Yunnan University of Finance and Economics Scholarship for the Master’s Program in Advanced International Business Talent from South and Southeast Asian Belt and Road Countries

1. Intended Applicants

Government officials, enterprise employees, entrepreneurs, university teachers and others from South and Southeast Asian countries.

2. Admission Standards

3. A bachelor’s qualification recognized by the home education ministry, or a junior college qualification with 2 years of work experience.

4. Good character, no criminal record, friendliness toward China and basic theoretical knowledge of management and economics.

5. Proficient English use and some communication ability in a less commonly taught language.

6. Basic theory and methods in business management, international trade cooperation, international engineering contracting, project finance, asset development and finance.

7. Training Objectives

Responding to globalization and regional economic conditions, the program develops high-level, applied, versatile international business professionals able to work in internationally engaged enterprises and institutions, government departments and social organizations. Graduates should have good character and professional qualities, understand modern business theory, possess systematic international business knowledge and analytical and decision-making abilities, master modern practical skills and communicate effectively across cultures.

4. Duration

Full-time study for 2 years: 1 year of coursework and 1 year of professional practice and dissertation.

5. Educational Model

6. Entirely English-taught.

7. Credit-based teaching system.

8. Heuristic and seminar teaching, with assessment combining examinations and ongoing work such as assignments, discussion, case analysis and practical coursework.

9. Emphasis on international business practice, with lectures from experienced enterprise and government experts.

10. Dual supervisors, using external supervisors to guide internships, dissertations and employment.

11. Dissertations closely connected to real work, in forms including professional papers, surveys, consulting reports, case analyses and feasibility studies.

12. Semester Schedule

Registration is in late August 2017 and classes begin in early September. Semesters follow the university calendar, with 18 weeks each. Alongside national public holidays, there is one winter and one summer vacation annually. Students meeting graduation requirements graduate in July 2019.

7. Dissertation

8. Requirements

Writing takes one academic year. Preparation and proposal begin in semester 3, followed by writing alongside professional practice in semester 4. The dissertation must connect closely to international business practice and demonstrate the use of relevant theory, knowledge and methods to analyze and solve practical problems. Forms include research papers, international business case analyses, surveys and feasibility reports, with practical, innovative and useful outcomes.

2. Defense

The defense committee must approve the dissertation. It has at least 5 members, including at least 2 external experts with senior professional and technical titles in international business practice. A majority-veto rule applies: if more than half disagree, the dissertation fails.

8. Degree Award

Complete 35 credits within the prescribed period and pass the dissertation defense. Following university degree committee review, the professional Master of International Business degree is awarded.

9. Teaching Implementation Plan

Master of International Business curriculum plan:

Course category		Course name	Semester and weekly class periods					Credits	Hours	Offering unit
1	2	3	4
		English	3					3	54	Bangkok Business School
Electives (3 credits)	3 courses	√	√	√			3	54	Responsible course department
Professional courses (21 credits)	Degree courses (7 credits)	Practical International Business English	2					2	36	Bangkok Business School
Economic Analysis and Application	3					3	54	School of Economics
International Business	2					2	36	Bangkok Business School
Required courses (10 credits)	International Trade Policy and Practice		2				2	36	Bangkok Business School
International Finance		2				2	36	Bangkok Business School
International Business Law	2					2	36	Bangkok Business School
International Investment and Multinational Corporate Management			2			2	36	Bangkok Business School
Cross-Cultural Communication and Business Negotiation		2				2	36	Bangkok Business School
Electives (at least 4 credits)	International Exhibitions and E-Commerce		2				2	36	Bangkok Business School
Less Commonly Taught Foreign Languages for International Business		2				2	36	Bangkok Business School
NGOs and International Aid			2			2	36	Bangkok Business School
Transnational Logistics and Supply Chain Management			2			2	36	School of Logistics
Special Topics in Southeast and South Asian Business			2			2	36	Indian Ocean Research Center
International Engineering Project Management		2				2	36	Bangkok Business School
Research Training and Lectures			√	√	√	√		1		Bangkok Business School
Professional Practice					√	√		4		Bangkok Business School
Dissertation						√		3		Bangkok Business School
Total								≥35	≥486

Application Method

1. Dates

From now until August 10, 2017.

2. Eligibility

3. Non-Chinese citizenship and a valid national passport.

4. Bachelor’s qualification or above, no older than 45, born after September 1, 1972, and good physical and mental health.

5. Good English sufficient for professional coursework.

6. Potential for professional development and willingness to promote friendly exchange and cooperation between the home country and China.

7. Applicants already studying in China or admitted to another Chinese Government Scholarship program are ineligible.

8. Procedure

9. Complete the Chinese Government Scholarship Information System application, which generates the scholarship application form in Chinese or English.

10. Scan documents according to the checklist and submit them to the application institution within the prescribed period.

11. Documents

Scan these in order into one clear file:

1. Signed application form with a recent 2-inch photograph.
2. Personal statement of at least 500 characters (the source specifies a character count; confirm the required language and length with the university).
3. Bachelor’s degree evidence and transcripts.
4. Two recommendations from workplace heads or scholars with associate professor or higher titles, including telephone and email details.
5. Relevant English proficiency evidence.
6. Copy of the ordinary passport identification page. It must be an ordinary passport for private purposes.

Only scans are needed when applying. Originals or notarized copies must be provided at registration and are retained in student files without return. Certificates must be Chinese or English originals or notarized copies. Materials will not be returned.

5. Admission and Notification

6. The admissions committee reviews documents and selects students on merit.

7. Each recipient may receive only one Chinese Government Scholarship program.

8. The host university or home-country embassy delivers the Admission Notice and Visa Application Form for Study in China, JW201, to students.

9. Failure to arrive within the registration period forfeits scholarship eligibility.