Master of Economics in International Trade
Objectives
This program leads to the degree of Master of Economics, majoring in International Trade. The program is designed to acquaint students with various issues in business and economics with an emphasis on China's rapidly evolving business environment and, to train students in the techniques required to address these issues. After graduation, participants are suitable candidates for positions in multinational companies, financial organizations, or government departments in China or around the world.
Program duration: 2 years full-time study
Teaching language: English
Program commencement: Fall semester
Tuition fees: 90,000RMB in total (for two years)
Application fee: 400RMB
Entry Requirements
- Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens generally under the age of 45 at the time of applying, be in good health, and possess a valid passport.
- Applicants should hold a recognized bachelor's degree or above.
- Applicants should present a TOEFL certificate with a score of 80 or above, or an IELTS certificate with a score of 6.0 or above, or other certificate of English proficiency from an accredited test. Native English speakers are exempt from this requirement. Applicants who have taken courses in English during their bachelor’s degree studies should provide a medium-of-instruction certificate.
- The ability to demonstrate relevant professional experience will be given individual consideration.
Program Structure
General courses (4 credits) |
Selected Issues on China |
Chinese I | |
Foundation core courses (15 credits) |
Advanced Econometrics I |
Advanced Macroeconomics I | |
Advanced Microeconomics I | |
Introductory Mathematical Economics | |
Advanced Econometrics II | |
Major core courses (9 credits, choose three of four) |
Chinese Economy |
Chinese Financial Systems | |
Chinese Taxation | |
International Trade | |
Elective courses (6 credits) |
Other master level non-discipline core courses from WISE and SOE |
Advanced Graduate Economics courses from WISE | |
Seminar / Internship (1 credit) |
Academic Seminars/ Internship |
Thesis | Thesis Research (The master’s thesis must be written in English. An abstract in both English and Chinese must be provided.) |
Typical Program Course Schedule
First Year
Fall Semester | Spring Semester | Summer Semester |
Selected Issues on China Chinese I Advanced Macroeconomics I Advanced Microeconomics I Advanced Econometrics I Introductory Mathematical Economics |
Advanced Econometrics II Chinese Taxation* Chinese Financial Systems* Chinese Economy* Elective Seminar |
Thesis Research (submit proposal by summer semester) Internship (optional) |
Second Year
Fall Semester | Spring Semester |
International Trade* Elective Seminar Thesis Research |
Thesis Research (submission deadline: March 15) |
*Choose three of four.