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The World Economy and China--English Taught Master's Program 

Introduction

The English-taught Master's program in The World Economy and China at BNU Business School is for prospective students from all backgrounds who are interested in economics and China’s economy.

 

The WEC program is unique in its focus on teaching fundamantal ideas about China’s society, economy and culture.  We aim to provide students with professional training in modern economics, including quantitative tools and techniques as well as theoretical and policy analysis.  Students then have the opportunity to apply these skills through conducting supervised research. This creates a stimulating, research-led environment where students work alongside leading researchers to develop the skills required to fulfill their aspirations to become professional economists, conduct further research as PhD students, or become analysts in other areas. Students are preferred, but are not required, to possess a background in economics and management from their undergraduate studies.

 

The WEC program is a two-year program with four semesters. In the first two semesters, students take full-time coursework; in the last two semesters, there is a combination of courses and guided research focused on the graduate thesis.

 

Structure of the Program

All courses are delivered in English. Class organization includes, but is not limited to, lectures, case studies, group discussion, and business practice. The course schedule is provided as following.

 

Please note: the precise nature of assessment and examination for each course will be specified by each instructor at the beginning of every semester.

* Chinese History and Culture provides opportunities for students to learn better about China’s economy, society, philosophy, history, culture etc. This course is organized jointly across different schools. It is worth a maximum of two credits; excess credits will be discounted.

* Chinese courses are delivered by the Chinese Language Department at Beijing Normal University. The students are encouraged to learn Chinese language in-session, and the School will pay a 2-credit tuition fee for each student upon their successful completion of the language course.

 

Credit Requirements

Students must complete 36 credits of coursework and a thesis; this includes 16 credits of required courses, 12 credits of optional courses, 2 credits of directed research  and 6 credits from the thesis (1 credit is equal to 18 classroom hours). Students are required to learn basic economic theories and analysis tools, and to understand the mechanisms of economic globalization and marketization and their impact on the development of China’s economy. Students are also required to develop a proficiency in cross-cultural communication and a basic level of Chinese reading, speaking and writing.

 

Thesis

The thesis should be written in English and the length of the thesis should be 40-60 pages (approximately 15000 words, excluding appendices, footnotes, tables and the bibliography. Times New Roman 12 point font and 1.5 line spacing).

 

Tuition fee

The total tuition for the entire program is RMB 80,000 yuan and should be paid at the beginning of each semester. Students who do not complete requirements on time have to pay 15,000 RMB every semester if the thesis has not been completed, or amount equal to the standard tuition fee if the course has not been finished.

 

Application

²  An academic degreee that is equivalent to (or above) Bachelor’s Degree

²  Foreign students with English as a second language must be able to verify their English proficiency (e.g. having a basic degree from an institution in an English-speaking country or a certificate documenting performance on an international test). In the case of TOEFL, a minimum score of 550 points /80 points is required, and for IETLS, a minimum score of 6.0 is required).

 

² CSC Application Form

² BNU Application Form (Please apply online at http://www.bnulxsh.com/applynew/include/login.php?version=en and print it; glue your photo with your signature on the Form)

² Application Letter (1500 words or less)

² Original copy of all transcripts and notarized copy of diplomas (college and above)

If not in English, please provide a translated and official copy.

² Two letters of recommendation

² Notarized proof of English level (TOEFL, IELTS, or equivalent tests available in your country for those whose English is not the first language)

² Summary (preferably on a development topic)

² Two 2-inch photos from the last 6 months (no hats, glasses or other obstructions to a full head shot allowed)

² Copy of the photo page of your valid passport

The documents above should all be prepared in English.

Please visit the International Student Office web site at http://www.bnulxsh.com/indexnew.html for details. Please be noted that all the applications should be made via the International Student Office of the University (official website above); the School provides consulting to those who are interested in the program.
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