Quick Overview
• Duration: July 13-24, 2020
• Venue: School of Economics, Fudan University (No.600 Guoquan Road, 200433, Shanghai, China)
• Credits & Certificate: the applicant can earn 3 Fudan Credits (54 class hours; 6-7.5 ECTs) with
official transcript and program certificate issued by Fudan upon successful completion.
• Website: view (here)|Course Syllabus: download (here)
• Application deadline: June 14, 2020 (however we strongly suggest applicants apply as early as
possible, especially international applicants who need to secure enough time for visa issuance)
• Eligibility:
1) Open to applicants with both Chinese (inc. HK/TW/MO) and foreign passports;
2) Open to applicants of ALL academic backgrounds;
3) Applicants should be above 18 years of age with adequate English proficiency;
4) Qualified high school students or professionals are also accepted.
Contact
Ms. Yvonne XU
Tel: + 86 (21) 5566-5631
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://econ.fudan.edu.cn/summercamp/
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Why This Program?
As China is one of the leading political and economic powers in the contemporary world, to know
more about China has become a core curriculum for anyone who aims to be a future global leader.
The Fudan Summer Camp on Chinese Economy and Society is a 2-week international summer program
hosted by the School of Economics, Fudan University in every July since 2016. The program is conducted
in English and is tailored for applicants of ALL academic backgrounds who wish to acquire a deep and
comprehensive knowledge of China within a short period, especially in the fields of China's economy,
finance, business, society and culture.
In 2019, we received students from 13 countries and 34 institutions, including world top universities
like Princeton University, University of Pennsylvania, The University of Hong Kong, The University of
Manchester, Australian National University, The University of Melbourne, The Univeristy of
Queensland, University of British Columbia, to name a few.
The program's 2020 session is open for application and will be held during July 13-24 in Shanghai!
In this immersive program, applicants can expect:
1. Experience at a renowned institution: Fudan University (world #40, mainland China #3 - QS 2020)
2. Fudan official transcript with 3 Fudan credits (6-7.5 ECTS) and program certificate upon
successful completion
3. 12 x 3 hours of insightful lectures by LEADING scholars in their respective fields to form a holistic
picture of the Chinese economy and society
4. 3 in-depth company visits to learn from a real business environment (a state-owned enterprise/a
private enterprise/an international trade market)
5. 3 field trips and rich activities to obtain a better understanding of Chinese culture
(Shanghai/Hangzhou/Yiwu)
6. Global network with classmates of diverse backgrounds from all over the world
(program video for quick view, click here)
Course Details
54 class hours in total
1、Lectures
Class
Hour Topic Speaker
Module 1: Overview of Chinese Economy and Finance
2 Overview of Contemporary Chinese Economy Prof. Jun ZHANG
8 A History of Chinese Economy Prof. Debin MA
4 The Rise of Asia and Mid-term Growth of the Chinese Economy Prof. Guanghua
WAN
4 Development of Chinese Financial System and Policies Prof. Chun-Yu
Ho
Module 2: Challenges and Reforms in Chinese Economy and Business
4 The Middle-income Trap:
Hardware, Software and Power Supply Failures
Prof. Wing Thye
Woo
4 Reforming State-owned Enterprises (SOEs)
& How SOEs Successfully Grow Prof. Yu LIU
4 FDI, MNEs in China and Local Firm's Survival Strategy Prof. Chenghua
TZENG
4 China-US Trade War Prof. Wing Thye
Woo
4 One Belt One Road: Dream or Nightmare Prof. Yiqing XIE
Module 3: Challenges and Reforms in Chinese Society
4 Unbalanced Regional Development in China Prof. Dan LI
4 China's Population Dynamics and Future Challenges Prof. Xizhe
PENG
4 China's Legal Environment and IPR Protection Prof. Jun WANG
*The remaining 4 class hours will be:
1) 2 class hours - Lecture about the internationalization of Yiwu trading market (in Yiwu field trip)
2) 2 class hours– Final Exam
2、Field Trips
Location Activity Details
Shanghai
Company Visit I State-owned enterprise (Bao Steel)
Culture Experience I Shanghai Oriental Pearl Tower; Shanghai History
Museum
Yiwu Company Visit II Yiwu International Trading Market, including 1 lecture
Culture Experience II Entrepreneurship (how to do business) in Yiwu
Hangzhou Company Visit III Private enterprise (Wahaha)
Culture Experience III Song Cheng Ancient Town (will be able to try Hanfu)
Program Agenda
Note:
1. The schedule is subject to change.
2. The field trips and activities are optional.
MON TUE WED THU FRI
7/20 7/21 7/22 7/23 7/24
9:00-
12:15
The Rise of Asia and Mid-
term Growth of the
Chinese Economy
Prof. Guanghua WAN
(10:30-10:45 short break)
One Belt One Road:
Dream or Nightmare
Prof. Yiqing XIE
(10:30-10:45 short break)
Field Trip - Hangzhou
7:00
Leave for Hangzhou
Company Visit III
Private Sector
(Wahaha Group)
Unbalanced Regional
Development
Prof. Dan LI
(10:30-10:45 short break)
China's Legal Environment
and IPR Protection
Prof. Jun WANG
(10:30-10:45 short break)
12:15-
13:30
13:30-
16:45
Development of Chinese
Financial System and
Policies
Prof. Chunyu HO
(15:00-15:15 short break)
FDI, MNEs in China and
Local Firm's Survival
Strategy
Prof. Chenghua TZENG
(15:00-15:15 short break)
Culture Experience III
Visit to Song Cheng
China's Population
Dynamics and Future
Challenges
Prof. Xizhe PENG
(15:00-15:15 short break)
13:30-14:45
Program Wrap-up and
Certificating
Prof. Dan LI
15:30-17:00
Final Exam
18:30-
20:10PE/Sports Activities Chinese Calligraphy PE/Sports Activities / /
Lunch Break
Agenda - Week 2
MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN
7/13 7/14 7/15 7/16 7/17 7/18 7/19
9:00-
12:15
9:00-10:30
Course Set-up
Prof. Dan LI
10:45-12:15
Overview of Chinese
Economy
Prof. Jun ZHANG
A History of Chinese
Economy
Prof. Debin MA
(10:30-10:45 short break)
Reforming State Owned
Enterprises (SOEs) &
How SOEs Successfully
Grow: Opportunities and
Challenges
Prof. Yu LIU
(10:30-10:45 short break)
The Middle Income Trap:
Hardware, Software and
Power Supply Failures
Prof. Wing Thye Woo
(10:30-10:45 short break)
Field Trip - Yiwu
8:00
Leave for Yiwu
Company Visit II
Yiwu International Trade City
12:15-
13:30
13:30-
16:45
13:30-17:00
Culture Experience I
1) Oriental Pearl Tower
2) Shanghai History
Museum
A History of Chinese
Economy
Prof. Debin MA
(15:00-15:15 short break)
Company Visit I
Stated-owned Company
(Bao Steel)
China-US Trade War
Prof. Wing Thye Woo
(15:00-15:15 short break)
Lecture -
Internationalization
of Yiwu Trade Market
Culture
Experience II
Entrepreneurship in Yiwu
Back to Shanghai
18:30-
20:10PE/Sports Activities Chinese Painting PE/Sports Activities / /
Lunch Break
2020 Summer Camp on Chinese Economy and Society
Agenda - Week 1
Free Time
Selected Speakers
Fee
Item Amount Note
Application
Fee CNY 400
Non-refundable
Tuition CNY 16,180
(or CNY 14, 562)
1. Self-paying students from Fudan's partners will get a 10%
tuition discount if officially nominated by school coordinators.
2. The tuition covers the all the cost of lectures, course
materials, field trips (inc. accommodation if stay overnight,
transportations, lunch, company visits, cultural events),
evening activities, lunch on lecture days and tea break.
Students only need to pay for the round-trip flights and
accommodation in Shanghai.
About the Application
Application deadline: June 14, 2020 (however we strongly suggest applicants apply as early as
possible, especially international applicants who need to secure enough time for visa issuance)
Application process
1. Log onto program website (https://econ.fudan.edu.cn/summercamp) and apply through
different portal per passport nationality (For self-paying applicants with foreign passports, the
program code is 981528)
2. Submit online application
3. Pay online application fee
4. Wait for review and application result
5. If admitted, applicants will receive an admission letter through mail (applicants with foreign
passports will receive an admission package in hardcopy to apply for visa)
6. Pay tuition before the deadline
7. Application completed
Application Materials
1. One copy of passport (personal information page – passport must be valid for your entire stay in
China), or one copy of Chinese ID card of both sides.
2. Documents showing study status, such as graduation certificate, copy of student card, school
enrollment certificate.
3. Transcripts of academic records. Transcripts in languages other than Chinese or English must be
translated and notarized.
4. Proof of English proficiency (e.g. transcript of TOEFL, IELTS), native English-speakers or students
taking an English-taught program are exempted from this requirement.
★ If necessary, the program team will require applicants to submit extra materials.
Accommodation
➨ Fudan Yanyuan Hotel(复旦燕园宾馆)
Description: A three-star hotel located near Wujiaochang Commercial Area with convenient
transport. 1.4 km (20-minute walk) to the School of Economics, Fudan University
Address: 270 Zhengtong Road, Yangpu District, Shanghai
School Rate: CNY175/night *13 nights = CNY 2,275 (check in on July 12th and check out before the
noon of July 25th). Two applicants share one double room. Applicants who need to extend the
accommodation period please check with the hotel for the availability. Kindly note the number of
reserved rooms is limited, and it will be sold on a First Come First Served basis.
➨ Other accommodation options
Applicants who do not want to stay in Fudan Yanyuan Hotel please arrange the accommodation by
themselves. More accommodation options can be found on the program website.