BIET (International Economics and Trade)

Undergraduate program brief introduction

Shanghai University (SHU) is an international comprehensive university located in one of the world’s most international metropolis. Each year we admit students from more than 70 countries making the university a rich and diverse learning environment. Shanghai University (SHU) offer a wide range of graduate programs to international students including 84 master programs and 29 doctoral programs in 27 different departments.Mode of study for the undergraduate programs is 4-5 years (full-time).

Introduction

The BA program of the International Economics and Trade is a four-year program established on the fundamental economics and emphasizes on the theories and policies of international economics, international trade, and overseas investment in the global economy, as well as on the operation of international trade and overseas investment in real world practices. The program is designed to help students develop a solid core of analytic skills that will be of value in meeting such challenges in subsequent professional work.

Core Courses
Macroeconomics
Microeconomics
International Trade
Practice of International Trade
International Finance
International Marketing
Multinational Corporations
Electronic Business
History of Chinese Foreign Trade
Introduction to Chinese Foreign Trade

Career Plan

The BA program of International Economics and Trade is designed to train graduates equipped with solid foundation of field theory on international economics and trade, skills required for practices on international trade and investment, and skills of multicultural communication. Program alumni are found to have brilliant skills and sophisticated communication skills in Chinese, and are thus warmly welcomed by large multinational corporations, trade companies and financial departments in China, as well as the home countries of the students. There are also some graduates working for family firms and are committed to their business relations with China.
Termination of Graduate Study
A student who fails to meet the above requirements may be recommended for termination of graduate study. The termination procedure complies with the University Policies.
University Calendar Quarters (Three 10-week long quarters and one 4-week summer quarter)
1st quarter, September to November
2nd quarter, December to January
3rd quarter, March to June
4th quarter, June-July

1.High school graduate
2.Applicants for programs taught in Chinese must complete the Chinese Proficiency Test (HSK) band 4 (minimum score 180);for humanities in Chinese, HSK5 (minimum score 180) is required;for economics and management in Chinese, HSK4 over 210 points, science and arts, HSK4 over 195 points. International students who obtained the degree from a Chineseprogram in China are exempt.
3.Applicants for programs taught in English must complete the IELTS (minimum score 5.5) or TOEFL (minimum score 80). International students whose first language are English, or obtained the degree from an English program in an English speaking country are exempt.
4. Aged 18 - 40
5.Non-Chinese citizen without physical and mental problems.

1. Passport-sized photo

A passport-sized photo taken recently of the applicant.

2. Photocopy of valid passport

3. High school diploma

4. High school grade reports

5. English proficiency certificates TOFEL or IELTS

No requirement for applicants: English as native language; English as official language; Graduated from high school in English countries;

Question: What is the cost of applying through ACASC?

Answer: ACASC charges a service fee of 50$ for using its online application portal. Applying through ACASC into Chinese universities attracts a service fee of $50.

Question: Can I apply to the university directly?

Answer: Yes. ACASC gives the applicants, the chance to directly apply to their desired universities through our online application portal. We have synchronized our system to create a simple platform that connects universities and colleges in China to international students all around the world.

Question: How can I track my application status?

Answer: To track the application status, please log in your ACASC personal account. Whenever there’s an update, you will be informed on your application status through ACASC system within a day as soon as we receive university’s notification. You will simultaneously receive ACASC auto-email about the application status. To directly inquire about your application status, feel free to send us an email to admission@acasc.cn and our team will keep you updated.

Question: How to deal with a pending application?

Answer: When an application is pending a decision it means that your school has received it and no admissions decision has been made yet. The admissions office may have reviewed your application package or may not have.

The main cause of a pending application is usually incomplete application documents. As a result you will be requested by the school’s admission office to re-check and modify all submitted application documents or perhaps even add extra documents and then re-submit them.

To avoid further delays, carefully read the university’s comments, modify your application form on ACASC, and re-upload the required application documents. You can contact ACASC on admission@acasc.cn for any help with regards to your pending application

How long does it take to process my application?

Processing time varies for different applications. For example to process a degree program application requires more time than a Chinese language application. Confirmation for Chinese language application by the admission office usually takes 2 to 4 weeks. However, time for degree programs application differs. For example fall semester application processing is after March, and it takes a period of 1 to 2 months. This also depends on your qualification and the number of applicants.