China has changed enormously over the last 20 years with the rapid development of its economy, business and trade sectors. China is now the world’s second largest economy after the U.S. Its economy has been growing at a rate of almost 10% per year, and it's on track to be the world's largest economy soon.
To date, China has largely been seen as a place to locate an export base or source a product, but increasingly, it is also developing a significant internal economy that companies are focusing on due to its rapidly expanding domestic market. Learn More…
China's business education has reached world standards, and lots of universities have established cooperation relationships with overseas institutes.
For merchants doing business in China or those preparing to do business with China, it would be advantageous to enroll in Business Management, Finance, International Trade, Economics, or related programs in China.
Some universities offer bachelor's programs of International Trade, Business, and Economics taught in English, or MBA programs conducted in English.
To learn more about universities' reputations, applicants can refer to University Rankings -> Top 50 Chinese Universities in Economics, 2010.
Many of China's universities have business related programs taught in English; with locations scattered across the country, it’s possible to find a region which suits your needs.

Beijing and Shanghai are China's two largest cities and serve as the nation’s economic and cultural centers. With the excellent teaching quality of the universities in these two cities, Beijing Foreign Studies University, Beihang University (BUAA), The Sino-British College, USST, Donghua University (DHU) and Shanghai Normal University (SHNU) are smart choices.
Another good option is South China University of Technology (SCUT) ocated in another important trade city in China – Guangzhou, near Hong Kong.
Additionally, Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) is particularly recommended because the student will be awarded the internationally recognized University of Liverpool degree in addition to an XJTLU degree upon successful completion of the program.
Other universities in cities smaller than Beijing or Shanghai also have high standards of teaching but considerable lower costs of living. Furthermore, these less developed cities have greater potential for growth and less saturated markets offering more chances to explore new business opportunities.
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