Bachelor in International Economics and Trade

This major aims to cultivate applied professional talents to systematically master the basic theories of principles of economics, international economy and international trade and the operational skills of actual business in international trade, to know modern developing status of international trade and to be familiar with the rules, conventions, policies and regulations of international trade and China’s foreign trade, to have the good ability of listening ,speaking, writing and translating in English and to adapt the requirement of economic construction and social development so that students can engage in work of actual business in international economy and trade, operating management, scientific research, and education in departments of foreign-related economy, financial institution, overseas-funded enterprises after graduation.

Curriculum Requirement

Requisite knowledge and skills of graduates:

To master the basic theories of economics; To master the theoretical knowledge of international economy and trade and the professional skills of international trade; To analyze and research economic problems by using methods of measurement, accounting, and statistics; To know the international developing status of main countries and regions; To know the economic policies and regulations of China; To be familiar with general rules and conventions of international trade; To use a foreign language proficiently and have strong ability to listen, speaking, reading, writing and translating; To be able to utilize the computer in professional work.

Main Course:

Micro-economics, Macro-economics, Management, Accounting, Statistics, International Trade, International Finance, International Trade Affaires, International Marketing, International Settlement, Currency and Banking, International Economics, Econometrics, International Business Law, Modern Business English Letters, etc.

Application Requirement

Notarized highest diploma (photocopy): prospective diploma winners must submit official proof of student status by their current school. Documents in languages other than Chinese or English must be attached with notarized Chinese or English translations.

Application Materials

• Copy of the first 10 pages of the passport,
• Copy of the high school graduation certificate or the transcript,
• A recent record of the sponsor’s bank account statement,
• Sponsorship letter,
• Application form (filled).

Founded in 1951, Liaoning University of Technology (LUT) is a provincial university of higher learning. It is a multifaceted university with engineering as its specialty, as well as offering instruction in science, liberal arts, economics, and management studies. Presently it serves over 18,000 undergraduates and 578 postgraduates.

LUT has 21 colleges and faculties. Forty-seven undergraduate specialties and forty-four post-graduate specialties are offered, which includes 7 first-level master degrees and 37 second-class master degrees covering 9 fields of authorized Engineering master degree, 13 higher vocational college specialties. LUT has 3 national key laboratories, provincial key laboratories, 5 central and local co-founded laboratories of preponderant discipline and 2 provincial research centers of engineering technology.

LUT has a team of 1, 278 staff members. Among the 780 fulltime teachers, there are 148 professors, 300 associate professors, one course leader recognized by the Provincial Ministry of Education, 57 university-level course leaders, academic leaders, and excellent young core teachers. Our professors have proven a record of doing strong scientific research. In the past five years, they have completed more than 500 scientific research projects; and have received 25 awards at the provincial level and published over 4, 000 academic theses, 110 of which were incorporated in three important international document searches.

According to the demands decided by the changing global market, LUT focuses on improving students' overall understanding of the world around them and improving students' creative and practical abilities. The highly qualified LUT graduates have been welcomed by all professions, and in recent years, the rate of employment has been over 98 percent.

The School of International Education at LUT is in charge of international cooperation, recruitment, and management of international students. LUT has carried out international exchange and cooperation since 1985. In recent years, the university has established numerous exchange programs with more than 20 foreign universities. LUT sends students to the USA, Germany, the UK, Korea, Singapore, Japan, and Australia. International students can get graduation certificates and bachelor’s degrees, as well as master's degrees. So far, we have had students from the US, Korea, Japan, Slovenia, and Pakistan. Our Chinese Training Centre offers free Chinese lessons for all degree students. In order to give students a broader knowledge about Chinese culture, we also arrange classes like Kung Fu, Calligraphy, and Traditional Chinese Musical Instruments.

The LUT campus is one of the "Garden Units" in Liaoning. The student residence is comfortable, orderly, full of cultural atmosphere and convenient for shopping and traveling. The cafeterias on campus serve different styles of food and are greatly enjoyed by our students and staff.

After 65 years’ endeavor, LUT has established a unique campus tradition and accumulated valuable spiritual wealth. Nowadays, all the teachers and members of LUT make our university strong by reform and development with their enthusiasm to achieve a provincial first-class university known by the whole nation and to contribute ourselves to the national and local development of our society.