Shanghai International Studies University
Bachelor of Economics in International Economics and Trade (in English)

Why choose to study this program?
The programs in International Economics and Trade and Business Management will expose students to research findings and approaches relevant to the disciplines. They will also expose students to key issues relevant to the disciplines at international levels. They offer formal studies in the Chinese language & culture and general economics and management areas during the first two years, giving them a broad language and business grounding before proceeding to more specialist studies of the international business environment and the management of international businesses in the following years.

The programs will be offered totally in English. Professors, faculty members and administrators communicate totally in English, and all teaching materials are provided in English. Students come from various countries, which creates a multi-cultural community to help students make cross-national friends and potential business partners in future career.

Objectives
The programs will teach you to understand the world of business and will provide you with the foundation skills and knowledge necessary to pursue a successful career in business.

The programs will provide you a thorough understanding of the workings of economy and business in China. Through professional training in the business disciplines, it will develop a capacity for logical analysis and the knowledge and skills required to do business with Chinese.

The programs will help you develop the practical skills employers are looking for, including strong analytical skills, high-level problem solving skills, the ability to communicate effectively with a business environment, and team-working skills.

If there are over 10 applicants for each program, it will be opened.

1. Applicants should be Non-Chinese citizens, senior high school graduates, over 18 and under 40 years old, in good health, and with reliable financial support and custody.

2. Applicants must have a good command of English, with one of the following: TOEFL IBT (internet based) test result of at least 80 points, TOEFL (computer based) test result of at least 213 points, TOEFL (paper based) test result of at least 550 points, or IELTS test result of at least 6.0.
 

1.Photocopy of valid passport
With photo, passport number &expiration date and name included.

2.Passport-sized photo
A passport-sized photo taken recently of the applicant.

3.Graduation certificate of high school
Graduation certificate should be in Chinese or English.If not, it should be translated into Chinese or English and be notarized.

4.Academic transcript of high school

5.Certificate of English proficiency test
IELTS or TOEFl will only be required if the applicant is not a native English speaker.

6.Personal Statement
Personal Statement with the applicant's signature, written in Chinese or in English. You can download a template or sample from here.