Program overview
Business English is essentially a practical combination of "English + business." You'll not only sharpen your listening, speaking, reading, writing, and translation skills but also learn to handle real-world scenarios like international trade, marketing, and business negotiations in English. Core courses include Business English Listening & Speaking, Business English Reading, Business Translation, International Business Communication, Cross-Cultural Communication, International Trade Practice, and Cross-Border E-commerce. Many Chinese universities arrange corporate internships—for example, at foreign trade companies or cross-border e-commerce platforms—so you can learn while doing. This major is perfect for students with a solid English foundation who don't want to just study literary theory but prefer to use language as a tool to build a career. If you're interested in business logic and cross-cultural interaction, Business English will be a great fit. The advantage of Chinese universities in this field is that many have partnerships with foreign trade companies and cross-border e-commerce platforms, and the curriculum is updated quickly to keep up with industry changes.