Master of Economics in Management Economics 

Objectives

This program leads to the degree of Master of Economics, majoring in Management Economics. The program is designed to train students with solid analytical and quantitative skills in the field of economics, especially management economics. The main missions for this program are that the students establish a rigorous, explorative and innovative scientific attitude and style and develop their own future career both academically and practically. That is, on graduation, students have a strong ability to engage in academic research in the areas of economics, business and finance and students have the sophisticated skills needed to work in business and financial sectors, including the banking industry, financial services and consulting firms.


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 six)
Corporate Finance
Financial Economics
Chinese Economy
Financial Statement Analysis
Industrial Organization
Labor Economics
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 Economy*
Corporate Finance*
Financial Statement Analysis*
Industrial Organization
Labor Economics
Elective
Seminar
Thesis Research
(submit proposal by summer semester)
Internship (optional)

Second Year

Fall Semester Spring Semester
Financial Economics*
Elective
Seminar
Thesis Research
Thesis Research
(submission deadline: March 15)

*Choose three of six.
 

Contact information

Tel.: +86(0)592-2189805
Email: zengmin@xmu.edu.cn
Address: N106 Economics Building, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian, P.R. China 361005
 
 
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