Master of Economics in  International Business


Objectives
This program leads to the degree of Master of Economics, majoring in International Business. With its focus on business and investment in China, The program aims to train highly qualified and practical specialists who are skilled in the business and investment operations in China, having mastered the ability to analyze and fully understand the current status and future development of the Chinese economy and finance.
After graduation, the participants will be excellent candidates for positions in multi-national companies, financial organizations and government departments with an interest in the Chinese economy and finance.

Program duration
2 years full-time study

Entry requirements

  1. Hold a non-Chinese passport and pass the required health check for visa holders in China.
  2. Hold a recognized bachelors degree or above, or equivalent.
  3. Have obtained a minimum score of 550 points or above for Old TOEFL, 80 points or above for New TOEFL, grade 6.0 or above for IELTS, or on presentation of a certificate from some other approved test of English proficiency. Native English speakers and applicants whose teaching language during undergraduate studies is English are exempt from this requirement. Other candidates whose university courses were taught in English will be considered on a case by case basis.
  4. The ability to demonstrate relevant professional experience will be given individual consideration.

Courses


Course Type and Title

Compulsory Preparatory Courses

Rudiments of Chinese Language

Selected Issues on Modern China

Core Courses

Business Statistics

Macroeconomics

Microeconomics

Econometrics

Enterprises in China

Chinese Economy

Taxation in China

Financial System in China

Elective Courses

Chinese language courses: Basic I, Basic II, Intermediate I, Intermediate II

Other courses offered at WISE & SOE

Other courses offered at WISE & SOE

Seminar

Attending academic seminars at WISE & SOE

Attending academic seminars at WISE & SOE

Thesis research (required)

Credit requirements

2 preparatory courses with 2 credits each

8 core courses with 3 credits each

2 elective courses with 2 credits each

Seminar (required for two semesters and at least 10 attendances for each semester)

*: Master thesis can be written in English or Chinese. If in English, an abstract in Chinese must be provided.

A suggested schedule
First year 


First Semester
Selected Issues on Modern China
Business Statistics
Macroeconomics
Microeconomics
Enterprises in China
Second Semester
Rudiments of Chinese Language
Econometrics
Chinese Economy
Taxation in China
Financial System in China
Seminar


Second year 

First Semester
2 Elective courses
Seminar
Thesis Research

Second Semester

Thesis Research

*: Courses denoted by IC are offered by the International College and enrollment is subject to their approval. Such courses can be taken in any semester.

 

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