International Trade and Chinese Studies

Brief Introduction

Master of International Trade program is focused on theories and practical skills on the international trade, to provide students with a platform to develop the critical thinking skills and knowledge necessary to become exports at analyzing international markets, international business negotiation, promotion and implementation of import and export, and international economic cooperation.

After graduation, graduate will be able to work in various areas such as multinational corporations, financial institutions, government agencies, or academic organizations.

All courses offered in this program are taught in English by qualified faculty approved by the graduate college at DUFE. Faculty members have a diverse background and most of them have been trained at some of the most prestigious academic institutions in the world and have impressive lists of publications and academic achievements. Teaching materials are chosen from popular textbooks and cases used in American and European economics and business schools and are combined with the practice of Chinese business techniques.

Each student in the program conducts research in his/her area of particular interest under the guidance of a DUFE faculty member.

Duration

The length of study is two and a half years.
18 months: Course study on campus;
One Year: Research and thesis
Applications are accepted only for the fall term. The deadline is July 31.

Course Requirements

A total of 38 graduate credit hours are required to complete the program, including a thesis. The program is comprised of 22 hours of required courses, 14 hours of elective courses, and 2 hours of field trip studies. The requirements are as follows:

Required Basic Courses	Survey of China (1 c) Chinese Economy (2 c) Basic Chinese (3 c) Business Chinese (3 c) Economics (3 c) China's foreign-related economic laws and regulations (2 c) Econometrics (3 c)
Required Core Courses	International Trade Theory and Policy (3 c) International Financial Issues (3 c)
Elective Courses	Practice of international trade (2 c) International Technical Trade Issues (2 c) International Marketing (2 c) History of Economic Integration (2 c) Operation Analysis of International Corporation (2 c) Management (2 c) Research Method (2 c) Macroeconomics (2 c)

You could download the course schedule here: course schedule.xls

Master’s Thesis
Students are required to complete a thesis as one of the exit requirements. Each thesis will be supervised and approved by a committee of three to five members. The student’s responsibility for fulfilling this degree requirement does not end until the thesis has been formally accepted by the Graduate School.

Housing
The cost of an on-campus dormitory is between 37RMB and 60RMB per day depending on amenities.

The International Trade and Management degree provides students with the opportunity to develop a strategic business outlook and to enhance their business and personal skills in a global context.

MSc International Trade Highlight

Degree programmes taught in English
Develop new skills in Chinese language as part of your degree
Multinational classes
Master classes by top employers in China
Multi-lingual student support services on campus
Chinese student mentors to help you settle in to campus life
Make friends with students from around the world

1. Bachelor’s degree
2. Applicant's age should be 18 to 50 years old
3. Native Language is English or IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.
4.Two recommendation letters from professors or associate professors

1. Application Form

Please upload your finished application form here.

2. Photocopy of valid passport

With name, passport number & expiration date, and photo included

3. Passport photo

A recent passport-sized photo of the applicant

4. Undergraduate school transcript

Stamped official transcripts. Applicants from non-native English countries are required to submit a copy of their transcript(s) along with a certified English translation.

5. Bachelor's degree diploma

Graduation certificate in languages other than Chinese or English should be translated into Chinese or English and be certified by notarization.(originals need to be provided for validation)

6. English proficiency test certificate

For example, IELTS or TOEFL taken within three years at time of application, only for applicant whose native language is not English.

7. Two letters of recommendation

From professor or associate professor or equivalents

8. Personal Statement

Personal Statement with the applicant's signature, written in Chinese or in English.

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.

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.

Question: How can I track my application status?

Answer: To track the application status, please log in your ACASC personal account. Whenever there’s an update, you will be informed on your application status through ACASC system within a day as soon as we receive university’s notification. You will simultaneously receive ACASC auto-email about the application status. To directly inquire about your application status, feel free to send us an email to admission@acasc.cn and our team will keep you updated.

Question: How to deal with a pending application?

Answer: When an application is pending a decision it means that your school has received it and no admissions decision has been made yet. The admissions office may have reviewed your application package or may not have.

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.