Business Administration
Zhejiang Gongshang University
Basic Information
Degree: Doctoral
Starting Date:
Please be subject to the starting date on admission letter you got, since the starting date may change.
Sep 1 , 2024
Duration: 3 Years
Teaching Language: English
Tuition Fees: RMB 30,000 per Year
Application Deadline:
The deadline means the date of Beijing time. You are suggested to submit your application 3 or 5 days before the actual deadline so that you can have time for necessary changes on documents.
Jul 15 , 2024
Application Fee:
The application fee charged by the university, CUCAS only collect on their behalf.
USD 82 (Check Policy)
Service Fee:
For the service CUCAS provide to you. If you get a scholarship while applying as a self-financed applicant, you need to pay another scholarship service fee of 200 USD.
USD 54 (Check Policy)
Program Description

1. Teaching Objective

Editor Notes: SBA has business administration doctoral program and postdoctoral station, ranking 26th in China (in 2020).

1. Master basic theories and professional knowledge in the discipline of Business Administration, understand the frontier trends of this discipline and specialty, analyze and study management problems by using analytical methods such as metrology, statistics and game theory, and have the initial ability to preside over large-scale scientific research and technology development projects and explore national economic and social development issues.

2. Have the ability to independently engage in scientific research, teaching and special management work, be able to understand the academic achievements and development trends within the scope of this discipline and its research direction, have strong writing ability, interpersonal communication ability and international academic exchange ability, and have strong computer application ability, and be able to master foreign languages and read materials of this major smoothly.

3. Have a healthy body and good psychological quality, as well as a strong pioneering and innovative spirit.

2. Main Research Fields

Editor Notes: There are 4 main research fields provided in this program.

Theories and Practices of Business Administration. This field of research seeks to combine Western theories and practices with Oriental methods, and at the same time, to provide such a combination with what this university can offer.

Business and Strategic Management which covers stakeholder theories and application, regional business strategic management, competitive advantages, performance evaluation and etc.  

Organization and Human Resource Management. This part of research examines concepts of justice, ethics, decision-making, team work, competence, human research development and so on. On the other hand, it is committed to contextualize these concepts in Chinese business operations.

Marketing and Innovation Management contains multiply disciplines such as Psychology, Economics, Sociology and Policy-making.

3. Course Arrangement

Editor Notes: Organizational Behavior, Human Resource Management and other courses are the model courses for international students from the Ministry of Education.

Compulsory Courses: Comprehensive Chinese, Business Chinese, Outline of China, China Panorama, Principles of Management, Economics, Accounting, Financial Management, and Marketing

Core Courses: Enterprise Operation Simulation, Research and Design Workshop, Paper Writing Workshop, Professional Literature Guide, China's Industrial Policy and Trade Environment, China's Corporate Governance, Project Management, Management Statistics, Multinational Company Management, Chinese Consumer Behavior, etc.

It is required that each students carries out his/her research under supervision and that supervisors evaluate and monitor their students' research progress. To meet these ends, the following list of academic journals might be helpful:

4. Businesses Invetigate

Editor Notes: To cultivate the international first-class PEAK international business management talents for digital economy, that is the compound talents with Practice, Envision, Analysis and Keenness.

Students are expected to carry out social practice that is relevant to their subjects of study and thesis writing by investigating some business in China. 1 credit will be awarded upon successfully completion. 

Business Operation and Simulation is the first university in China to adopt the Finnish cesim system; case elite competition focuses on the integration of practical ability; it has a number of excellent enterprise practice bases; it is the first university in China to adopt the CESIM system of Finland.

5. Graduate Requirement

Editor Notes: Students are required to complete at least 28 credits before graduation.

One and a half years are for course study(Minimum 28 credits), and the last year is for research, practice investigation, writing and defense of dissertations. students should complete the course study, publication of academic journals and dissertations required by the training plan within the prescribed study time. The publishing requirements of academic journals shall be implemented according to relevant regulations.

6. Introduction of Zhejiang Gongshang University

Editor Notes: ZJGU has become one of the provincial top universities in the fields of economics, management, law, literature, history, philosophy, engineering, science and arts.

Zhejiang Gongshang University (ZJGU) is located in Hangzhou, a beautiful city which has a long history in China and was inscribed on World Heritage List by UNESCO in 2011. The history of ZJGU goes back to 1911 when it was named "Hangzhou Business School", which was one of the first business schools in China. It was renamed "Hangzhou Institute of Commerce" in 1980 and then "Zhejiang Gongshang University" in 2004. Learn More>>

7. School of Business Administration Introduction

Editor Notes: SBA has 28 teachers, including 10 professors and 10 associate professors, all of whom have doctoral degrees and overseas study experience.

The Business School of Zhejiang Gongshang University launched Master's programs in Management in 1990, Doctorate programs in Management in 2003, postdoctoral research station on Business Administration in 2009, and Doctoral programs in Business Administration in 2011. It became a leading school with key programs in Business Administration in Zhejiang Province, and partnered with the Business School of Renmin University of China in 2017. The School had three majors selected as the National First-class Programs Development Plan in 2019, namely Business Administration and Marketing, HRM.

8. Campus Life 

Editor Notes: The school organizes various kinds of colorful teaching practices and extracurricular activities for international students every year.

Chinese Talent Show

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International Students Spring Festival Reception

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Entry Requirements

  • In principle, for doctoral programs should be under 45 years old.The applicants should be non-Chinese citizens, who is physically and mentally healthy and has good conduct. With a valid foreign passport, they should have completed the study of the previous stage (those who have not graduated while applying must provide the pre-graduation certificate and obtain relevant diplomas before the registration). 
  • Foreign students should meet the nationality requirements stipulated in the document No.12 [2020] of the Ministry of Education.
  • English-taught Degree Programs: Applicants (except for English native speakers) must provide proof of English language proficiency such as TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo or proof of previous study conducted in English.

 

Fee Structure

Tuition Fee
Doctoral RMB 30,000 pre year
RMB 90,000 in total (About $ 18,368)
Accommodation Fee
International Student Apartment
Double Room RMB 650  (More Details)
Quad room RMB 250  (More Details)
Other Fees
Application Fee:
The application fee charged by the university, CUCAS only collect on their behalf.
RMB 400
Service Fee:
For the service CUCAS provide to you. If you get a scholarship while applying as a self-financed applicant, you need to pay another scholarship service fee of 200 USD.
USD 54 (Check Policy)
Living Expense RMB 2,180 to RMB 2,780

Application Materials

"*" means necessary documents that you must provide in your application.

*1. Application Form

Please upload your finished application form here.

2. Letter of Authorization

Applicant under the age of 18 should submit Letter of Authorization and Guardian's Letter of Guarantee; guardian must be adult Chinese person.

You can download a template or sample from here.

*3. Two letters of recommendation

Written in English from two respectable professors. including professors' contact no, email address and handwritten signature

4. Guardian’s Letter of Guarantee

Applicants who under the age of 18 should submit Guardian's Letter of Guarantee; guardian must be adult Chinese person or adult foreigners resided in China;

You can download a template or sample from here.

*5. English Language test result

TOEFL or IELTS or other English Learning Certificates;

*6. Notarized highest education academic transcripts

Documents in languages other than Chinese or English must be attached with translated English or Chinese version. Applicants must present the original cope of the aforementioned documents when registering at ZJSU.

*7. Study plan or Personal Statement

8. Applicants who acquired foreign nationality at birth in a foreign country, if both or one of their parents is a Chinese citizen shall provide

(1) Certificate of foreign nationality acquired at birth;
(2) Certificate of permanent residence of the applicant's parents (Chinese citizens) in foreign countries before applicants’ birth;
(3) Entry and exit records from April 30, 2019 to April 30, 2023.

*9. Form for Provisional Acceptance of International Student by ZJSU Supervisor

You can download a template or sample from here.

*10. Enrollment Test

Please do the test on: https://www.wjx.cn/vj/hWcm2QG.aspx
Please send us the screenshot after you finished it.

*11. Psychological Health Test

Please do the test on: https://www.wjx.cn/vj/mBwUOAX.aspx
Please send us the screenshot after you finished it.

*12. Photocopy of Foreigner Physical Examination Form filled in Chinese or English

You can download a template or sample from here.

*13. Passport

With name, passport number & expiration date, and photo included.

*14. Passport photo

2 photos, which size is as the same as in passport.

*15. Notarized highest education certificate(this year's graduates provide proof of pregraduation).

Your recent diploma.Graduation certificate in languages other than Chinese or English should be translated into Chinese or English and be certified by notarization.

*16. Resume

Written in Chinese or in English.

17. Supporting Documents: Certificate of Good Conduct

Provided by your current/previous school/company in Chinese/English to improve your success rate.

You can download a template or sample from here.

*18. Police Certificate

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