Ⅰ Program Introduction
The Youth Excellence Scheme of China program of Chinese government scholarship aims to develop leaders with broad international horizon, outstanding comprehensive quality, excellent leadership and cross-cultural background in global governance. The program is officially implemented by the China Scholarship Council.
The Master of International Economic Cooperation (hereafter MIEC) program is specifically designed for senior officials and corporate executives with international business management experience. It aims to cultivate leaders and builders in global economic governance, international business policy planners and implementers with a global strategic vision, as well as leading figures in international business and trade management. Through this program, participants will systematically master theories of international economic cooperation, gain in-depth understanding of the international economic policy environment and development trends, and deepen their comprehension of China's economic and trade policy framework.
Ⅱ Introduction to MIEC Program
1. Program Name: Master of International Economic Cooperation (referred to as MIEC)
2. Admission Areas: Developing Countries formally set up diplomatic relationship with China
3. Scholarship Funding: One academic year with full scholarship
4. Training Mode
1) Course Instruction: MIEC program adopts diverse teaching methods including classroom lectures, case studies, and interactive learning.
2) Business Research: Organizes field trips for participants to economic development zones, enterprises, or government departments in China.
3) Academic Lectures: MIEC program will invite government officials, corporate executives, and experts to deliver specialized lectures covering guidance on writing economics academic papers and discussions on hot economic issues at home and abroad.
4) Cultural Experience: MIEC program will arrange study tours for participants to learn more about Chinese culture.
5. Course Arrangement and Credits
1) The curriculum emphasizes the combination of theories and applications to enhance participants’ proficiency in economic theory and their ability to solve practical problems.
2) This full-time master program course arrangement includes compulsory courses (16 credits), elective courses (6 credits), business research (4 credits) and academic lectures (4 credits), requiring 30 credits in total.
6. Degree Granted
Program participants, who acquire all credits, finish master degree thesis and pass the paper defense will be granted a degree by UIBE.
1.Participants must meet the following requirements for graduation:
1) Have completed all required credits specified in the curriculum with passing grades in all courses and components;
2) Comply with the academic regulations and other relevant management provisions;
3) Successfully defend the graduation (degree) thesis.
2. The thesis proposal, writing, academic misconduct screening, external review, and defense processes must strictly adhere to the university's regulations on graduate degree management.
3. This program confers the Master of Economics degree awarded by the University of International Business and Economics.
Ⅲ Academic Structure and Teaching Language
1. Academic Structure: One academic year. The following is the detailed schedule:
Fall semester: early September - the end of December (14 weeks)
Spring Semester: late February - the end of May (14 weeks)
2.Teaching Language: English
Ⅳ Curriculum
Category |
Course Name |
Credits |
Compulsory Courses (16 credits) |
Introduction to China |
3 |
Economic Foundation of Business Studies |
3 |
International Economic Cooperation |
3 |
International Investment |
3 |
Business Chinese Ⅰ |
2 |
Business Chinese Ⅱ |
2 |
Business Research |
Business Research |
4 |
Academic Lectures |
Seminars |
2 |
Instruction on Thesis Writing in Economics |
2 |
Optional Courses (6 credits) |
Digital Trade and Digital Economy |
3 |
Introduction to Chinese Economy |
3 |
Technical Barriers to Trade and Sustainable Development |
3 |
Chinese Traditional Culture and Leadership Behavior |
3 |
China’s Economic and Business System |
3 |
China’s Culture and Society from Cross-cultural Perspectives |
3 |
Transnational Corporation Management |
3 |
China in the Global Economy |
3 |
Supply Chain Management |
3 |
Intercultural Communication: Theory and Practices |
3 |
The Belt & Road Initiative and Regional Economic Cooperation |
3 |
International Project Management |
3 |
Total |
30 credits |
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Ⅴ Admission Requirements and Procedures
1. Eligibility
l Applicants should be non-Chinese citizens, under the age of 45 years old, with good physical and psychological health.
l Bachelor degree or above, with 3 years working experience. Those with related education or working background will be preferred.
l Should be the middle and senior management staff who engaged in the government departments, institutions, enterprises, and colleges or research institutions; work at the international organizations or have relevant work experience.
l English good enough to take courses taught in English. Non-native English speaking Applicants must have English proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL (IBT) 86 and above level.
l Be potential in related professional development and willing to promote communication and cooperation between China and other countries.
2. Application Procedures
l Applicants need to send CSC application form and all the documents required via email to uibescholarship@163.com with the subject of "YES CHINA + MIEC + Pre-admission" before March 15th. The pre-admission letter will be issued once the applicants pass the review or academic interview.
l After receiving the pre-admission letter, applicants shall make another online application on the Chinese Government Scholarship Information System (https://studyinchina.csc.edu.cn/#/login) before March 25th, the application documents should be the same one as those used for UIBE. Please choose Program Category ‘Type A’ and fill in the Agency No.: 1563, select ‘Youth of Excellence Scheme of China Program Chinese Government Scholarship’, select the major of ‘World Economy’ with 1-year study duration. Hand-writing version is invalid.
l Please submit the application documents (legible scanned ones) listed below to the application receiving agency. Please upload the clear chromoscan PDF files, documents which are unclear or substandard will NOT be reviewed. Hard copies are not accepted.
3. Application Documents
An applicant should submit the scanned copies of the following documents:
l Application Form for Chinese Government Scholarship. The form could be generated after CSC application being finished (Applicants can submit the CSC application to obtain the application form without submitting the pre-admission notice. After obtaining the pre-admission notice, click "withdraw" to add material) .
l Photocopy of the first page on the passport (Should be the ordinary passport with the validity date after Sept. 30th, 2026). If the validity of the applicant’s current passport does not meet the requirement ( will be expired before September 2026), please apply for a new passport before submitting the application.
l Personal statement of research (Should include relevant work experience and study plan, with a minimum of 1000 words in English).
l CV in English.
l Copies of notarized highest degree certificate(s) (Written in Chinese or English).
l Copies of notarized academic transcript(s) (Written in Chinese or English).
l Two recommendation letters from the applicant’s employers and/or professors. Telephone numbers and email addresses of the referees must be included in the letters.
l Employment verification.
l Photocopy of TOEFL 86 above or IELTS 6.0 above or official letter of English proficiency, or passing the telephone test by UIBE faculty.
l Foreigner Physical Examination Form (Written in English, can be downloaded from the attachments). The physical examinations must cover all of the items listed in the Foreigner Physical Examination Form. Incomplete forms or forms without the signature of the attending physician, or the official stamp of the hospital, or a sealed photograph of the applicant are considered as invalid. Please carefully plan your physical examination schedule as the result is valid for only 6 months.
l Certificate of No Criminal Conviction. If the commitment is not available for individuals to apply for in some countries or regions, please use the “No Criminal Record Commitment” which can be downloaded from the attachments. Otherwise please provide the official Certificate of No Criminal Conviction.
Note: Scanned copies of the documents will be sufficient during the application period. Originals or verified copies will be required upon enrollment at the universities. All documents should be in Chinese or English and be originals or notarized copies. All documents are not retrievable.
4. Admission Notification
l Application documents will be reviewed by Admission Committee, and outstanding pre-admission list will be submitted.
l The Chinese Scholarship Council will review the documents and invite experts and professors to check and decide the final admission lists.
l Each applicant can be supported by the scholarship for one program only.
l If the successful applicant fails to register for the programs before the deadline, the entitlement to the scholarship will be canceled.
5. Warm Notice
l Uploaded supporting documents must be clear, authentic, and valid. Applicants are recommended to use a professional device to scan the relevant documents. Applicants shall bear the consequences caused by unclear or unidentifiable uploaded materials.
l Please provide a valid contact number and email address, pay attention to receive the latest information and reply timely.
ⅤI Contacts
Admissions Office, School of International Education, University of International Business and Economics
Room 101, Building B of International Plaza,
No.10, Huixin Dongjie, Chaoyang District, Beijing, China
Post Code: 100029
Tel: (86-10) 6449-2327/6449-2329
Fax: (86-10) 6449-3820
Email address: uibescholarship@163.com/sie@uibe.edu.cn
Website: http://sie.uibe.edu.cn
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