ECX2630 Chinese economy and global business
Faculty of Business and Economics
ECX2630 Chinese economy and global business is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2026 in Semester 1, Winter, Semester 2 and Summer B at Caulfield and Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 1, Winter, Semester 2, Summer B
- Caulfield, Clayton
- Assessment
- Exam 50%
- and 5 other tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before ECX2630
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After ECX2630
No unit lists ECX2630 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Enrolment rules
To be successful in this unit, background knowledge and application of maths is required at the equivalent of VCE Year 12 level. You may have satisfied this by completing relevant prerequisite unit/s, or you have covered relevant topics in your final years of secondary study. You should self-assess your maths competency prior to enrolling in this unit.
Equivalent units
The same content under another code. Only one of them counts.
Overview
This unit examines the resurrection of China in the global economy and its impact on international business, trade and investment, and global economic growth. It analyses China's economic development strategy since 1978 and the consequences on growth, poverty alleviation, income distribution, integration into the world economy, and the challenges of increased competitiveness on other major economies. In addition, it examines how China's participation in regional trade agreements (such as the China-Australia Free Trade Agreement) and the World Trade Organization has opened up opportunities vis-à-vis imposed challenges for trade, investment, and international cooperation.
It also provides a strategic perspective on issues facing multinationals doing business in China – such as the state interference on business operations, forced technological transfer and IP protection, wide adoption of e-commerce and e-payment system, with insights into successful business models.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Caulfield | Flexible |
| First semester | Clayton | Flexible |
| Winter semester | Caulfield | Bld blk |
| Second semester | Caulfield | Flexible |
| Second semester | Clayton | Flexible |
| Summer semester B | Caulfield | Bld blk |
| November teaching period | Caulfield | On campus, block |
Assessment
- Presentation15%
- Quiz / Test20%
- Written15%
- Examination50%
- Presentation20%
- Project80%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
demonstrate a sound understanding of the historical evolving of the Chinese economy in the context of global business and economy
- 2
critically review China’s development strategy since 1978 and the sustainability of the current development model from an economic and environmental perspective
- 3
critically evaluate the opportunities and challenges of the integration of China with the global economy on trade, investment, and international cooperation
- 4
develop a strategic perspective on issues facing multinational doing business in China, with insights into successful business models.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials12 hours
- Tutorials12 hours
- Tutorials11 hours
- Assessments-
- Lectures22 hours
- Lectures24 hours
- Teaching approachCase-based teaching
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachEnquiry-based learning
- Teaching approachResearch activities
- Teaching approachProblem-based learning
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities. You are expected to complete all pre-class activities prior to your scheduled class, and post-class activities should be completed after your scheduled class. Learning activities may include a combination of teacher directed, peer directed and online engagement activities.
This unit includes case-based teaching, where you apply your knowledge and engage in analytical and reflective thinking to solve complex contextual scenarios. Activities are often designed so that there is not one clear answer, but you need to work together to examine, analyse and make decisions to resolve the situation.
This unit engages you in actively applying your knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.
This unit engages you in enquiry-based learning, where you will be encouraged to use your own knowledge to develop and engage in a process of enquiry, study and research to identify areas to be investigated and an approach to doing so.
This unit allows you to develop your research skills by engaging in structured inquiry using a systematic approach and discipline-specific methodologies.
This unit includes problem-based learning approaches, where you engage in research, integrate theory and practice and apply knowledge and skills to develop viable solutions in response to a problem or set of problems.
Where it fits
ECX2630 is part of 4 areas of study in the 2026 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Anthony Niu
- Associate Professor He-Ling Shi
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ECX2630?
ECX2630 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is ECX2630 offered?
In 2026, ECX2630 runs in Semester 1, Winter, Semester 2 and Summer B at Caulfield and Clayton.
How much work is ECX2630?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ECX2630 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 50% of the final mark, alongside 5 other tasks.
Which majors and minors include ECX2630?
ECX2630 is part of Economics and business strategy; Global Asia; and International business.