International Trade

1. Program Introduction

Editor Notes: The international MBA program focuses on the cultivation of student’s macro-administration and decision-making ability.

The international MBA program leads talent and internationalized field of vision
The purpose of the program is the new opportunity and challenge from China’s and the world' s further development
To enhance the competitive power of enterprises
Graduates with professional degree and the familiarity with Chinese culture are highly sought after in international or multi-national enterprises.
Students are allowed to finish this program in a maximum of 4 years.
The school’s MBA/EMBA programs are accredited by the Association of MBAs(AMBA).

2. Program Structure

Editor Notes: The deliberately planned seminars and forums to broaden students outlook, and A large number of alumni, i.e. plentiful resources of human talents.

2.1 Courses Structure

Core courses (27 credits)	Chinese language, Chinese culture, Crosscultural communication and adaption, Managerial economics, Accounting, Organizational behavior, Financial management, Mathematics, Strategic management.
Compulsory courses (10 credits)	Marketing management, Human resources management, Culture, ethics and leadership, Operation and logistics management, project management.
Elective courses (8 credits)	Management information system, Financial statement analysis, International business management, Corporate innovation management, Managerial accounting, Marketing research, Marketing channel management.
Others	Orientation and seminars (10 times)

2.2 Courses Arrangement

The international MBA program will be mainly conducted in English.
More than 30% of the modules will be instructed by highly quailed English-speaking lecturers, while other modules will be instructed by experienced SCUT professors.
Chinese language and culture lessons will be also arranged during the first academic year of study.
From the second academic year, a few modules will be carefully conducted in both China and English (bilingually).

3. Internship and Career

Editor Notes: The School focuses on improving the students' comprehensive quality and job-application skills.

A special professional development centre helps MBA students set a professional goal with challenge and reality on the basis of investigating the students' employment backgrounds and intention
To improve the students' comprehensive quality and job-application skills.
The centre allows the MBA students to build up intimate relations with the business world through the integration of varied social resources.
It provides rapid connecting channels for potential employers and employees
It helps the students improve their competitive ability in employment spots through a series of pre-employment training, including the preparations of resume, interview skills as well as the planning and training on professional career.

Notes: Partial list of employers

Industrial Bank Co., Ltd
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Co., Ltd, Guangzhou
Biostime Biological Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd, Guangzhou
CMCC ( China Mobile Communication Corporation )
China Construction Bank
China Telecom
The State Tax Bureau of Guangzhou
Lenovo Beijing Co., Ltd, Beijing
...

A globally carefully chosen teaching staff, including professors who are experienced in practical enterprise operation and always effective use of their latest achievements in scientific research for the teaching practices.
A background of science and engineering that makes all staff shape a teaching idea of emphasizing practice.
A school-running guiding principle to build up a globalized business school.
In addition to routine lectures, special-designed seminars, case studies, scenarios simulation, enterprise visiting, content-based forum and team working activities will also be arranged to broaden the thinking and vision of the students.
Excellent studing environment and teaching facilities.
A large number of alumni, i.e. plentiful resources of human talents.

Applicants must have worked for at least two years since geaduation;
Baachelor's degree diploma and transcripts with good standard;
English proficiency: applicants from non-English speaking countries are required to submit an TOEFL IBT80/CBT210/PBT550 or above.; IELTS 6.0 or above;
Two recommendation letters from professors or assistant professors;
Study plan/Personal statement;
Working experience certificate;
One year's Chinese language learining experience.

1. Passport photo

Within six months.

2. Photocopy of valid passport

Valid duration covers our study period at SCUT.

3. English test result(TOEFL/IELTS)

4. Bachelor diploma and transcripts

5. 2 pieces of recommendation letters

6. 1 piece of personal statement/Study plan/Research proposal

7. Foreigner physical examination form

§ Question: What is the cost of applying through ACASC?

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· 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?

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· Question: How to deal with a pending application?

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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.