1. Aims
This course aims to develop highly specialised expertise in international trade with a focus on shipping, while also developing a holistic understanding of the area that takes into account its theoretical, practical and ethical aspects.
2. Main research areas
| Name of Research Area | Main Research Topics |
|---|
| International Trade Theory and Policy | Theoretical research and empirical analysis in the field of international trade theory and policy, according to the principles of international economics, international trade, international finance and marketing. |
| International Finance and Investment | Theoretical research and empirical analysis in the field of international finance and investment, according to the principles of international economics, international finance, capital operation and international investment. |
| International Trade Management | Theoretical research and empirical analysis in the field of international trade management, according to the principles of international economics, international trade practice, international business and international marketing. |
3.Course design
| Course Categories | Course Name |
|---|
| Public Degree Course | Traditional Chinese Culture |
| Chinese |
| Chinese | Reading |
| Listening and Speaking |
| Basic Degree Course | Operation Research |
| Quantitative Economics |
| Microeconomics |
| Major Degree Course | International Trade |
| International Finance |
| Macroeconomics |
| Shipping Economics |
| Supply Chain Management |
| Financial Management |
4. Entrance requirements
4.1 Undergraduate degree or above
4.2 Aged 40 or below
4.3 TOEFL 80 or IELTS 6.0 (or above)
5. Application documents
5.1Application Form ;
5.2Degree certificate, diploma or official proof of expected graduation (the diploma or certificate must be in Chinese or English with official school stamps or a notarized version in Chinese or English);
5.3Relevant transcripts (transcripts must be in Chinese or English with official school stamps or a notarized version in Chinese or English);
5.4Two recommendation letters from professors or associate professors (in Chinese or English);
5.5Statement of purpose - Around 1000 words for master’s degree candidates. Topics to cover: study and work experience, academic research results, planned research proposals and personal development objectives after graduation;
6. Application deadline: April 30, 2016.
7. Term Starts: Each year in September (the exact time will be written on the Admission Letter)
