Master of Economics in Quantitative Economics
Objectives
This program leads to the degree of Master of Economics, majoring in Quantitative Economics. It is designed to provide rigorous training in quantitative analysis for applications in economics and finance, after laying down a solid foundation in economic theory. Taking advantage of her excellent research group on theoretical and applied econometrics, WISE is able to offer the most extensive ranges of courses in econometrics in China. This program is ideal for highly motivated students who want to pursue PhD study in an academic institution, or aim at business or government research group 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 six) |
Introductory Time Series Analysis |
| Micro-econometrics and Application | |
| Stochastic Processes | |
| Categorical Data Analysis | |
| Multivariate Statistics Analysis | |
| Mathematical Statistics | |
| 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 Introductory Time Series Analysis* Stochastic Processes* Categorical Data Analysis* Multivariate Statistics Analysis* Mathematical Statistics* Elective Seminar |
Thesis Research (submit proposal by summer semester) Internship (optional) |
Second Year
| Fall Semester | Spring Semester |
| Micro-econometrics and Application* Elective Seminar Thesis Research |
Thesis Research (submission deadline: March 15) |