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Study Int'l Business to gain insight into China's miracle

Author:WISE Date:2011-09-29
Qunxian Building Complex on Xiamen Campus
 
Emma (Marketing Communication) & Professor.Niu (right)
 
With the dawning of new super power economy of China, many would wonder how China could gain world’s prominence in its economic prowess in just a few decades. To gain insight into how the miracle economy comes about, you can now study and research in China to learn about it.
        
Xiamen University or Xiada and its Wang Yanan Institute for Studies in Economics (WISE) & School of Economics (SOE) provide courses which are streamlined along the modern economics in Chinese flavors. One of most recently formed courses which are gaining huge popularity is its International Business program.

Hailed as one of the ”most beautiful campuses” in China, Xiamen University, which has three campuses in the famed coastal city of Xiamen, southeast China’s Fujian province, are set amidst picturesque scenery. Xiamen University ranks in the top 20 among over 2,000 universities and colleges in China, and enjoys an excellent reputation worldwide.

Xiada is a safe place to spend your campus life. It has no hidden alcohol and drug abuse culture. The campus environments are conducive and serene for study. They are equipped with modern campus, lecture halls, learning tools and experienced lecturers.
   
For overseas study, Xiamen University provides specially-tailored study programmes and offers scholarships for excellent applicants among international students. Currently, there are over 2,000 overseas students studying at Xiamen University, enrolled on full-time programmes or short courses.
           
Xiamen University Master of Economics in International Business

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
Hold a non-Chinese passport and pass the required health check for visa holders in China.
Hold a recognized bachelors degree or above, or equivalent.
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.

The ability to demonstrate relevant professional experience will be given individual consideration.

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

A suggested schedule

First year 1st Semester
Selected Issues on Modern China
Business Statistics
Macroeconomics
Microeconomics
Enterprises in China

2nd Semester
Rudiments of Chinese Language
Econometrics
Chinese Economy
Taxation in China
Financial System in China
Seminar

Second year 1st Semester
2 Elective courses
Seminar
Thesis Research

2nd Semester
Thesis Research
 
SOURCE: WOX Reporting
 
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