Quantitative Economics

Teaching Objectives

This program leads to the degree of Master of Economics, majoring in Quantitative Economics. It is designed to provide rigorous training in quantitative analysis for applications in economics and finance, after laying down a solid foundation in economic theory. Taking advantage of her excellent research group on theoretical and applied econometrics, WISE is able to offer the most extensive ranges of courses in econometrics in China.

This program is ideal for highly motivated students who want to pursue PhD study in an academic institution, or aim at business or government research group in China or around the world.

Program duration

2 years full-time study

Program Structure

General courses (4 credits)	Selected Issues on China
	Rudiments of Chinese Language
Foundation core courses (12 credits)	Macroeconomics
	Microeconomics
	Business Statistics
	Econometrics
Major core courses (12 credits)	Four of ten (Individual courses subject to availability.)	Time Series Analysis I
		Time Series Analysis II
		Micro-econometrics
		Spatial Econometrics
		Micro-econometrics and Application
		Applied Non-parametric Econometrics
		Financial Econometrics
		Categorical Data Analysis
		Multivariate Statistics Analysis
		Mathematical Statistics
Elective courses (4 credits)	Other master level courses from WISE and SOE
	Advanced Undergraduate Economics courses from WISE
Seminar (2 credits)	Attending academic seminars (required for 1st Spring and 2nd Fall)
Thesis	Thesis Research

Typical Program Course Schedule

First Year

Second Year

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Top five schools of economics in China according to the Chinese Ministry of Education.
Focuses on high-quality economics and finance education, frontier research, and intensive international academic exchanges and cooperation.
Excellent faculty members recruited from top overseas universities.
All degree programs are conducted in English based on international common standard.

• Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens generally under the age of 45 at the time of applying, be in good health, and possess a valid passport.

• Applicants should hold a recognized bachelor's degree or above.

• Applicants should present a TOEFL certificate with a score of 80 or above, or an IELTS certificate with a score of 6.0 or above, or other certificate of English proficiency from an accredited test. Native English speakers are exempt from this requirement. Applicants who have taken courses in English during their bachelor’s degree studies should provide a medium-of-instruction certificate.

• The ability to demonstrate relevant professional experience will be given individual consideration.

1. Health certificate

Photocopy of notarized foreigner physical examination record (for durations of study over 6 months)

2. Financial Supporter's passport(photocopy)

3. Financial support statement

Photocopy of the financial support statement with signature

4. Study plan

Including study purpose, research interest and research plan in brief.

5. Two letters of recommendation

From professor or associate professor or equivalents

6. English proficiency test certificate

For example, IELTS or TOEFL, only for applicant whose native language is not English.

7. 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.

8. Undergraduate transcript

9. Passport photo

A recent passport-sized photo of the applicant

10. Photocopy of valid passport

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

11. Financial Supporter's work certification or Income proof

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