Economics

1. Program Introduction

Editor Notes: This program is designed to train academic and business leaders of the future.

Its curriculum is closely modeled after top economics programs in the U.S., and most instructors in the West.
In the first two years, all students study a common core curriculum that builds a solid foundation in economic reasoning as well as essential skills in mathematics, statistics, and econometrics.
From the third year on, more elective courses become available as students sharpen their knowledge in specialized fields in economics or finance.
In the last one or two semesters, students engage in internship and supervised research leading to thesis.
Upon completion of the program, graduates will be awarded B.A. in Economics.

2. Program Structure:

Editor Notes: This program includes 27 core courses and 16 optional courses.

Program Structure
Core Courses	Optional Course
Calculus I	Advanced Topics In Macroeconomics
Microeconomics I	Advanced Topics In Microeconomics
Principles Of Accounting	Chinese Economy II
Linear Algebra	Ecological Economics
Calculus II	Econometrics II
Macroeconomics I	Experiments With Economic Principles
Economic History	Financial Engineering
Probability & Mathematical Statistics	Financial Risk Management
Microeconomics II	Fixed Income Securities
Macroeconomics II	Informational Economics
Research Methods	Institutional Economics
Econometrics I	International Business Negotiation
Game Theory	Public Economics
Monetary Economics	Mathematical Economics
International Economics I	Population Resources & Environmental Economics
Econometrics II	Principles Of Management
International Economics II
Law And Economics
Political Economy
Industrial Economics
Chinese Economy I
Development Economics
Financial Investment
Financial Economics
Corporate Finance
International Settlement
International Financial Management
Credit Requirements	The total credits required are 138.

Editor Notes: The above courses of this program belong to Economics Specialization or Finance Specialization accordingly.

		Fall Semester	Spring Semester
Economics Specialization/Finance Specialization	Year 1	Calculus Ⅰ Microeconomics Ⅰ Principles of Accounting	Linear Algebra Calculus Ⅱ Microeconomics Ⅰ Economic History
Economics Specialization/Finance Specialization	Year 2	Probability & Mathematical Statistics Microeconomics Ⅱ Macroeconomics Ⅱ Research Methods	Econometrics Game Theory Monetary Economics International Economics Ⅰ
Economics Specialization	Year 3	International Economics Ⅱ Law and Economics Political Economy Industrial Economics Electives	Chinese Economy Ⅰ Development Economics Electives
Economics Specialization	Year 4	Electives	Internship & Thesis
Finance Specialization	Year 3	International Economics Ⅱ Financial Investment Financial Economics Electives	Corporate Finance Electives
Finance Specialization	Year 4	International Settlements International Financial Management Electives	Internship & Thesis

Note: International EconomicsⅠfocuses on International trade, while International Economics Ⅱ focuses on International Finance .

The best of SDU is then selected into this elite program.
The program is open to both Chinese and international students
Students can interact with each other on a regular basis for mutual benefits
It can help students to gain a deeper understanding of the Chinese and Western cultures and build networks for future career success in a global economy.

Applicants should have high school diploma.
Applicants from non-English speaking countries must provide IELTS (6.0 or above), new TOEFL (80 points or above) or other comparable certification of English proficiency.

1. Photo page of passport

Passport must be valid and of ordinary type.

2. Passport photo

A recent passport-sized photo of the applicant

3. Proof of high school graduation

If applicable

4. Official high school transcript

Graduation certificate in languages other than Chinese or English should be translated into Chinese or English and be certified by notarization.

5. Two letters of recommendation from high school

6. Personal statement(in Chinese or English)

7. Proof of language proficiency (if applicable)

8. Other Attachments (if needed)

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