The University of Nottingham Ningbo China

Communication

The University of Nottingham Ningbo China
The Communication at The University of Nottingham Ningbo China is a 1 Year long program for international students, taught in English.

IntroductionIntroduction

A truly unique British university in China

The University of Nottingham Ningbo China was the first Sino-foreign university to open its doors in China, in 2004, with the full approval of the Chinese Ministry of Education. It is run by The University of Nottingham (UK) with cooperation from Zhejiang Wanli Education Group, a key player in the education sector in China.

The University offers British degree programmes from The University of Nottingham, UK. The University of Nottingham shapes the approach to teaching at our university in China. Our degree courses are subject to the same quality assurance processes at Nottingham UK.





ProgramAbout the Program

This MSc is studied full-time over one academic year. A total of 120 credits of taught modules are studied in the Autumn and Spring semesters. In addition, a research project worth 60 credits is undertaken in the Summer Period, providing a total course content of 180 credits. It should be noted that projects will be run in collaboration between the Division of English and the Business School, with students being supervised by staff from both faculties.

Educational aims of the course:

  • Introduce students to the multidisciplinary dimensions of professional, discourse-based, communication studies and entrepreneurship
  • Introduce students to a range of discourse-based frameworks for assessing effective communication
  • Provide students with the skills to interrogate various sites of professional communication
  • Provide students with the knowledge of business planning entrepreneurship
  • Provide students with the skills to explore various business models for commercial exploitation of technical intellectual property
  • Develop a sound business strategy
  • Understand the importance of markets and market analysis
  • Develop an ability to carry out financial analysis of a business
  • Understand disruptive market technologies

Admission Requirements

Entrants would normally be expected to hold an upper second class honours degree or international equivalent.

Applicants whose first language is not English, and who do not have a degree from a UK institution, will be required to produce evidence of their competence in English, possessing one of the following test results:

IELTS Requirements7.0 (with no less than 6.0 in any element)

TOEFL paper based: 600 with 4.5 in TWE

TOEFL Computer Based Requirements 250 with a TWE of 5.0

TOEFL IBT: 100 (no less than 19 in any element)

Course Structure for Academic Year 2012-2013

All modules are compulsory.

AUTUMN SEMESTER

About The University of Nottingham Ningbo China

The University of Nottingham Ningbo China was the first Sino-foreign university to open its doors in China, in 2004, with the full approval of the Chinese Ministry of Education. It is run by The University of Nottingham (UK) with cooperation from Zhejiang Wanli Education Group, a key player in the education sector in China.
 
The University offers British degree programmes from The University of Nottingham, UK. The University of Nottingham shapes the approach to teaching at our university in China. Our degree courses are subject to the same quality assurance processes at Nottingham UK.
 
The University is located in Ningbo Higher Education Park, a leafy suburb on the outskirts of the city. The attractive, meticulously landscaped campus features many attractive spaces, including a Chinese garden and an English garden to symbolise the unique partnership behind the University's success. Distinctive canals weave through the University's extensive grounds, attracting many different types of birds.
 
Most of the students live in halls of residence. These are situated on a conveniently situated campus high street that has a wide range of shops, restaurants and other spaces for relaxation and recreation. 
 
International staff have the option of living in comfortable, modern apartments within walking distance of the administration block, teaching buildings and science and engineering laboratories. The University also has a staff hotel on campus in order to accommodate visiting lecturers and delegates to academic conferences and seminars.
 
The University's student population has grown from just over 250 to more than 5,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students. This number is expected to increase considerably as the University expands its range of science and engineering degree programmes and attracts more international students from Asia and elsewhere.  
 
Chinese undergraduate students are selected from most provinces on the basis of their college entrance examinations. Competition is stiff for entry to our unique university in China, and students are required to have a minimum level of English to be accepted for degree programmes. 
 
The University is familiar with a wide range of overseas school-leaving qualifications and works closely with the British Council, both in the UK and abroad. For further information about how your qualifications might entitle you to study at The University of Nottingham Ningbo China, please contact our Admissions team. 
 
Innovative research
 
At The University of Nottingham Ningbo China the scope of research projects taking place is impressive. Research spans all faculties and disciplines. Our postgraduate students play an important part in our groundbreaking research community.
 
Our strategy is to match teaching and research strengths with China's interests and needs. A major feature of China's national plans is to reduce the country's carbon emissions, so we emphasise environmental sustainability across our research portfolio.
 
The University of Nottingham's researchers seek to maximise collaboration with Chinese, European and industrial sponsors. One of The University of Nottingham's aims is to bring the research expertise of The University of Nottingham (UK) to China.

Accommodation

The residences and fees

The University has two buildings designated for international students, building 11 and building 18. All rooms are fully furnished and equipped with a telephone and computer point which enable students to make and receive telephone calls and access the University's data network from their bedrooms.

These are UNNC residences in which students are responsible for providing and cooking their own food. Kitchens or common rooms are provided in which students may prepare their own food, or meals may be bought from the University canteen or cafe on the campus.

Bed linen is provided, and will be changed twice a month free of charge. Students will need to supply their own kitchen utensils. All UNNC student houses are non-smoking, including student bedrooms.

 


Fees

Application Fee:
$ 150 USD
Service Fee:
$ 50 USD
Tuition fee:
$ 12500 USD/per year
 
¥ 90000 CNY/per year

Admissions Process

3 Steps to Apply to a Chinese University

1

Choose Programs

2

Apply Online

3

ENROLL IN CHINA

Entry Requirements

Applicant is under the age of 35, and is in good health, preferably with a Bachelor’s Degree or above. Certified academic records and 2 letters of recommendation by 2 associate professors are required.

Application Materials

1.  Photocopy of valid passport

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


2.  Passport-sized photo

A passport-sized photo taken recently of the applicant.


3.  Bachelor's degree diploma

Graduation certificate should be in Chinese or English.If not, it should be translated into Chinese or English and be notarized.


4.  Transcript of postgraduate school


5.  HSK Certificate (No need for English-taught program)

Level 4or above


6.   Two recommendation letters(optional)

From professor,associate professor or equivalents.


7.   Photocopy of awards certificate 

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