1. Program Aim
Undergraduate International Program in Economics (UIPE) is an English-taught program with a duration of 4 years, aiming to nurture future leaders to make an impact on the world by empowering knowledge, charismatic leadership and global competitiveness in a diverse and dynamic global economy.
UIPE provides the student with a curriculum designed with the idea of gradually increasing depth in major education, liberal-art education throughout the four-year study, and rich oversea experiences. Literally, all students in this program are encouraged to study outside Chinese mainland for at least one semester. For students planning to go into the industry and international organizations, interning during the summer or winter vacations is encouraged; for students planning to do PhD studies, more rigorous education on math and economic theory and recommendation to top PhD programs by faculty will be offered.
2. Credit and Degree
For International students, UIPE requires the completion of no fewer than 24 credits of General Education Courses (including General Education Core Courses and Specialized Education Courses), 28 credits of Basic Courses in General Discipline, 30 credits of Professional Core Courses, at least 39 credits from Multiple Development Path Courses, and Module Y of 6 credits. The total number of credits is at least 127. Bachelor in Economics will be granted by Fudan University to those who meet the requirements of the degree.
3. Curriculum
I. General Education Courses (24 credits)
| General Education Core Courses (7-module courses in literature, history, philosophy, social study, science and technology, ecological eveniroment, and art) |
| English Public Speaking |
| AI in Fintech |
| Innovation and Entrepreneurship |
| China: A General Survey I & II |
| Elementary Chinese & Intermediate Chinese & Advanced Chinese (pick 2) |
II. Basic Courses in General Discipline (28 credits)
| Mathematical Analysis BI & BII, or Advanced Mathematics BI & BII |
| Linear Algebra B |
| Probability Theory and Mathematical Statistics B |
| Principles of Microeconomics |
| Principles of Macroeconomics |
Ⅲ. Professional Core Courses (30 credits)
| Course | Credits | Credit Hours Per Week | Semester | Note |
| Professional Core Courses | Intermediate Microeconomics | 5 | 5 | Fall |
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| Intermediate Macroeconomics | 5 | 5 | Fall |
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| Econometrics | 4
| 4
| Spring |
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| Economic History | 4
| 4
| Fall | Pick 1
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| Chinese Economy | 4 | 4 | Spring |
| International Economics | 4 | 4 | Spring |
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| Corporate Finance | 4 | 4 | Spring |
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Econometric Analysis of Cross Section and Panel Data | 4 | 4 | Fall |
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| Undergraduate Research | 1 | 1 | Spring/Fall |
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| Industrial Practice | 1 | 1 | Spring/Fall |
| Thesis | 4 | 4 | 8th semester |
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①Undergraduate research/Industrial practice：
Undergraduate research is to serve as a research assistant for the professors taking part in their research work.
Industrial practice is to do internship in companies or organizations around the world, with a focus on improving business-related skills.
② All the students are required to finish the thesis in English, and a Chinese abstract over 2,500 words is also required.
Ⅳ. Multi-development Paths
Multi-development paths include different pathways such as Professional Advancement, Academic Minor Programs and others. The students are required to select one of the development paths under the guidance of the supervisor, and follow the guidance to take the courses.
1).Professional Advancement (39 credits)
The path of professional advancement requires 39 credits, with at least 32 from Professional Advancedment I courses.
| Course | Credits | Credit Hours Per Week | Semester |
I (at least 32 credits) | Overseas Lecturers' Short Courses | 2
| 2
| Summer |
Overseas Lecturers' Short Courses III | 2 | 2 | Summer |
| Accounting | 3 | 4 | Fall |
Money and Banking | 4 | 4 | Spring |
| Industrial Organization | 4
| 4
| Spring |
| International Trade (H) | 4
| 4
| Spring |
Development Economics (H) | 4
| 4
| Fall |
Application of Statistical and
Econometric Software | 3
| 3
| Spring |
| International Finance | 4 | 4 | Spring |
| Urban Economics | 4 | 4 | Fall |
Advanced Topics in Economics (H) | 4 | 4 | Spring/Fall |
Labor Economics (H)
| 4 | 4 | Fall |
| China and Globalization | 4 | 4 | Fall |
| Legal Aspects of Start-ups Doing Business in China | 2 | 2 | Spring |
| Investment | 3 | 3 | Spring |
| Asset Pricing | 3 | 3 | Spring |
| Game Theory | 3 | 3 | Spring |
| Multinational Corporations (MNCs) | 3 | 3 | Fall |
| China’s Financial System | 3 | 3 | Fall |
| International Business | 3 | 3 | Fall |
| The Making of an Economic Superpower: China since 1850 | 3 | 3 | Fall |
| Economic Data Analysis and Machine Learning | 3 | 3 | Fall |
| Approach to Time Series Analysis | 3 | 3 | Fall |
Classic Literature Reading and Academic Writing of Economics
| 2 | 2 | Fall |
| Ⅱ (0-7 credits) | Elective courses from EMA Programs | China's Taxation System and Fiscal Policy Enterprise Internationalization: Theory and Practice Analysis of Financial Statements and Valuation Venture Capital, IPO and Merger and Acquisition Core Competencies of Career - Theory and Business Practice of Creativity and Leadership |
Courses from 2-year Professional Master Programs
（专硕） | The detailed course arrangment will be announced by the SOE graduate office. |
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| Courses from the Doctoral Programs |
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| Credit Transfers | 17 Professional Core Courses and Professional Advanced Courses of the other majors at SOE. (For credit transfers only)
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2) Honor Programs
Please refer to the implementation plan of the School of Economics Honor Program for the curriculum setting and study requirements.
(https://jwc.fudan.edu.cn/cywd_27275/list.htm)
3) Cross-disciplinary Programs
Students must complete a minimum of 39 credits. In order to fulfill the course requirements, students must take 1 or 2 course packages offered by other schools/departments. If it is 1 course package, then the combination is 24 credits of professional advancement I courses of UIPE + 1 course package from another school/department.
For the courses of the cross-disciplinary programs, please refer to the academic website https://jwc.fudan.edu.cn/cywd_27275/list.htm.
Students who successfully complete and meet all the graduation requirements of this path will receive a graduation certificate, the bachelor's degree in economics and a corresponding course package certificate upon graduation.
4) Academic Minor Programs
Students must take at least 24 credits of professional advancement I courses of UIPE and an academic minor program offered by another school/department in Fudan University.
For the courses of the academic minor program, please refer to https://jwc.fudan.edu.cn/cywd_27275/list.htm. Students who successfully complete and meet all the graduation requirements of this path will receive a graduation certificate, the bachelor's degree in economics and a minor certificate upon graduation.
5) Innovation and Entrepreneurship Programs
Students must complete a minimum of 39 credits. In order to fulfill the course requirements, students are required to complete 1 or 2 innovative and entrepreneurial course packages offered by the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Institute. The combination can be any 2 of the following: 24 credits of the professional advancement I courses of UIPE, course package 1 in innovation and entrepreneurship, course package 2 in innovation and entrepreneurship, a couse package offered by a school/department other than the School of Economics or the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Institute.
For the courses of the innovation and entrepreneurship programs, please refer to the academic website https://jwc.fudan.edu.cn/cywd_27275/list.htm.
Students who successfully complete all the requirements of this path will receive a graduation certificate, the bachelor degree in economics and a course package certificate upon graduation.
6) Double Degree Programs with foreign partner universities
The students who take the double degree program path are required to complete General Education courses, Basic Courses in General Discipline, Professional Core courses, and a double degree program offered by a foreign partner university. The double degree program curriculum will be designated in accordance with the requirements in the collaboration agreement. Students who have completed the double-degree program and meet the requirements for graduation and degree awarding will receive a degree certificate from Fudan University and a degree certificate from a foreign partner university as well.
Other Notes
(1)Students must choose their development path at the end of the 4th semester. Assessment corresponding to your selected path will be strictly given by graduation.
(2)The academic credits for both sharing courses of major and multi-development are calculated only once. Students who choose or change the path should be approved by the supervisor.
3) The course list is subject to changes.
The UIPI program differs in the compulsory courses of Professional Advancement 1 and some extra elective courses in Professional Advancement 1:
