Program Description
Western's Graduate Program in Economics offers a firm grounding in both the theory and applied tools of Economics. Our program is challenging – a rigorous program is necessary to prepare students to undertake leading-edge research in Economics, and to apply this knowledge and skills to understand and solve a wide-range of economic problems in different institutional settings. Western Economics is convinced that students benefit from a supportive and interactive environment. Hence, we offer a unique setting that generates a substantial level of interaction between students and faculty both inside and outside the classroom and contributes to the overall learning experience. Our goal at Western Economics is to train first-rate economists. For this purpose, we recruit the best students not only from within Economics and the Social Sciences, but also from Physics, Math, and Engineering, even if they have no previous economics background.
Because of the variety of backgrounds and interests amongst our incoming students, we offer three different degrees including a new professional master's program:
Ph.D.-stream Master in Economics Program for students who desire a Ph.D. but have yet to attain a MA degree and for students who wish to explore whether it makes sense to pursue a Ph.D. after receiving a MA degree
Master of Financial Economics Program – a professional finance degree.
Ph.D. Program in Economics
Program Highlights
Economists study the behavior of individuals, organizations and governments, and its implications for markets, national economies and the global economy. Specialty areas at Western include the economics of education, crime, finance, inequality, auctions, and productivity in China.
Entry Requirements
1. Non-Chinese citizens in good health, with valid passport;
2.Above the age of 18 and below 40, and should abide by Chinese law and
the regulations of Sichuan University. They should also respect Chinese
social customs and codes of conduct;
3.With degree equivalent to a bachelor in China or just finished a bachelor from a Chinese university, good grades.
Required Documents
1. Application Form
2. Health certificate
3. Current Resume
Written in Chinese or in English
4. MBA Study plan
Including study purpose, research interest and research plan in brief.
5. Two Letters of Recommendation
Two from professor or associate professor or equivalents, one from company leaders or cooperators
6. 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.
7. Undergraduate school transcript
8. Passport photo
A recent passport-sized photo of the applicant
9. Photocopy of valid passport
With name, passport number & expiration date, and photo included
10. Certificate of HSK
HSK level 6 or above
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