Economics & Finance Programs

Master of Finance (English‑taught)

 This English‑taught Master of Finance program is offered by BLCU Business School, setting two key concentrations: cross‑border finance and financial analysis. Benefiting from the university’s unique multicultural campus atmosphere, this program combines modern finance theories with emerging practical scenarios of China‑centered cross‑border financial cooperation. Core courses include international finance, cross‑border risk assessment, multinational financial management, financial data analysis, green finance and Belt‑and‑Road financial practice. The teaching team consists of full‑time academic professors and industry practitioners with rich practical experience in global financial institutions. Applicants shall be non‑Chinese citizens holding valid passports and hold a recognized bachelor’s degree; applicants with economics, finance or related academic background are preferred. Two academic recommendation letters and an English‑language study plan are required for application. Students need to finish all compulsory course credits, participate in finance‑oriented practical training and pass master thesis defense for degree conferral. Graduates are competent for positions in cross‑border banks, international investment institutions, multinational financial‑service enterprises and global economic‑research institutes. 

Master of Finance (English‑taught)

This full‑time English‑taught Master of Finance program is delivered by the School of International Trade and Economics at University of International Business and Economics, a leading national key university specialized in economics, finance and international business research. Rooted in UIBE’s long‑standing academic strength in international finance, cross‑border capital flow and China‑oriented financial practice, this program focuses on international finance and investment direction. Core curriculum modules cover international financial theory, cross‑border investment analysis, multinational financial management, financial risk control, China’s financial market development and Belt‑and‑Road financial cooperation practice. The teaching faculty consists of senior academic researchers and industry experts with rich practical experience in global financial sectors. The program adopts credit‑based teaching system, combining theoretical lectures, case studies, academic seminars and research workshops. Applicants shall be non‑Chinese citizens holding valid passports and hold a recognized bachelor’s degree. Two academic recommendation letters from professors or associate‑professors, curriculum vitae and English‑written study plan are required for application. Admitted students must complete required course credits, finish academic research work and pass master thesis defense to obtain the master degree. Graduates can engage in professional work within cross‑border financial institutions, multinational enterprises, international investment organizations and global economic‑research agencies worldwide. 

Master of International Business (MIB, English‑taught)

This professional‑oriented international business master program targets cultivating high‑level interdisciplinary talents who understand cross‑border business environment and multicultural backgrounds. Major course modules cover international trade, cross‑border investment, multicultural business management, regional economic cooperation, global market analysis and cross‑cultural business negotiation. The program adopts the credit system, integrating classroom teaching, case study, business simulation and academic exchange activities. Applicants shall be non‑Chinese citizens holding valid passport, hold recognized bachelor degree and age below 35. Students must complete all required credits and pass thesis or practical achievement defense for degree conferral. Graduates are well‑qualified for jobs in multinational enterprises, international trade organizations, cross‑border investment institutions and economic research agencies worldwide. 

Master of International Trade

This full‑time English‑medium Master of International Trade programme targets international learners who are interested in global economic cooperation, cross‑border trade operation, international market analysis and regional economic research. The teaching content focuses on international trade theory, international finance, customs and cross‑border logistics, China‑global economic relations, regional trade agreements and quantitative economic analysis methods. During the study period, students will attend specialised lectures, case‑sharing workshops about Chinese foreign‑trade enterprises, and finish compulsory course credits. Every student will be assigned a professional supervisor, and is required to complete independent research and write a master thesis related to international economics and trade field before graduation. For admission submission, applicants must provide authenticated bachelor degree certificate and full academic transcript. Non‑native English‑speaking candidates need to submit language proof such as IELTS overall score 6.0 or TOEFL iBT minimum 75. This programme is also one of the available options for China Government Scholarship Silk‑Road project candidates. After passing all courses and thesis defence, students will obtain official master degree certificate from Anhui University, and can pursue career paths in international trading firms, foreign‑investment enterprises, economic research institutes and international‑related public departments

Master of International Trade

This full‑time English‑taught Master of International Trade is delivered by the School of Economics of Ningbo University. Benefiting from Ningbo’s advantageous geographical position as an important international port city in China, this programme combines regional foreign trade development practice with international economic theories. Core research directions include international trade theory and policy, port economy and logistics, cross‑border e‑commerce, global industrial chain and supply‑chain research, international investment and multinational enterprise operation. This programme is committed to cultivating interdisciplinary international economic and trade talents, who master systematic international economics and trade theoretical knowledge, possess international trade data analysis capability, cross‑border business practical thinking, independent academic research ability and cross‑cultural business communication competence. The curriculum framework includes advanced postgraduate core economics courses, professional elective modules, international economic frontier seminars, business case analysis workshops, supervisor‑guided research projects and master‑degree‑thesis research. Core courses contain Advanced International Trade Theory, Port and Logistics Economics, Cross‑border E‑commerce Research, Global Industrial Chain Analysis, International Investment Theory, Social‑science Research Methodology, Academic Paper Writing and Thesis Standardisation, alongside thematic seminars tracking global trade hot‑spot issues. Within the 2.5‑year full‑time study cycle, students need to finish compulsory and elective credit requirements, attend school‑organised international economy and trade forums, complete trade case research tasks, and receive one‑on‑one academic guidance from assigned faculty supervisor. Under supervisor’s instruction, students will accomplish extensive literature review, research topic demonstration, trade‑related data collection and quantitative‑qualitative analysis, research result sorting and scholarly article drafting, and complete qualified original master graduation thesis. Applicants are required to submit authenticated bachelor‑degree certificate and complete official academic transcript issued by accredited higher‑education institutions. Applicants with economics, international trade, business administration and other related backgrounds gain priority in admission assessment. Non‑native‑English‑speaking applicants shall provide valid English‑proficiency documents: IELTS overall band 6.0 or TOEFL iBT ≥80. Applicants holding prior full‑degree education fully delivered in English may apply for language‑score‑exemption with official supporting‑documents subject to university review. Applicant age generally shall not exceed 35‑years‑old and physical‑mental‑health condition must satisfy medical‑examination‑standards for Chinese‑student‑visa‑application. After satisfying all curriculum‑assessment‑criteria and passing master‑thesis‑defence, graduates obtain official master‑degree‑diploma awarded by Ningbo University. Graduates can work in international trade enterprises, port logistics institutions, cross‑border e‑commerce companies, economic research institutes, or pursue further doctoral‑level‑study globally.

Master of Regional Economics

This full‑time English‑taught Master of Regional Economics programme centres on regional‑economic‑development‑theories, regional‑industrial‑planning, urban‑economic‑research and China‑regional‑development‑policy. Coursework includes theoretical study, regional‑economic‑data‑analysis and field‑research‑training. Each international student is matched with a supervisor for research‑topic‑selection and thesis‑completion. Students need to finish course credits, carry out regional‑economic‑oriented research and pass thesis defence to obtain the master degree. Graduates may engage in regional‑planning‑institutions, local‑government‑economic‑departments and economic‑research‑organisations. Eligible international applicants can apply for government and university scholarships.

Master of Regional Economics

This full‑time English‑taught Master of Regional Economics programme is delivered by the School of Economics and Management at Xinjiang University. Centering on the economic construction of border areas and western China, this programme mainly studies regional industrial development, opening‑up economy, resource industrial transformation and cross‑border economic cooperation. Core courses contain regional economic theories, central‑asia economic cooperation research, resource‑based economy, border trade economy and economic data quantitative analysis. The college has built research platforms for central‑asian studies and multiple field‑investigation bases in local industrial parks. Every international graduate student is assigned a professional supervisor, who provides comprehensive guidance for course selection, field research arrangement, research‑topic screening and thesis composition. Students are required to finish all compulsory and elective course credits, complete field‑investigation assignments, carry out independent research and pass formal thesis defence to acquire the master degree. Eligible overseas applicants may apply for Chinese Government Scholarship and university‑level scholarships to support postgraduate studies. 

Master of Science in Finance

The full‑time English‑medium Master of Science in Finance programme hosted by SILC Business School targets international students who intend to develop professional careers in global finance sectors. The programme delivers systematic education covering corporate finance, investment analysis, financial risk management, China‑oriented financial market research and international capital operation. The teaching team consists of both domestic faculty and overseas guest professors. Students will participate in academic seminars, industry workshops and practical case studies based on Chinese financial market realities. The programme requires completion of course credits and independent master thesis defence. Upon graduation, students are equipped with comprehensive analytical skills to engage in investment banking, asset management, financial consulting, multinational enterprise finance management and relevant academic research work worldwide. 

Master of Sports Economics and Management

This full‑time English‑taught Master of Sports Economics and Management programme covers sports‑industry‑economics,‑sports‑management,‑sports‑marketing‑and‑sport‑event‑operation.‑The‑curriculum‑combines‑theoretical‑classes,‑sports‑industry‑case‑analysis‑and‑practical‑research‑training.‑Academic‑supervisors‑provide‑guidance‑for‑research‑projects‑and‑dissertation‑completion.‑Students‑need‑to‑complete‑course‑credits,‑carry‑out‑sports‑industry‑related‑research‑and‑pass‑thesis‑defence‑for‑degree‑conferral.‑Graduates‑can‑work‑in‑sports‑enterprises,‑sport‑event‑organisations‑and‑sports‑administrative‑institutions.‑Eligible‑international‑applicants‑can‑apply‑for‑Chinese‑Government‑Scholarship‑and‑university‑scholarships.

Master of World Economy

This two‑year English‑taught public administration master program is specially designed for international students who intend to engage in public governance, international organization work and policy research. The curriculum covers public policy theories, China’s governance practice, global public affairs, comparative administration and multilateral diplomacy. Apart from classroom lectures, the program arranges case seminars, guest lectures from senior practitioners and field visits to local public institutions. Students will build systematic theoretical competence in public management, deepen their understanding of Chinese institutional operation, and develop practical analytical capabilities to tackle real‑world governance challenges across regional and global contexts. Graduates may pursue careers in international organizations, government agencies, non‑profit institutions and cross‑border consulting sectors.

Master of World Economy and China

This full‑time English‑taught master program belongs to the Business School of Beijing Normal University. The program focuses on world‑economy theories and China’s economic‑development practice, combining global macro‑economic analysis, international trade research, China’s industrial‑economy evolution, regional‑economic cooperation and global‑economic‑governance research directions. Core curriculum includes advanced microeconomics, advanced macroeconomics, international economics, China economic reform and development, global economic‑governance mechanism and quantitative‑analysis methodology. Teaching forms include theoretical lectures, economic‑case seminars, data‑analysis practical training and academic‑exchange activities. The faculty team consists of economics scholars who have long‑term research experience on China’s economy and international economic issues. Applicants shall hold undergraduate academic background in economics, finance, international trade or other social‑science‑related disciplines. Graduation prerequisites contain finishing required credit hours and passing master‑thesis oral defence. Program graduates can engage in economic‑research work, international‑trade‑related business posts, policy‑consulting jobs in research institutions, multinational enterprises and international economic‑organizations.

Master's Programme in Global Politics and Communication, Master of Social Sciences