Master Programme in International Economics with a Focus on China
Scope of the programme: 60 credits
Level: Advanced (A)
Duration: One year
The Master Programme in International Economics with a Focus on China will be jointly organised by the
Department of Economics and the Department of Economic History. The Department of Economics will be in
charge of administrating the programme.
This one-year masters programme builds directly upon previous studies in economics and economic history at the bachelor level.
Economists working on China related issues invariably need a broad theoretical knowledge of economics and/or
economic history as well as an extensive knowledge of the country’s economic institutions, such as institutional arrangements
at the micro level and the respective business environment. The programme meets this need by combining the following two
core objectives:
1. To familiarise students with modern economic theories, concepts, techniques, and their applications.
2. To provide a thorough specialisation in the Chinese economy and in China’s role in both the Asian Pacific and the global economy.
Students who follow this programme will acquire the basic theoretical and quantitative tools needed to investigate economic
problems, and will gain specialised knowledge in their specific field of interest. This will enable them to analyse and solve research
questions related to the Chinese economy. The programme prepares students for future careers within the private and public
sector, e.g. in internationally operating companies, various areas of the financial sector, such as commercial banks, insurance
companies, stock exchanges, and national and international public institutions.
The programme is structured so that students first take 15 ECTS from a block of core courses in
Economics or Economic History. This is followed by 22.5 ECTS in specialised courses focusing on China’s economy
and one elective course (7.5 ECTS) giving students the opportunity to chose one area of specialisation in international
economics or economic history.
Finally, the students write a 15 ECTS essay where the knowledge they have obtained from their course
work will be combined to enable an analysis of a specific problem. Fieldwork in China is organised in collaboration
with partner institutions of higher education and can be arranged with multinational companies that cooperate on specific thesis topics.
Requirements for a Master Degree
Please note that in order to be awarded a Master Degree in International Economics with a Focus on China, there are some degree requirements that must be fulfilled,
i.e. requirements of specific courses.
Information for prospective and admitted Master Students at the Department of Economics
Prospective students to these Master programmes are advised to familiarise themselves with the information
provided on the web page below: For students that are admitted to any of these programmes this is a requirement.
The web page includes information specific to the Department of Economics and information from the International
Office at Lund University concerning compulsory pre-registration, application for housing etc. This information is of particular
importance for international students.
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