Bachelor of Arts in Chinese

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Arts in Chinese at the University of Mississippi equips students with exceptional Chinese language proficiency and prepares them for global careers. Through the Chinese Language Flagship Program, students receive intensive support and study abroad opportunities. Graduates are highly sought after in fields such as international business, banking, and foreign service, where fluency in Chinese and cultural understanding are essential.

Program Outline

Teaching:

• The Chinese Language Flagship Program, a federally funded program, supports students abroad and provides additional faculty and tutors for extra support on campus.
• The program follows an intensive five-year plan.

Careers:

• Graduates of the Chinese program are empowered and prepared to deal with complexity and change through a broad knowledge of the world.
• People who fluently speak a foreign language have better job opportunities.
• As globalization continues to expand, American companies depend on workers who can speak Chinese and have a deep level of cultural understanding to promote their business.
• Related careers to Chinese include:
• International business
• Banking
• Tourism
• Journalism
• Law
• Translation
• Foreign service
• Cultural affairs
• Military service
• Non-profits
• Health care