entrepreneurship

  • FINE 4750 Arts of China

  • GEOG 3160 Geography of China

  • HIST 4421 Modern China

  • INTB 4400 Environments of International Business

  • INTB 4028 Global Study Topics

  • PHIL 3981 Chinese Philosophy and Culture

  • PSCI 4615 Politics and Government of China

  • PSCI 4186 East Asia in World Affairs

Notes

  • New courses may not appear in the course description section of the catalog.  

  • Many classes can be taken both, online and on-campus.

  • If you have questions about your level of proficiency, please contact the Certificate Advisor, I-hao Victor Woo (i-hao.woo@ucdenver.edu)for guidance regarding placement.