1．Undergraduate Program

1) International Economics and Trade

A. Introduction

International Economics and Trade is one of the fields that have the longest history in University of International Business and Economics (UIBE). It is one of the top programs in international economics and trade in China. It bases on the fundamental economics and emphasizes on the theories and policies of international economics, international trade，and overseas investment in the global economy, as well as on the operation of international trade and overseas investment in real world practices. This is a four-year program with the first half focuses on the fundamentals of economics and improvement of the skill in Chinese language, while the latter half lies on the field courses and practice in the field of international economics, international trade, and international investment.

B. Core Curricula

Macroeconomics; Microeconomics; International Trade; Practice of International Trade; International Finance; International Marketing; Multinational Corporations; Electronic Business; History of Chinese Foreign Trade; Introduction to Chinese Foreign Trade

C. Advantages of the Field and Highlights of the Program

The major of International Economics and International Trade at School of International Trade and Economics (SITE) is one of the earliest majors in this field in China. SITE is also one of the earliest schools in China that started the international education program. SITE has many senior professors who are experts on policies and practices in international economics and trade of China, as well as many junior professors who got their Ph.D. degrees from overseas universities. The faculty perfectly combines theories with practice, Chinese characteristics with international standardized-knowledge, as well as traditional lecturing with modern teaching philosophy. It is worth mentioning that SITE has been working closely with Ministry of Commerce of China (MOFCOM) for a long time. The school provided a large amount of influential research reports on foreign trade and investment in China through MOFCOM.

One of the highlights of the SITE international education is the curricula setting that covers both internationalized field knowledge and practices in China. While teaching whole fundamentals in economics, international trade and investment, the program pays more attention to the application and practices of these theories. Specifically, a series of local courses are set for international students, such as General Outline of China, Economics Policy in China, Public Policy toward Business in China, Business Environment in China, Chinese Culture, Linguistics of Chinese Mandarin, etc. This ensures that international students acquire globally-standardized field knowledge as in developed countries, and at the same time, get a deep understanding of the social, historical, cultural and economical development in China, which will equip them with greater advantages in the job markets of China as well as their home countries.

Another highlight of the SITE international education is the diversified teaching methods tailoring to international students from all over the world. International students are varied in educational background and Chinese Mandarin literacy. The admission standard and learning style for international students are also quite different from local students. In consideration of this, most courses, exclusive to international students, are taught by senior teachers with rich practical experience and young scholars with overseas Ph.D. degree and frontier field knowledge. This combination of the faculty is well-received by international students.

D. Education Objectives and Career Prospects

The major of International Economics and Trade is designed to train graduates equipped with solid foundation of field theory on international economics and trade, skills required for practices on international trade and investment, and skills of multicultural communication. Program alumni are found to have brilliant skills and sophisticated communication skills in Chinese, and are thus warmly welcomed by large multinational corporations, trade companies and financial departments in China, as well as the home countries of the students. There are also some graduates working for family firms and are committed to their business relations with China.

2) Economics（Intentional Transportation and Logistics）

A. Introduction

Based on School of International Trade and Economics (SITE)’s rich experience on academic research and practices, the major of Economics (Intentional Transportation and Logistics) emphasizes theories, policies, laws and regulations, and field knowledge of practices in international transportation and logistics that are closely related to international economics and trade. This is a four-year program with the first half focuses on the fundamentals of economics and improvement of the skill in Chinese language, while the latter half lies on the field courses and practice in the field of international transportation and logistics.

B. Core Curricula

Macroeconomics; Microeconomics; Risk Management and Insurance; International Business Law; Transportation Economics; Principle of Purchasing; Warehousing Management; Intentional Transportation and Logistics; International Transportation; International Transportation Geography

C. Advantages of the Field and Highlights of the Program

School of International Trade and Economics (SITE) is one of the best schools at UIBE and it is one of the earliest schools in China that started the international education program. SITE has many senior professors who are experts on policies and practices in international transportation and logistics of China, as well as many junior professors who got their Ph.D. degrees from overseas universities. The faculty perfectly combines theories with practice, Chinese characteristics with international standardized-knowledge, as well as traditional lecturing with modern teaching philosophy.

One of the highlights of the SITE international education is the curricula setting that covers both internationalized field knowledge and practices in China. While teaching whole fundamentals in economics, international transportation and logistics, the program pays more attention to the application and practices of these theories. Specifically, a series of local courses are set for international students, such as General Outline of China, Economics Policy in China, Business Environment in China, Chinese Culture, Linguistics of Chinese Mandarin, etc. This ensures that international students in China acquire globally-standardized field knowledge as in developed countries, and at the same time, get a deep understanding of the social, historical, cultural and economical development in China, which will equip them with greater advantages in the job markets of China as well as their home countries.

Another highlight of the SITE international education is the diversified teaching methods tailoring to international students from all over the world. They are varied in educational background and Chinese Mandarin literacy, and the admission standard and learning style are also quite different from local students. In consideration of this, most courses, exclusive to international students, are taught by senior teachers with rich experience and young doctors with overseas education background who are selected specifically by SITE. It is well-received with the students.

D. Education Objectives and Career Prospects

The major of Economics (Intentional Transportation and Logistics) is designed to train graduates equipped with solid foundation of field theory and skills on international transportation and logistics, and skills of multicultural communication. Program alumni are found to have brilliant skills and sophisticated communication skills in Chinese, and are thus warmly welcomed by large multinational corporations, trade companies and financial departments. There are also some graduates working for family firms and are committed to their business relations with China.

2. Master’s Program

1) International Trade

A. Introduction

International Trade is one of the fields that have the longest history in University of International Business and Economics (UIBE). It is one of the top programs in International Trade in China. This two-year program bases on the fundamental economics and emphasizes on the theories and policies of international trade and investment in the global economy, as well as on the operation of international trade and overseas investment in real world practices.

B. Core Curricula

International Economics; International Financial Markets; International Logistics; International Trade Practice and Rules; Chinese Foreign Trade and FDI Policies; Practice of International Trade; Franchising; Enterprise Risk Management and Insurance; Transportation Economics; Logistics Management; Logistic System Design and Management

C. Advantages of the Field and Highlights of the Program

School of International Trade and Economics (SITE) is one of the earliest schools that have international trade as a college program. It is one of the best schools in UIBE and one of the earliest Schools in China that started the international education program. SITE has many senior professors who are experts on policies and practices in international economics and trade of China, as well as many junior professors who got their Ph.D. degrees from overseas universities. The faculty perfectly combines theories with practice, Chinese characteristics with international standardized-knowledge, as well as traditional lecturing with modern teaching philosophy. It is worth mentioning that SITE has been working closely with Ministry of Commerce of China (MOFCOM) for a long time. The school provided a large amount of influential research reports on foreign trade and investment in China through MOFCOM.

One of the highlights of the SITE international education is the curricula setting that covers both internationalized field knowledge and practices in China. While teaching whole fundamentals in economics, international trade, and overseas investment, the program pays more attention to the application and practices of these theories. Specifically, a series of local courses are set for international students, such as General Outline of China, Economics Policy in China, Public Policy toward Business in China, Business Environment in China, Chinese Culture, Linguistics of Chinese Mandarin, etc. This ensures that international students in China acquire globally-standardized field knowledge as in developed countries, and at the same time, get a deep understanding of the social, historical, cultural and economical development in China, which will equip them with greater advantages in the job markets of China as well as their home countries.

D. Education Objectives and Career Prospects

The Master Program of International Trade is designed to train graduates equipped with global view and innovative spirits, solid foundation of field theory on international trade, skills required for practices on international trade and investment, especially between the home country of the student and China, and skills of multicultural communication. Program alumni are found to have brilliant skills and sophisticated communication skills in Chinese and thus usually start their career as Chief Representatives of large multinational corporations in China, Officials of the Foreign Embassy, as well as the representatives of Chinese firms in students’ home country.

2) Finance

A. Introduction

The Master Program of Finance is a two-year program. The rich experience on academic research and practices of faculties at School of International Trade and Economics (SITE) makes this program one of the top finance programs in China. It bases on the globally standardized field-knowledge while emphasizes the role of different financial instruments and related policies in China. The rich experience on academic research and practices makes this program one of the top finance programs in China.

B. Core Curricula

International Financial Markets; Financial Derivatives; Management in Banking; Advanced Investment Analysis; International Economics; Financial Statement Analysis; International Settlement

C. Advantages of the Field and Highlights of the Program

School of International Trade and Economics (SITE) is one of the best schools in UIBE and one of the earliest schools in China that started the international education program. SITE has many senior professors who are experts on macro policies of China’s financial system, as well as many junior professors who have rich experience in practices and teaching of financial markets and instruments at the micro-level. The faculty perfectly combines theories with practice, Chinese characteristics with international standardized-knowledge, as well as traditional lecturing with modern teaching philosophy. The finance program at SITE is one of the top finance programs in China.

One of the highlights of the SITE international education is the curricula setting that covers both internationalized field knowledge and practices in China. While teaching whole fundamentals in finance, the program pays more attention to the application and practices of these theories. Specifically, a series of local courses are set for international students, such as General Outline of China, Economics and Investment Policies in China, Topics on China’s Economy, etc. This ensures that international students in China acquire globally-standardized field knowledge as in developed countries, and at the same time, get a deep understanding of the social, historical, cultural and economical development in China, which will equip them with greater advantages in the job markets of China as well as their home countries.

D. Education Objectives and Career Prospects

The Master Program of Finance is designed to train graduates equipped with global view and innovative spirits, solid foundation of field theory on finance, skills required for practices on domestic and international financial markets, especially in China, and skills of multicultural communication. Program alumni are found to have brilliant skills and sophisticated communication skills in Chinese and thus usually start their career in international banks in China, as Chief Representatives of large multinational corporations in China, or as Officials of the Foreign Embassy.

3) Master of International Business (MIB)

A. Introduction

MIB is a new degree program initiated by the Ministry of Education in 2010. Compared to regular master’s programs, the requirement of the depth of understanding of fundamental theories is lower, while the curricula focuses more on knowledge and practical skills for operation in international business environment and international strategy. MIB is also a two-year program, but very different from regular mater programs, the first year is enough for students to complete most of the courses and the second year is then dedicated to business practice, internships, and graduation project design. MIB at School of International Trade and Economics (SITE) has its natural advantage over MIB in other schools due to its longest history in the field of international trade and business, which provides it the most experienced faculty in international trade and business practices in China.

B. Core Curricula

International Business Theory and Strategy; Economic Analysis and Application; International Trade Policy and Practice; International Investment and Management; International Business Law; Research Method of International Business

C. Advantages of the Field and Highlights of the Program

School of International Trade and Economics (SITE) is one of the schools that have the longest history in the field of international trade and business in China. It is as well one of the earliest schools in China that started the international education program. SITE has many senior professors who are experts on policies and practices in international trade and business of China, as well as diversified alumni that work in relevant industries and government bureaus. Thus, the biggest highlight of this program at SITE is that, in the first year, students would get the best training in fundamental knowledge in international business in class through diversified teaching methods, including case studies, team projects, discussion with experts from the industry and relevant government bureaus, etc.; while in the second year, the great alumni would promise students to expand their experience in the real world and receive valuable and practical experiences through internships.

D. Education Objectives and Career Prospects

MIB is designed to train graduates equipped with global view, innovative spirits, solid field-knowledge, practical skills for international business operation and skills of multicultural communication, especially between the home country of the student and China. Graduates should have brilliant skills in international business practices and sophisticated communication skills in Chinese, hereby start their career as specialists of international business in multinational corporations, foreign trading companies, relevant government bureaus, and international organizations.

4) Master of Finance (MF)

A. Introduction

MF is a new degree-program initiated by the Ministry of Education in 2010. Compared to regular master’s programs, the requirement of the depth of understanding of fundamental theories is lower, while the curricula focuses more on knowledge and practical skills for operation in financial markets. MF is also a two-year program, but very different from regular mater programs, the first year is enough for students to complete most of the courses and the second year is then dedicated to real-world practice, internships, and graduation project design.

B. Core Curricula

Corporate Finance ; Financial Markets and Institutions ; Investment Analysis; International Financial Management; Financial Sheet Analysis; Economic Analysis and Application

C. Advantages of the Field and Highlights of the Program

School of International Trade and Economics (SITE) is one of the earliest in China that started the international education program. SITE has many senior professors who are experts on policies and practices in China’s financial regimes, policies, and markets, as well as diversified alumni that work in the financial institutions and relevant government bureaus. Thus, the biggest highlight of this program at SITE is that, in the first year, students would get the best training in fundamental knowledge in finance through diversified teaching methods, including case studies, team projects, discussion with experts from the industry and relevant government bureaus, etc.; while in the second year, the great alumni would promise students to expand their experience in the real world and receive valuable and practical experiences through internships.

D. Education Objectives and Career Prospects

MF is designed to train graduates equipped with global view, innovative spirits, solid field-knowledge, practical skills for financial institutions and markets and skills of multicultural communication, especially between the home country of the student and China. Graduates should have brilliant skills in finance practices and sophisticated communication skills in Chinese, hereby start their career as specialists of commercial banks, investment banks, multinational corporations, relevant government bureaus, and international organizations.

3. Doctoral Program (Ph.D.)

1) International Trade

A. Introduction

International Trade is one of the fields that have the longest history in University of International Business and Economics (UIBE). It is one of the top programs in international trade in China. There are three fields under this program: International Trade Practice, International Trade Theory and Policy, and Multinational Corporations and Foreign Direct Investment. This three-to-five-year program bases on the fundamental knowledge of Economics and focuses on the classical and frontier theories, empirical analysis, and case studies of corresponding fields.

B. Core Curricula

Common Courses:
Advanced Macroeconomics; Advanced Microeconomics; Advanced Econometrics; Mathematical Economics; Research Method in Economics; Frontiers in International Trade and Economics

Field Courses of International Trade Practices:
International Trade Practice and Rules; Business Negotiation and Conflict Resolution; Business Research Methods

Field Courses of Multinational Corporations and Foreign Direct Investment; International Trade Theory and Policy: Industrial Organization; Empirical Research in International Trade and Economics

C. Advantages of the Field and Highlights of the Program

The major of International Trade at School of International Trade and Economics (SITE) is one of the earliest majors in this field in China. SITE is also one of the earliest schools in China that started the international education program. SITE has many senior professors who are experts on policies and practices in international economics and trade of China, as well as many junior professors who got their Ph.D. degrees from overseas universities. The faculty perfectly combines theories with practice, Chinese characteristics with international standardized-knowledge, as well as traditional lecturing with modern teaching philosophy. It is worth mentioning that SITE has been working closely with Ministry of Commerce of China (MOFCOM) for a long time. The school provided a large amount of influential research reports on foreign trade and investment in China through MOFCOM.

One of the highlight the program is that students benefit from the dual-supervisor system. The main supervisor, usually a senior professor, who has expertise in international trade polices and practice, promises students to target their research to important real-world problems. A junior professor is the vice supervisor and he/she helps the student to use frontier theories and empirical techniques to accomplish the research goal.

D. Education Objectives and Career Prospects

This program is designed to train graduates as senior researchers in international trade who are equipped with global view, innovative spirits, solid field-knowledge, and skills of multicultural communication, especially between the home country of the student and China. Graduates usually set their career goal to be college professors, senior experts in research institutions, consultants in world organizations and government bureaus.

2) Finance

A. Introduction

This three-to-five-year program bases on the globally standardized field-knowledge in finance and emphasizes the design and application of financial instruments, design of financial policies and regulations, and impacts of these instruments and policies in China,. The rich experience on academic research and practices of faculties at School of International Trade and Economics (SITE) makes this program one of the top finance programs in China.

B. Core Curricula

Advanced Macroeconomics; Advanced Microeconomics; Advanced Econometrics; Advanced Investment Analysis; Research Method in Economics; Topics in Financial Economics; Topics in Empirical Finance; Financial Econometrics; Finance Theory

C. Advantages of the Field and Highlights of the Program

One of the highlight the program is that students benefit from the dual-supervisor system. The main supervisor, usually a senior professor, who has expertise in China’s financial system and polices, promises students to target their research to important real-world problems. A junior professor is the vice supervisor and he/she helps the student to use frontier theories and empirical techniques to accomplish the research goal.

D. Education Objectives and Career Prospects

This program is designed to train graduates as senior researchers in finance who are equipped with global view, innovative spirits, solid field-knowledge, and skills of multicultural communication, especially between the home country of the student and China. Graduates usually set their career goal to be college professors, senior experts in research institutions, consultants in world organizations and government bureaus.

3) Industrial Organization

A. Introduction

This three-to-five-year program focuses on the classical and frontier theories, empirical analysis, and policies in the field of industrial organization. It has two fields: Transportation and Logistics, and Modern Service Industry.

B. Core Curricula

Common Courses:
Advanced Macroeconomics; Advanced Microeconomics; Advanced Econometrics; Mathematical Economics; Research Method in Economics; Advanced Industrial Organization

Field Course of Transportation and Logistics:
International Trade Practice and Rules; Business Research Method; Logistics Management

Field Course of Modern Service Industry:
Digital Information Economics; Institutional Economics; Industrial Organization; Electronic Business

C. Advantages of the Field and Highlights of the Program

School of International Trade and Economics (SITE) is one of the best schools in UIBE and one of the earliest schools in China that started the international education program. SITE has many senior professors who are experts on macro policies of China’s economic system, as well as many junior professors who have rich experience in practices and teaching of industrial organization at the micro-level. The faculty perfectly combines theories with practice, Chinese characteristics with international standardized-knowledge, as well as traditional lecturing with modern teaching philosophy.

One of the highlight the program is that students benefit from the dual-supervisor system. The main supervisor, usually a senior professor, who has expertise in industrial structure and policies, promises students to target their research to important real-world problems. A junior professor is the vice supervisor and he/she helps the student to use frontier theories and empirical techniques to accomplish the research goal.

D. Education Objectives and Career Prospects

This program is designed to train graduates as senior researchers in industrial organization who are equipped with global view, innovative spirits, solid field-knowledge, and skills of multicultural communication, especially between the home country of the student and China. Graduates usually set their career goal to be college professors, senior experts in research institutions, consultants in world organizations and government bureaus.