Bachelor’s in
International Economics &Trade (JMD) at
East China University of Science and Technology (ECUST)
JMD at a Glance
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• We're proud to be a world-leading higher education institution in China to launch the very pioneering “Joint Multi-Degree (JMD) Programme” which opens up global study hubs for future leaders, dedicated to the delivery of an exclusive university pathway for international students across the world. What makes this programme unique is down to three key components: faster, better, and stronger. We believe that this approach would give you an unrivaled study experience and the best chance of a successful career upon graduation
• FASTER: JMD is designed to offer a time- and cost-efficient programme that enables you to complete more degrees within a shorter duration. It takes only 4 years to get 3 degrees including two Bachelor Degrees:one from ECUST and one from a chosen JMD partner university, plus one optional Master Degree from any chosen university in the JMD-bridged country.
• BETTER: By building partnerships with prestigious partners in Europe, the Americas, Asia and Australasia around the globe, JMD Programme also provides an exclusive solution for students not only to get more degrees, but also to obtain more invaluable opportunities to develop and share global perspectives.You can benefit from the internationally informed curricula as well as multicultural environments to live and learn in. This programme also facilitate the world-leading research that takes place at ECUST.
• STRONGER: JMD Programme is committed to building an elite education pathway to equip you with stronger knowledge, skills and attributes to be globally employable and to make a positive contribution to the world, by leveraging the merits of leading Eastern and Western institutions. You will be provided with the most cutting-edge knowledge, international outlook as well as practical experience in a real-life context, which would secure you a successful career upon graduation.
I. Academic Highlights
• Drawing on the economic, financial, trading, shipping and science and technology innovation advantages of Shanghai, and the university’s own intellectual strength, this programme is committed to cultivating talents with solid disciplinary knowledge, broad international vision, and expertise in international business operations. Internationalization is a primary highlight for the programme where all courses are taught in English, faculty from prestigious domestic and international universities, curriculum set in accordance with international standards, and a large number of international exchange programmes available to domestic and overseas students.
• In addition, the curriculum embodies a combination of theory with modern economic analysis method, and of scientific and technological progress with the frontier international business models, which, together with various extracurricular activities and interactive classroom modes, enriches the meaning of integrated knowledge and practice characterizing the programme. The programme aims to equip students with theoretical knowledge and modern economic analysis methods in international economy and trade, high English proficiency, and comprehensive knowledge and skills in import and export business, international business and related operations of multinational companies.
II.Educational Objectives
• Under the background of global economic integration and the rapid development of China's foreign trade, the programme endeavors to cultivate high-quality talents in international economic management, with additional social responsibility, innovative spirit and extraordinary leadership.
• The three-year programme will enable students to develop good moral qualities, establish a solid foundation of disciplinary knowledge, master the professional modern economic analysis method, conduct scientific analysis and decision-making on international economic issues and policies, and engage in English-medium import and export business, exploring international markets, and formulation and implementation of international business strategies.
• After graduation, students are expected to be qualified for international business management in foreign trade and economic enterprises and multinational corporations; moreover, they can also work in governmental departments and institutions concerning foreign affairs; or continue to pursue master's degrees in economics, finance and management.
III. Eligibility Check:
- • 1.International students who hold foreign passports;
- • 2.Completed high school with a high school diploma or higher academic qualifications;
- • 3.No criminal records and in good physical and mental health;
- • 4.Aged 16 or above, for applicants who are under 18 need to provide a a letter of guarantee from a legally recognized adult guardian residing in China.
IV. Language Requirements:
- • 1.Proof of English - IELTS ≥6.0/ TOEFL ≥80 or other equivalent is needed for English-taught programmes.
- • 2. Applicants who have no language scores need to take additional language courses.
V. Scholarship
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