Chinese Economy

Launched in 2007 and 2012 respectively, EMA Chinese Economy Program and EMA Finance Program are English-taught master’s degree programs designed for international students who wish to acquire a comprehensive knowledge of China in the fields of economics, finance, business and national policies. Supported by SE’s well-established discipline of economics, its strong education and research background, and its excellent academic atmosphere, the two programs provide the students with a solid platform to study a wide range of courses related to Chinese economy and finance. Upon graduation, students leave Fudan not only with a master’s degree, but also the potential for a successful career in China or at home.

At present, we offer not only general courses such as Macro- and Micro-Economics, Econometrics , Time Series, Development Economics, International Finance and Corporate Finance, but also customized courses such as Chinese Economy, Doing Business in China, China’s Taxation System and Fiscal Policy, Chinese Foreign Trade, Industrial Policy of China, World Economy and China, China’s Financial System, Capital Markets in China, Social Security System and Its Reform in China, Foreign Direct Investment in Transition Economics, Public Management in China, Urbanization in China, New Political Economics in China, etc.

1st Semester

• Chinese Economy
• New Political Economics in China
• Microeconomics
• International Finance
• Foreign Direct Investment in Transition Economy
• Topics on Development Economics
• Advanced Topics on Chinese Economy
• Academic Writing
• China's Taxation System and Fiscal Policy

2nd Semester

• Monographic Study on Chinese Finance
• China's Reform and Opening-up
• Environmental and Energy Economics: Approaches and Applications in China
• China's Financial System
• Applied Econometrics
• World Economy and China 
• Urbanization in China
• Chinese Language and Culture
• Macroeconomics
• Political Economy in East Asia
• Industrial Organization
• Corporate Finance

3rd Semester

• Doing Business in China
• Chinese Foreign Trade
• Capital Markets in China
• Social Security System and Its Reform in China

4th Semester

• Thesis Writing

Requirements

• Completion of a four-year bachelor’s or higher degree program from an accredited college or university
• TOEFL: 550+ (or IBT 90+); or IELTS: 6.5+
• Official copy of transcript
• Two letters of recommendation
• Resume
• Statement of purpose
• Writing sample
•  A copy of passport

Want to improve your English level for admission?

Prepare for the program requirements with English Online by the British Council.

• ✔️ Flexible study schedule
• ✔️ Experienced teachers
• ✔️ Certificate upon completion

📘 Recommended for students with an IELTS level of 6.0 or below.

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Scholarships

• Chinese government scholarship
• Shanghai Government Scholarship
• Fudan New Student Scholarship