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Special Doctoral Program for Graduates of Partner Universities:

The Graduate School of Economics, Kyoto University, offers a 3-year special doctoral program, leading to the degree PhD in Economics. Teaching and supervision are conducted in English.

Important note for potential candidates: your home institution must be a Kyoto University’s Graduate School of Economics partner under our cooperation and exchange agreement. In other words, we only accept applications from universities currently in cooperation with the Graduate School of Economics within the student exchange programs.
Application Requirements for Admission to the INTERNATIONAL DOCTORAL PROGRAM IN ECONOMICS (October 2005 - September 2008) †
1. INTRODUCTION †

The Graduate School of Economics, Kyoto University, offers a doctoral program (hereafter referred to as “the Program”) in Economics for foreign students. Teaching and supervision are conducted in English, but students are strongly encouraged to study Japanese for practical purposes.
1.1 Scholarship †

Students admitted to the Program receive the Japanese Government (Ministry of Education and Science) scholarship.
1.2 Number of applicants to be admitted †

Two students are admitted every year.
2. ELIGIBILITY †
2.1 University education †

Applicants must be graduates of universities that have international academic exchange agreements with Kyoto University.
2.2 Nationality †

Applicants must be citizens of countries that have official diplomatic relations with Japan. If an applicant has previously studied at a Japanese university as a recipient of the Japanese Government Scholarship (or under any other status), three years (respectively, one year) must have passed since he/she left Japan. Students who are currently studying in Japan are not eligible to apply.
2.3 Age †

Applicants must be under thirty-five years old as of October 1, 2005.
2.4 Academic qualifications †

Applicants must satisfy one of the following conditions at the end of September, 2005.
They hold a Master’s degree.
They have been engaged in research for at least two years at a university or a research institute after university graduation or after the completion of 16-year education.
They are over twenty-four years old and demonstrate the equivalent or higher level of scholastic aptitude as that of a Master’s degree holder as evaluated by the Graduate School of Economics, Kyoto University.
2.5 Health †

Applicants must be physically and mentally healthy.
2.6 Language ability †

Applicants must have TOEFL score higher than 550 (for the paper-based test) or 213 (for the computer-based test).
2.7 Other conditions †
Applicants who are doing their military service at the time the Program begins are not eligible to apply.
Applicants whose spouses receive the Japanese Government Scholarship are not eligible to apply.
Applicants who are receiving a scholarship from any other source are not eligible to apply.
3. FINANCIAL SUPPORT †

The following financial support will be offered to the students admitted to the Program:
The Japanese Government Scholarship of 175,000 yen per month (the amount may be subject to revision) for at most thirty-six months.
Economy class, return ticket from the international airport closest to the student’s home address to Kansai International Airport. The ticket will not be offered unless he/she leaves Japan immediately after the scholarship expires.
Waiver of the application, matriculation, and tuition fees.
Reimbursement of 80% of all medical expenses by the Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO).
4. SELECTION AND ADMISSION †
4.1 Selection process at Kyoto University †

The Graduate School of Economics, Kyoto University, examines the documents submitted by the applicants. Those selected are recommended to the Japanese Government as candidates for the Scholarship. The applicants will be informed of the selection process results by the end of May 2005.
4.2 Selection process by the Japanese Government †

The Japanese Government examines the documents of the applicants recommended by Kyoto University and selects the recipients of the Japanese Government Scholarship. Those selected will be informed of this decision by the end of August 2005. The Graduate School of Economics, Kyoto University, will send the selected candidates a certificate of admission to the International Doctoral Program in Economics. Students admitted to the Program must arrive in Kyoto between October 1 and October 31, 2005.
5. ACADEMIC Advisers †

During their 3-year study period, the students admitted to the Program will be supervised by a selected academic adviser.
ACADEMIC ADVISERS’ NAMES AND RESEARCH FIELDS †Fujii, Hideki International accounting, Financial accounting
Hikino, Takashi Business and industrial organization
Hisamoto, Norio Employment system and social policy
Mizobata, Satoshi Transition economies, Russian economy
Morimune, Kimio Econometrics, Time series analysis
Nariu, Tatsuhiko Marketing system, Economics of internal organization
Nishimuta, Yuji Business history, Economic history
Nishimura, Shuzo Health economics
Onishi, Hiroshi Economic statistics, Pacific rim economy
Shimotani, Masahiro Japanese Economy, Keiretsu and corporate groups
Sugiyama, Yasuo Strategic management, International management
Tachibanaki, Toshiaki Capital and labor in Japan
Tanaka, Hideo, History of social thought, History of political economy
Ueta, Kazuhiro Environmental economics, Public finance
Wakabayashi, Yasunaga Marketing management, Retailing
Yagi, Kiichiro Theory of political economy, History of economics
Yamamoto, Hiromi Development economics, East Asian economy

6. APPLICATION REQUIRED DOCUMENTS †

Applicants must submit the following documents by mail no later than January 31, 2005 to:
School Affairs Office
The Graduate School of Economics
Kyoto University,
Yoshida-honmachi, Sakyo-ku
Kyoto, 606-8501, Japan
Application Form (pdf)
Application for Japanese Government Scholarship (attached)
Health Examination Report issued within the last 2 months prior to the application date (attached)
Master’s degree diploma, or a certificate of expected completion of a Master program
Transcripts of undergraduate and graduate study
Letter of recommendation from an adviser of the graduate school attended
Letter of recommendation from the Dean or the head of the graduate school attended
Letter of recommendation from the employer if the applicant is currently working
Research plan at Kyoto University (about 1,500words)
Master’s thesis or an equivalent paper
Summary of the Master’s thesis (about 1,500words)
List of academic publications (if any) with brief abstracts
Photocopy of a passport that indicates nationality
Official score of the TOEFL exam taken within the last twelve months prior to the application date

The above documents must be in English. Please note that they will not be returned.

The University of Hong Kong
Admission Requirements

To be eligible for admission to the courses for the MBA (Shanghai) program, candidates
shall hold a degree of this University or another qualification of equivalent standard from this University or from another university or comparable institution accepted for this purpose;
shall have attained a satisfactory level of performance in the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT), GRK or equivalent; and
shall be a manager who can provide evidence of successful business experience of at least three years.

An applicant who is seeking admission on the basis of a qualification from a university of comparable institution outside Hong Kong of which the language of teaching and/or examination is not English is required to obtain:
a score of 550 or above in the paper-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or a score of 213 in the computer-base TOEFL or a score of 80 in the internet-based TOEFL. The HKU code number for TOEFL is 9671; or
a minimum overall band of 6 with no subtest lower than 5.5 in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS); or
Grade C or above in the Overseas General Certificate of Education (GCE); or
Grade C or above in the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE); or
Grade C or above in the Cambridge Test or Proficiency in English Language.
Tuition Fees

The total programme fee for the 2008 intake is RMB110,000. The tuition fee will be paid by two instalments for part-time study in Shanghai.

Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST)
Application Requirements

Applicants for admission to the Executive MBA program must:a. Possess a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university or an approved institution, or possess recognized professional qualifications equivalent to a degree;
b. Have at least 10 years of significant full-time work experience after obtaining their bachelor’s degree or professional qualifications; and
c. Have company sponsorship and support.

For applicants who were educated at institutions where the primary language of instruction was not English and whose native language is not English, a satisfactory score on the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) is required.

In addition to an academic background, the candidates should be able to demonstrate that:a. Their organization sponsor considers they are outstanding and have potential within the organization;
b. They are holding, or will soon hold, positions of executive responsibility that make the program of value in furthering their career; and
c. They have both the time and the motivation to make the commitment to attend classes and prepare assignments.

Each Executive MBA participant is required to have his or her own portable personal computer. Participants are encouraged to familiarize themselves with word processing, email and spreadsheet analysis on PCs prior to the beginning of coursework. They must also maintain personal email accounts to facilitate communication with the Executive MBA program office, the faculty and other Executive MBA participants.
The target size for each Executive MBA class is 50-60 students.

University of Guam
Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting (BBAA)

The Accounting degree is for students interested in professional careers in the field. Jobs in accounting are found in public accounting firms and in almost all business firms and levels of government.

This Program stresses technical skills that support the four key areas of accounting: audit, cost, government and tax. Particular emphasis is given to knowing how financial data are assembled and integrated into an articulated set of financial statements, understanding techniques and procedures, and using accounting computer applications.

Requirements for students selecting the Accounting degree program include: Students in this program will graduate with 136 credits after completing all program requirements which consist of 55 credits of General Education, 51 credits of business foundation courses, and 30 credits of accounting major courses consisting of Accounting, Taxation and Law. Also required are at least six (6) credits of non-business courses. Graduates of this program will have completed more than 24 credits of accounting inclusive of credits taken in the foundation course requirements and the 36 credits of business courses thereby meeting the prerequisites to take the CPA board examination in Guam.

A student may opt to take more courses in the undergraduate degree program to satisfy the 150 credit to fulfill the requirements for certification of the Guam Board of Accountancy.

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS SPECIFICALLY FOR BBAA

General Education Requirements (55 credit hours): Each student must fulfill the General Education requirements as listed in the Academic Rules and Regulations section of this catalog. However, the BBA in Accounting Program requires the follow General Education courses to fulfill its degree requirements:

1. Essential Skills
Statistic/Computer Skills
BA130 Introduction to Computer Operation 3

2. The Individual and Society
PY101 General Psychology or
SO101 Introduction to Sociology 3

3. Search for Meaning
PI101 Introduction to Philosophy or

PI101 Contemporary Ethical Problem or
PI210 Introduction to Logic 3

University of Guam

General Education Component

Students are required to complete fifty-five (55) semester credit hours selected from the University’s General Education Requirements, as found in the Undergraduate Catalog.

The General Education philosophy states, “While courses in one’s major field prepare a student for success in a chosen profession, the General Education program helps prepare one for success in life.” These courses are important to the BBA degree program, particularly in the areas of essential skills, global and regional studies, modern language and the diversity of society. When all BBA degree program components are taken into consideration, approximately fifty percent (50%) are from non-business coursework.

While there are many choices among the General Education courses offered, it is strongly recommended that BBA students include the following courses during their first year of study (note: BA130 and BA110 are prerequisites to several required BBA Foundation courses):
Suggested General Education Courses
BA110
Freshman Composition
Freshman Composition
Fundamentals of Communications
Finite Mathematics
Intro. to Computer Operations
Principles of Economics
English Writing
English Writing
Communications
Mathematics
Statistics/ Computer
Individual & Society

The School intends that its students achieve the following learning outcomes from the General Education Component. Successful students will:
Complete the General Education Program, an important step toward a well-rounded education
Demonstrate essential skills sufficient to communicate clearly and effectively, use information technology for business purposes, and apply conceptual reasoning and quantitative analysis
Understand diversity, as displayed by the knowledge of other languages, cultures and regions. Know the political, social and economic environments in which businesses operate
Take subjects that will contribute to life-long learning in their personal lives and careers.

University of Guam

Degree Requirements
The University of Guam Professional MBA degree program delivers an academic perspective with integrated practical experiences and management technologies. In addition to satisfying the prerequisite core requirements, students must complete 33 credit hours of PMBA foundation and elective courses for the completion of their degree. Degree students must meet all the University requirements of this Bulletin. Procedure for students who drop out of the cohort: If a student drops out of his or her cohort for good reason during the course of his or her study in the (admitted) program year, he or she will be allowed to join the program by joining a subsequent cohort. Guidelines within this Bulletin apply.

Huazhong University of Science & Technology

Educational Objectives
This master program aims to train the students to:
1 build up solid theoretical foundations and have systematic professional knowledge, to master a foreign language and be able to read professional materials and write in this language fluently.
2 have a scientific attitude and style in pursuit of precise and truth, to have aspirations after the truth and innovations and good ethics for scientific research, and also to qualify the students with the ability to do the research independently;
3 be skillful in the application of the computer and information technology to resolve the problems in one’s own subject and have new ideas.
4 be qualified to teaching, research and relative management and research work in one’s own subject and closely-related subjects.II. Research Fields
1. Theory and Methodology of Modern Management 2. Network Optimization Decision
3. Logistics Management 4. Production and Operation Management
5. Information Management System 6. Management System Simulations
7. Information Management and E-commerce 8. Project Management
9. Logistics Engineering

III. Length of Schooling and Credits
Two or three years’ study is usually required for full time master candidates. Excellent students are encouraged to finish their studies earlier.
Total credits ≥ 43, covering course credits ≥ 28 and research credits ≥ 15

IV. Additional Requirements for Thesis
1 The candidates must publish research papers closely related to the content of the thesis in designated journals before the thesis defending.
2 For those who apply for defending thesis earlier, they must hand in two published research papers, with one in the important journals and the other in core journals. Approved by supervisor and dean who takes charge of such matters, the candidate can defend his/her thesis.

Doctoral Degree Programs

To see Doctoral Degree Program in SJTU

Program Lengths
Ph.D. Programs 3-5 years
Enrolment Time
each year before June 10th.(stopped after the class is full)
Term begins
each year on September.(follow the Enrolment Notice)
Accommodation
On Minghang campus of SJTU
Requirements
1. an equivalent of China’s master-degree education diploma and transcript;
2. health certificate;
3. over 18 years in age;
4. a minimum requirement of HSK 6 certificate to prove your Chinese language ability;
5. recommendation from at least two teachers with titles of or above associate-professor.
6. a copy of passport and a passport-sized photo
7. application form
Tuition
RMB 45,500 per year (approx.US$6,700).Account number
Enrolment Fee
RMB 800 (approx.US$120)

Admissions Requirements

All candidates are expected to meet the following requirements:
A bachelor’s degree or above
A full-time work experience of two years or longer
A GMAT score or CEIBS Admission Test score(GRE will be accepted as alternatives. Please contact MBA Admissions Office for more information)
Proficiency in English

Application

CEIBS only accepts the application form submitted online. An applicant should complete the application form and submit it to CEIBS via the Internet. The supporting documents, such as recommendation letters, photocopy of certificate(s), official university transcript(s), should be delivered by registered post or express mail to the MBA dmissions Office.

Selection Criteria

The Admissions Committee will take a holistic review of the applicant’s academic record; response to essay questions; work experience; recommendation letters; test scores (such as GMAT, GRE, CEIBS Admissions Test); and the interview performance in order to comprehensively assess each applicant’s overall suitability for the MBA study at CEIBS.

Admission Decisions

The Admission Decision will be released by the date specified in each round through both email and post. The decisions that are released are:

Admission to the CEIBS MBA programme
Conditional Admission
Waiting List
Denied Admission

Details…

Deferral Policy

Applicants who have been offered a place in the CEIBS MBA Programme and who need to defer their study due to circumstances beyond their control may do so by submitting a written request to MBA Admissions Office. Your request will be reviewed by the Admissions Committee and the decision will be sent by email and followed by an official letter. You are required to pay appropriate deposit to secure your seat in the programme. Your seat will be re-offered during the admission cycle in the next academic year. The offer of scholarship will not be automatically granted for deferred applicants.

If you choose to withdraw after deferring, CEIBS reserves the right to retain your deposit.

Please note that the School policy is to grant no more than one deferral.

Re-application

If you have submitted an application to CEIBS and were not successful, we encourage you to reapply for the next academic year. Approximately 10 percent of CEIBS’ applicant pool is re-applicants in any given year.