Our Business & Economics Courses
Beijing
The Beijing Business & Economics programme uses China’s capital as a living classroom to explore the relationship between political power, governance and economic development in a modern state-led system.
Students examine how political institutions, historical context and national identity shape economic decision-making and policy in contemporary China. Through landmark visits, guided discussion and analytical study, students develop an understanding of how political systems operate in practice and how governance influences growth, stability and global engagement.
This programme supports Politics, Economics, Geography and Global Studies pathways, offering academically rigorous enrichment that encourages comparative analysis and informed understanding of China’s role in the modern world.
Key themes include:
Governance and political institutions
State influence on economic development
National identity and historical context
China’s role in global politics and economics
Shanghai
The Shanghai Business & Economics programme explores China’s economic development and its role in the global marketplace, using one of the world’s leading financial centres as a live case study in growth, trade and strategic decision-making.
Students examine how government policy, globalisation, manufacturing and innovation have shaped Shanghai’s transformation into an international economic hub. Through site-based learning, workshops and school exchange, students apply economic theory to real-world contexts, developing understanding of markets, development and international trade.
This programme supports Business, Economics and Sixth Form pathways, offering academically rigorous enrichment that strengthens analytical skills, global awareness and understanding of how economic systems operate in practice.
Key themes include:
Economic growth and development
Global trade and international markets
Government policy and state influence
Strategy, innovation and globalisation
Shenzhen
The Shenzhen Business & Economics programme explores rapid economic development, innovation and entrepreneurship, using one of China’s most dynamic cities as a real-world case study of growth driven by policy, technology and enterprise.
Students examine how Shenzhen’s transformation from a small fishing community into a global technology and manufacturing hub illustrates the impact of economic reform, state strategy and market forces. Through workshops, site-based learning and school exchange, students apply economic and business theory to contemporary examples of innovation, start-up culture and industrial growth.
This programme supports Business, Economics and Sixth Form pathways, offering future-focused enrichment that strengthens understanding of economic development models, entrepreneurship and China’s role in the global economy.
Key themes include:
Economic reform and rapid development
Innovation, entrepreneurship and start-up culture
Government policy and Special Economic Zones
Technology, manufacturing and global competitiveness
Our Price Guide
Typical Course prices cost between £1,895 – £2,200 including flights
*Final prices will vary depending on group size, accommodation and activities undertaken when in China.