IGPIB (International Graduate program in International Business) - UIBE

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To meet the diverse needs of International students, and in response to the changing environment and developing faculty, SITE offers international programs of study leading to Master’s degrees in  IGPIB (International Graduate Program in International Business).  International graduate students hail from overseas, attending courses taught entirely in English. In addition SITE also offers a PhD in Economics, International Trade, and Finance. The objective of the Master's program is to prepare students for positions in non-governmental and business sectors by providing them with an up-to-date theoretical background, analytical techniques and flexible, practical skills in a variety of fields.

 Course Description

IGPIB (International Graduate program in International Business)

Each student in this program must complete 37 graduate credits of course work: 12 credits in four core courses, 5 credits of two field courses and 20 credits of elective courses, or a combination of a thesis and 14 credits of approved courses, or a combination of an internship and 16 credits of approved courses. The core courses include IB501 International Business Environment, IB502 Economic Foundation of Business Studies, IB503 International Business Theory and IB504 Global Strategy Management. There is no thesis requirement for the program. However, students can choose to complete a thesis equivalent to 6 credits of elective courses. A thesis advisor will be appointed for each student who intends to write a thesis. The thesis should be related to the student's major area of study and focused on the Chinese aspects of the field. Students who complete all required course work with grades above 60 on a 100 scale will receive a Master’s degree in International Business. Students who finish only part of required course work may be issued a course certificate.

-Internship Placements (4 credit)

Internship placements are available to degree-seeking students registered at the School of International Trade and Economics in any of the International Graduate Programs. The placements provide students with direct work experience in various areas of the private sector and help to develop personal contacts and networks to assist with future career prospects. This Internship Placement is a competitive program, and is entirely voluntary in that participating students receive no financial remuneration.

-Directed Research (2 credits)

The directed research program involves working one-on-one with a SITE faculty member. SITE enjoys a great reputation in the fields of International Trade, Finance and Economics, giving students the opportunity to take advantage of advanced research opportunities. Application for a directed research project will normally only be considered for Master Degree students.

Fees

The tuition fee for the International Graduate Program is:

One-year Program Fee: CN￥99.160  (£7000) (max. 37 credits) Living costs are approx £3000 per year.

Tuitions are due and payable at the time of registration period of each term; however, Full-Time degree students are required to pay at least CN￥50,000 for the first term. The payments will be applied to the refundable tuition fees; the cost of class materials and required software are not included in the cost of tuition.