International Business

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.

Why Study This Program?

The Bachelor Program of International Business is designed for international students. The program offers undergraduates qualifications of solid professional knowledge in the area of international business including international business laws, regulations, conventions and skills. Operational business capabilities will be obtained in this program, such as business planning, international business management, business legal consultancy, business environment research and high-level of business English. Graduates of this program may have their careers in multinational companies, consultant agency, international trade business, economic department in government and research institutions.

Main Courses

·Principle of Management ·Economics ·Strategic Management ·Multinational Corporation Management ·Business English ·Supply Chain and Logistics Management ·International Trade Project Analysis, ·Global Merge and Acquisition, ·International Technology Transfer and Intellectual Property Management

Educational System and Degree Any qualified student will be granted Bachelor degree of Management in the subject of international business. A flexible educational system is adopted, under which students could graduate within three to eight years, normally four years.

Social practice Social practice includes enterprise visit and survey, writing of reports or thesis , professional training, and writing of graduation thesis.

Credits for graduation Minimum credits for graduation: 130 credits.

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.
 

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

        

3 Steps to Apply to a Chinese University

1. High school certificate

2. Good knowlegde of English

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

1. Photocopy of valid passport 
   With name, passport number & expiration date, and photo included
2. Passport photo 
   A recent passport-sized photo of the applicant
3. High school academic transcript 
   High school academic transcript in languages other than Chinese or English should be translated into Chinese or English and be certified by notarization.
4. High school graduate certificate 
   Graduation certificate in languages other than Chinese or English should be translated into Chinese or English and be certified by notarization.
5. English proficiency test certificate 
   For example, IELTS or TOEFL, only for applicant whose native language is not English.
6. Resume 
   Written in Chinese or in English
7. Health certificate 
   Not needed during application. But may required when applying for visa