BBA (Bachelor of Business Administration)

Undergraduate program brief introduction

Shanghai University (SHU) is an international comprehensive university located in one of the world’s most international metropolis. Each year we admit students from more than 70 countries making the university a rich and diverse learning environment. Shanghai University (SHU) offer a wide range of graduate programs to international students including 84 master programs and 29 doctoral programs in 27 different departments.Mode of study for the undergraduate programs is 4-5 years (full-time).

Training Objectives

The BA Program of Business Administration (BBA) aims to cultivate students with high moral, good knowledge and innovative spirit. Our students will be suitable for all kinds of enterprises engaged in marketing, marketing management, senior international corporate marketing and global marketing.

Core Courses

Microeconomics
Macroeconomics
Principles of Management
Principles of Marketing
Financial Accounting
China Economic Introduction
Consumer Behavior
Distribution Strategy
Sales and Customer Relationship Management
Integrated Marketing Communication
Global Marketing

Advantages and Strengths

Our faculty consists of 38 full-time members, including 10 professors and 12 associate-professors. More than 90% of the staff has Ph.D. degrees in the related fields and 50% had the experiences of study or research abroad as Ph.D. candidates or researchers. Furthermore, more than twenty reputable professors from outside Shanghai University work part-time to collaborate with both the teaching and researching staff.

This major is based on Marketing and Management Studies. Graduates should manage at least one foreign language, computer skills, Merchandise sales, market research and forecasting, business negotiation, marketing planning, E-commerce applications, marketing and management skills.

Career Plan

The graduates of SHU BBA are recruited into challenging roles, in a broad range of industries. Some of them choose to stay in China and some return to their own countries and work for the companies which have trading business with China. Generally speaking, they can be engaged in the areas like consulting, finance, accounting and marketing.

Termination of Graduate Study

A student who fails to meet the above requirements may be recommended for termination of graduate study. The termination procedure complies with the University Policies.

University Calendar

1) Quarters (Three 10-week long quarters and one 4-week summer quarter)
1st quarter, September to November
2nd quarter, December to January
3rd quarter, March to June
4th quarter, June-July

2) Vacations & Holidays:
Winter vacation, January to February for 1 month at most (including Spring Festival, varied according to Chinese Lunar calendar)
Summer vacation, July to August for 2 months at most
National Day, October 1st to 7th
May Day, May 1
New Year Holiday, January 1
Qingming Festival, April 5
Duanwu Festival, 1 day in Mid-June
Mid-Autumn Festival, 1 day in Mid-September

1.High school graduate
2.Applicants for programs taught in Chinese must complete the Chinese Proficiency Test (HSK) band 4 (minimum score 180);for humanities in Chinese, HSK5 (minimum score 180) is required;for economics and management in Chinese, HSK4 over 210 points, science and arts, HSK4 over 195 points. International students who obtained the degree from a Chineseprogram in China are exempt.
3.Applicants for programs taught in English must complete the IELTS (minimum score 5.5) or TOEFL (minimum score 80). International students whose first language are English, or obtained the degree from an English program in an English speaking country are exempt.
4. Aged 18 - 40
5.Non-Chinese citizen without physical and mental problems

1. Passport-sized photo

A passport-sized photo taken recently of the applicant.

2. Photocopy of valid passport

3. High school diploma

4. High school grade reports

5. English proficiency certificates TOFEL or IELTS

No requirement for applicants: English as native language; English as official language; Graduated from high school in English countries;

Question: What is the cost of applying through ACASC?

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Question: Can I apply to the university directly?

Answer: Yes. ACASC gives the applicants, the chance to directly apply to their desired universities through our online application portal. We have synchronized our system to create a simple platform that connects universities and colleges in China to international students all around the world.

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Question: How to deal with a pending application?

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The main cause of a pending application is usually incomplete application documents. As a result you will be requested by the school’s admission office to re-check and modify all submitted application documents or perhaps even add extra documents and then re-submit them.

To avoid further delays, carefully read the university’s comments, modify your application form on ACASC, and re-upload the required application documents. You can contact ACASC on admission@acasc.cn for any help with regards to your pending application

How long does it take to process my application?

Processing time varies for different applications. For example to process a degree program application requires more time than a Chinese language application. Confirmation for Chinese language application by the admission office usually takes 2 to 4 weeks. However, time for degree programs application differs. For example fall semester application processing is after March, and it takes a period of 1 to 2 months. This also depends on your qualification and the number of applicants.