
The Master of Applied Economics program is designed to cultivate high-level professionals with a solid theoretical foundation in economics and strong practical analytical skills. This program covers research areas such as international trade and multinational investment, industrial development and regional economy, and financial and fiscal economics, with an emphasis on equipping students with the ability to apply economic theories and quantitative methods to solve real-world economic problems. By deeply exploring macroeconomics, microeconomics, market mechanisms, and policy effects, students will be prepared to provide scientific support for business decisions, government policy formulation, and international economic cooperation.
Program Features:
Diverse Research Areas:
The program includes research directions such as international trade and multinational investment, industrial development and regional economy, and financial and fiscal economics, providing students with a broad space for academic exploration and enhancing their ability to address global economic issues.
Integration of Theory and Practice:
Focused on the application of economic theory to real-world issues, the curriculum and research projects emphasize developing students' ability to solve practical economic problems using modern economic tools and quantitative methods.
Interdisciplinary Knowledge System:
The program covers various subfields of economics and integrates the current trends of economic globalization and regionalization, preparing students with a comprehensive understanding of macroeconomics, microeconomics, market analysis, and policy evaluation.
Career Prospects:
Graduates of the Master of Applied Economics program can pursue careers in government agencies, international organizations, financial institutions, businesses, and academic research institutions. With the ongoing process of economic globalization and the increasing complexity of economic issues, the demand for professionals with a ...
Academic Requirement: Bachelor Degree
Score Requirement: Above 70% or B or equivalent
Language Proficiency:
HSK Requirement: Chinese-taught: HSK-Level 4 180 or above, HSKK 60 or above
English Requirement: English-taught: IELTS scores should be above 6.0, TOEFL scores should be above 80, or Duolingo scores should be above 100.
Overseas students whose major language of instruction is Chinese should reach Level 5 of the International Chinese Language Proficiency Standard upon graduation. Overseas students whose teaching language is a foreign language should reach at least Level 3 of the International Chinese Language Proficiency Standard.
The graduate students who have completed the courses and required parts as stipulated in the cultivation program within the prescribed study period, passed all the exams and the dissertation and met other requirements of the university for graduation will be granted graduation and issued the graduation certificate, and the degree certificate will be issued if they meet the requirements for degree conferment.
Following expenses are for first year only
Application Fees: CNY 200
Registration Fees: CNY 400
Physical Examination: CNY 550 (to be paid to Entry-Exit Inspection undefinedamp; Quarantine Bureau)
Annual Expenses from first year to last year
Tution fee: CNY 22,000 / year. JIANGSU UNIVERISTY PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIP: CNY 20,000 first year (Discount on Tuition). For master's degree programs, the scholarship will be renewed once a year after annual evaluation of the student's performance (awarded scholarship from second year may increase or decrease according to evaluation points).
Accommodation fee: CNY 4,500 to 4,900 per person per academic year (Double-room)
Insurance Fee: CNY 600 / year (to be paid to the life insurance company)
Resident Permit: CNY 400 every time (to be paid to Public Security Bureau by candidate)
Books: Flexible, about CNY 600 /year
Living expenses: Approximately CNY 1,000 /month (Depends on personal budget)
1. Passport: A scanned copy of the passport cover and main page (valid until after September 30, 2026). Applicants with previous experiences in China should provide scans of all documents related to Chinese visas and residence permits.
2. Original or Notarized Degree Certificates: Original or notarized copies of all degree certificates starting from the undergraduate level.
3. Original or Notarized Transcripts: Transcripts for all courses taken starting from the undergraduate level.
4. CV: Include a chronological list of educational experiences from the undergraduate level onward. Applicants with previous educational experiences in China should include all study experiences.
5. Research proposal: At least 800 words, include details about applicants' educational and work background, academic achievements, research plans, and personal development goals. Ph.D. applicants should also provide a detailed academic research plan.
6. Language Proficiency Proof: For applicants applying for Chinese-taught programs, the following language proficiency documents are required:
Original HSK Level 4 Certificate (valid within the certification period) with a score of 180 points or above, Original HSKK Intermediate Certificate with
a score of 60 points or above. Applicants for programs taught in English must provide copies of their IELTS, TOEFL, or Duolingo English Test scores. IELTS scores should be above 6.0, TOEFL scores should be above 80, or Duolingo scores should be above 100.
7. Two Recommendation Letters: Either Chinese or English and signed by associate professors or professors in a relevant field.
8. Foreigner Physical Examination Form: Applicants must undergo a medical examination following the items listed in the form. The examination results are valid for 6 months.
9. Financial Statement: Either the family deposit certificate, property certificate or parent/guardian income certificate with a recommended minimum value of $5,000 USD or equivalent.
10. A valid certificate of Non-cri...
Starting Time:
Spring: Mar. 11-12, 2026
Autumn: Sep. 9-11, 2026
Duration:3 Years
Teaching Medium:English or Chinese
Qualification Awarded:Master Programs
Application Deadline:
Spring: Jan. 01, 2026
Autumn: June. 30, 2026
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