Beijing, one of the world's oldest and greatest cities, is the capital of the People's Republic of China. Shanghai exudes an energy remarkable even for China. The site of the first Communist Party meeting, the city is known for its historically international community. Today, the vibrant and cosmopolitan city exemplifies China's recent modernization and economic development while maintaining a distinct and engaging Chinese character. Boston College offers three program tracks for students with an interest in mainland China.
Students select from the following based on language skills and academic interests.
Council in Beijing Boston College is affiliated with the Council on International Educational Exchanges Beijing program at Peking University, which enables advanced students to perfect their Mandarin language skills. Jesuit Universities China Selected English curriculum emphasizes business and intensive Chinese language study. The MBA program offers semester study for graduate students and teaching opportunities for faculty. The program aims to develop communicative competence within selected subject areas of contemporary Chinese society and culture. In addition to Chinese language courses, students may enroll in history, politics, and culture classes taught in English.