Master of Economics in Labor Economics
Objectives
The program is designed to mainly train students in empirical analysis of labor economics issues with the ability to engage in quantitative analysis and planning and economics management in economic management department, policy research departments, international agencies and enterprises. Graduates are expected to be equipped with knowledge and research methods of economic modeling, forecasting and labor economics, so that they can master relevant professional knowledge and ability for human resource management, labor science research and economic policy making in government departments, enterprises or international institutions.
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 |
Selected Issues on China |
Chinese I |
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Foundation core courses |
Advanced Econometrics I |
Advanced Macroeconomics I |
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Advanced Microeconomics I |
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Introductory Mathematical Economics |
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Advanced Econometrics II |
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Major core courses |
Labor Economics |
Regional Economics |
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Urban Economics | |
Micro-econometrics and Applications |
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Elective courses |
Other master level non-discipline core courses from WISE and SOE |
Advanced Graduate Economics courses from WISE |
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Seminar / Internship |
Academic Seminars/ Internship |
Thesis |
Thesis Research |
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 |
Thesis Research (submit proposal by summer semester) Internship (optional) |
Second Year
Fall Semester | Spring Semester |
Labor Economics Micro-econometrics and Applications Elective Seminar Thesis Research
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Thesis Research (submission deadline: March 15) |