Programs with Chinese Instructions

Undergraduate Program (4 years)

Degree: Bachelor in Economics

Major: Economics, 2024 open to international students

International Economics and Trade, 2024 open to international students

Finance, 2024 open to international students

Finance (Insurance and actuarial science)

Public Finance

Financial Mathematics

PPE

Programs with English Instructions

Undergraduate Program (4 years)

Degree: Bachelor in Economics

Major: Finance (International Experimental Program), 2024 open to international students

English Taught Bachelor Program 

What is the program about?

This special Bachelor Program in Economics is designed to train academic and business leaders of the future. It is a selective program open to both Chinese and international students with all instructions in English. Its curriculum is closely modeled after top economics programs in the U.S., and most instructors hold Ph.D.s from leading economics institutions in the West.

How long does the program last?

The program takes four years to complete, two semesters per year, and about 16 weeks per semester followed by final exams. There are two specialized fields available, i.e. economics and finance. However, regardless of the specialization, all students follow a common core curriculum in the first two years of study that builds a solid foundation in economic reasoning as well as essential skills in mathematics, statistics, and econometrics. From the third year on, more elective courses become available as students sharpen their knowledge in specialized fields in economics or finance. In the last one or two semesters, students engage in internship and supervised research leading to thesis. Upon completion of the program, graduates will be awarded B. A. in Economics, recognized by the Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China.

Who is eligible to apply?

Applicants should have a High School Graduate Certificate/Pre-Graduation Letter or any proof of completion of high school education. This program has a higher requirement for mathematics, so applicants should have a sound and solid foundation in mathematics at high-school level. Please refer to the Appendix 1 for reference. Applicants should also have a good command of the English language (written as well as spoken), though we don’t require an IELTS or TOEFL test. Any proof of English proficiency will be good addition to application.

Program Structure (subject to minor changes year by year)

Coursework

Major: Finance

Year 1:

Calculus I/II

Microeconomics

Principles of Accounting

Linear Algebra

Macroeconomics

Year 2：

Probability & Mathematical Statistics

Intermediate Microeconomics

Intermediate Macroeconomics

Econometrics I

Game Theory

Public Economics

Monetary and Banking

International Economics I

International Economics II

Critical Thinking and Writing

Elective course

Year 3/Year 4:

Econometrics II

Mathematical Economics

Financial Investment

Corporate Finance

Commercial Bank Management

Management of Financial Risk

Academic Paper

Elective course

Year 4:

Elective course

Internship & Thesis

Elective course list (Year 3/Year 4):

Ecological Ecomomics

Financial Economics

International Financial Management

Advanced Topics  Microeconomics

Advanced Topics  Macroeconomics

Research Method of Applied Economics

Industrial Economics

Development Economics

Institution Economics

Labor Economics

Experimental Economics

Financial Engineering

Fixed Income Securities

Chinese Economy

......

Highlights of the Program

As a top school in China, the undergraduate admission to Shandong University is very competitive, and more for economics majors. The best of them are then selected into this elite program. Moreover, the program is open to both Chinese and international students such that they can interact with each other on a regular basis for mutual benefits, in order to gain a deeper understanding of the Chinese and Western cultures, and build networks for future career success in a global economy.

Contact Information

International Admission Office                      Joy Han, Program Coordinator

Department of International Affairs               School of Economics

Email: admission@sdu.edu.cn                     Email: foreigneco@sdu.edu.cn

Website: http://en.sdu.edu.cn/                      Website: http:// soe.sdu.edu.cn