Introduction
Our programmes are taught in English and allow students to study for an internationally recognised degree qualification at a top-ranked finance, banking and economics university. International Business Management degrees are administered by the Global Institute of Management & Economics (GIME).
GIME outperforms the sector average on all undergraduate and postgraduate programmes
Over 85% of the faculty lecturers are qualified with doctoral degrees. GIME has more than 150 international students from a range of countries including Russia, Indonesia, Thailand, Turkey, Pakistan, Nigeria, France, Germany, USA, Nepal.
Modules and Course(s)
In order to graduate with an undergraduate degree in International Business Management from DUFE you must successfully complete 105 credits, comprising 91 compulsory credits and 14 optional credits.
Modules in Chinese language are a compulsory part of your degree and provide you with a unique opportunity to develop new skills. You do not need any prior knowledge as you can study from beginners' level of Chinese.
The four year course will include study of a vast range of topics, of which a selection is highlighted below. Please see the full list further below.
Selection of modules in detail
Economic and Business Maths
A unique feature of this module is its emphasis on the applications of advanced mathematics in the study of economics and finance. Economic and financial concepts such as price elasticity and compound interest are rigorously defined; students who previously only had a vague notion about them are thus able to grasp a more precise meaning of these concepts.
Profile of China
An important module for international students in China that covers Chinese history of nearly 5,000 years, focusing on dynasties. Formed of three parts: Chinese culture, education, science and technology; folk customs; and tourism - the course aims to help students better live and study in China and promote mutual communication.
Chinese Language
There is a strong focus on vocabulary and grammar in this module which is aimed at basic level students who know little or no Chinese. A multi-way teaching method will be adopted to motivate learners’ interest, including basic topics, sentence-forming exercises, computer-aided presentations and interactive games about new words learned.
Intercultural comparison and management
This module examines the economic, political, legal, and technological environments in which multinational corporations operate. Special emphasis is be placed on cross-cultural communication and negotiation, including how to deal with communication barriers caused by individual differences in their cultural background. Students will also come to understand corporate social responsibility in the context of multiculturalism.
Entrepreneurship and business plan design
Students will receiving training to prepare comprehensive business plans. The students are expected to develop an understanding of the concepts associated with business planning to enable them to relate these ideas to practice. From concept and design of plans through to evaluation and critical analysis of exploring their own entrepreneurial capability, students will gain a great insight to the nature and characteristics of the entrepreneur.
Degree Awarded
Bachelor's Degree.
