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School
of International Trade & Economics
Founded in 1951, the School of International
Trade and Economics (SITE) is one of China's leading centers for the study
of international trade, finance and economics. With over forty years experience,
extremely competitive entry, and rigorous curricula, SITE has earned international
and domestic recognition. Known for its uncompromising examination standards
and high-quality faculty, SITE is well sought after as a place of study
for China's most talented students.
The mission of SITE is to provide China's
future professors, government officials, and business professionals with
the necessary academic foundation to excel in their careers. SITE seeks
not only to disseminate knowledge but also to create it. To better fulfill
the University's foremost commitment to excellence in teaching and state-of-the
art research, SITE is dedicated to creating an environment for the development
of new ideas, and to strengthening students' intellectual creativity,
professionalism and close contacts with government and commercial institutions.
With China's accession to the WTO and the progress of globalization, SITE
will continue to achieve excellence and provide first class guidance to
its students.
SITE furnishes undergraduate students with
three specialties. (1) International Economics and Trade. The basic task
is to train and bring up students with solid foundation in economics and
international trade theory and to foster students' capacity for learning
computer and foreign languages. (2) Finance. Based upon the full understanding
of the history, present condition and trend of the theory and practice
of finance, students are required to master theories of finance, modern
management in banking and investment. After four years of study in SITE,
the students are also equipped with excellent skills in foreign languages
and great reasoning capacity. Financial activities in international area
will be particularly emphasized for the students of finance. (3) Economics
(with the orientation of transportation economics). The fundamental objective
is to develop qualified personnel to undertake management and analysis
of international transportation issues.
The School offers graduate programs of study
and research leading to the degrees of Master of Economics in International
Trade, Finance and Industrial Economics, and PhD in Economics with specialization
in International Trade. To meet the diverse needs of students, and in
response to the changing environment and development of the expertise
of the faculty, SITE also provides a variety of fields of specialization
including finance and general economics at the PhD level. The objective
of the master's program is to prepare students for positions in
government and business sectors by providing them with an up-to-date theoretical
background, analytical techniques and flexible practical skills in a variety
of fields. The principal goal of the PhD program is to train students
for teaching and applied research in international trade, economics and
finance.
Academic Structure
SITE depends on six departments and five
research centers to undertake a diversity of innovative teaching and research
programs.
Six Departments:
1. Department of International Trade
2. Department of Finance
3. Department of Economics
4. Department of International Transportation and Logistics
5. Department of Insurance
6. Department of Political Economy
Five Research Centers:
1. Center for International Economic Cooperation (CIEC)
2. Center for Financial Markets and Investments (CFMI)
3. Center for the Studies of Agricultural Trade Policies
4. Center for Chinese Economic Studies
5. Center for Project Investment
In addition, the following three research
centers at UIBE are closely associated with the SITE faculty:
1. UIBE World Trade Organization Research Center
2. UIBE Research Center for Transnational Corporations
3. World Trade Training and Research Center
Programs
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Undergraduate Programs
1. International Economics and Trade
Four years study program. The basic task is to train and bring up students
with solid foundation in economics and international trade theory and
to foster student's capacity for learning computer and foreign languages.
2. Finance
Based upon the fully understanding of the history, present condition and
trend of the theory and practice of finance, students are required to
master theories of finance, modern management in banking and investment.
After four years of study in SITE, the students are also equipped with
excellent skills in foreign languages and great reasoning capacity. Financial
activities in international area will be particularly emphasized for the
students of finance.
3. Economics (with the orientation of transportation
economics).
Four yeas study program. The fundamental objective is to develop the qualified
personnel to undertake the task of international transportation. Students
are supposed to master all the above-mentioned capacities and skills.
Graduate Programs
1. Master of International Trade
The Master Program of International Trade
at UIBE is one of the leading ones of its kind in the country. Initially,
the program was created to provide students with the skills and capacity
to find employment in the international sector or to pursue international
trade policy research. In response to the changing environment and development
of the expertise of the faculty, SITE has substantially broadened the
knowledge base of the program to meet the diverse needs of students.
Under the program, the following twelve areas
are offered for intensive study and thesis research:
International Trade Practice
FDI and International Operations
International Transportation and Logistics
International Trade Theory and Policy
Chinese Foreign Trade Studies
International Trade and Environment
Economic Fluctuations and Forecasts
Chinese Economic Studies
Quantitative Economics
Public Economics and Social Welfare
Economic Development
Political Economy
In general, the first three areas of emphasis
provide students with the practical skills and knowledge useful for management
and administrative positions in business as well as government sectors.
By enhancing their career, these three areas also benefit students with
a background in international finance, management, accounting, English,
international relations or engineering.
The objective of the last nine concentration
options is to provide students with an in-depth understanding of a specialized
area. Students acquire the skills to apply theory to the solution of practical
problems in especially useful for positions in government and corporate
sectors that require intellectual judgment, the ability to analyze ideas
and data, and develop strategic foresights. The concentrations can also
prepare students with a solid foundation for advancement into doctoral
studies.
2. Master of Finance
The SITE program leading to the Master of
Finance degree is representative of the leading ones in the field, which
is designed to reflect the growing integration of economics, finance and
quantitative techniques. The program provides students with the skills
to apply finance theory to practical problems as well as applied knowledge
in various specialized aspects of options. While a large number of students
may be interested in a career in the financial service sector, some of
the students may plan to pursue advanced graduate studies. The program
is capable of providing benefits for both groups of students.
3. Master of Finance in Insurance
The program leading to the degree of Master
of Finance in Insurance is designed to provide students with up-to-date
analytical as well as practical skills needed in the insurance industry.
In particular, the program will benefit the students by:
l Introducing the fundamental principles of risk management and their
applications to the insurance industry;
l Providing an opportunity to understand the main body of concepts and
the applied knowledge of various specialized aspects of the insurance
industry;
l Investigating the legal aspect of insurance practice;
l Equipping students with modern analytical tools to interpret and analyze
developments in insurance practice;
l Providing an understanding of the framework and operations of financial
markets and their relation to the efficient management of insurance funds.
4. Master of Industrial Economics
The program is designed to reflect the growing
importance of technology innovation, telecommunications and the transition
of the agricultural sector within the Chinese economy. It provides students
with skills, analytical techniques, a theoretical framework and international
know-how that are useful to planning, analysis, policy-making and management
in these specialized areas. Students with a relevant technical background
will have an opportunity to take the courses that build on their knowledge
and integrate their technical skills with economic and business policy
analysis.
Degree of Doctor of Philosophy
The goal of the PhD program is to prepare
students for a career in teaching and research in academic institutions,
or for positions of leadership in government and business sectors.
Doctoral study is distinct from lower levels
of education. When one enters the PhD program, it signifies that one will
work at the frontier of human knowledge in specific areas of study, and
one is expected to make original contributions in terms of new methods
of investigation and their application. This is not an easy task. Achieving
this requires not just motivation, inspiration and capability, but also
great personal sacrifice of time, emotion and immediate rewards. However,
as the progress of globalization has created unprecedented demand for
well-trained PhD graduates, achievement will undoubtedly be worth the
sacrifice.
The program consists mainly of core preparation,
primary and secondary field requirements, and the writing of a dissertation.
The purpose is to develop research capability through strong theoretical
grounding, complex analytical techniques and rigorous research training.
Writing a dissertation is the most challenging
aspect of the doctoral study and offers the greatest opportunity for originality.
Each student is guided in his/her dissertation initially by a principal
supervisor, and subsequently by a committee of three experts. Throughout
the dissertation, a student is expected to acquire the skills to formulate
a research topic, apply knowledge and techniques to the analysis of practical
problems, and justify conclusions that advance scholarly understanding
of the issues investigated. SITE has clear standards for the quality of
a PhD dissertation: It must demonstrate independent thinking and competence
in research, and capability for making original contributions to knowledge
of genuine significance.
In the course of pursuing PhD studies, students
are expected to actively participate in seminars and workshops and use
them to help develop their thesis topic, present their research in progress
to receive critical feedback, and refine their analysis in the dissertation.
SITE is dedicated to creating an environment
in which students can prepare themselves to take leadership roles in applied
research related to China's foreign trade and foreign direct investment,
finance, and other aspects of the economy.
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