Finance

1. Program Introduction

Editor Notes: The Center for Economic Research was as an extension of the Property Rights Research Center founded in 1996.

It is an economic research and talent development institution working under the auspices of Shandong University.
The program is designed for students who have knowledge of Economics or are interested in Economics.
Through theories and practical applications, the program explores various courses.
Students acquire knowledge and skills through a combination of lectures, seminars and thesis.
The four-year PhD program is fully taught in English.
Graduates will earn a PhD’s Degree in Economics, recognized by the Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China.

2. Program Structure

Editor Notes: This program which requires a minimum of 19 credits includes 6 core courses and 3 optional courses.

Program Structure
Core Courses		Optional Course
Advanced Macroeconomics		Selected readings of Frontier Literature
Advanced Microeconomics		Game Theory
Econometrics		Law and Development
Frontier Lecture		Note: PhD students can take master’s optional courses as well.
Professional English
Institutional Economics
Credit Requirements		The program requires a minimum of 19 credits, in which, Advanced Macroeconomics, Advanced Microeconomics, Econometrics, Professional English, Frontier Lecture and Institutional Economics are compulsory courses.
Thesis Requirements		Students can defend their dissertation in the third year, and students have to past their dissertation to graduate.
Graduation Requirements		Before graduate students can be officially admitted to degree candidacy, they must satisfy the following requirements: a. Minimum of 19 credits must be completed b. Dissertation must be passed

Teaching staffs of the Center for Economic Research possess doctoral degrees from famous universities in China and abroad.
Most of them have worked or have had post doctoral stints in foreign universities for one year or more.
Some researches of the center for Economic Research have ranked at the forefront of leading research in China.

Applicants should have a master’s degree in Economics or related areas.
Admission of candidates who do not meet this criterion may be approved if satisfactory evidence of postgraduate study, research or professional experience can be provided.

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. Master's degree diploma

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

4. Official university/college transcript(s)

5. Two letters of recommendation

From professor or associate professor.

6. Research Plan(in Chinese or English)

7. Abstract or list of articles or papers written or published (if applicable)

8. Proof of employment (if applicable)

9. Other attachments (if needed)

10. Proof of language proficiency (if applicable)

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