Zhejiang Gongshang University

MA/MSc in Business Administration

Zhejiang Gongshang University
The MA/MSc in Business Administration at Zhejiang Gongshang University is a 2 Years long program for international students, taught in English.

IntroductionIntroduction

Located in Hangzhou, the capital as well as the political, economic and cultural center of the Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang Gongshang University is a public higher educational institution administrated by Zhejiang Province and focuses in the fields of business and technology. The English-medium master's degree program International trade (in the field of Chinese business) is ZJSU specialty and has been growing in popularity among International students. Besides, a total of 92 degree programs, including 48 bachelor's degree programs, 41 master's degree programs and 3 doctoral degree programs, are available for you as well. Last but not least, 4 non-degree programs, i.e. long-term Chinese language program, short-term Chinese language program, business Chinese program and China and Chinese business, are offered for you to learn pure Mandarin or Chinese business ways. ZJSU will be a perfect learning destination for those interested in Chinese culture, especially in the respect of Chinese business and finance.

ProgramAbout the Program

Program Objectives
MA/MSc in Business Administration is a course designed for those international students who have acquired BA/BSc degrees or above prior to applications. This course seeks to equip international students with systematic knowledge of Chinese business administration in academia as well as in research; as a result, it is tailored for business managers and active researchers. Through this course, students will achieve the following objectives:
Be familiar with the ways in which business administration has evolved overtime;
Firmly grasp characters of Chinese business reform and business development;
Be able to apply research methodologies and analyses managerial issues by using statistics, game theory and other relevant research methods or theories;
Be able to carry out research independently
Main Courses
Compulsory courses
China Panorama, Chinese, Organizational Behavior, Research Methods on Business Administration, Strategic Management, Finance Management, Human Resource Management ,Marketing, Microeconomics, Macroeconomics
Optional courses
Chinese Industrial Policies and Business environment, Chinese Culture and Business Etiquette, Chinese Corporate governance, Project Management, Chinese Consumer Behavior, Management Statistics, Chinese Writing and Advanced Chinese, Management of Multinational Company, Dissertation Writing.
Faculty
This program is supervised by a team of 81 full-time teachers, among whom 20 professors, 39 associate professors; 54 doctors, and 19 post-doctorates. There are 53 experts, among whom 15 are professors and 38 assistant professors, most of whom are young and middle-aged under 45.
Duration
2 to 4 years,normally 2 years
Credits and Certification
Thirty-six to forty two credits, including 6 credits for dissertation. Qualified students will be granted certificates of graduation and Master Degree of Business Administration.
Instruction Language
■ All the courses are delivered in English except some of Chinese language courses.
■ Dissertation is required to be written in English

About Zhejiang Gongshang University


Modern Facilities on Campus 


Zhejiang Gong Shang University is consisted of two campuses: Xiasha Campus(now known as the Main Campus) and  the Downtown Campus. The international students are mainly arranged in Xiasha Campus.

The campus are modern with a high standard of facilities. There are on-campus health services, dining halls, sports facilities, libraries and internet.


Xiasha Campus

The Xiasha Campus, the central campus of Zhejiang Gongshang University is located in the Xiasha District for Higher Educational Institutions in the northeastern part of Hangzhou City. The Xiasha Higher Educational District has fourteen universities and institutes ZGU's Xiasha campus with an area of 129.6 hectares is the largest one in the district. The campus borders the Qiantang River, the tide of which is a splendid and miraculous phenomenon, well-known in China.

The design of the campus well reflects ZGU's concept of human-centered education, the harmony between humans and the environment, and the idea of sustainable development. The campus is divided into four parts: classroom buildings, office buildings, sports facilities and residential areas. Located near the Qiantang River, ZGU's classroom buildings are designed in the shape of traditional Chinese ships, symbolizing that students are sailing on an ocean of knowledge. The Campus is well known for its unique architecture, modern equipment and beautiful environment.

Downtown Campus

The Downtown Campus, the cradle of ZGU, is located in the central part of Hangzhou city, 10 minutes drive from the famous West Lake. On this campus School of International Education provides international students with program of Chinese Language and Culture.
 

Accommodation


Living on Campus


ZGU provides on-campus accommodations for international students, fully furnished apartments, as well as cleaning service and on-campus dining hall. All apartments are equipped with air-conditioning, hot water, colour TV, refrigerator, internet and telephone. There is a public kitchen on each floor in the apartment building. Internet access is available on site. 


Zhejiang Gong Shang University is consisted of two campuses: Xiasha Campus(now known as the Main Campus) and  the Downtown Campus. The international students are mainly arranged in Xiasha Campus.


On Xia Sha Campus


3,250 RMB per year for double room


8,200 RMB per year for single room


Living off campus


If you don’t like to live on campus, you can choose to rent a room near your campus or join a local homestay family. Rent a House, apartment or flat.


The university allow foreign students to live off campus while you have to inform the university and get the permission from the university first before you make the arrangement. 


Off Campus hotels (click the pics to enlarge)


   


Average Rents for off-campus living


Depending on different cities, here is the general rang of the price for renting:


One-bedroom apartment: RMB 800-2500 per month


Two-bedroom apartment: RMB 1000-4500 per month


Three-bedroom apartment: RMB 1500-8000 per month


What’s more, the price varies depending on the condition of the apartment, facilities/furnishings, and especially the location


        


Fees

Application Fee:
$ 150 USD
Service Fee:
$ 50 USD
Tuition fee:
$ 3472 USD/per year
 
¥ 25000 CNY/per year

Admissions Process

3 Steps to Apply to a Chinese University

1

Choose Programs

2

Apply Online

3

ENROLL IN CHINA

Entry Requirements

1. High school certificate

2. Good knowledge of English 

3. Aged from 18 to 40 years old and in good physical condition

Application Materials

1.Photocopy of valid passport
With photo, passport number&expiration date and name included.


2.Passport-sized photo
A passport-sized photo taken recently of the applicant.


3.Graduation certificate of University
Graduation certificate should be in Chinese or English. If not, it should be translated into Chinese or English and be notarized.


4.Academic transcript of University


5.Health certificate


6.Resume 
Written in Chinese or in English


7.English proficiency test certificate 

For example, IELTS or TOEFL, only for applicant whose native language is not English.


8.Two letters of recommendation 
From professor or associate professor or equivalents 

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