Economics & Finance Programs

Master of Applied Economics

This full‑time English‑taught Master of Applied Economics postgraduate programme targets international students who intend to master modern economic theories, practical economic analysis tools and understand China’s regional economic development characteristics. The curriculum framework consists of compulsory core courses and diversified elective modules, covering macroeconomics, microeconomics, applied econometrics, regional economics, industrial economics, fiscal and taxation research, China’s economic reform and development, international economic cooperation. During the learning process, students are required to complete sufficient course credits, participate in regular academic lectures, economic‑theme seminars and research workshops held by the School of Economics. Every enrolled student will be assigned a professional supervisor with rich research experience in economics field. Under supervisor’s guidance, students will carry out literature sorting, empirical data analysis, complete research project training and finish a qualified master graduation thesis. Applicants must provide authenticated bachelor’s degree certificate and complete official academic transcript issued by recognised higher‑education institutions. Applicants should possess basic economic knowledge background and have competent English listening, speaking, reading and writing competence to adapt to all‑English teaching environment. After finishing all course credit requirements and successfully passing master thesis defence, graduates will obtain official master’s degree diploma issued by Anhui University of Finance and Economics. Graduates can seek career opportunities in international economic research institutions, financial enterprises, government economic‑management departments, cross‑border trade organisations and consulting agencies all over the world.

Master of Applied Economics

This full‑time English‑taught Master of Applied Economics programme is offered by the School of Economics, Yunnan University. Centering on regional economic development, border economy, resource‑based economic research and developing‑country economic issues, this programme pays special attention to economic practice research for southwest China and Southeast‑Asia neighbouring regions. Core teaching modules include microeconomics, macroeconomics, econometrics, regional economic analysis, border trade research and development economics. This programme integrates theoretical lectures, economic case analysis, policy research discussion and off‑campus economic‑practice investigation activities. Each international student receives one‑on‑one academic guidance from a supervisor throughout the whole study cycle. Students are required to fulfil all course‑credit requirements, complete economic‑investigation practice tasks, finish independent economic‑research papers and pass final thesis defence to acquire the master degree. Qualified overseas students may apply for various national‑level, provincial‑level and university‑level scholarships to relieve study‑related financial pressure. 

Master of Applied Economics

This full‑time English‑taught Master of Applied Economics programme belongs to the College of Economics and Management, Guangxi Normal University. Centering on China‑ASEAN regional economic cooperation, this programme researches regional economic development, cross‑border economic and trade cooperation, industrial economics, resource‑economy management and digital‑economy application. Core courses cover regional economic theory, international trade, industrial‑economy analysis, econometric modelling and ASEAN economic‑policy research. Teaching forms include theoretical lectures, economic‑data analysis training, case‑study discussion, enterprise field‑investigation and academic‑forum participation. Under supervisor guidance, international students can take part in regional‑economic research projects. Students must fulfil all course‑credit obligations, complete economic‑oriented research tasks, finish thesis writing and successfully pass thesis defence to obtain the master degree certificate. Eligible overseas students can apply for Chinese Government Scholarship, Guangxi Provincial Government Scholarship and internal university scholarships for study‑funding support. 

Master of Applied Economics

This full‑time English‑taught Master of Applied Economics programme belongs to the School of Economics and Law, Ningxia University. Rooted in the economic construction of inland open areas and the Yellow River basin, this programme focuses on regional economic development, ethnic‑area industrial economy, open‑economy construction and resource‑based economic transformation research. Core teaching contents cover applied economics theories, regional industrial development, resource‑economy analysis, border and cross‑border economic research and economic data modelling analysis. Teaching integrates theoretical classroom instruction, local enterprise field‑investigation, economic‑case analysis and industry expert forums. Guided by academic supervisors, international students are permitted to join regional‑economic‑relevant research projects. Students must fulfil all course‑credit obligations, complete economics‑scientific‑research work, finish thesis writing and pass formal thesis defence to acquire the master degree certificate. Eligible overseas students can apply for Chinese Government Scholarship and internal university scholarships for study‑funding support. 

Master of Business Administration, Business Management

Master of Chinese Minority Regional Economics

This full‑time English‑taught Master of Chinese Minority Regional Economics programme is delivered by the School of Economics and Management, North Minzu University. This programme focuses on economic transformation, characteristic industry cultivation, ecological economic construction and rural revitalization of ethnic minority areas in northwest China. Core courses cover regional economic theories, ethnic‑area characteristic industrial economy, ecological economy, poverty‑alleviation research and economic data analysis. Teaching integrates theoretical lectures, field investigation in ethnic regions, economic case analysis and expert workshops. Under supervisors’ guidance, international students can participate in research projects about minority regional economic development. Students shall finish all course credits, complete relevant economic research work, write master thesis and pass thesis defence to obtain the master degree certificate. Qualified overseas students can apply for Chinese Government Scholarship and university internal scholarships for financial support.

Master of Corporate Finance

Master of Corporate Finance is hosted by the School of Business at Sichuan University. This full‑time English‑taught academic master programme focuses on corporate finance theory, enterprise capital operation, investment analysis, risk management and China‑oriented financial practice. The curriculum integrates modern western finance theories with Chinese enterprise financial cases. International students will receive systematic training including financial model building, corporate case analysis, financial data processing and academic paper writing. Faculty members consist of scholars with overseas research backgrounds and practical industry experience. Overseas students are encouraged to join research projects of the business school, take part in finance‑related academic conferences and complete research outputs. Students need to complete all required course credits and pass master thesis defence to obtain the official master degree issued by Sichuan University. After graduation, graduates can engage in corporate finance management, investment consulting, financial research and related posts in multinational corporations, financial institutions, research institutes and government economic departments. Qualified overseas applicants can apply for Chinese Government Scholarship as well as Sichuan University‑set international student scholarships for financial support. Standard study cycle is three full‑time academic years.

Master of Economics

This full‑time English‑taught Master of Economics program is hosted by the School of Economics at Fudan University, one of the most prestigious economics research and education institutions in China. The program targets international students who aspire to receive advanced economics training rooted in both western economic theories and China’s real‑world economic development experience. Core curriculum includes microeconomics, macroeconomics, econometrics, China’s economic reform and development, international economics, financial economics, industrial organization and public economics. Students are exposed to cutting‑edge academic research conducted by Fudan’s faculty, participate in academic seminars, guest lectures delivered by industry experts and policy researchers. The program adopts credit‑based training scheme; students need to complete sufficient course credits, conduct independent research work and finish an English master thesis before graduation. Applicants shall be non‑Chinese citizens with valid passports and hold a recognized bachelor’s degree in economics or related social science disciplines. Two academic recommendation letters, curriculum vitae and English study plan are required for application. Graduates are competitive for positions in international financial institutions, multinational enterprises, economic consulting firms, government economic agencies and economic research institutes around the globe.

Master of Finance

Master of Finance is a full‑time English‑taught academic master programme administered by the School of Economics and Finance of Shanghai International Studies University. Taking advantage of Shanghai’s status as an international financial hub, this programme integrates international finance theory, China‑oriented financial practice, cross‑border capital flow research, international banking operation, financial risk management and digital‑finance innovation. The course system covers international monetary theory, cross‑border investment analysis, Chinese financial market research, corporate finance, financial risk assessment and fin‑tech frontier research. Teaching activities include theoretical lectures, financial‑case seminars, industry expert lectures and quantitative‑analysis practice training. Students are expected to finish compulsory and elective credits, take part in research workshops, complete independent research work focusing on global or China‑related financial topics and pass master thesis defence. After graduation, graduates can engage in analysis, research and operational jobs in international financial institutions, cross‑border investment organisations, multinational enterprises, financial‑research institutes and consulting companies worldwide.

Master of Finance

This full‑time English‑taught Master of Finance programme focuses on financial theory, investment analysis, corporate finance and Chinese‑market‑oriented financial practice. The curriculum combines theoretical lectures, case studies and practical financial‑market analysis. Each international student is assigned an academic supervisor to guide course‑selection, research design and thesis writing. Students must complete required course credits, finish independent research work and pass master‑thesis defence to obtain the official master degree certificate. Graduates may pursue careers in banking institutions, investment firms, financial‑consulting agencies and government economic‑management departments. Eligible applicants can apply for Chinese Government Scholarship and university‑provided scholarships.

Master of Finance

This full‑time English‑taught postgraduate programme is designed for international learners who wish to conduct in‑depth study on financial theory, capital market operation, risk management and cross‑border finance. Core curriculum includes financial theory, investment science, commercial bank operation and management, financial risk management, international finance, capital market research, digital finance and financial econometrics. Students need to finish prescribed course credits, take part in finance academic forums, market‑case analysis activities organised by the School of Finance. Each student will receive one‑on‑one guidance from professional faculty supervisors, participate in financial‑oriented research projects, complete data‑driven research work and write a master dissertation. Applicants must provide authenticated bachelor’s degree certificate and full academic transcript. Candidates should possess basic knowledge of economics and finance discipline and meet English‑language requirements for English‑medium teaching. Upon finishing all curriculum requirements and thesis defence, students will receive official master degree awarded by Anhui University of Finance and Economics. Graduates can obtain employment opportunities in banks, securities institutions, fund companies, insurance enterprises, financial‑supervision‑related departments and financial academic research organisations.

Master of Finance

This two‑year full‑time English‑taught Master of Finance program is hosted by HSBC Business School at Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School. Geographically located in Shenzhen, China’s key financial‑innovation hub, this program faces international applicants with economics, finance, mathematics or related quantitative‑discipline academic backgrounds. Core courses cover corporate finance, investment theory, financial risk management, asset pricing, Chinese capital‑market research, quantitative finance and cross‑border financial‑market analysis. The program closely connects theoretical knowledge with the practical operation of China’s financial industry and Greater‑Bay‑Area financial‑market development. Teaching activities combine theoretical lectures, financial‑case discussion, quantitative‑model training and industry‑expert workshops. Students master modern financial‑analysis tools and obtain practical cognition of emerging‑market financial operation. Graduates can engage in investment analysis, corporate financing, risk control and cross‑border‑financial‑co‑operation work in global investment banks, securities institutions, multinational‑enterprise finance departments and financial‑research institutes.