International Economics and Trade

Note:

The bachelor programs in SCUT offers SCUT International Scholarship for Excellence to international students.

The scholarship coverage varies from full tuition exemption of 4 years to half tuition exemption of 2 years.

Please submit relevant documents to finish your application as soon as possible since the quota is limited.

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1. Program Introduction

Editor Notes: This program provides a theoretical knowledge of economics and trade for international students.

Teaching a theoretical knowledge of economics and management, a good command of the theories and skills of international trade, strong computer application skills and bilingual communication.
Graduates are demanded in fields of international business and economics, multinational enterprises, and governmental departments of economics.
Students who satisfy all the conditions prescribed by SCUT will be awarded a Bachelor’s degree in Economics.
SCUT has 2 semesters a year; the main semester which admits new students only, runs from September to January, and the second semester runs from late February or early March to July.

2. Program Structure

Editor Notes: This program provides 11 main courses and offers different kinds of career direction in the future for international students.

2.1 Main Courses

Chinese	Introduction to Chinese Culture	Microeconomics	Macroeconomics
Principles of Transitional Corporations Management	International Finance	Financial Management	International Marketing
Principles of Accounting	International Trade	Business Negotiation

2.2 Future Career

a multinational company	foreign trade companies	export-oriented enterprises
banks	securities financial companies	foreign trade and economic cooperation departments of government
the field of economics and management disciplines	continues to pursue advanced studies

3. School Introduction

Editor Notes: SCUT is a key comprehensive research-oriented university under Project 985 and Project 211.

South China University of Technology (SCUT) is one of China's leading universities. South China University of Technology is a key comprehensive research-oriented university under Project 985 and Project 211. It operates under the direct leadership of the State Ministry of Education. SCUT is a member of Project 985 and Project 211 which means top excellent in teaching and research, it is one of the universities approved by MOE to accept international students on Chinese Government Scholarships, Learn More>>

4. School of Economics and Commerce

Editor Notes: It is a key school of economics and commerce in south China.

4.1 Introduction of the Department

The School enjoys abundant teaching resources, excellent education conditions and strong academic atmosphere.
The School is recognized as one of the rapid developing schools in the university.
The School promotes all-round development in teaching and research, serves regional economic and social development, and strengthens international cooperation.

4.2 Learning Facilities

Editor Notes: The School of Economics and Commerce has excellent conditions with an independent school building.

Comprehensive Economics Lab.

Sand Table Simulation Lab.

Logistics Informatization Innovation Platform Lab.

4.3 Faculty

Editor Notes: Team of teachers are introduced: the existing 15 full-time faculty members, including 2 professors and 6 associate professors, Dr. 13 people.

	Subject: International Trade and Industrial Cluster *Professor Kuang Guoliang* Master of Industrial Economy of South China University of Technology
	Subject: Management Economics *Professor Long Zhihe* Doctor of Management Science and Engineering in Southwest Jiaotong University, China(2000)
	Subject: E-Business *Professor Qi Ming* Dean of Intellectual Property Information Engineering Institute

5. Campus Life

Editor Notes: International students enjoy the wonderful life in the campus.

Sports Meeting

Recreational Activities

This program aims to educate international students with a knowledge of economics and management to bulid a international career.
All courses taught in English, without Chinese language proficiency requirment.
Strengthen the bilingual teaching, the UK, the second foreign language teaching and international culture, tracking the international forefront of the development, expand the international field of vision, cultivating international communication ability.
Economics and business education, and cultivate with government management, enterprise management and the development of academic research potential.

High school graduate or above.
Applicants from non-English speaking countries are required to summit a TOEFL score of 68/190/520 or IELTS 5.5, or pass SCUT's placement test.

1. English test result(TOEFL/IELTS)

2. Foreigner physical examination form

3. Photocopy of valid passport

Valid duration covers our study period at SCUT.

4. Passport photo

Within six months.

5. High school academic transcript

6. High school graduate certificate

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

§ Question: What is the cost of applying through ACASC?

Answer: ACASC charges a service fee of 50$ for using its online application portal. Applying through ACASC into Chinese universities attracts a service fee of $50.

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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.

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· 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.