Bachelor’s Degree Program Curriculum in International Economics and Trade (Delivered in English) at Nanjing Normal University

Educational Objectives

Objective 1: Graduates will possess a broad global vision and a profound understanding of Chinese culture while promoting economic and trade exchanges between China and other countries.

Objective 2: Graduates will master theories and knowledge in the fields of economics, management and international trade, be familiar with international investment, economic, and trade regulations, and fully understand the operation mechanisms and development patterns of domestic and foreign economies, investments, and trade.

Objective 3: Graduates will possess the professional skills necessary for engaging themselves in international investment, international business, and international service trade, and be proficient in foreign trade procedures and specific operational methods.

Objective 4: Graduates will have high aspirations, a sense of responsibility and accountability, and proactive attitudes toward personal growth and the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship. 

Objective 5: Graduates will possess academic excellence, strong practical skills, and multidisciplinary knowledge, and be capable of taking positions related to international economics and trade in multinational corporations, international financial institutions, free trade zones, and public economic and trade departments.

Graduation Requirements

Decomposed Indicators

Requirement 1：

Fundamental Competence

1-1 Graduates should possess a broad global vision and a profound understanding of Chinese culture, comprehend Chinese economic and trade policies, and have the ability to use scientific methods to analyze economic issues.

1-2 Graduates should have a strong sense of humanity and responsibility, and foster sound moral character and professionalism.

Requirement 2：

Professional Competence

2-1 Graduates should develop a global vision and entrepreneurial spirit, demonstrate integrity and teamwork, and have sharp insights into complex international economic and trade issues.

2-2 Graduates should possess the ability for independent learning and critical thinking, and have a solid foundation in economic sciences.

Requirement 3：

General Knowledge

3-1 Graduates should master general knowledge including an overview of China, Chinese language, computer skills, and sports.

3-2 Graduates should master liberal arts knowledge including humanities and social sciences, science and technology, arts and aesthetics, and other liberal arts disciplines.

Requirement 4：

Disciplinary Foundation

4-1 Graduates should master the foundational theories and methods of advanced mathematics, probability theory and mathematical statistics, and linear algebra.

4-2 Graduates should master the foundational theories, methods, and techniques of microeconomics, macroeconomics, management, applied statistics, and accounting.

Requirement 5：

Professional Knowledge

5-1 Graduates should possess a systematic understanding of specialized theories, methods, and techniques in international trade, international finance, econometrics, industrial economics, international trade practices, international settlement, and the contemporary Chinese economy.

5-2 Graduates should be familiar with Chinese and its major trading partners’ trade guidelines, policies, and regulations, as well as the operational rules of international economic organizations such as the World Trade Organization, and master theoretical and methodological approaches related to international business, international investment, and international service trade.

Requirement 6：

Knowledge Integration

6-1 Graduates should possess the ability to employ scientific methods to acquire knowledge through various channels, such as classrooms, literature, the internet, internships, and social practices.

6-2 Graduates should construct a comprehensive knowledge system, master the fundamental theories and knowledge of international economics and trade, as well as modern economic theories and methodologies, possess skills and analytical methods in international economics and trade, and understand the cutting-edge theories and trends in the field.

Requirement 7：

Theoretical Innovation

7-1 Graduates should possess exploratory and innovative thinking in conducting economic research.

7-2 Graduates should demonstrate proficiency in qualitative and quantitative methods in economic research, and be able to apply statistical and econometric methods to analyze practical issues in international economics and trade.

Requirement 8：

Practical Skills

8-1 Graduates should possess a keen awareness of problems, excel in identifying practical issues within the field of international economics and trade, grasp statistical and econometrical methods required for investigation and research, master advanced information processing skills, and have comprehensive abilities in analyzing, judging, and making decisions about international economic and trade issues.

8-2 Graduates should be able to engage themselves in cross-cultural communication and coordination using business English and be capable of undertaking practical work in international economic operations and management.

Requirement 9：

Career Development

9-1 Graduates should have a profound understanding of career development directions and professional trends.

9-2 Graduates should possess strong self-planning and career development capabilities.

Requirement 10：

Physical and Mental Fitness

10-1 Graduates should maintain a healthy physique and sound psychological well-being, and demonstrate strong determination as well as personal conviviality.

10-2 Graduates should possess refined aesthetic taste, cultural accomplishment, and humanistic cultivation, and foster a positive attitude towards life and a healthy and upward personal character.

Course Type

Course Code

Course Name

Credit

Note

Non-major compulsory courses

The Chinese Language

12

Fundamentals of Computer Information Technology

4

China Overview

6

Compulsory courses in general education

Humanities and Social Science

2

Take in the 2nd to 6th semesters

Technology & Nature Science

2

Art & Aesthetics

2

Innovation and Entrepreneurship

2

Course Code

Course Name

Core Course

Credits

Remarks

Advanced Mathematics (Part I)

Yes

4

Advanced Mathematics (Part II)

Yes

4

Probability and Mathematical Statistics

Yes

3

Linear Algebra

Yes

3

Microeconomics

Yes

6

Macroeconomics

Yes

5

Fundamentals of Management

Yes

3

Applied Statistics

Yes

3

Econometrics

Yes

3

Fundamental Accounting Principles

Yes

3

Public Finance

Yes

3

The Economics of Money, Banking and Financial Markets

Yes

3

Introduction to Economics

2

Course Code

Course Name

Core Course

Credits

Remarks

International Trade

Yes

3

International Finance

Yes

3

International Business Law

Yes

3

Industrial Economics

Yes

3

Global Economics

Yes

3

International Trade Practice

Yes

3

International Settlement

Yes

3

Business English

Yes

3

International Trade of China

Yes

3

Economic Methodology and Academic Writing

Yes

2

Professional Internship

4

Graduation Design (Thesis)

4

Specialization

Course Code

Course Name

Credits

Remarks

International Trade

International Investment

3

Introduction to The Belt and Road Trade and Investment

2

Cross-bordar Electronic Commerce

2

International Economic Organizations and Institutions

2

Cross-cultural Communication

2

International Trade Correspondence

2

International Business Negotiation and Etiquette

2

International Business

International Business

3

International Financial Practice

2

Financial Management

2

Operation and Management of Transnational Corporations

3

International Marketing

3

Selected Readings of Economic Newspapers and Periodicals

2

Digital Trade

Digital Trade

2

International Service Trade

2

Topical Research of Frontiers in International Economics

2

Production Economics

2

Python Programming

2

Artificial Intelligence and Business Innovation

2

Big Data Processing and Decision Making

2

Course Category

Course Code

Course Name

Credits

Suggested Semester and Credits

Weekly Hours/

Weeks

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

General Education Courses

Public Compulsory Courses

The Chinese Language

12

3

3

3

3

3

Fundamentals of Computer Information Technology

4

4

4

China Overview

6

3

3

3

Liberal Arts Education Courses

Humanities and Social Science

2

×

2

2

Technology & Nature Science

2

×

2

2

Art & Aesthetics

2

×

2

2

Innovation and Entrepreneurship

2

×

2

2

Major Education Courses (Compulsory)

Discipline Foundation Courses

Advanced Mathematics (Part I)

4

4

4

Advanced Mathematics (Part II)

4

4

4

Probability and Mathematical Statistics I

3

3

3

Linear Algebra

3

3

3

Introduction to Economics

2

2

2

Microeconomics

6

6

6

Macroeconomics

5

5

5

Fundamentals of Management

3

3

3

Applied Statistics

3

3

3

Econometrics

3

3

3

Fundamental Accounting Principles

3

3

3

Public Finance

3

3

3

The Economics of Money, Banking and Financial Markets

3

3

3

Major Core Courses

International Trade

3

3

3

International Finance

3

3

3

International Business Law

3

3

3

Industrial Economics

3

3

3

Global Economics

3

3

3

International Trade Practice

3

3

3

International Settlement

3

3

3

Business English

3

3

3

International Trade of China

3

3

3

Economic Methodology and Academic Writing

2

2

2

Professional Internship

4

4

8

Graduation Design (Thesis)

4

4

8

Self-development Courses

International Business

3

3

3

International Marketing

3

3

3

Cross-bordar Electronic Commerce

2

2

2

International Economic Organizations and Institutions

2

2

2

Cross-cultural Communication

2

2

2

International Trade Correspondence

2

2

2

International Business Negotiation and Etiquette

2

2

2

International Investment

3

3

3

International Financial Practice

2

2

2

Financial Management

2

2

2

Operation and Management of Transnational Corporations

3

3

3

Introduction to The Belt and Road Trade and Investment

2

2

2

Selected Readings of Economic Newspapers and Periodicals

2

2

2

Digital Trade

2

2

2

International Service Trade

2

2

2

Topical Research of Frontiers in International Economics

2

2

2

Production Economics

2

2

2

Python Programming

2

2

2

Artificial Intelligence and Business Innovation

2

2

2

Big Data Processing and Decision Making

2

2

2