Yunnan University of Finance and Economics Belt and Road International MBA Scholarship

I. Eligibility

The Belt and Road International MBA focuses on non-Chinese citizens from Belt and Road countries, especially South and Southeast Asia. Requirements are:

(1) Be a non-Chinese citizen in good health, aged 18-45, willing to comply with the laws of the People’s Republic of China and university rules and discipline.

(2) Have completed undergraduate education at a Chinese university, or be recommended by an overseas institution or relevant organization and hold an overseas undergraduate qualification and degree recognized by China’s Ministry of Education. Certificates in languages other than Chinese or English must include notarized Chinese or English translations.

(3) Have a foundation in Chinese and reach HSK Level 4.

II. Enrollment, training and degree award

(1) Enrollment

The planned intake for 2017 is 30 students, subject to adjustment under the enrollment plan.

(2) Training

1. International MBA students attend classes with Chinese full-time MBA students. All courses are taught in Chinese except Business English.
2. The standard program lasts 3 years, with a flexible study period of no more than 4 years.
3. Training emphasizes close links between theory and practice:

• Classroom study: alongside lectures, MBA teaching emphasizes discussion, case studies and extracurricular reading. Students form groups for case discussion, literature reading and learning exchange.
• Lecture series: invited Chinese and overseas experts, senior executives and government officials lecture on China’s economy and policies, society and culture.
• Professional practice: field visits, investigations, diagnosis and analysis of relevant enterprises.
• Business exchange: interaction with international businesspeople to understand corporate culture, management and operations and build an international business cooperation platform.

(3) Degree award

Students who complete the required courses with at least 45 credits, pass the dissertation defense and reach HSK Level 5 by graduation receive the Yunnan University of Finance and Economics MBA after approval by its Academic Degrees Committee.

III. Application procedure

(1) Application and document review

Apply personally to the International Programs Section of the International Student Management Center or the MBA Education Center of the Business School. Submit the following for university review:

1. Qualification and degree documents appropriate to the applicant:

   ① Those who completed undergraduate education in China provide originals and copies of their Chinese university undergraduate graduation and degree certificates.

   ② Applicants recommended by foreign universities or relevant organizations provide foreign undergraduate graduation and degree certificates recognized by China’s Ministry of Education and a recommendation from the overseas institution or organization.

   ③ Graduating students provide the original and a copy of their student ID.

2. Original passport and copy.

3. Original HSK result certificate and copy.

4. Ten photographs, 4 × 6 cm.

(2) Interview

The university organizes a unified interview.

(3) Admission decision

Applicants who pass document review and the interview and are approved for admission receive email confirmation. The university prepares the Visa Application for Study in China (JW202) and Admission Notice.

(4) Mailing documents

The International Student Education and Management Center mails the Admission Notice and approved JW202 form.

(5) Visa application

Take the Admission Notice, JW202 form, Foreigner Physical Examination Form and other required documents to the Chinese embassy or consulate in the applicant’s country to apply for an X study visa. Report to the International Student Education and Management Center within the specified period. After registration and payment, the center assists with changing the visa to a study residence permit. Related expenses are the student’s responsibility.

(6) Enrollment confirmation

After receiving the Admission Notice and JW202 form, reply by email within the specified period to confirm whether the applicant will attend. Anyone unable to report on time for special reasons must inform the center by email.

IV. Tuition and scholarship policy

(1) Tuition

Tuition is RMB 25000/year, charged at RMB 75000 for the full three-year program.

(2) Scholarship policy

The 2017 plan supports 10 students: 5 full and 5 partial scholarship recipients. Numbers may increase with external funding.

1. Full scholarship

Applicants ranked 1-5 in the unified examination receive full scholarships for three years:

Item	Per year, RMB/person/year	Three years, RMB/person/three years
Tuition	25,000	75,000
Accommodation	4,800	14,400
Living allowance	10,800	32,400
Medical insurance	800	2,400
Registration fee		400
Total support	41400	124,600

2. Partial scholarship

Applicants ranked 5-10 in the unified examination receive RMB 25000/year toward tuition for three years:

Item	Per year, RMB/person/year	Three years, RMB/person/three years
Tuition	25,000	75,000
Accommodation	Self-funded
Living expenses
Medical insurance
Registration fee
Total support	25,000	75,000

V. Contact information

International Programs (Admissions) Section, International Student Management Center, Yunnan University of Finance and Economics

Telephone: +86-871-65110327

Fax: +86-871-65110303

Email: 491899405@qq.com；397169925@qq.com

MBA Education Center, Business School, Yunnan University of Finance and Economics

Telephone: +86-871-65114085

Email: 104627648@qq.com