Silk Road Program of Chinese Government Scholarship in University of International Business and Economics

--The Master of International Business and Cross-border E-Commerce (MIBCE)

Ⅰ Program Introduction

The ‘Belt and Road Initiative’ aims to create a favorable environment for synergistic regional economic development for the countries in the Belt and Road region through the “five links” of policy communication, road connectivity, smooth trade, currency circulation, and people-to-people communication, so as to achieve the win-win goal of a community of interests, a community of destiny and a community of responsibility. A favorable environment for the synergistic development of regional economy is created for the countries in the ‘Belt and Road Initiative’ region, so as to achieve the win-win goal of community of interests, community of destiny and community of responsibility. Information technology has accelerated the intensity of information exchange among the ‘Belt and Road Initiative’ countries, facilitating trade, investment and people-to-people exchanges. With the rapid development of mobile Internet, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, big data and other emerging information technology, cross-border e-commerce has become an important new business model, which brings new opportunities for countries in the ‘Belt and Road Initiative’ region to realize the broadening of trade areas, explore new growth points in business and trade, and promote the balance of business and trade.

The major of International Business and Cross-border E-commerce under Master's Degree Program is aimed at senior officials, senior managers of enterprises, professionals and researchers in countries along the Belt and Road, aiming to cultivate students who can adapt to the needs of economic globalization, understand the characteristics and laws of the new technological environment and new business models. It aims to cultivate high-end and complex talents who meet the needs of economic globalization, understand the characteristics and laws of the new technological environment and new business models, master the theoretical frameworks of cross-border e-commerce, enterprise management in the era of informationization and international business, have a sense of social responsibility, and have a certain spirit of practice and innovation, so as to enhance the comprehensive competitiveness of the countries along the ‘Belt and Road Initiative’ in participating in multilateral trade by using modernized and electronic means, and help promote the development of ‘Belt and Road Initiative’. This project will enhance the comprehensive competitiveness of the countries along the ‘Belt and Road Initiative’ in participating in multilateral trade by modernized and electronic means, and help promote the economic prosperity and development of the countries along the ‘Belt and Road Initiative’ as well as the establishment of a shared exchange platform.

Relying on the first-class teachers and advanced teaching environment and equipment of the National Experimental Teaching Demonstration Center - Modern Service Industry Experimental Teaching Demonstration Center of the University of International Business and Economics, this program helps students to systematically master the theory and practice of international business and cross-border e-commerce, as well as new business and e-commerce through the two-year full-English teaching and the ‘immersion’ teaching method. Through the two-year full-language teaching and ‘immersion’ teaching methodology, we help students to systematically master the theory and practice of international business and cross-border e-commerce, as well as the various roles, responsibilities and abilities under the new technological environment and new business models, deepen students' understanding of the opportunities and risks of cross-border e-commerce management, marketing, logistics, finance, etc., and enhance students' understanding of the new areas and paths of business cooperation between China and other countries, and the development of successful business cooperation modes and new development business forms. It also enhances students' ability to establish new business cooperation areas and paths with China under the ‘Belt and Road Initiative’, develop successful business cooperation models, and form new development patterns.

Ⅱ Academic Structure

Academic Structure: two academic years.

Teaching Language: The program is conducted in English.

Ⅳ Training Mode

1) Classroom teaching: “Immersive” and “Experiential” teaching are conducted in various forms such as classroom lectures, case discussions, inspirational teaching, interactive discussion, and instructor guidance.

2) Practical teaching: Relying on the National Experimental Teaching Demonstration Center in our college, taking the comprehensive experimental platform as the practical environment, the students can experience the complete operation process of the cross-border e-commerce system and master the core operations.

3) Business visits: in order to enhance students' understanding of China's open economy, students will be systematically organized to conduct different types of business visits; on-site experiential learning and exchanges with e-commerce enterprises such as Alibaba, Tencent, Baidu, Dunhuang.com, Taobao Village, and so on.

4) Special Lectures: Experts and scholars in the fields of international business, cross-border e-commerce, e-commerce, etc. are regularly invited to organize special lectures on the theme of ‘Belt and Road Initiative’.

5) Cultural Experience: In addition to a monthly trip to rural suburbs of Beijing, MCA program also plans arrangements and study tours for participants to go out of the capital to experience Chinese culture.

Ⅳ Course Arrangement and Credits

1) The curriculum emphasizes the combination of theory and practice to improve the ability to understand, analyse and solve practical problems in the fields of international economic cooperation.

2)The curriculum of this full-time master program includes a compulsory module (17 credits), an optional module (7 credits), a business visit module (3 credits) and practical Course (3 credits). One should acquire 30 credits to get the diploma.

Degree Granted

Program participant who has acquired enough credits, accomplished all the courses, completed the master degree thesis and passed the thesis defense will be granted a Master diploma of Economics by UIBE.

Ⅴ Curriculum

ⅤI Eligibility

1. The applicants should be non-Chinese citizens, under the age of 35 years old, with good physical and psychological health.

2. Bachelor degree or above, with related education or working background will be preferred.

3. Good English proficiency to take courses taught in English.

4. With high potential in related professional development and willing to promote communication and cooperation between China and other countries.

ⅤII Application Procedures

1. Applicants shall make online application on the Chinese Government Scholarship Information System (https://studyinchina.csc.edu.cn/#/login). Please choose program category ‘Type B’ and fill in the Agency No.: 10036.

2. Applicants are required to make another online application on UIBE system (https://isa.uibe.edu.cn/). The application documents should be the same ones as those used for CSC. Firefox or Chrome Browser is recommended.

3. Please upload the clear chromoscan PDF files. Documents which are unclear or substandard will NOT be reviewed. Hard copies are not accepted.

ⅤIII Application Documents

1) Application Form for Chinese Government Scholarship (in Chinese or English).

2) Copy of the first page on the passport (Should be the ordinary passport with the validity over 6 month). If the validity of the applicant’s current passport does not meet the requirement (meaning the passport expires within 6 month), please apply for a new passport before submitting the application.

3) Notarized highest diploma. Prospective diploma winners must submit official proof of student status by their current school. Documents in languages other than Chinese or English must be attached with notarized Chinese or English translations.

4) Academic transcripts (from the undergraduate program onwards). Copies of academic records from first to last semester during the undergraduate, graduate (if any), and doctoral programs (if any) shall be provided. These transcripts shall be issued and sealed by the attending university’s academic affairs office, graduate school, or student management department. They can be in Chinese or English but must be attached with notarized English translations if they are in foreign languages other than English.

5) Language qualification certificates. Applicants for English-taught programs shall provide valid English proficiency certificates, the minimum score for TOEFL is 86 and 6.0 for IELTS. Applicants who obtained the degree with the teaching language in English could provide the official relevant certificate.

6) Study plan or proposal. The plan should include but not limited to professional background, research orientation, academic planning, etc. Written in Chinese or English, at least 1000 words.

7) Recommendation letters. Two letters of recommendation (written only in Chinese or English) from professors or associate professors shall be submitted. These letters shall describe the applicant’s objectives of learning in China, comprehensive abilities, and evaluation of future growth, as well as the cooperation between the supervisors or the exchange between universities both in China and abroad. Contact numbers and email addresses of professors should be included in the letters.

8) Other supporting documents. Such as personal academic publication, research results and relevant award certificates, can be submitted into the system.

9) Foreigner Physical Examination Form. The form is completed in English (the original copy shall be kept by the applicant) and designed by the Chinese quarantine authority and can be obtained from the dispatching authority. The physical examinations must cover all the items listed in the Foreigner Physical Examination Form. Incomplete records or those without the signature of the attending physician, the official stamp of the hospital, or a sealed photograph of the applicants are invalid. Please carefully schedule your physical examination as the result is valid for only 6 months.

10) Non-criminal record report. The applicant shall submit a valid certificate of Non-Criminal Record issued by the local public security authority, usually issued within 6 months prior to the submission date of the application.

Warm Notice

1.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.

2. The application deadline will be based on the detailed notification each year.

3.The final admission result is subject to the formal admission letter issued by the University of International Business and Economics.

4.Please provide a valid contact number and email address, pay attention to receive the latest information and reply timely.

5.Each applicant may be granted with the CSC scholarship for only one program.

6.The scholarship qualification will not be reserved once the student miss the registration date.

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

Website: http://sie.uibe.edu.cn

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