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Nanchang University

As one of the bases of international study in China with foreign governmental scholarship, Nanchang University, the key comprehensive provincial institution, listed as a key constructive subject of national "211 Project", is located in Nanchang, the beautiful capital city of JiangxiProvince. It is authorized by the Ministry of Education of China to enroll Chinese Government Scholarship students and one of the bases of international study in China with foreign government scholarships (articulated programs). Nanchang University, initially namedas NationalChungChengUniversity, was founded in 1940. In May of 1993, Nanchang University was established by the combination of JiangxiUniversity and JiangxiPolytechnicUniversity. In December of 2004, an agreement was signed by the Ministry of Education of China and the provincial government of Jiangxi to co-manage Nanchang University. In August of 2005, the university merged with the JiangxiMedicalCollege to become today’s Nanchang University.

　　The Universityis a comprehensive one, featured with 86 undergraduate disciplines covering liberal arts, history, philosophy, economics, management, law, science, engineering, agriculture medicine and education. Among the 86 disciplines, 2 are key disciplines of national-level, 37 are of provincial-level, 36 are provincial-level brand disciplines and 16 are medical leading disciplines. There are 16 schools, 174 MA/MSc programs, 25 PhD programs、2 post-doctoral research centers, serving over 83,000 students.The total value of teaching instruments and equipments reaches RMB 310 million Yuan, and the collection of books in the library is over 2.9 million. There are two state key laboratories, one engineering center of Ministry of Education, one clinical pharmacology base at national level and one branch center of China Stem Cell Engineering & Technology Center in Jiangxi province, as well as ten affiliated hospitals at different levels.

　　The location of Nanchang University is the historical cultural city, Nanchang, which enjoys the fame of “a land of massive resources and magical power, and a birth place of creative mind and gifted talents” and “hero city”. Nanchang, the capital city of Jiangxi, is in favorable geographic circumstances and with convenient transportations，and is the only capital city which connects toYangtze River Delta, Chu Chiang Delta and South-Eastern Economic Region of Fujian. Due to the opening up policy, the tourism of Nanchang has been in rapid development and lots of historical sites have been restored. There are 26 natural scenic places and 78 human scenic sites. Abundant rivers and lakes contributes to a picturesque urban scenery. The surrounding areas possess Lushan Scenic & Historic Interest Area which is the renowned world heritage site, Poyanghu Migratory Bird Nature Reserve and other national-level scenic spots, such as Mt. Dragon & Tiger, Mt.Jinggangshan, Mt. Sanqing etc. Recently, Nanchang has been listed as one of the “10 Most Dynamic Cities”by the American Newsweek, and is considered to have infinite potentials. Nanchang has developed into a popular city home and abroad for visiting, studying and traveling.

　　The university has been very activate in international exchange and cooperation, and now has established stable relationship with more than 30 higher education institutes, scientific research institutions and administrative departments in over 20 countries. A Confucius institute in France has been set up by Nanchang University jointly with Kuwaiti university; the cooperation with German Foreign Economic Cooperation Department witnesses the successful founding and operation of the pilot workshop of food engineering; in 2003, entrusted by Ministry of Education, Nanchang University sent staff to Guinea to launch the faculty training of the economic management and became the first Chinese university to award academic certificates in Africa; in 2005, entrusted by Ministry of Education and Ministry of Commerce, Nanchang University conducted the research on the specific project of aiding Africa and trained 28 officials from the Ministries of Education of 15 African countries; in 2006, entrusted by Ministry of Commerce, the International Exchange School of Nanchang University held “Seminar on Chinese Culture and Economy” for 48 senior officials of culture, economy or foreign affairs from 43 developing countries; also in 2006, entrusted by Ministry of Commerce, Nanchang University undertook “Seminar on Chinese Language” for the 16 teachers of Chinese Language and officials from 4 Shanghai Cooperation Organization countries.

　　Nanchang University has established the InternationalExchangeSchool specialized in delivering Chinese language courses for foreign students and in charge of management of specialty teaching. There is a special international students’ apartment building. Since 1991, it started to recruit students from the United States, Canada, Australia, Germany, France, Korean, Japan, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Malaysia, Laos, Thailand, Burundi, Guinea, Cambodia, Syria, Tanzania, Cameron, and other countries. The education programs consist of long term and short term Chinese train courses, undergraduate programs and postgraduate programs. The teaching resources are abundant and the teachers for Chinese instructions to international students all obtain the “Certificate of Ability to Teach Chinese as a Foreign Language”. The school has an advanced administrative level and the scale of recruiting foreign students is being expanded with distinctive achievements.

　　Nanchang University is forging ahead toward the great goal of constructing a nationwide, high-level, domestically and internationally famous research-oriented comprehensive university. We sincerely wish to communicate and cooperate with universities, scientific research organizations, as well as administrative departments from more countries, what’s more, we look forward to welcoming the outstanding students, scholars and teachers abroad to Nanchang University for study and research.

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Programs

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　Master of Business Administration

Major	Business Administration
Length of Program	2 years
Degree	Master’s Degree in Business Administration
Professional profile	MBA is short for Master of Business Administration. Through MBA courses, students can learn the latest Business Law, Logistics Management, Strategic Economy, as well as Development Course and Business Management Arguing. The MBA program will educate students with management and strategies, and some more technical and functional major courses. The MBA program will help trainees to accomplish success in global economic competition. This MBA program also covers aspects as: International Business, Art of Leadership, Creative Management, Knowledge of Cross Cultures, and the Impact of New Technologies on Various Levels of Business
Research Orientation	Enterprise Strategic Management, Marketing Management, Human Resource Management, Accounting and Financial Management, etc.
Major Courses	Management, Management Economics, Marketing Management, Strategic Management, Accounting and Money Management, Finance and Trade, Organizational Behavior, Human Resource Management, Management Information System, Operations Management, etc.
Opportunities for Further Study	MBA degree holders can apply for further study at PhD level in a related field in NanchangUniversity.
Employment Prospects	Combined with international economy, this MBA programenable students to participate in the management rank in any field for the work of management, research and development. Both in China and abroad, where there is an urgent need for senior managers, MBA graduates will have access to a wide variety of options and much room for development.,
Language Requirements	The languages of instruction are English and Chinese. Those applying to be taught in Chinese are required to have passed band six (HSK) or above or, as an alternative, to have learned Chinese for a year or more in Nanchang University and have passed all the examinations; those who apply to be taught in English can enjoy a lowered requirement of Chinese proficiency or a HSK exemption, but they should have a good command of English.

　Master of Public Administration

Major	Public Administration
Length of Program	Two Years
Degree	Master’s Degree in Public Administration
Professional Profile	MPA, short for Master of Public Administration，aims to foster the senior practical expertise in Public management and public policy research and analysis, etc; and to provide the government departments and non-government public institutions with the professional administrators and policy analysts who are equipped with theory of modern public management and public policy knowledge and are proficient in a particular policy area with advanced analyzing methodology and skills.
Orientation	Theory and Practice of Local Government Management, Public Affairs and Higher Education Administration, Government's Economic Management and Social Development, Public Human Resource Management
Major Courses	Administration, Public Policy Studies, Organizational Theory and Management, Human Resource Development and Management, Public Economics, Higher Education Administration, Leadership and Decision-making Studies, Local Governments and Regional Economic Studies, etc.
Teaching Faculty	This major has highly qualified teaching staff—33 professors, 8 associate professors, of which 21 hold doctoral degrees.
Opportunities for Further Study	MPA degree holders can apply for further study at PhD level in a related field in NanchangUniversity.
Employment Prospects	Presently, MPA program is very popular in some developed countries in Europe and America. MPA degree holders are mainly engaged in the public sector in various fields, including government departments, non-government public institutions, personnel and administrative departments of enterprises and institutions. They are managers, leaders, policy analysts and senior staff specialized in the management of public affairs and public service in public organizations, especially in government.
Language Requirements	The language of instruction is Chinese. The applicants are required to pass band six (HSK) (including band six) or above, or as an alternative, to have learned Chinese for a year or more in Nanchang University and have passed all the examinations.

　Undergraduate Program for International Economics & Trade

Major	International Economics and Trade
Length of Program	Four years
Degree	Bachelor's Degree in Economics
Professional Profile	International Economics and Trade is a comprehensive discipline that consists of international trade, international finance and international investment theory and relevant practice, which requires students to master the basic theories of international economics and trade, and deeply understand the development trend of international economy, as well as operating rules of international markets. The teaching combines with the latest international trade rules and the practical operating competence, also contributes to training senior professional practical talents with solid basic knowledge, skillful operating abilities and strong adaptability.
Major Courses	International Trade, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Management Theory, International Economics, International Trade Theory and Practice, Advanced English, International Finance, International Settlement, Electronic Commerce, International Investment, International Marketing, World Economic Geography, China's foreign Trade, etc.
Teaching Faculty	Among the 24 teachers for International Economics and Trade, there are 2 professors, 8 associate professors, 10 lecturers; 1 provincial academic Chair person and 2 backbone teachers; 6 postgraduate tutors. More than 80% of the teachers hold a master degree or above, and professors and associate professors account for about 42% of the total. "International Trade" was awarded “the Elaborate Courses” in NanchangUniversity.
Opportunities for Further Study	The application of NanchangUniversity for postgraduate program in World Economy has been approved. At present, there are four specialties, i.e. International Economic Theory and Application, International Investment and Multinational corporations, International Trade, International Cultural Trade. Graduates of International Economics and Trade can apply for postgraduate study for a master degree in World Economy or in a related field at NanchangUniversity.
Employment Prospects	Graduates majored in International Economics and Trade are qualified for international trading and theoretical researching. They are suitable forundertaking tasks of business, management, research and promotion planning for foreign trade sectors, foreign-related enterprises, government, and financial Institutions, etc.
Language Requirements	The languages of instruction are English and Chinese. Those applying to be taught in Chinese are required to have passed band six (HSK) or above or, as an alternative, to have learned Chinese for a year or more in Nanchang University and have passed all the examinations; those who apply to be taught in English can enjoy a lowered requirement of Chinese proficiency or a HSK exemption, but they should have a good command of English.

　Undergraduate Program for Clinical Medicine

Major	Clinical Medicine
Length of Program	Five years
Degree	Bachelor of Medicine
Professional profile	This program aims to foster highly qualified medical specialists who are equipped with basic theories of Preclinical Medicine, Clinical Medicine, and basic skills of medical care and disease prevention. Students mainly learn basic medical theories and knowledge, and receive basic training in human disease diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and develop the ability to classify and identify the causes and pathogenesis of human diseases.
Major Courses	Human Anatomy, Histology and Embryology, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pathogen Biology, Medical Immunology, Pathology,Pathophysiology, Pharmacology, Diagnostics, Science, Surgery, Obstetrics, Gynecology, Pediatrics, Infectious Diseases, etc.
Opportunities for further study	There are 42 authorizeddisciplines in the School of Medical of NanchangUniversity to grant master degree. Graduates majored in Clinical Medicine can apply for postgraduate study for a master degree in the relevant majors at NanchangUniversity.
Employment prospects	Graduates majored in Clinical Medicine are suitable for positions in medical care facilities, medical education institutions, and clinical research institutions etc., engaging in clinical treatment and prevention of diseases, medical education and scientific research, etc.
Language requirements	The language of instruction is Chinese. The applicants are required to pass band three (HSK) (including band three) or above, or as an alternative, to have learned Chinese for a year or more in Nanchang University and have passed all the examinations.

　Chinese Language Training Program

Major	Modern Chinese
Length of Program	1-3 years
Certificate	Certificate of Chinese Training in NanchangUniversity HSK Certificate for HSK examinees
Course Description	Chinese language training program of School of International Exchange of Nanchang University aims to improve students’ ability of listening, speaking, reading and writing through various classroom and off-class instruction methods. With advanced teaching approaches and methods, teachers of these courses can help students improve their mastery of Chinese language greatly from a low starting point, enable the students to conduct effective communication in Chinese.
Major courses	Junior	Comprehensive Course, Oral Chinese, Chinese Listening
	Intermediate	Comprehensive Course, Oral Chinese, Chinese Listening, Chinese Writing
	Senior	Comprehensive Course, Dialogue in Chinese, Chinese Writing, Chinese Calligraphy, Newspaper Reading
Teaching Faculty	School of International Exchange of Nanchang University has excellent teaching staff. The teachers for Chinese instructions to foreign students all obtain the “Certificate of Ability to Teach Chinese as a Foreign Language”
Advantages of Nanchang University	1、Nanchang University is the only HSK test center in Jiangxi Province 2、In “one-on-one help” activity, Nanchang University arrange excellent students to help international students practice Chinese Language after class. 3、International students are actively involved in Chinese environment and communicate in Chinese in daily life.

　Summer Chinese Course

Length	1 month (July 20th---August 19thevery year)
Certificate	Certificate of Chinese Training in NanchangUniversity
Course Description	Experiencing Class	This class is suitable for starters, aiming at the instruction of Chinese pronunciation, lexicon, grammar, sentence groups, etc., through practicing listening, speaking, reading and writing, to enable students to master the accurate pronunciation, intonation, and skillful writing of Chinese, to meet the students’ basic needs in daily life, study and social activities to a certain degree.
	Intensive Class	This course is suitable for students majored in Chinese or those who have some knowledge of Chinese. Aiming at the instruction of relevant knowledge of language and culture, this course can enable students to overcome cultural barriers, further improve the expressive and communicative ability, so as to communicate fluently and properly in Chinese.

• • •

Programs

• • •

　Master of Business Administration

Major	Business Administration
Length of Program	2 years
Degree	Master’s Degree in Business Administration
Professional profile	MBA is short for Master of Business Administration. Through MBA courses, students can learn the latest Business Law, Logistics Management, Strategic Economy, as well as Development Course and Business Management Arguing. The MBA program will educate students with management and strategies, and some more technical and functional major courses. The MBA program will help trainees to accomplish success in global economic competition. This MBA program also covers aspects as: International Business, Art of Leadership, Creative Management, Knowledge of Cross Cultures, and the Impact of New Technologies on Various Levels of Business
Research Orientation	Enterprise Strategic Management, Marketing Management, Human Resource Management, Accounting and Financial Management, etc.
Major Courses	Management, Management Economics, Marketing Management, Strategic Management, Accounting and Money Management, Finance and Trade, Organizational Behavior, Human Resource Management, Management Information System, Operations Management, etc.
Opportunities for Further Study	MBA degree holders can apply for further study at PhD level in a related field in NanchangUniversity.
Employment Prospects	Combined with international economy, this MBA programenable students to participate in the management rank in any field for the work of management, research and development. Both in China and abroad, where there is an urgent need for senior managers, MBA graduates will have access to a wide variety of options and much room for development.,
Language Requirements	The languages of instruction are English and Chinese. Those applying to be taught in Chinese are required to have passed band six (HSK) or above or, as an alternative, to have learned Chinese for a year or more in Nanchang University and have passed all the examinations; those who apply to be taught in English can enjoy a lowered requirement of Chinese proficiency or a HSK exemption, but they should have a good command of English.

　Master of Public Administration

Major	Public Administration
Length of Program	Two Years
Degree	Master’s Degree in Public Administration
Professional Profile	MPA, short for Master of Public Administration，aims to foster the senior practical expertise in Public management and public policy research and analysis, etc; and to provide the government departments and non-government public institutions with the professional administrators and policy analysts who are equipped with theory of modern public management and public policy knowledge and are proficient in a particular policy area with advanced analyzing methodology and skills.
Orientation	Theory and Practice of Local Government Management, Public Affairs and Higher Education Administration, Government's Economic Management and Social Development, Public Human Resource Management
Major Courses	Administration, Public Policy Studies, Organizational Theory and Management, Human Resource Development and Management, Public Economics, Higher Education Administration, Leadership and Decision-making Studies, Local Governments and Regional Economic Studies, etc.
Teaching Faculty	This major has highly qualified teaching staff—33 professors, 8 associate professors, of which 21 hold doctoral degrees.
Opportunities for Further Study	MPA degree holders can apply for further study at PhD level in a related field in NanchangUniversity.
Employment Prospects	Presently, MPA program is very popular in some developed countries in Europe and America. MPA degree holders are mainly engaged in the public sector in various fields, including government departments, non-government public institutions, personnel and administrative departments of enterprises and institutions. They are managers, leaders, policy analysts and senior staff specialized in the management of public affairs and public service in public organizations, especially in government.
Language Requirements	The language of instruction is Chinese. The applicants are required to pass band six (HSK) (including band six) or above, or as an alternative, to have learned Chinese for a year or more in Nanchang University and have passed all the examinations.

　Undergraduate Program for International Economics & Trade

Major	International Economics and Trade
Length of Program	Four years
Degree	Bachelor's Degree in Economics
Professional Profile	International Economics and Trade is a comprehensive discipline that consists of international trade, international finance and international investment theory and relevant practice, which requires students to master the basic theories of international economics and trade, and deeply understand the development trend of international economy, as well as operating rules of international markets. The teaching combines with the latest international trade rules and the practical operating competence, also contributes to training senior professional practical talents with solid basic knowledge, skillful operating abilities and strong adaptability.
Major Courses	International Trade, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Management Theory, International Economics, International Trade Theory and Practice, Advanced English, International Finance, International Settlement, Electronic Commerce, International Investment, International Marketing, World Economic Geography, China's foreign Trade, etc.
Teaching Faculty	Among the 24 teachers for International Economics and Trade, there are 2 professors, 8 associate professors, 10 lecturers; 1 provincial academic Chair person and 2 backbone teachers; 6 postgraduate tutors. More than 80% of the teachers hold a master degree or above, and professors and associate professors account for about 42% of the total. "International Trade" was awarded “the Elaborate Courses” in NanchangUniversity.
Opportunities for Further Study	The application of NanchangUniversity for postgraduate program in World Economy has been approved. At present, there are four specialties, i.e. International Economic Theory and Application, International Investment and Multinational corporations, International Trade, International Cultural Trade. Graduates of International Economics and Trade can apply for postgraduate study for a master degree in World Economy or in a related field at NanchangUniversity.
Employment Prospects	Graduates majored in International Economics and Trade are qualified for international trading and theoretical researching. They are suitable forundertaking tasks of business, management, research and promotion planning for foreign trade sectors, foreign-related enterprises, government, and financial Institutions, etc.
Language Requirements	The languages of instruction are English and Chinese. Those applying to be taught in Chinese are required to have passed band six (HSK) or above or, as an alternative, to have learned Chinese for a year or more in Nanchang University and have passed all the examinations; those who apply to be taught in English can enjoy a lowered requirement of Chinese proficiency or a HSK exemption, but they should have a good command of English.

　Undergraduate Program for Clinical Medicine

Major	Clinical Medicine
Length of Program	Five years
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