Chinese Economy in Transformation

Singapore University of Social Sciences

Chinese Economy in Transformation (CCS103)

Applications Open: 01 October 2022

Applications Close: 30 November 2022

Next Available Intake: January 2023

Course Types: Modular Undergraduate Course

Language: English

Duration: 6 months

Fees: $1378 View More Details on Fees

Area of Interest: Business Administration, International Trade, Science and Technology

Schemes: To be confirmed

Funding: SkillsFuture

School/Department: School of Humanities & Behavioural Sciences

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Synopsis

CCS103 Chinese Economy in Transformation is a survey course of the economic development of China since 1978. Over the last three decades, China has been the fastest growing economy in the world, and has become a major global player. China’s experience with socialism and its transformation into a market economy make it an important case study of how economic institutions can be altered and what consequences such transformation brings. Students will apply economic concepts and theories in making sense of the economic transformation in China and discuss the merits and pitfalls of Chinese economic growth.

Level: 1
Credit Units: 5
Presentation Pattern: Every January
E-Learning: - Learning is done ENTIRELY online using interactive study materials in Canvas. Students receive guidance and support from online instructors via discussion forums and emails. There are no face-to-face sessions. If the course has an exam component, this will be administered on-campus. To be confirmed

Topics

Studying the Chinese Economy
The Socialist Era, 1949-1978: Big Push Industrialization and Policy Instability
Reform and Opening Up
Growth and Structural Change
China and the World Economy
Incomes, Inequality and Poverty
Regional Disparities
Agriculture
Rural-Urban Migration
Energy Security
Environmental Challenges
China’s Future

Learning Outcome

Demonstrate basic knowledge in contemporary Chinese economy;
Apply economic concepts and theories in understanding the changes in the Chinese economy;
Relate the Chinese economy to the global economy and to other post-socialist economies;
Discuss the benefits and costs of the Chinese economic development.
Explain the Chinese economy;
Cite information and data on the Chinese economy.