This English-instructed degree program is aimed at international students with an interest in international business. As the Chinese economy grows and is on the track of becoming the world's largest, so do the opportunities for businessmen and entrepreneurs. More and more companies and individuals prefer to do business and have an investment in China. This strong growth in business has especially taken place in the province of Zhejiang, where this University is located, because it is the leader of economy development in China,. For example, Yiwu Small Commodities Market and Alibaba’s Taobao, the largest small commodities market and e-commerce platform in China, have provided ample opportunities for numerous businesses all over the world. The ability to function and work in this environment thus becomes vital. For prospective students, understanding the business environment of the world and especially of contemporary China, plus Chinese language and culture, is a must. The purpose of this program is to meet these targets and to promote students' interest and ability in doing business in China and across the world.     

 Curriculum & Course Arrangement

(4 years)

1.A high school diploma or equivalent professional qualifications, and those who have some knowledge of relevant fields of business are preferable. Preference will be given to applicants with some work experience.
2.Applicants who are native speakers of English or those who have earned a degree under English environment are eligible for this program.
3.Applicants who are not native speakers of English  should fulfill the following minimum English language requirement:
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 80 or above for the Internet-based test, 550 or above for the paper-based test, or 213 or above for the computer-based test;
OR an overall band score of at least 6 in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS);
OR Chinese mainland's College English Test (CET) Band 4;
OR any others proof which may indicate your English is eligible for the program.
Applicants whose English is not eligible for the program may be admitted but will be asked to study a pre-session English course in addition to the modules listed above.

Graduates of this program should be able to
 1) demonstrate a basic understanding of business operation,  business rituals, business laws, and cross-cultural business communication;
 2) identify and analyze ethical issues related to doing business;
 3) start their own business across the world, and if possible, make investment  or work in China on the basis of their knowledge of Zhejiang or China’s business environment;
 4) be an excellent communicator in business activities with foreigners.