International Finance College

Undergraduate 4-year Program

	Goals
	To educate students both on the theories and practical business skills in finance.   To provide a solid foundation for careers in banking, security exchange, insurance and other financial institutions.    To prepare students with sufficient academic expertise to work in governmental research institutions. Graduates will be equipped with the following knowledge and ability:

• Possess broad-based knowledge in theories and practical skills of finance. 

• Have basic skills to manage bank accounts, portfolio, investments, and insurance

• Be familiar with governmental rules, policies, and movement on finance

• Understand the past history and the future development trend of the finance sector

• Learned fundamental methods on how to collect and search for information, hence, rectify the ability to work

	Courses Courses are designed with the support from the school of economic, Beijing Normal University based on teaching and research experience. Courses cover a wide range of subjects such as investment management, international finance, corporate financial management, economics of money and banking, company study on the central bank of China, company study on the Commercial bank.
Our college has close links with businesses, banks, and organizations. These links will benefit students in terms of the quality teaching and the valuable experience. Some students selected by the college will also spend one or two semester in the main campus in Beijing. A selected few may continue their graduate studies with scholarships provided by the college.

Undergraduate 2 + 2 year Program
(Collaboration with overseas universities)
 

Bilingual Teaching		International Teaching Material
Two Way Communication		Global Teaching Model
Dual Diplomas		Global Talents

Goals
Familiarize students with the fundamentals of the international financial market and environment. Emphasis will be placed on the managerial perspective, preparing students for leading positions in banking, security exchange, investment, insurance and other financial institutions worldwide. Promote their understanding on how institutions and financial markets evolved both in China and internationally. The training is aimed at developing valuable skills to employers and produce professional talents that meet international standards.

Educational Model

Students will complete their first two years study in Zhuhai campus. After that they will continue to finish their studies abroad. Students who have met the requirements for graduation of the City University, London will receive diplomas both from the City University and Beijing Normal University. If students cannot continue their studies abroad after 2 years, they may transfer to the 4-year undergraduate program of their corresponding departments abiding to the regulation of the Beijing Normal University. They will receive their diplomas after fulfill all the requirements for graduation.

Overseas Undergraduate Programs

Banking International Finance Investment Finance Risk Accounting and Finance Business Studies Financial Service

Courses in:

Insurance Banking Securities and Investment Real Estate Finance and Investment Accounting and Finance Business Management Financial Services

Characteristics of the Curriculum
Global Focus

• Close connection with international financial system.

• Maintain the same level of quality on fundamental curriculum as that of the City University in London.

• Keep up with the development of international finance and, 

• Meet the market demand of talents after China joined WTO. 

Fast Update of Teaching Material 
Use the same teaching materials as that of City University of London. The contents shall be updated frequently to reflect the latest developments in the relevant subject area.

Practical Implementation
Courses in banking, investment, finance and risk provide a good foundation in business as well as specialist skills and knowledge. The objective is to use examples, problems, and cases to develop analytical ability and to illustrate the practical application of financial theory and analysis. 
It provides a broad knowledge of finance along with an in-depth understanding of the applications to financial transactions.

A Bilingual Approach to Teaching
Utilize business English and IELTS English training. Basic courses will be taught by both Chinese and foreign lecturers. Lecturing will be conducted either bilingually or in English.

A Brief History of our Partner—City University, London

The undergraduate program is recognized as the best in London and third in the UK (The Guardian Good University Guide, May 2002). In the 2001 Research Assessment Exercise conducted by the Higher Education Funding Council for England, the Business School

received a rating of 5,  which placed it in the international/national excellence category.  They combine academic rigor with a practical approach, providing an excellent foundation for future career in business or management. Cass students and graduates are highly regarded by City employers. It has close links with many City firms and institutions. In fact, many lecturers are top business managers in town.

The following features make it one of the strongest Business Schools in England: External assessments, the endorsements of its current and past students and its extensive links with those at the heart of the dynamic world of business and finance all contribute to its reputation as a School of excellence. 

Today, many famous well-respected alumni are prominent, for example, Chairman of the Chinese Banking Regulatory Commission who received a MBA degree from the business school. City University, Cass Business School, London has close ties with the central bank of England – Bank of England, and many influential banks, insurance companies, security, funds, accounting firms and real estate companies. It created many financial talents for England and the world.

Faculties

Li Yang	Doctor of economics, professor of finance, dean of the College, chief of the Financial Institute at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, visiting professor at Renmin University of China, Fudan University and Nanjing University.
Li Chong	Doctor of economics, professor of finance, dean of the School of Economic & Business Administration, Beijing Normal University.
Gerry Dickenson	Honorary vice dean of the College, professor of finance at Cass Business School of City University, London.
Song  Xiaochuan	Doctor of economics from the USC of the USA, master of managerial economics from BYU of the USA, part time professor of the College.
He Liping	Doctor of economics from the UK, professor of finance, director of the Finance Department of the School of Economic & Business Administration, Beijing Normal University.
Zhong Wei	Doctor of economics, associate professor of finance.

Contact:
Tel: 86-756-6126035
Fax: 86-756-6126033
E-mail: ifc@bnuep.com