Courses

Master of International Economics and Trade (English‑taught)

 This English‑medium master program focuses on international economics and cross‑border trade research and practice. Taking advantage of BLCU’s abundant multicultural and regional‑study resources, this program commits itself to cultivating international talents who understand global trade rules, China’s foreign‑trade policies and cross‑cultural communication logic. Core teaching modules cover international trade theory, global supply‑chain research, cross‑border e‑commerce, international trade law, regional economic integration and China‑Belt‑and‑Road trade cooperation. Teaching activities integrate theoretical lectures, policy case analysis, trade‑simulation practice and academic workshops. Applicants shall be non‑Chinese citizens holding valid passports and hold a recognized bachelor’s degree. Two academic recommendation letters and an English study plan are required during application. Students are required to complete all course credits and pass master thesis defense to obtain the master degree. Graduates can work for international trade organizations, multinational trading companies, cross‑border e‑commerce enterprises and economic‑research agencies across the world.

Master of Marine Sciences

This full‑time English‑taught Master of Marine Sciences postgraduate programme is hosted by the School of Marine Sciences, Sun Yat‑sen University, located at Zhuhai Campus. The programme targets international students who hope to systematically master marine‑science basic theories, ocean‑observation technology, marine‑environment protection and marine‑resource utilisation knowledge. The curriculum framework consists of compulsory core courses and diversified elective modules, covering physical oceanography, marine chemistry, marine biology, marine‑geology theory, marine‑ecological protection, marine‑resource sustainable development, ocean remote‑sensing technology and marine‑environment simulation modelling. During the learning cycle, students are required to complete sufficient course credits, take part in regular academic lectures, marine‑science‑theme seminars, laboratory experiments and offshore field‑survey workshops held by the School of Marine Sciences. Every enrolled student will be assigned a professional supervisor with abundant marine‑science research experience. Under supervisor’s guidance, students will carry out literature sorting, marine‑data analysis, laboratory experiment operation or offshore field investigation, 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. Non‑native‑English applicants need to provide valid English proficiency proof such as IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL iBT 80; applicants whose highest‑degree programme is delivered in English may be exempted from submitting language test scores with formal supporting documents. Applicants should possess basic natural‑science knowledge background and competent English listening, speaking, reading and writing competence to adapt to all‑English teaching environment. After fulfilling all course credit requirements and successfully passing master thesis defence, graduates will obtain official master’s degree diploma issued by Sun Yat‑sen University. Graduates can seek career opportunities in ocean‑research institutes, marine‑environment‑protection organisations, marine‑resource‑development enterprises, governmental ocean‑management departments and cross‑border marine‑co‑operation institutions all over the world. 

Master of Mechanical Engineering (English‑taught)

This full‑time English‑taught master program in Mechanical Engineering belongs to the School of Mechanical Engineering and Automation, one of Beihang University’s core engineering schools. The program lays solid theoretical foundation while emphasizing engineering practice capability, with distinctive aerospace‑equipment manufacturing characteristics. Its curriculum covers advanced mechanical‑design theory, intelligent manufacturing technology, precision‑machining technique, robot‑system development, aerospace‑component processing and manufacturing‑system optimization. Students will take part in laboratory practice, technical seminars and research‑project exercises guided by supervisors. The school possesses advanced manufacturing‑experiment platforms cooperating with domestic large‑scale aerospace enterprises. Applicants should possess undergraduate academic background in mechanical‑relevant disciplines. To graduate, participants must complete required course credits and submit as well as defend a qualified master research thesis. Graduates from this program can engage in mechanical‑equipment research‑and‑development, intelligent‑manufacturing technical work or continue further doctoral‑level academic research worldwide.

Master of Nuclear Science and Technology

This full‑time English‑taught Master of Nuclear Science and Technology programme belongs to the School of Nuclear Science and Technology, Lanzhou University. As one of the characteristic advantageous disciplines of Lanzhou University, this programme mainly carries out research on nuclear physics, radiation protection, nuclear‑resource application, nuclear‑energy‑related technology and radiochemistry. The school is equipped with advanced nuclear‑physics experimental platforms, radiation‑detection instruments and complete safety‑guarantee experimental conditions. Teaching modules contain nuclear‑theoretical courses, radiation‑detection experiments, simulation‑calculation training and participation in supervisors’ scientific‑research projects. Under the guidance of academic supervisors, international students can take part in key research tasks related to nuclear science. Students must fulfil all course‑credit obligations, finish nuclear‑science‑related experimental‑research tasks, complete thesis writing and pass formal thesis defence to acquire the master degree. Eligible overseas students can apply for Chinese Government Scholarship and internal university scholarships for study‑funding support.

Master of Public Health

This full‑time English‑medium Master of Public Health professional postgraduate programme cultivates international interdisciplinary talents for global public health governance, disease prevention‑control, epidemiological investigation and health policy research. Core teaching modules cover epidemiology, health statistics, environmental health, occupational health, nutrition and food hygiene, maternal‑child and adolescent health, health policy and health administration. The teaching system combines theoretical classroom learning, public‑health field investigation practice, data analysis training and thematic academic seminars. Students will receive systematic guidance from supervisors from the School of Public Health, master mainstream public‑health research methods and statistical analysis tools, participate in public‑health research projects, and finish independent research and master dissertation before graduation. Applicants must provide legalised bachelor diploma and complete official academic transcript from recognised universities. Applicants are expected to have basic knowledge background of medicine or public health. Competent English listening, speaking, reading and writing capability is required for English‑medium courses. After passing all course assessment and thesis defence, students will obtain official master degree certificate awarded by Anhui Medical University. Graduates can engage in work for WHO‑related institutions, national and regional disease‑control centres, health‑administration departments, public‑health research institutes and international public‑health cooperation projects. 

Master of Regional Economics

This full‑time English‑taught Master of Regional Economics programme is offered by the School of Economics and Management at Qinghai Normal University. Oriented toward the economic development needs of Qinghai‑Tibet Plateau and Belt‑and‑Road related regions, this programme concentrates on plateau regional economic development, characteristic industry development of ethnic areas, ecological economy and cross‑border economic cooperation. Core teaching contents cover regional economic theories, plateau characteristic industrial economy, ecological economic construction, ethnic‑region public economy and data‑driven economic analysis. Teaching integrates theoretical lectures, local enterprise field‑investigation, economic‑case analysis and industry expert forums. Every enrolled international student gets continuous academic supervision for course selection, practical‑project design and thesis compiling. Students need to complete all required course credits, finish regional‑economy‑related research work and pass master thesis defence for degree award. International applicants satisfying relevant criteria can apply for multiple scholarship resources from Chinese national authority and Qinghai Normal University.

Master of Science in Management

This English‑medium Master of Science in Management program is delivered by Fudan University School of Management, which holds high‑level international accreditation in business education. The program is designed for international students expecting to build systematic knowledge framework covering modern business and management theories, with special attention to business practices emerging in Chinese market and Asian economies. Core study modules cover corporate strategy, organizational behavior, marketing management, human resource management, operations management, corporate finance, cross‑border business management and business research methods. Teaching activities integrate theoretical lectures, real‑enterprise case studies, business simulation workshops and guest speeches from senior business executives. Students can access abundant alumni resources and enterprise exchange opportunities. Applicants shall be non‑Chinese citizens holding valid passports and possess a recognized bachelor’s degree; business‑related background is preferred but not mandatory. Two academic recommendation letters, curriculum vitae and English‑written study plan are required for application. Admitted students must finish required course credits, complete research assignments and pass master thesis defense to obtain the master degree. Graduates can pursue career paths in multinational corporations, international consulting agencies, investment institutions and global business‑related organizations. 

Master of Software Engineering

This full‑time English‑taught Master of Software Engineering programme is delivered at the Suzhou Campus of University of Science and Technology of China. Rooted in USTC’s solid foundation in computer science and engineering research, the programme is oriented toward industrial‑driven software talent cultivation, focusing on advanced software development methodologies, big‑data processing technology, artificial intelligence engineering practice, cloud computing system construction, software project management and enterprise‑level software system design. The curriculum balances theoretical knowledge and practical engineering training, combining core compulsory courses, specialized elective modules, enterprise‑oriented case seminars and long‑term engineering practice projects. Students will receive systematic training covering software requirement analysis, system architecture design, coding implementation, software testing, quality control and full‑cycle project management. Students are required to complete all stipulated course credits, participate in academic seminars and engineering practice activities, finish independent research or engineering‑development work, and submit a master thesis or comprehensive engineering project report which must pass formal defence to obtain the master degree. Upon graduation, graduates possess strong software engineering implementation capability and systematic technical vision, and can take up technical development, system design, project management and technical research positions in global software companies, internet enterprises, high‑tech manufacturing institutions and cross‑border information‑technology organisations worldwide. 

Master of Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages

This full‑time English‑taught Master of Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages programme is delivered by the School of Chinese Language and Literature at Qinghai Normal University. Rooted in multi‑ethnic cultural environment of Qinghai‑Tibet Plateau, this programme focuses on cultivating high‑level practical talents for international Chinese‑language education and cross‑cultural communication among multi‑ethnic regions. The curriculum includes second‑language acquisition theories, modern Chinese linguistics, Chinese traditional culture, ethnic culture research of Qinghai‑Tibet Plateau, intercultural communication, Chinese teaching methodology and teaching practice. Every international graduate student is assigned a dedicated supervisor, who offers comprehensive guidance for course selection, internship arrangement, research topic screening and thesis composition. Students are required to complete all compulsory and elective course credits, finish required Chinese‑teaching practice hours, conduct independent research and pass formal thesis defence to obtain the master degree. Eligible overseas applicants may apply for Chinese Government Scholarship and university‑level scholarships to support their postgraduate studies.

PKU‑LSE Double Master’s Degree in International Affairs

This two‑year full‑time double‑degree joint program is co‑launched by Peking University and the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) for outstanding non‑Chinese international graduate students and young professionals focusing on global international‑affairs research and practice. Participants spend study periods respectively at PKU Beijing campus and LSE UK campus, and will receive two separate master degrees upon graduation. The curriculum combines European‑originated international‑relations theoretical frameworks with China‑centered global‑governance research, covering international political economy, global security issues, comparative regional studies and multilateral diplomacy. Teaching resources are shared by faculties of both universities. Students are required to finish course credits and thesis tasks according to dual‑institution academic standards. This program builds a transnational multicultural learning community. Graduates gain dual‑degree qualification and are competitive for positions within multilateral organizations, diplomatic departments, international policy research institutes and global non‑governmental organizations.

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