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INTERNATIONAL STUDENT PROSPECTUS DONGBEI UNIVERSITY OF FINANCE AND ECONOMICS 2014-2015 TOP 3 DUFE RANKED TOP 3 FOR FINANCE AND ECONOMICS IN CHINA 100% TAUGHT IN ENGLISH UNDERGRADUATE COURSES IN INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT AND HOSPITALITY & TOURISM MANAGEMENT POSTGRADUATE COURSES IN INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT, HOSPITALITY & TOURISM MANAGEMENT AND INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND CHINESE STUDIES DESTINATION WITHIN THIS DECADE CHINA WILL BE THE WORLD’S LARGEST ECONOMY, INFLUENCING THE INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS OF ALL COUNTRIES – INCLUDING YOURS. WWW.INTOHIGHER.COM/DUFE WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/INTO.CHINA WWW.TWITTER.COM/INTO_CHINA WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/INTOTV CONTENTS ABOUT THE MOST EXCITING STUDY DESTINATION The China influence 4 About Dalian 6 Studying at DUFE 8 Global Institute of Management and Economics 10 A day in the life... 12 ACADEMIC COURSES FOCUSED ON YOUR EMPLOYABILITY Hospitably and Tourism Management: BSc MSc 16 International Business Management: BSc MSc 18 International Trade and Chinese Studies: MSc 20 Pre-sessional English 22 KICK STARTING YOUR PROFESSIONAL NETWORK Preparing for your future career 26 Activities to enhance your employability 27 Masterclasses 28 TAKING CARE OF YOU 24/7 A day in the life... 32 INTO student support – from arrival to graduation 34 Accommodation 36 How to apply 38 Applying for your Chinese student visa 39 INTO CHINA 3 WILL YOU HAVE A PART TO PLAY? 100m tourists visited China last year, a figure that grows 328,330 year on year. INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ALREADY STUDY IN CHINA 2nd China is the world’s second largest economy and is predicted to overtake the USA within a decade. Over the past 10 years, the Chinese economy has grown seven times faster than the $1.6bn USA. Chinese corporate investment is growing rapidly worldwide. A recent example is a $1.6 billion business $102bn park investment in London, to be fully Chinese travellers are now the top source of tourism cash in the world, opened by 2020. according to a new report by the United Nations World Tourism Organisation. £10bn Boosted by a rising Chinese Direct foreign currency, Chinese travellers investment in China spent a record US$102 billion on is growing significantly international tourism in 2012, 40% and totalled nearly more than in 2011. £10 billion in the last year. INTO CHINA YOUR GATEWAY TO A LEADING CHINESE UNIVERSITY THE CHINA INFLUENCE 4 WWW.INTOHIGHER.COM/DUFE WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/INTO.CHINA WWW.TWITTER.COM/INTO_CHINA WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/INTOTV DEDICATED STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES BEIJING DALIAN WORLD-CLASS TEACHING SHANGHAI DEGREE PROGRAMMES TAUGHT IN ENGLISH TAIWAN HONG KONG CHINA 3: USA 2 Three out of the world’s top 10 companies INTO CHINA YOUR GATEWAY TO A LEADING CHINESE UNIVERSITY are Chinese, compared to two from the USA. THE CHINA INFLUENCE INTO CHINA 5 Xinghai Square is East Asia’s largest square and is where most of Dalian’s major annual events take place. The city hosts a number of international festivals, including the ABOUT annual International Fashion Festival and China International Beer Festival. A centre for trade and finance, Dalian is one of China’s most prosperous cities, attracting top international companies such Dalian has very good public transport – the city’s distinctive as Microsoft, Nokia, HP, IBM and Intel, as well as major banking, silver buses cover the entire area and are great for short insurance and security companies. Dalian is also a popular journeys. Taxis are also a relatively cheap alternative. tourist destination, with a mild climate and beautiful beaches – The Dalian Tram system, which is the second oldest in the most visited in China. Described as ‘a city built in gardens’, China, is a reminder of the city’s Japanese heritage and visitors can enjoy leisurely walks through the city parks, lawns from 2014 a new Metro network will make travel even and civic squares, taking in an array of fountains and gardens. faster and more convenient. Dalian is also home to three zoological parks, including Shengya Ocean World. Dalian also has good connections with the rest of China. The Harbin high-speed passenger railway opened in 2012, and provides a gateway to North China. Dalian Airport has frequent connections to Beijing (55 minutes) and Shanghai (two hours), as well as international flights to Japan and Korea. 3 MOST POPULARrd CITY FOR INTERNATIONAL VISITORS Dongbei University of Finance and Economics is located in Dalian in North East China. With its beautiful coastal location DALIAN and a mild climate, it is one of the most vibrant cities in China and a great place to live and study. Voted China’s most liveable city (China Daily Newspaper), Dalian offers a unique blend of European, Russian, Japanese and traditional Chinese architecture reflecting the city’s fascinating history. 6 WWW.INTOHIGHER.COM/DUFE WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/INTO.CHINA WWW.TWITTER.COM/INTO_CHINA WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/INTOTV You will be spoilt for choice for entertainment – from the ENJOY theatres of the Zhongshan District and cinemas showing both Chinese-language films and international blockbusters, Whether you are looking for designer boutiques, international to karaoke, live music venues, stylish bars and clubs, brands, department stores or traditional Chinese products, and restaurants that cater for all tastes and budgets. Dalian has something to suit everyone! With several large During summer, night markets provide cheap beer and shopping malls – including Walmart which is just across food in an informal outdoor setting. Don’t forget to try the the road from the university campus, you will find cinemas, traditional buns, pancakes, dumplings or sample some of international and local branded clothing, restaurants, Dalian’s famous seafood. a Starbucks and even an underground Tesco supermarket! However you may prefer to shop in one of the many markets If you’re a fan of sport, go and see Dalian Shide – the most which sell local produce. successful football team in China, having won the Chinese league eight times. And at weekends, get out of the city and explore the Binhai Road – 22 miles of scenic coastline with many beautiful beaches along the way. DALIAN INTO CHINA 7 A WORLD-CLASS EDUCATION Dongbei University of Finance and Economics (DUFE) was founded in 1952. DUFE is one of China’s top-ranked finance, banking and economics universities, consistently in the top three nationally for producing the most employable graduates. With over 20,000 students, the campus is in Hei Shi Jiao – close to the seaside and surrounded by lush, green mountains. WHY CHOOSE DUFE? When you arrive at DUFE there is a comprehensive orientation programme where you will be introduced to your Chinese student mentors to help you settle in to campus life. We also ensure that our INTO team are on hand to provide multilingual student support services on campus throughout the duration of your course. You will have the unique opportunity to immerse yourself in Chinese culture, taking advantage of an active social and cultural programme, while living and learning on the campus with full access to its high quality facilities. DONGBEI UNIVERSITY OF FINANCE AND ECONOMICS 95% AVERAGE SCORE ACHIEVED BY STUDENTS IN THEIR FIRST SEMESTER MODERN FACILITIES The library: As part of your orientation programme, you will be shown how to use the libraries and locate key resources. DUFE has two libraries, with more than Computers/IT: You will have access to free IT training 1.25 million books and 220,000 ebooks in both Chinese and IT technical support and more than 160 computers, and English. open 13 hours every weekday, and on Sundays in the cybercafé. There is also campus-wide, high-speed wifi The university subscribes to over 1,500 journals and you access available for every student. will have access to thousands of e-journals. There are a number of special collections and reference books as well Sports facilities: At DUFE you will be able to as electronic touch-screen newspaper-reading machines take advantage of our outdoor stadium, with a soccer accessing Chinese and international newspapers. There pitch and running track, newly-renovated dance are a range of open access IT suites with high-speed studios, indoor and outdoor basketball courts, internet access, quiet spaces set aside for private and outdoor volleyball courts, indoor badminton courts group study and a video room with high quality audio- and ping pong table as well as access a gym close visual technology. to the campus, with monthly membership fees around RMB180. DONGBEI UNIVERSITY OF FINANCE AND ECONOMICS INTO CHINA 9 GLOBAL INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT AND ECONOMICS THE GROWING INFLUENCE OF CHINA GLOBALLY MAKES IT A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE GIME OFFERS A SUPPORTIVE AND FRIENDLY ATMOSPHERE COMBINED WITH IN AND EXPERIENCE BEFORE SETTLING DOWN FOR YOUR FIRST JOB. EITHER AS A EXCELLENT SCHOLARSHIP. AS A STUDENT YOU ARE ENCOURAGED TO DISCUSS CHINA ENTHUSIAST OR A SCEPTIC, WE WELCOME YOU TO GIME TO EXPLORE MORE YOUR RESEARCH IDEAS WITH STAFF AND POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS. ABOUT CHINA, WHILE RECEIVING A WORLD CLASS UNIVERSITY EDUCATION. GIME IS BOTH INTERNATIONAL AND INTIMATE AT THE SAME TIME AND THE WITH A GREAT TEAM OF ACADEMICS, WE WILL CHALLENGE AND SUPPORT YOU AS ACADEMIC AND SOCIAL NETWORKS MAKE IT ONE OF THE BEST CHOICES FOR YOU BUILD YOUR OWN PATH TO SUCCESS. WE HOPE TO SEE YOU AMONG US. INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS IN CHINA. DR ORHAN H YAZAR ORIGINALLY FROM TURKEY, CLEMENS HOFMEISTER ORIGINALLY FROM GERMANY, ASSISTANT PROFESSOR AT THE GIME FACULTY, DUFE SENIOR LECTURER AT THE GIME FACULTY, DUFE 10 WWW.INTOHIGHER.COM/DUFE WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/INTO.CHINA WWW.TWITTER.COM/INTO_CHINA WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/INTOTV The Global Institute of Management and Economics (GIME) was created in 1997 when Dongbei University of Finance and Economics (DUFE) established its first international faculty and student exchange programme.