1. General Information

2. Undergraduate Course Requirements

3. Master degree Course Requirements

4. PhD Course Requirements

6. Undergraduate Courses

1.1 Bachelor’s program

The program is four-year undergraduate Program; the minimum length of stay in the program is four calendar years. However, the maximum time for completion of a bachelor’s degree is within six years. This time limit is counted from the time that the students enter the undergraduate program regardless of any leave of absence taken. Students who successfully finish the program will receive the Bachelor of Economics

1.2 Master’s program

The normal length of study for the International Graduate Program is one year, one-half years or for two years. However, the maximum time for completion of a master's degree is within three years. This time limit is counted from the time that the students enter the graduate program regardless of any leave of absence taken. Students who successfully finish the program will receive the Master of Economics

1.3 PhD program

Students should expect to take about four to five years (and are permitted no more than ten years) to complete a Ph.D. in economics. The school requires a minimum of 4 years duration including accumulative 3 years in-campus study. This time limit is counted from the beginning of a student’s entry into the program, regardless of any leave of absence taken. Candidature will automatically lapse if the student has not received the degree within the prescribed time limit.

1.4 Qualifying-course Program (only for Applied Economics program)

Conditional offer (Qualifying courses): Applicants who get the conditional offer require to take qualifying courses. AE401 Microeconomics, AE402 Macroeconomics, and AE403 Econometrics.
Applicants who have a program requirement of 37 credits but credits taken to fulfill the requirements of the qualifying courses shall not be used for credit for the program.

2.1 Bachelor’s programs

Student must finish 130 credits to receive the Bachelor of Economics degree; 56 credits of General Foundation courses, and 55 credits (or 62 credits) of required core& field courses, and rest of credits are from elective courses. Students may transfer among the programs if they wish. Each major requirement as below:

Major: Economics
General Foundation Course-56 credits
Required core & field Courses-55 credits
Elective courses-19 credits
Total: 130 credits

Major: International Trade
General Foundation Course-56 credits
Required core & field Courses-62 credits
Elective courses-12 credits
Total: 130 credits

Major: Finance
General Foundation Course-56 credits
Required core & field Courses-62 credits
Elective courses-12 credits
Total: 130 credits

Major: Logistics
General Foundation Course-56 credits
Required core & field Courses-62 credits
Elective courses-12 credits
Total: 130 credits

2.2 General Foundation Courses

All students must complete the following General Foundation courses, totally 56 credits

CHN100 & CHN 101 Introductory Chinese Mandarin Ⅰ&Ⅱ [each 6 credits]
CHN200 & CHN201 Intermediate Chinese MandarinⅠ&Ⅱ [each 4 credits]
CHN300 & CHN301 Advanced Chinese MandarinⅠ&Ⅱ [each 4 credits]
CNH401 Advanced Business Writing in Chinese [2 credits] Development of technical
ECO100 & ECO101 Principle of Economics Ⅰ&Ⅱ[each 3 credits]
HUM130 General Outline of China [2 credits]
HUM150 Social Work in China [4 credits]
MAT101 Calculus Ⅰ&Ⅱ [each 3 credits]
PED120 TAICHI [2 credits] PED130 KUNG FU (2 credits)

2.3 Required & Field courses

1) Major- Economics (55 credits in total)

2) Major-Finance (62 credits)

3) Major-International Trade (62 credits)

4) Major- Logistics (62 credits)

2.3 Elective courses

Each student must select and complete one of the following:
a) Major in Economics-19 credits from the elective courses with the approval of a program director,

3.1 International Graduate Program in Applied Economics (IGPAE)

All students are advised to check their Statement of Standing on Admission before planning their course selections. If you need to take AE401, 402, and/or 403 in addition to your regular program requirements, you must take these courses in the fall term as offered before take AE500 level core curses. Students with theses additional program requirements usually take four terms to complete their degree requirements. And Full-time students are normally expected to register in 12 credits per term. It is important to plan carefully to make sure you schedule all of your required core courses. For the Master of Economics (M.E) degree, Students must be fulfilled 37 credits according to the following requirements:

Core Courses All students must complete the following three core courses (each 4 credits), totally 12 credits. AE501 Microeconomic Theory (4 credits), AE502 Macroeconomic Analysis (4 credits), and AE503 Econometrics (4 credits).

Field Courses Each student must select one of three areas of concentration (each 3 credits) and one additional course in the chosen field (each 2 credits), totally 5 credits。

a) Students who opt for international trade specialization must complete: AE510 International Trade Theory and Policy (3 credits)plus one additional course (2 credits) in the field chosen in consultation with a program director;

b) Students who opt for finance specialization must complete: AE520 Corporate Finance (3 credits) plus one additional course in the field chosen (2 credits) in consultation with a program director;

c) Students who opt for industrial economics specialization must complete: AE530 Industrial

Organization (3 credits) plus one additional course (2 credits) in the field chosen in consultation with a program director.

Elective courses
Each student must select and complete one of the following:
a) 20 credits from the elective courses with the approval of a program director,
or b) A Thesis equivalent to 6 credits and 14 credits of approved elective courses.
The Thesis should be related to the student's major area of study and focused on the Chinese aspect. An advisor will be appointed for each student to help student's research on an approved topic. The length of the thesis should not exceed 20,000 words. In the program, thesis is not compulsory.

 3.2 International Graduate Program in Applied Economics (IGPIB)

Each student in this program must complete 37 graduate credits of course work: 12 credits of four core courses, 5 credits of two field courses and 20 credits of elective courses, or a combination of a thesis and 14 credits of approved courses or a combination of an internship and 16 credits of approved courses. The core courses include IB501Interantional Business Environment, IB502 Economic Foundation of Business Studies, IB503 International Business Theory and IB504 Global Strategy Management. There is no thesis requirement for the program. However, students can choose to complete a thesis, which is equivalent to 6 credits of elective courses. A thesis advisor will be appointed for each student who intends to write a thesis. The thesis should be related to the student's major area of study and focused on the Chinese aspect. Students who complete all required course work with grades above 60 on a 100 scale will receive a master’s degree in International Business. Students who finish only part of required course work may be issued a course certificate.

3.3 Courses in another Master’s program

Full-time students in the International Graduate Program in International Business are permitted to take up to 8 credits, i.e., three sessions, at the 500 level, from Applied Economics courses offered in a related discipline, with permissions from the Director of International Business program. Full-time students in the International Graduate Program in Applied Economics are permitted to take up to 6 credits, i.e., three sessions, at the 500 level, from International Business courses offered in a related discipline, with permissions from the Director of Applied Economics program.

4.1 International Economics Specialization

A student’s formal entry into the PhD program is subject to meeting the foundation course requirements. These courses represent the basic body of knowledge needed by a student to pursue advanced-level graduate studies. Credits earned in the foundation courses do not count toward the degree. In some cases, a student may be asked to take a challenge test to demonstrate competence in a background field in lieu of taking the course work.? Students with major deficiencies in these requirements will be advised to postpone taking the core courses. With the approval of the Director of the PhD Program, a foundation course may be waived for students who have taken equivalent course in their previous studies.

Program Structure

The doctoral program in International Trade specialization consists mainly of three stages: core preparation, primary and secondary field requirements, and the writing of a dissertation. In addition, each student must complete a course in Contemporary Thought.

Foundation Courses

ECON504 Industrial Organization
ECON506 Econometrics (II)
ECON507 Time Series Analysis
ECON509 Mathematical Economics (1)
ECON51I International Monetary Theory
ECON513 Public Finance
ITR501 International Trade Theory (I)

Core Courses

ECON600 Microeconomic Theory
ECON605 Macroeconomic Theory
ECON601 Advanced Econometrics
ECON510 Mathematical Economics (II)
ECON680 Research Methodology

Primary Field

Students must complete the following three primary field courses and prepare a comprehensive examination covering the contents in ITR 501 and ITR 601. Advanced Specialization:
ITR600 Special Topics in Trade and FDI
ITR601 International Trade Theory (11)
ITR602 Directed Readings

Secondary field

Students are required to take at least two courses (8 credits) as their secondary field. The secondary field requirement must be satisfied by passing the examinations with grades of 70 or higher. The recommended list of fields includes:

1. Public Economics
2. Development Economics
3. Agricultural Economics
4. Industrial Organization
5. International Monetary Theory
6. Finance
7. Urban and Regional Economics
8. Chinese Economy
9. Telecommunications Economics
10. Political Economy
11. Environmental Economics

In choosing the secondary field courses, students should note that the subject chosen should have a significant body of literature in it and be broad enough to be recognizable as an area for teaching and research.

The PhD Qualifying Examination

Upon successful completion of the core and primary field courses, students must take the Qualifying Examination. The examination consists of three parts: Economics, Econometrics and International Trade Theory. The Economics part concentrates on the material covered in ECON 600. The Econometrics part concentrates on the material covered in ECON 601. The International Trade part concentrates on the material covered in ITR 501 and ITR 601. The Ph D Qualifying Examination is held twice a year in April and October.

4.2Finance Specialization

A student’s formal entry into the PhD program is subject to meeting the foundation course requirements. These courses represent the basic body of knowledge needed by a student to pursue advanced-level graduate studies. Credits earned in the foundation courses do not count toward the degree. In some cases, a student may be asked to take a challenge test to demonstrate competence in a background field in lieu of taking the course work.
Students with substantial deficiencies in these requirements will be advised to postpone taking the core courses. With the approval of the Director of the PhD Program, a foundation course may be waived for students who have taken the equivalent course in their previous studies.?

Foundation Courses

ECON506 Econometrics (II)
ECON507 Time Series Analysis
ECON509 Mathematical Economics (1)
ECON511 International Monetary Theory (l)
FIN504 Finance Theory
FIN505 Derivative Products and Markets
FIN509 Advanced Investment Analysis
The doctoral program in the Finance Specialization consists mainly of three stages: core preparation, primary and secondary field requirements, and the writing of a dissertation. In addition, all students must complete a course in Contemporary Thought.

Core Course Requirement

The objective of the core courses is to provide the students with a broad and solid theoretical foundation, and the techniques by which data are assembled, evaluated and analyzed. As a rule, the core courses will not be waived. The comprehensive exams will cover the material in ECON 600 and ECON 601.
Students may be allowed to start taking the core courses before completing certain foundation courses. FIN 504, FIN 505, FIN 509 and ECON 511 may be taken concurrently with any of the three cores. ECON 506 and ECON 507 may be taken concurrently with ECON 600 and ECON 510, but must be taken before taking ECON 601. ECON 509 is a prerequisite for all the three core courses.
Students may consult with the Director of the PhD Program to work out their study plan.
ECON510 Mathematical Economics (II)
ECON600 Economic Theory
ECON605 Macroeconomic Theory
ECON601 Advanced Econometrics ECON 510 Mathematical Economics (II)
ECON680 Research Methodology
Primary Field
Students must complete FIN 600, and choose any two from ECON 603, FIN 506 and ECON 602. The comprehensive examination covering the contents in FIN 503 and FIN 600.??
Two compulsory courses below
FIN 600 Topics in Financial Economics
FIN 601 Topics in Empirical Finance
And choose any one from the followings
FIN 506 Financial Engineering
ECON 603 International Monetary Theory (II)
ECON 602 Financial Econometrics

Secondary Field

Students must choose at least two courses as their secondary field. The secondary field requirement must be satisfied by passing the examinations with grades of 70 or higher. The recommended list of fields includes:

1. International Trade Theory
2. Environmental Economics
3. Public Economics
4. Development Economics
5. Agricultural Economics
6. Industrial Organization
7. Industrial Organization
8. Chinese Economy
9. Urban and Regional Economics
10. Political Economy
11. Telecommunication Economics

In choosing the secondary field courses, students should note that the subject chosen should have a significant underlying body of literature and be broad enough to be recognizable as an area for teaching and research.

4.3 Industrial Economics Specialization

A student’s formal entry into the PhD program is subject to meeting the foundation course requirements. These courses represent the basic body of knowledge needed by a student to pursue advanced-level graduate studies. Credits earned in the foundation courses do not count toward the degree. In some cases, a student may be asked to take a challenge test to demonstrate competence in a background field in lieu of taking the course work.? Students with substantial deficiencies in these requirements will be advised to postpone taking the core courses. With the approval of the Director of the PhD Program, a foundation course may be waived for students who have taken equivalent course in their previous studies.
Foundation Courses
ECON 504 Industrial Organization
ECON 506 Econometrics (Il)
ECON 507 Time Series Analysis
ECON 509 Mathematical Economics (I)
ECON 511 International Monetary Theory (I)
ECON 513 Public Finance
ITR 501 International Trade Theory (I)
The doctoral program in Industrial Economics specialization consists mainly of three stages: core preparation, primary and secondary field requirements, and the writing of a dissertation. In addition, each student must complete a course in Contemporary Economic Thought.

The objective of the core courses is to provide student with a solid theoretical foundation in mainstream economics, and the techniques by which data are assembled, evaluate and analyzed. The core courses will not be waived. The qualifying exams will cover the material in ECON 600 and ECON 601. Students may be allowed to start taking the core courses before completing certain foundation courses. ECON 504 ECON 513, ECON 511 and ITR 501 may be taken concurrently with any of the three core courses. ECON 506 and ECON 507 may be taken concurrently with ECON 600 and ECON 510, but must be taken before taking ECON 601. ECON 509 is a prerequisite for all the three cores. Students may consult with the Director of the PhD Program to work out the study plan.

Core Courses

ECON 600 Microeconomic Theory
ECON 605 Macroeconomic Theory
ECON 601 Advanced Econometrics
ECON 654 Industrial Organization

Field Courses

In addition to thecore courses, each student in economics specialization must select three economics courses as his/her primary field: Industrial Organization.? Of the three courses chosen, at least one should be at 600 level. The primary field should lead to the writing of a dissertation. A comprehensive examination will be given for one of the primary field courses.
In addition to the primary field, students are required to choose at least two courses as their secondary field. The secondary field requirement must be satisfied by passing the examinations with grades of 70 or higher.

The recommended list of fields includes:

1. Regulatory Economics
2. International Trade Theory
3. Environmental and Natural Resource Economics
4. Public Economics
5. ?Development Economic
6. Agricultural Economics
7. Welfare Economics
8. International Monetary Theory
9. Finance
10. Chinese Economy
11. Urban and Regional Economics
12. Political Economy
13. Telecommunication Economics

In choosing the secondary field courses, students should note that the subject chosen should have a significant underlying body of literature and be broad enough to be recognizable as an area for teaching and research.

The PhD Qualifying Examination

Upon successful completion of the core and primary field courses, students must take the Qualifying Examination. The examination consists of three subjects: ECON600, ECON 601 and one IO course chosen by the student.? The PhD Qualifying Examination is held twice a year in April and October.

Credit requirement

Students enrolling in the PhD program must complete a minimum of 18 credits of graduate coursework. Foundation courses are required for students who lack the appropriate backgrounds, but do not count toward the PhD degree. Students must complete all core and secondary-field courses with grades of 70 or higher and other courses with grades of 60 or higher, or they will be withdrawn from the program.

4.4 The PhD Qualifying Examination

All PhD students must take the Qualifying Examination in ECON 600 and ECON 601. In addition, students in International Trade must take an examination covering the material in ITR 501 and ITR 601; Finance students must take an examination covering the material in FIN 504 and FIN 600; and students in Industrial Economics must take an examination in Industrial Organization.??
The purpose of the Qualifying Examination is to test the student’s knowledge of the fundamental principles in the subject, understanding of the basic research techniques, and competence in scholarly research, and is therefore comprehensive in the sense of not being restricted to the content of lectures.? The PhD Qualifying Examination is held twice a year in April and October.

5.1 Audit Courses

Students may register to audit courses (i.e. attend without receiving credit) in addition to those course being taken for credit. Although audited courses receive no academic credit they are counted as part of the total course load for both academic and fee assessment purposes. Access to courses for purposes of auditing is determined by demand for credit space in such courses. Some courses are not available for audit purposes. The deadline to change a course enrolment from credit to audit or audit to credit is the last day for course changes. Tuition for auditing courses: students who are taking more than 10 credit courses may register to audit a course without an additional fee; all others must pay the regular course fee. Tuition for auditing courses (See Tuition)

5.2 Withdraw Courses

Students, who are withdrawing from a course or courses, or entirely from the program, must notify their appropriate administrative office. The official date of withdrawal is the date on which the notification is received. Fee adjustments for students withdrawing will be calculated as of those dead lines. Students must withdraw from a course or courses, or from the program, on or before the appropriate last date for withdrawal as shown in the calendar for the Academic Year. The withdrawal, along with the date of withdrawal, will be entered on the student's transcript as Wdn, which is defined as Withdrawn in good standing. No academic credit. It is not possible to withdraw from a course or courses or from the University after the appropriate designated last date for withdrawal. For clarification of the effect of withdrawal on fees, see Fees, Withdrawal and Fee Adjustment. Notes: The responsibility for taking all steps necessary for withdrawal is entirely that of the student. Ceasing to attend classes, or informing an instructor of intent to withdraw does not constitute withdrawal. A student who withdraws from a course retains no academic credit for any part of that course.

CHN100 & CHN 101 Introductory Chinese Mandarin Ⅰ&Ⅱ [each 6 credits]
Skills and strategies in CSL (Chinese Mandarin as a Second Language) for students with little or no experience with Chinese. General proficiency development. Integrated language skills and strategies for academic success at university. Lectures 4.5 hours a week, Tutorials two hours a week.

CHN200 & CHN201 Intermediate Chinese MandarinⅠ&Ⅱ [each 4 credits]
Skills and strategies in CSL for students with basic grammatical and oral competence but limited experience with academic Chinese Mandarin. Focus on reading, listening and writing. Introduction to research skills.
Prerequisite: grade of C or higher in CHN100&101 or placement by HSK

CHN300 & CHN301 Advanced Chinese MandarinⅠ&Ⅱ[each 4 credits]
Development of research and analytic skills, primarily through reading and writing of academically-oriented texts. Prerequisite: grade of C or higher in CHN200&201 or placement byHSK

CNH401 Advanced Business Writing in Chinese [2 credits] Development of technical communication skills specific to Economics and Business students: reports, design projects, oral presentations. Prerequisite: grade of C or higher in CHN3001&301 or placement by HSK or BCT.

ECO100 & 101 Principle of? Economics Ⅰ&Ⅱ[each 3 credits]
An introduction to the major tools and policy problems of economics. Economic analysis is applied to a variety of contemporary problems such as pollution, poverty, the control of monopoly, unemployment, inflation and international economic problems. Lectures 2.5 hours a week, Tutorials two hours a week.

ECO200 Mathematical Methods of Economics [3 credits]
Optimization, with and without constraints, and comparative static methods applied to models such as utility maximization and least-cost production; homogenous functions; compounding and exponential functions; economic models involving integration; the use of matrix algebra and differential equations.
Prerequisites:ECO101 with a grade of C- or higher. Lectures 2.5 hours a week.

ECO201 Intermediate MicroeconomicsⅠ [3 credits]
An analysis of consumer demand, production, costs, and an introduction to market structures, with special reference to the determination of conditions that maximize social welfare.
Prerequisites: ECO100 & 101with a grade of C- or higher.

ECO202 Intermediate MicroeconomicsⅡ [3 credits]
An analysis of distribution, market structures, and general equilibrium theory, with special reference to the determination of conditions that maximize social welfare.
Prerequisites: ECO201 with a grade of C- or higher.

ECO203 Intermediate MacroeconomicsⅠ [3 credits]
An introduction to the macroeconomic modeling of output in the short and long run, and to fixed-price models of the closed and open economy over the business cycle. Policy prescriptions in relation to the business cycle are analyzed. Prerequisites: ECO100 & 101with a grade of C- or higher.

ECO204 Intermediate MacroeconomicsⅡ [3 credits]
An extension of macroeconomic modeling to the dynamics of wage-price adjustment in the intermediate and long run, to the theoretical foundations of basic macroeconomic relationships, and to contemporary policy issues arising in relation to the business cycle and long-run growth.
Prerequisites: ECO203 with a grade of C- or higher.

ECO205 Statistical Methods in Economics and BusinessⅠ [3 credits]
An introduction to statistical inference. Topics covered include descriptive statistics, probability theory, sampling distributions, estimation and hypothesis testing with a single population.

ECO206 Statistical Methods in Economics and BusinessⅡ [3 credits]
Continuation of ECO205 Topics covered include estimation and hypothesis testing with populations, correlation, simple and multiple linear regression, analysis of variance, tests of goodness of fit and independence, and introduction to statistical computing.

ECO210 International Trade Theory [3 credits]
This course introduces the main areas of international trade theory. Prerequisites for this course include a background in microeconomics.

ECO211 International Trade Policy [3 credits]
International trade theory and its implications for economic policy. Topics such as determinants of trade and specialization, gains from trade and commercial policy, international factor mobility, growth and development.

ECO220 Introduction to FinanceⅠ [2 credits]
Basic principles of Finance including value and capital budgeting, bonds and stocks, capital market theory, capital structure and special topics.

ECO221 Introduction to FinanceⅡ [2 credits]
Continuous of ECO221 includes Long-term Financing, options, futures and corporate Finance, and special topics.

ECON222 Essential of Business Finance [2 credits]
Capital investment and financing decisions in the context of risk and return tradeoffs. Primary and derivative securities, and their role in risk management. Mergers, corporate restructuring, the theory of principal-agent relationships, and financial planning, forecasting, and control

ECO240 Introduction to LogisticsⅠ [3 credits]
An introduction to Logistics. Logistics involve the steps taken to get your products to market. Topics covered include Supply Chain and Management, logistics and information Technology, preparation and transportation in getting the goods from the seller to the buyer.

ECO241 Introduction to LogisticsⅡ [3 credits]
Continuous of ECO240.

ECO243 Operation Research [3 credits]
An introduction to Operation Research (Mathematical Methods of Logistics).

ECO250 Chinese Economic History [2 credits]
A survey of Chinese economics history to the present.

ECO301 Econometrics [3 credits]
An introduction to econometric theory and analysis of the classical normal regression model. Topics include estimation methods, hypothesis testing, multicollinearity, autocorrelation, and heteroscedasticity.
Prerequisite: ECO206 (or equivalent) with a grade of C- or higher.

ECO302 Advance Econometrics [3 credits]
Students to multiple regression methods for analyzing data in economics and related disciplines. The objective of the course is for the student to learn how to conduct empirical studies in economics and related fields. Accordingly, the emphasis of the course is on empirical applications. The econometric theory will be introduced when needed. Popular software for econometric analysis will be introduced as well.

ECO312 International Trade Practice [3 credits]
This course is concerned with the economic analysis of selected topics in international trade and foreign direct investment. The focus is on the application of trade theory and evaluation of empirical evidence. Prerequisites for this course include a background in microeconomics, elementary mathematics and statistics. Fundamental knowledge of international trade theory and policy will also be essential.
Prerequisites: ECO210 &ECO211

ECO313 International Finance [3 credits]
An introduction to Prices in the open economy- purchasing power parity, financial markets in the open economy, flexible prices- the monetary model, currency substitution, general equilibrium models. etc.

ECO314 Advance International Finance [3 credits]
An advance International Finance includes Prices in the open economy- purchasing power parity, financial markets in the open economy, flexible prices- the monetary model, currency substitution, general equilibrium models. etc.

ECO315 Abstract of WTO [2 credits]

ECO320 Corporate Finance [3 credits]
This study of corporate financial analysis and planning includes capital budgeting, cost of capital, and capital structure and valuation. Selected topics that may be covered are mergers and acquisition, IPO, financial distress and reorganization, etc. A combination of lectures and case-study discussion is used to illustrate theories and techniques helpful in financial analysis.

ECO321 Advance Corporate Finance [3 credits]
This advanced study of corporate financial analysis and planning includes capital budgeting, cost of capital, and capital structure and valuation. Selected topics that may be covered are mergers and acquisition, IPO, financial distress and reorganization, etc. A combination of lectures and case-study discussion is used to illustrate theories and techniques helpful in financial analysis.
Prerequisites: ECO320

ECO322 Principle of Investments [3 credits]
Topics include Security Markets, portfolio analysis, capital asset pricing model, taxes and inflation, bond analysis, stocks, options, financial analysis and etc.

ECO323 Investment Management [2 credits]
Analysis of investments requirement for individuals and institutional investors: liquidity, risk, and return；portfolio design，construction， management and control；performance measurement; capital market theory.

ECO324 Financial Derivatives [2 credits]
the focus of this course is on derivative securities, i.e., securities whose payoffs depend on the values of the other “underlying” securities. The two major instruments are options and futures. We will study the organization of their markets, the mechanics of trading, trading strategies and, most importantly, pricing models for such securities.

ECO325 International Monetary Problems [2 credits]
International monetary theory and its implications for economic policy and problems.?

ECO326 Introduction to Industrial Relations [2 credits]
An introduction to industrial relations covering such topics as: industrial relations systems, the functioning of trade unions, collective bargaining in Canada, and Canadian public policy in industrial relations.

ECO341 Transportation Economics [3 credits]
To provide a basic knowledge of and an analytical framework for Transportation. Topics include Diversion and reconsignment, demurrage and detention, Transportation Management and Facility Location, achieving Transportation. The objective of the course is to build a working knowledge of the fundamental concepts and management tools for business transportation.

ECO341 Supply Chain Management [3 credits]
To provide a basic knowledge of and an analytical framework for Chain Management. Topics include
Logistical relationships within the firms, specific Logistics and Supply Chain issues.

ECO342 Principle of Purchasing [3 credits]
Procedures and methods of Chain Methods of Purchasing. Topics include Purchase for resale, procuring services, E-Procurement, Global Sourcing, Purchasing ethics, etc.
Prerequisite: ECO240, ECO241

ECO343 International Trade Logistics [2 credits]

ECO349 China’s Economics and Business System [2 credits]
Appreciate how China’s recent economic and political history has shaped its business environment for local and foreign firms. Apply basic principles to understanding the management of international business in the Chinese context. Understand the advantages and disadvantages of exporting, licensing and foreign direct investment as market servicing strategies for China. Be aware of the political, economic, legal and social factors that will most impact on foreign business in China, and to have insight as to how these are best managed. Comprehend the opportunities and challenges for foreign firms in selected Chinese service and technology-intensive industries.

ECO350 Economics Policy in China [2 credits]
An account of the interrelationship between economics theories expounded in China and their issued in nation l policy.

ECO351 Economics Development of China [2 credits]
A general survey of Chinese economics development from 1970 to the present.

ECO352 Public Policy toward Business in China [2 credits]
The interaction of government and business in the Canadian economy. Reasons for government involvement in selected public policy areas. Topics covered may include competition policy, regulation of firms by boards and commissions, environmental regulation, and public enterprise.
ECO353 Environmental Economics [2 credits]
Microeconomic analysis of environmental issues. Frameworks for measuring environmental costs and benefits. The efficiency of alternative pollution control policies. Applications include air and water pollution and global environmental problems such as ozone depletion and global warming.

ECO354 Mao Zedong Thought and Deng Xiaoping Theory [2 credits]
The course consists of a series of lectures and discussion on Mao and Deng’s approach to the Chinese problems and to familiarize the essence of Mao Zedong thought and Deng Xiaoping Theory so that a students may have a better understanding of the theoretical background to the solution of problem in contemporary China, especially China-style socialism and its political economics and legal structures.

ECO390 Practicum [6 credits]
In the third year of the program, students are required to undertake a summer (May -August) Practicum, it usually 5 days per week for 3 months.
Practicum refers to the entire course including the placement hours, the seminars, meetings and the written assignments. The practicum is evaluated on a pass/fail basis. Students with significant previous work experience may apply for exemption form the third year field practicum. In order to be considered, students must prepare a portfolio on their paid or volunteer work experience.
Students are assisted in arranging their practicum by the School (Placement-the learning work environment in the community where the students contracts to do the required number of hours of work).

ECO401 Microeconomics Theory [3 credits]
The course provides a rigorous analytical treatment of the standard microeconomic models of consumer and firm behavior, market equilibrium, general equilibrium, and game theory, and it prepares students for further graduate work in the theoretical and applied fields of economics. The emphasis of the course is on methods and analytical tools as well as the presentation of received results. The student acquires the skills necessary to read and understand the professional literature and to apply the theory to a wide variety of economic problems and policies.

ECO402 Macroeconomics Theory [3 credits]
The objective of the course is to provide a basic analytical framework of modern macroeconomics so that students could use the skills acquired in the course to interpret major Chinese macroeconomic issues. It is held strongly by most of the Chinese policymakers that active government interventions with fiscal and monetary policies are an effective means to maintain the growth momentum of the economy. This is basically a Keynesian approach and the issue of good macroeconomic policy is still unresolved. The information contained in the course may be useful for students to understand this policy stance and evaluate the effects of the government polices.

ECO403 Econometrics [3 credits]

ECO404 Applied Econometrics [3 credits]
Emphasize the connection between economic theory and empirical evaluation. It will cover topics in applied macro-econometrics and Micro-econometrics with a view to illustrating the interplay between models, data and methods. In the macro part of the course, the interface between modern macroeconomic theory and empirical work will be highlighted. Some lectures will focus on international macroeconomics. The micro part of the course focuses on the application of econometric techniques to modeling the behavior of individual economic agents. Prerequisite: ECO301

ECO404 Advanced Topics in Applied Econometrics [2 credits]
Advanced coverage of on e or more areas of current interest in applied econometrics. An empirical research project may be required.

ECON 406 Applied Time Series Analysis in Economics and Business [3 credits]
Basic concepts of time series analysis with emphasis on model building and forecasts in economics and business. Topics include: models for stationary and nonstationary time series, model identification, estimation, computation of forecasts and transfer function models.

ECO410 Advance International Trade Theory Policy [3 credits]
An examination of some theoretical approaches to the International Trade, together with analysis of some international trade policy issued of a largely character.
Prerequiset:ECO210&211 with an average grade of C- or higher.

ECO411 International Trade Research [3 credits]
This involves working on an individual basis with a faculty member. The typical pattern is to meet for 2 hours every 2 weeks during the term registered, and to submit a research paper at the end of the term, which is the basis for the course grade. Application for a directed research project will normally only be considered when a student has completed the core ECO210, ECO211

ECO412 Legal Aspects of International Trade [2 credits]

ECO420 Investment Management [3 credits]
This course is mainly concerned with the characteristics and analysis of individual securities, as well as the theory and practice of optimally combining securities into portfolio. After a basic introduction to the investment environment and security markets, we will begin with a detailed discussion of common stock valuation and fixed-income security valuation. Here we first discuss traditional methods for the valuation of common stock, the characteristics and role of dividends and earnings, and some recent developments in earnings-based equity valuation.

ECO421 Financial Markets [3 credits]

ECO430 Industrial Organization [3 credits]
An examination of various theoretical and empirical studies of firm and market organization with emphasis on the pricing, advertising, investment and locational behavior of firms in imperfectly competitive markets.

ECO431 Applied Industrial Economics [3 credits]
This course examines the empirical application of microeconomics, with special emphasis on the Canadian economy. Topics include: consumer demand, firm production and investment, and industrial and trade structure.

ECO440 Mathematical and Statistical Analysis in Economics [3 credits]
Analysis and algebra: including set theory, sequences and series, quadratic forms, separation and fixed-point theorems. Static optimization, and Kuhn-Tucker theorems; convexity and quasi-convexity; and the envelope theorem. Dynamic optimization. And Probability: including conditional probability, random variables and distributions, unconditional and conditional expectations. Distributions: including special distributions and their properties, and sampling distributions of estimators. Nonparametric methods and limit theorems; stochastic processes; simulation and bootstrap methods. Applications of these tools to economic theory are presented.
Prerequisite:ECO200 and ECO206 with a grade of C or higher.

ECO441 International Transportation and Logistics [3 credits]
Topics include International marketing, International trade inventories, Logistic Channels in International Distribution, etc.

ECO442 Warehousing Managements [3 credits]
Topics include Public, Private and contract Warehousing, Warehousing operations, etc.

ECO450 Chinese Business Laws [2 credits]
This course provides a rather comprehensive overview of the laws relating to trading with and investing in China. The areas covered in this Course may include; Introduction to the Chinese Legal System and the Recent Developments of the Chinese Business Laws, Contracts, Company law, Foreign investment in relation to equity joint ventures, cooperative joint ventures and wholly foreign-owned enterprises, Securities law, Banking law, Insurance law

ECO460 Special Studies in Economics [2 credits]

Content varies year by year; topics to be determined by the instructor invited to offer the course.

ECO462 Internship Placement [4 credits]
Internship placements may be available to persons who are full-time students and are registered in the Internship Program option of the Bachelor program. Placements locate students for the summer term in government departments or non-governmental organizations and integrate the theoretical and practical aspects of International undergraduate Program. Registration in the internship Placement in summer term requires permission of the Dean of School of the International Trade and Economics. Opening for internship will be posted ad when they become available, so you should plan accordingly. This Internship Placement is a competitive program, and is entirely voluntary in that participating students receive no financial remuneration. However, the Placement provides students with direct work experience in various areas of governments or non- governments, and helps to develop personal contacts and networks to assist with future career prospects. Interns generally undertake research and analysis activities for five days per week during June, July and/or August.

ECO490 Thesis Project [6 credits]
Students for Bachelor of Economics degree shall write a Thesis. This course provides students with the opportunity to conduct research in their area of interest and present the data in an undergraduate thesis format. Open to all candidates for the Bachelor of Economics degree. A thesis is conducted under the direct supervision of a faculty advisor from the School of International Trade and Economics.

ECO491 Research SeminarⅠ [2 credits]
Students admitted into the Bachelor of Economics are required to undertake two Research seminars. In the fourth year of year students undertake a two term Research Seminar may write an essay. Students work under a faculty advisor.

ECO492 Research SeminarⅡ [2 credits]
Continuous of ECO491, students may present their essays during the seminar. Students have to prepare the formal seminar to get the grade. Their faculty advisor and one of faculty will be joined the seminar to mark their grades.

HUM130 General Outline of China (2 credits)
An introduction to general outline of China. Chinese culture, history, etc.

MAT101 & MAT102 Calculus Ⅰ&Ⅱ[each 3 credits]
Limits, differentiation, the definite integral, elementary functions, techniques of integration, parametric equations and polar coordinates. Improper integrals, sequences and series, introduction to differential equations. Lectures 2.5 hours a week, Tutorials two hours a week.

PED120 TAICHI (2 credits)
Tai Chi is to foster a calm and tranquil mind, focused on the precise execution of these exercises. Learning to do them correctly provides a practical avenue for learning about such things as balance, alignment, fine-scale motor control, rhythm of movement, the genesis of movement from the body's vital center, and so on. Thus the course offeres in some measure contribute to being able to better stand, walk, move, run, etc. in other spheres of life as well. Many practitioners notice benefits in terms of correcting poor postural, alignment or movement patterns which can contribute to tension or injury. Furthermore the meditative nature of the exercises is calming and relaxing in and of itself

PED130 KUNG FU (2 credits)
One of the philosophies and techniques of self-defense that came from China.

7.1 Master Degree Courses

AE401 Microeconomics (3 credits) the course provides students with a general knowledge on microeconomics. It provides a treatment of microeconomic theory that stresses its relevance and application to both managerial and public policy decision-making. It covers the following main topics: consumer behavior, production analysis, market structure and competitive strategy, externalities and public goods. This course is suitable for students with a broad range of backgrounds.

AE402 Macroeconomics (3 credits) the course is designed for students who have had few or no economics course work before.? I will teach this course as if everyone in our class is taking an economics course for the first time. When you finish this course, you will certainly have had beyond the equivalent of what an economics major undergraduate has had in the area of Macroeconomics.? So in this course, you will be learning more than what an undergraduate economics major learns about macroeconomics.

AE403 Econometrics (3 credits) this course provides an introduction to the field of econometrics. More specifically, it focuses on the classical normal linear regression model. Topics to be covered includes: estimation methods, and hypothesis testing.

AE501 Microeconomic Theory (4 credits): The course provides a rigorous analytical treatment of the standard microeconomic models of consumer and firm behavior, market equilibrium, general equilibrium, and game theory, and it prepares students for further graduate work in the theoretical and applied fields of economics. The emphasis of the course is on methods and analytical tools as well as the presentation of received results. The student acquires the skills necessary to read and understand the professional literature and to apply the theory to a wide variety of economic problems and policies.

AE502 Macroeconomic Analysis (4 credits): to provide a basic analytical framework of modern macroeconomics. It is held strongly by most of the Chinese policymakers that active government interventions with fiscal and monetary policies are an effective means the growth momentum of the economy. This is basically a Keynesian approach and students will study the policy stance and evaluate the effects of the government polices. Moreover, general equilibrium theories of aggregate output and price level; consumption, investment and money demand functions; monetary and fiscal policy; business cycles, and rational expectations.

AE503 Econometrics (4 credits): introduces students to multiple regression methods for analyzing data in economics and related disciplines. The objective of the course is for the student to learn how to conduct empirical studies in economics and related fields.? Accordingly, the emphasis of the course is on empirical applications. The econometric theory will be introduced when needed.? Popular software for econometric analysis will be introduced as well. Prerequisite: knowledge of algebra, basic probability and statistics.

AE504 Mathematical Economics (2 credits): Matrix algebra; differential calculus; optimization; integration and dynamics.

AE510 International Trade Theory and Policy (3 credits): Classical international trade theory; neoclassical international trade theory and its variants; intra-industry trade and strategic trade policy; tariffs and non-tariff barriers; effects of economic integration; FDI; and international trade of services. The course also introduces the business environment of China and market entry strategies of MNCs. Prerequisites: a background in general management of business, principle of marketing.

AE511 Import and Export Management (2 credits):Organization of Chinese trading corporations and international trading customs and practices will be discussed. Emphasis is contractual arrangements in international trade including rights and obligations of the parties concerned and execution of contracts.

AE512 Seminar in China’s Trade and FDI Policies (2 credits): This seminar reviews China’s trade and FDI policy changes in the last two decades. It focuses on China’s structural and institutional changes in the context of globalization and market-oriented reform. The objective of this seminar is to help students from different countries and with diverse background to develop a framework of modern economic thinking to assess the policy change in China’s trade and FDI and their implications for local and global economies.

AE513 International Finance (2 credits): current account and employment; the dependent economy model; money any payment adjustment; asset market and external adjustment; imperfect asset substitutability; models of exchange rate determination; and interdependence.

AE514 Selected Topics in International Trade (2 credits): This course is concerned with the economic analysis of selected topics in international trade and foreign direct investment. The focus is on the application of trade theory and evaluation of empirical evidence. Prerequisites for this course include a background in microeconomics, elementary mathematics and statistics. Fundamental knowledge of international trade theory and policy will also be essential.

AE515 International Politics of China (2 credits):This course will offer the students a grand landscape to assess China’s role in the international arena. By the course, the students will be provided a theoretical framework for understanding contemporary international politics from the Chinese perspectives. Issues such as China 's role in the international arena, china's foreign policy; its diplomatic practice and security concerns and China 's involvement into regional integration and globalization will be discussed.

AE516 Selected Topics in WTO and China (2 credits): This course is concerned with the economic analysis of selected topics in WTO and Chinese cases. The focus is on the application of trade theory and evaluation of empirical evidence. Prerequisites for this course include a background in microeconomics. Fundamental knowledge of international trade theory and policy will also be essential.

AE520 Corporate Finance (3 credits): This advanced study of corporate financial analysis and planning includes capital budgeting, cost of capital, and capital structure and valuation. Selected topics that may be covered are mergers and acquisition, IPO, financial distress and reorganization, etc. A combination of lectures and case-study discussion is used to illustrate theories and techniques helpful in financial analysis.

AE521 Investment Analysis (2 credits): This course is mainly concerned with the characteristics and analysis of individual securities, as well as the theory and practice of optimally combining securities into portfolio. After a basic introduction to the investment environment and security markets, we will begin with a detailed discussion of common stock valuation and fixed-income security valuation. Here we first discuss traditional methods for the valuation of common stock, the characteristics and role of dividends and earnings, and some recent developments in earnings-based equity valuation. We then introduce the methods for the valuation of fixed-income security. The next part of this course covers the theory of modern portfolio analysis (MPT). In the presentation of MPT will show that the characteristics of portfolios are significantly different from those of individual securities from which they are formed. After learning how to compute sets of efficient portfolios, we will conclude with a discussion of equilibrium in capital markets, that is, “Capital Asset Pricing Models” (CAPM) and “Arbitrage Pricing Theory” (APT).

AE522 Financial Economics (2 credits): This is an intermediate level course in financial economics. The focus will be on the economics interpretation of asset pricing theories. The course will begin with the introduction of the microstructure of the financial markets. Then we go through return predictability, decision making under uncertainty, consumption-based asset-pricing model. In the second part of this course, we will see how to price financial derivatives: futures, forward, swap, and option markets. Prerequisite: AE502 Macroeconomics and AE503 Econometrics

AE523 China’s Financial Markets (2 credits): Development of foreign exchange policies; foreign exchange markets, money and capital markets, banking reform; WTO and financial liberalization.

AE524 Topics in Corporate Financial Policy (2 credits): Aspects of corporate financial policies of typical Chinese firms will be examined. Topics include: Capital budgeting; cash and working capital management; derivatives bankruptcy; liquidation; and mergers and acquisitions.

AE525 Topics in Empirical Finance (2 credits): An intermediate level course in empirical asset pricing. The focus will be on learning the basic ideas of various asset pricing models and how to implement recently developed tools to test these models. The course covers capital asset pricing model (CAPM), CCAPM, ICCAPM, APT, efficient market hypothesis, return predictability, event studies, Equity premium puzzles etc. Prerequisites: AE502 Macroeconomics and AE503Econometrics
AE526 Public Finance (2 credits):Positive Effects of government policy, optimal tax theory; public goods; social choice theory; cost-benefit analysis.

AE 527 Topics in Financial derivatives (2 credits): the focus of this course is on derivative securities, i.e., securities whose payoffs depend on the values of the other “underlying” securities. The two major instruments are options and futures. We will study the organization of their markets, the mechanics of trading, trading strategies and, most importantly, pricing models for such securities.

AE530 Industrial Organization (3 credits): This course studies the behavior of firms and the structure of industries and markets. Topics covered include traditional issues such as monopoly, oligopolistic competition, advertising, branding and product differentiation, vertical integration and vertical restraints, collusive behavior, entry and accommodation, price discrimination, R & D, as well as applications in closely related field such as antitrust legislation, competition policy and economic regulation.? Although the topics largely remain unchanged compared with ones in a traditional IO text, the content is much more updated with recent literature and new consensus arisen.? The wave of deregulation in public utility sectors across the globe in recent decades boosts the heated debate among economists.? These will be illuminated through in-depth analysis of particular industries and cases.? Overall, the student should gain a theoretical understanding of the issues using a game-theoretic approach as well as the ability to analyze and interpret current policy issues.

AE531 Topics in China’s Business Law (2 credits): This graduate course provides a rather comprehensive overview of the laws relating to trading with and investing in China. The areas covered in this Course may include; Introduction to the Chinese Legal System and the Recent Developments of the Chinese Business Laws, Contracts, Company law, Foreign investment in relation to equity joint ventures, cooperative joint ventures and wholly foreign-owned enterprises, Securities law, Banking law, Insurance law.

AE532 Topics on Chinese Logistics (2 credits)This course provides students with a general knowledge on various aspects of Chinese logistics. Based on recent research on the logistics industry and Chinese logistics market, this module emphasizes the following topics: the Chinese logistics system, the Chinese logistics market, the government policies towards logistics industry, logistics outsourcing in China, foreign logistics firms, foreign logistics users’ concerns, as well as regional and industrial logistics in China.

AE533 Games and Strategies (2credits) This course is an introduction to game theory. Game theory consists of a coherent set of concepts and analytical tools to examine interactive or strategic situations between people, that is, situations where the well being of one actor depends not only on what s/he does but also on what others do. Hence in deciding how best to act, each person needs to consider how others are likely to act as well. Game Theory has become a widely used tool of analysis in a wide range of disciplines, including economics, business, political science, law and international relations.The mathematical requirements of this course are not high, and topics covered under the first year mathematics sequence are more than sufficient to master the content of this course. However, the course does require students to think and reason in an analytically rigorous and systematic manner.

AE540 Seminar Series on the Chinese Economy (2 credits):The objective of t his graduate course is to provide MA students with background knowledge and some economic analysis about major aspects of the Chinese economic and business environments. The course consists of normal lectures, class discussions and presentations, term papers and field studies. Students are required to read extensively and prepare questions before they come to the class.

AE541 Transportation and Logistics (2 credits): To provide a basic knowledge of and an analytical framework for Business Logistics Management. Topics include Customer Service, Inventory Management, Transportation Management and Facility Location. The objective of the course is to build a working knowledge of the fundamental concepts and management tools for business logistics.

AE542 China’s Agricultural Policy (2 credits): Institutional reforms; agricultural production and structural changes; and China’s agricultural trade policy. Lectures will be conducted in Chinese and aided with English translation. All readings are handed out in English.

AE543 Urban Economics; Theory, Policy and Chinese Cases (2 credits): The module provides students with a general knowledge on various aspects of urban economics, emphasizing the development of cities and urban economic problems in China. It uses microeconomic analysis to explain why cities exit, where they develop, and how different activities are arranged within cities. Other topics covered include housing markets and urban transportation. Urbanization and urban problems in China are emphasized. The module is for students with a background in microeconomics and interest in urban economics.

AE544 Selected Topics in How to Do Business in China (4 credits): A number of topics related to doing business in China will be discussed, including Chinese business environments; market entry strategy; distribution and sourcing in China ; negotiating with the Chinese, franchising in China, Chinese Anthropology and cross-cultural communications This is an introduction to doing business in China. The discussion will be stratified as follows: Laws, regulation about human resources, Wages and income tax, Social insurance, Recruiting(employment agency, mass media, HR fairs, Labor contract(relevant terms, official approval, Labor disputes, Personnel file management, How to manage Chinese staffs, etc.

AE545 Environmental Economic Policy (2 credits): The circulation of the environment-economic cycle; dynamic cost-benefit analysis; assessment and evaluation of environmental goods; inter temporal optimization of allocation of natural resources; efficient emission of pollutant; and sustainability of economics development. China’s environmental Problems will be discussed.

AE546 Applied Econometrics (2 credits): Emphasize the connection between economics theory and empirical evaluation. It will cover topics in applied macro-econometrics and Micro-econometrics with a view to illustrating the interplay between models, data and methods. In the macro part of the course, the interface between modern macroeconomic theory and empirical work will be highlighted. Some lectures will focus on international macroeconomics. The micro part of the course focuses on the application of econometric techniques to modeling the behavior of individual economic agents. Prerequisite: knowledge of Microeconomics,Macroeconomics, Econometrics equivalent to AE503 level.

AE547 Telecommunications Economic Policy (2 credits): Public telecommunications policies; issues related to cross border radio, TV sales/flow, foreign investment, trans border data flow and satellite broadcasting; market structure; and regulatory policies and anti-trust laws. Chinese aspects of the policies will be emphasized.

AE548 Mao Zedong Thought and Deng Xiaoping Theory (2 credits): the course consists of a series of lectures and discussion on Mao and Deng’s approach to the Chinese problems and to familiarize the essence of Mao Zedong thought and Deng Xiaoping Theory so that a students may have a better understanding of the theoretical background to the solution of problem in contemporary China, especially China-style socialism and its political economics and legal structures.

AE549 China’s Economic & Business System (2 credits) Appreciate how China’s recent economic and political history has shaped its business environment for local and foreign firms. Apply basic principles to understanding the management of international business in the Chinese context. Understand the advantages and disadvantages of exporting, licensing and foreign direct investment as market servicing strategies for China. Be aware of the political, economic, legal and social factors that will most impact on foreign business in China, and to have insight as to how these are best managed. Comprehend the opportunities and challenges for foreign firms in selected Chinese service and technology-intensive industries.

AE560 Internship Program (2 credits) Registration in the internship program requires permission of the Dean of School of the International Trade and Economics. Opening for internship will be posted ad when they become available during fall and spring terms, so you should plan accordingly. Application for an internship placement will normally only be considered when a student has completed the core AE501 Micro, AE502 Macro, and AE503 Econometrics courses. Prerequisite: permission of the School’s Dean

AE561 Directed Research project (2 credits) This involves working on an individual basis with a faculty member. The typical pattern is to meet for 2-3 hours every 2 weeks during the term registered, and to submit a research paper at the end of the term, which is the basis for the course grade. Please note that it is the student's responsibility to find a faculty member willing to supervise the directed research project. Once you have done so, you will need to fill out the appropriate form, available from the Administrative Director, and submit the completed form, along with a reading list for the directed research project, back to the Administrative Director, for approval by the Dean of School of the International Trade and Economics. Application for a directed research project will normally only be considered when a student has completed the core AE501 Micro, AE502 Macro, and AE503 Econometrics courses. Prerequisite: permission of the School’s Dean.

AE562 Internship Placement (4 credits) .Internship placements may be available to persons who are full-time students and are registered in the School of International Trade and Economics for the Master’s program. The Placement provides students with direct work experience in various areas of governments or non- governments, and helps to develop personal contacts and networks to assist with future career prospects Registration in the internship Placement in summer term requires permission of the Dean of School of the International Trade and Economics. Opening for internship will be posted ad when they become available, so you should plan accordingly. This Internship Placement is a competitive program, and is entirely voluntary in that participating students receive no financial remuneration. However, the Placement provides students with direct work experience in various areas of governments or non- governments, and helps to develop personal contacts and networks to assist with future career prospects. Interns generally undertake research and analysis activities for five days per week during June, July and/or August. Application for an internship placement will normally only be considered when a student has completed the core AE501 Micro, AE502 Macro, and AE503 Econometrics courses. Prerequisite: permission of the School’s Dean.

AE590 Thesis (6 credits)
The thesis is expected to be a significant and original contribution to knowledge in its field, must demonstrate mature scholarship and critical judgment on the part of the candidate and it must indicate an ability to express oneself in a satisfactory literary style.

IB501 International Business Environment (3 credits)

IB502 Economic Foundation of Business Studies (3 credits)

IB503 International Business Theory (3 credits)
Prerequisite: IB501, IB502

IB504 Global Strategy Management (3 credits)
Prerequisite: IB501, IB502

IB505 Introductory Business Statistics (3 credits)
This course focuses on the underlying statistical concepts that are important to students majoring in business and economics. The course takes an applied approach and relates the concepts and applications of statistics to the functional areas of business-accounting, marketing, management, economics and finance. The proper use of statistics to analyze data and interpretation of computer output are also emphasized. Output from Excel, minitab and SPSS appear within the chapter of the text along with appendices

IB506 International Organization Behavior (2 credits)

IB507 Business Commutations (2 credits)

IB508 Cross-cultural Management (2 credits)

IB510 International Trade Practice (3 credits)

IB511 Import and Export Management (2 credits):Organization of Chinese trading corporations and international trading customs and practices will be discussed. Emphasis is contractual arrangements in international trade including rights and obligations of the parties concerned and execution of contracts.

IB512 Seminar in China’s Trade and FDI Policies (2 credits): This seminar reviews China’s trade and FDI policy changes in the last two decades. It focuses on China’s structural and institutional changes in the context of globalization and market-oriented reform. The objective of this seminar is to help students from different countries and with diverse background to develop a framework of modern economic thinking to assess the policy change in China’s trade and FDI and their implications for local and global economies.

IB513 International Finance (2 credits): current account and employment; the dependent economy model; money any payment adjustment; asset market and external adjustment; imperfect asset substitutability; models of exchange rate determination; and interdependence.

IB514 Selected Topics in International Trade (2 credits): This course is concerned with the economic analysis of selected topics in international trade and foreign direct investment. The focus is on the application of trade theory and evaluation of empirical evidence. Prerequisites for this course include a background in microeconomics, elementary mathematics and statistics. Fundamental knowledge of international trade theory and policy will also be essential.

IB515 International Politics of China (2 credits):This course will offer the students a grand landscape to assess China’s role in the international arena. By the course, the students will be provided a theoretical framework for understanding contemporary international politics from the Chinese perspectives. Issues such as China 's role in the international arena, china's foreign policy; its diplomatic practice and security concerns and China 's involvement into regional integration and globalization will be discussed.

IB516 Selected Topics in WTO and China (2 credits): This course is concerned with the economic analysis of selected topics in WTO and Chinese cases. The focus is on the application of trade theory and evaluation of empirical evidence. Prerequisites for this course include a background in microeconomics. Fundamental knowledge of international trade theory and policy will also be essential.

IB520 International Financial Markets(3 credits):

IB522 Financial Economics (2 credits): This is an intermediate level course in financial economics. The focus will be on the economics interpretation of asset pricing theories. The course will begin with the introduction of the microstructure of the financial markets. Then we go through return predictability, decision making under uncertainty, consumption-based asset-pricing model. In the second part of this course, we will see how to price financial derivatives: futures, forward, swap, and option markets. Prerequisite: AE502 Macroeconomics and AE503 Econometrics

IB523 China’s Financial Markets (2 credits): Development of foreign exchange policies; foreign exchange markets, money and capital markets, banking reform; WTO and financial liberalization.

IB524 Topics in Corporate Financial Policy (2 credits): Aspects of corporate financial policies of typical Chinese firms will be examined. Topics include: Capital budgeting; cash and working capital management; derivatives bankruptcy; liquidation; and mergers and acquisitions.

IB526 Public Finance (2 credits):Positive Effects of government policy, optimal tax theory; public goods; social choice theory; cost-benefit analysis.

IB 527 Topics in Financial derivatives (2 credits): the focus of this course is on derivative securities, i.e., securities whose payoffs depend on the values of the other “underlying” securities. The two major instruments are options and futures. We will study the organization of their markets, the mechanics of trading, trading strategies and, most importantly, pricing models for such securities.

IB530 International Marketing (3 credits)

IB531 Topics in China’s Business Law (2 credits): This graduate course provides a rather comprehensive overview of the laws relating to trading with and investing in China. The areas covered in this Course may include; Introduction to the Chinese Legal System and the Recent Developments of the Chinese Business Laws, Contracts, Company law, Foreign investment in relation to equity joint ventures, cooperative joint ventures and wholly foreign-owned enterprises, Securities law, Banking law, Insurance law.

IB532 Topics on Chinese Logistics (2 credits)This course provides students with a general knowledge on various aspects of Chinese logistics. Based on recent research on the logistics industry and Chinese logistics market, this module emphasizes the following topics: the Chinese logistics system, the Chinese logistics market, the government policies towards logistics industry, logistics outsourcing in China, foreign logistics firms, foreign logistics users’ concerns, as well as regional and industrial logistics in China.

IB540 Seminar Series on the Chinese Economy (2 credits):The objective of t his graduate course is to provide MA students with background knowledge and some economic analysis about major aspects of the Chinese economic and business environments. The course consists of normal lectures, class discussions and presentations, term papers and field studies. Students are required to read extensively and prepare questions before they come to the class.

IB541 Transportation and Logistics (2 credits): To provide a basic knowledge of and an analytical framework for Business Logistics Management. Topics include Customer Service, Inventory Management, Transportation Management and Facility Location. The objective of the course is to build a working knowledge of the fundamental concepts and management tools for business logistics.

IB542 China’s Agricultural Policy (2 credits): Institutional reforms; agricultural production and structural changes; and China’s agricultural trade policy. Lectures will be conducted in Chinese and aided with English translation. All readings are handed out in English.

IB544 Selected Topics in How to Do Business in China (4 credits) A number of topics related to doing business in China will be discussed, including Chinese business environments; market entry strategy; distribution and sourcing in China ; negotiating with the Chinese, franchising in China, Chinese Anthropology and cross-cultural communications This is an introduction to doing business in China. The discussion will be stratified as follows: Laws, regulation about human resources, Wages and income tax, Social insurance, Recruiting(employment agency, mass media, HR fairs, Labor contract(relevant terms, official approval, Labor disputes, Personnel file management, How to manage Chinese staffs, etc.

IB549 China’s Economics & Business System (2 credits) Appreciate how China’s recent economic and political history has shaped its business environment for local and foreign firms. Apply basic principles to understanding the management of international business in the Chinese context. Understand the advantages and disadvantages of exporting, licensing and foreign direct investment as market servicing strategies for China. Be aware of the political, economic, legal and social factors that will most impact on foreign business in China, and to have insight as to how these are best managed. Comprehend the opportunities and challenges for foreign firms in selected Chinese service and technology-intensive industries.

IB560 Internship Program (2 credits) Registration in the internship program requires permission of the Dean of School of the International Trade and Economics. Opening for internship will be posted ad when they become available during fall and spring terms, so you should plan accordingly. Application for an internship placement will normally only be considered when a student has completed the core AE501 Micro, AE502 Macro, and AE503 Econometrics courses. Prerequisite: permission of the School’s Dean

IB561 Directed Research project (2 credits) This involves working on an individual basis with a faculty member. The typical pattern is to meet for 2-3 hours every 2 weeks during the term registered, and to submit a research paper at the end of the term, which is the basis for the course grade. Please note that it is the student's responsibility to find a faculty member willing to supervise the directed research project. Once you have done so, you will need to fill out the appropriate form, available from the Administrative Director, and submit the completed form, along with a reading list for the directed research project, back to the Administrative Director, for approval by the Dean of School of the International Trade and Economics. Application for a directed research project will normally only be considered when a student has completed the core AE501 Micro, AE502 Macro, and AE503 Econometrics courses. Prerequisite: permission of the School’s Dean.

IB562 Internship Placement (4 credits) .Internship placements may be available to persons who are full-time students and are registered in the School of International Trade and Economics for the Master’s program. The Placement provides students with direct work experience in various areas of governments or non- governments, and helps to develop personal contacts and networks to assist with future career prospects Registration in the internship Placement in summer term requires permission of the Dean of School of the International Trade and Economics. Opening for internship will be posted ad when they become available, so you should plan accordingly. This Internship Placement is a competitive program, and is entirely voluntary in that participating students receive no financial remuneration. However, the Placement provides students with direct work experience in various areas of governments or non- governments, and helps to develop personal contacts and networks to assist with future career prospects. Interns generally undertake research and analysis activities for five days per week during June, July and/or August. Application for an internship placement will normally only be considered when a student has completed the core AE501 Micro, AE502 Macro, and AE503 Econometrics courses. Prerequisite: permission of the School’s Dean.

IB590 Thesis (6 credits)

AE401 Microeconomics (3 credits) This course provides students with a general knowledge on microeconomics. It provides a treatment of microeconomic theory that stresses its relevance and application to both managerial and public policy decision-making. It covers the following main topics: consumer behavior, production analysis, market structure and competitive strategy, externalities and public goods. This course is suitable for students with a broad range of backgrounds.