100084 中国 北京
清华大学经济管理学院
School of Economics and Management
Tsinghua University
Beijing 100084, China
http://www.sem.tsinghua.edu.cn
Exchange Program Fact Sheet 2009 Fall to 2010 Spring
Contact Information
Address:
International Office
Room249, Weilun Building
School of Economics and Management
Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084
P. R. China
Fax: 86-10-62785876
Website: www.sem.tsinghua.edu.cn
Contact:
Ms. Jodie Hong YOU
Associate Director, International Office
E-mail: youh@sem.tsinghua.edu.cn
Tel: 8610-62796274
Ms. Iris Guanguan ZOU
Exchange Coordinator, International Office
(MBA program)
E-Mail: zougg@sem.tsinghua.edu.cn
Tel: 8610-62775858
Ms. Yvonne Yue LIU
Exchange Coordinator, International Office
(Undergraduate and Graduate programs)
E-Mail: liuyue@sem.tsinghua.edu.cn
Tel: 8610-62771883
Ms. Pearl Donghui MAO
Executive Director, MBA Programs
Director, International MBA Program
E-mail: maodh@sem.tsinghua.edu.cn
Tel: 86-10-62771594
Ms.Lynn Ling WANG
Academic Advisor, Academic Services Office
E-mail: mbaex@sem.tsinghua.edu.cn
Tel: 8610-62797921
Programs
MBA Programs:
Undergraduate and Graduate Programs:
Dr. Yujie ZHU
Director, Academic Services Office
E-mail: zhuyj@sem.tsinghua.edu.cn
Tel: 8610-62789821/62796232
Ms. Lillian Yan LI
Academic Services Office
E-mail: liy36@sem.tsinghua.edu.cn
Tel: 8610-62789878
General Information
MBA Programs:
Tsinghua SEM founded in 1984, was the first economics and management school in China. Professor ZHU Rongji, the
Founding Dean, later became the fifth Premier of the People’s Republic of China. Tsinghua SEM is now one of the
premier business schools in Asia and enjoys world-class faculty, students and research centers.
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100084 中国 北京
清华大学经济管理学院
School of Economics and Management
Tsinghua University
Beijing 100084, China
http://www.sem.tsinghua.edu.cn
The Tsinghua MBA program is one of the most prestigious programs in the People's Republic of China, which was first
launched in 1991. There are three MBA programs at Tsinghua SEM: international, full-time and part-time. The
International MBA program is an entirely English program and is in collaboration with MIT Sloan School of Management.
Overseas students account for one-third in this program. Both MIT Sloan and Tsinghua SEM provide International MBA
Program candidates with greater opportunities to learn international communication skills, to gain access to international
business practices and to develop a better understanding of China’s role. Tsinghua SEM MBA graduates have become
active participants in the development of China’s economy.
Undergraduate Programs
Tsinghua SEM offers two bachelor’s degrees (Management and Economics), which are conferred to students of four
majors: information management and information systems, finance, economics and accounting. By now, SEM has a total
of 847 registered undergraduate students, of which 59 are International students.
Tsinghua SEM undergraduate programs aim to equip students with comprehensive fundamental theories and specialized
knowledge in economics and management, which will prepare them for further studies and future careers.
Currently, Tsinghua SEM has built up student exchange program with over 73 universities from 26 countries and areas.
Students from partner schools can join International MBA Program at Tsinghua SEM for one-semester exchange in both
spring and fall semester.
Website: http://mba.sem.tsinghua.edu.cn/mbaen
Tsinghua University
Tsinghua University, located in the northwestern suburbs of Beijing, was established in 1911 on the site of "Qing Hua
Yuan" - a former royal garden of the Qing Dynasty. Funded with part of the "Boxer Indemnity," it was at first a preparatory
school called "Tsinghua Xuetang" for those students who were sent by the government to study in the United States.
The university's motto of Self-discipline and Social Commitment has inspired many generations of Tsinghua teachers and
students to struggle for the prosperity of China. Now, striving to build Tsinghua University into a world-class university by
its 100th anniversary in 2011 has become the objective of each member of the teaching staff and the student body.
Website: http://www.tsinghua.edu.cn/eng/
Facts on Beijing
Beijing, the capital of the People's Republic of China, is the center of the nation's politics, culture and international
exchanges. From the beginning of the 10 th century, the city had been the capital of the Liao, Jin, Yuan, Ming and Qing
dynasties until 1911. A long history has left numerous famous historical sites, which possess great aesthetic and cultural
valleys. The Great Wall, a huge project more than 2000 years ago, not only continues for hundreds of kilometers, but also
can even be seen from space. The Forbidden City, the largest ancient architectural complex extant today, is splendid
crystallization of ancient Chinese architectural art. Tian'anmen Square, located in the city center, is a symbol of both
Beijing and China. The solemn flag-raising ceremony has become a sacred daily celebration. Standing in the world's
largest city square and looking east and west on Chang'an Avenue, one can see a century-old architectural complex
standing side by side with newly-built modern-style buildings, torrent of bicycles flooding by and awareness that Beijing is
a mix of modem and ancient.
Beijing has a continental climate. Annual rainfall averages nearly 700 millimeters; most of it comes in July and August.
Winter is dry and has little snow. The frost -free period is 185 days. The best time to visit Beijing is May, September and
October, when people enjoy bright and sunny day.
Website: http://www.ebeijing.gov.cn/
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100084 中国 北京
清华大学经济管理学院
School of Economics and Management
Tsinghua University
Beijing 100084, China
http://www.sem.tsinghua.edu.cn
Application Process
Students from partner schools apply for the exchange program and are nominated by their home institutions. There is no
further selection process. Confirmed exchange students will receive a user ID name & password for internet access.
Every student will also be given an SEM email address so that he or she can join Tsinghua SEM alumni network.
Application Deadline for 2009 Fall Semester:
Application Deadline for 2010 Spring Semester:
Jun. 15th, 2009
Nov. 15th, 2009
On-line application forms can be found on the website, http://intlstudent.cic.tsinghua.edu.cn/EN/index.html..
Application Package:
Application Form of Tsinghua SEM’s exchange program
Resume (no more than two pages)
Transcript of your current study in home universities or schools (transcript should be
certificated by home universities or schools)
Please complete the on-line registration and send a hard copy of the application and all required materials to:
International Office
Room249, Weilun Building
School of Economics and Management
Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084
P. R. China
Calendar
2009 Fall Semester
Course Pre-registration
Course Registration
Orientation
First Date of Classes
International Exchange Affairs
Welcome Party
Classes
Examination
Farewell Party
Transcript back to home institution
by the end of June 2009
Late September, 2009
Early September, 2009
Early September, 2009
Early October
Late September
Sept. 2009 to Jan, 2010
Final Exam: the 17th & 18th teaching weeks
Middle December
Middle March of 2010
Course Pre-registration
Course Registration
Registration
Orientation
International Exchange Affairs
Welcome Party
Classes
Examination
January 2010
Late February 2010
TBD
TBD
Middle March 2010
Middle March 2010
March to June
Middle Exam: the 9th teaching week
Final Exam: the 17th & 18th teaching weeks
Middle June 2010
September 2010
2010 Spring Semester
Farewell Party
Transcript back to home institution
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We suggest students arrive one week before the registration date.
The schedule is subject to change before the semester.
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100084 中国 北京
清华大学经济管理学院
School of Economics and Management
Tsinghua University
Beijing 100084, China
http://www.sem.tsinghua.edu.cn
Course Selection
MBA Programs:
Incoming MBA and postgraduate students are accepted by our International MBA program which is a pure English
program. Course schedule and descriptions will be sent to all exchange students from MBA Academic Services Office.
Every exchange student is supposed to send the course selection to Ms. Lynn Ling WANG at
mbaex@sem.tsinghua.edu.cn or 8610-62797921 in due time. If you want to know more details about courses in each
semester, please contact Winnie by email or telephone.
Undergraduate Program:
There are about 50% course of our undergraduate program are taught in English. The Course schedule and descriptions
will be sent to you via e-mail from Academic Services Office. You are supposed to send your course selection form to Ms.
Lillian Yan LI at liy36@sem.tsinghua.edu.cn in due time.
Course Structure
Language of Instruction:
Class Size:
Course Load:
Credit System:
Participation:
Attendance:
Class:
Class Format:
Grading:
Examinations:
English-taught courses and Chinese-taught courses are available.
60-70
Minimum 10 credits; maximum 21 credits.
1 credit equals 12 hours or 16 credit hours. 1 credit hour equals 45 minutes.
Active class participation is highly encouraged.
Every student is required to sign up on Attendee List for registered courses and
absence from one-third classes will disqualify the students for the final exam. No
auditing is allowed for MBA courses.
Classes generally meet once a week.
-- Lecture and seminar style classes
-- Case method, team projects
Tsinghua SEM uses 100-point system for final grades. Grades above 60 will be
considered “Pass”. Grades depend on students’ performance on examinations,
projects, in class presentations and/or class participation. The grading scale is as
follows:
Grade
Scale
GPA
90—100
A
4
80—89
B
3
70—79
C
2
60—69
D
1
Under 60
E
0
The exam schedules will be in the final class or scheduled beyond class by
professors. For sixteen weeks’ courses, final exams will be scheduled in the 17th and
18th weeks of the semester. For eight weeks’ courses, the exams will be done right
after the course. For most electives, the exams will be done in the final class.
Estimated Cost of Living in RMB (for 1 semester/4 months)
Room:
Registration Fee
Food:
Books and Supplies:
Transportation:
Personal Expenses:
Health Insurance:
Total Estimate per Semester:
See Housing Details
RMB 400
RMB 5,000
RMB 2,500
RMB 600
(not including air fare)
RMB 6,000
RMB 400
(600 for the whole year)
RMB 22700
(USD 3300)
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100084 中国 北京
清华大学经济管理学院
School of Economics and Management
Tsinghua University
Beijing 100084, China
http://www.sem.tsinghua.edu.cn
Housing
On-campus Housing:
The Foreign Student Affairs Office of Tsinghua University prepares international student dorm for every incoming
international student. Students can check detail information about the international student dorm on the website:
http://www.tsinghua.edu.cn/docsn/wb/lxs/Web2/EN/information/accommodation.html.
There three type of the international student dorm. One is Single Room, one is AB Double Room, and the other one is
Double Room. The price of the dorm is as follows.
Favorable Room Price (charge differently in different period)
Room Type
Normal Room
Price
Stay-days≤60days
60days＜Stay-days＜180days
Stay-days≥180days
Single
Room
80rmb/room
75 rmb/room
60 rmb/room
140 rmb/room
AB Room
80rmb/room
70 rmb/room
60 rmb/room
130 rmb/room
40rmb/bed
35 rmb/bed
35 rmb/bed
80 rmb/bed
Double
Room
Off campus housing:
We offer no service in finding apartment for students living off campus. We could only provide some housing agencies’
information to them. Students usually find apartments close to campus on their own.
Tsinghua SEM Forum
Government officials, prominent business leaders and distinguished scholars are frequent visitors to Tsinghua SEM.
Taking this advantage, Tsinghua SEM initiated the “Secondary Classroom” program in 1997, creating a combined
learning context of the school, enterprises and society. Up to date hundreds of scholars and successful entrepreneurs
from various fields have been invited to lecture at Tsinghua SEM on a wide range of topics, including business
management, economic situations, latest theoretical developments and social-cultural issues. These forums, lectures and
seminars have become an important part of the educational approach at Tsinghua SEM.
Student Services Available
Orientation: There is a two-day orientation held by the International Office. There are some introductions on Tsinghua
SEM, academic rule, IT support and one-day city tour during the orientation. It enables every student to better understand
the basic skills that a professional manager must possess. It also helps students to quickly fit into the new environment
and get familiar with the learning methods to be used in the following study.
Buddy Program: We would like to carry on a buddy system designed to promote intercultural understanding and
friendship between Tsinghua local students and international students with diverse background. We hope to provide
transitional support for new international students and to create a community of free communication at Tsinghua. As
newly-arrived international students, friendly support is every essential during the cultural transition to China. We try to
establish an informal network in students and improve their cross-cultural communication.
Career Development Center (CDC): Career Development Center is a functional office of our school. CDC provides
career services to MBA participants, undergraduate and graduate students of our school and employers. Exchange
students can find some open recruiting information on the official website of our school, and are welcome to join in the
open recruiting forum held by CDC. Please pay attention that CDC does not provide personal career services to
exchange students.
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100084 中国 北京
清华大学经济管理学院
School of Economics and Management
Tsinghua University
Beijing 100084, China
http://www.sem.tsinghua.edu.cn
Textbook Services: There is a bookstore at the 1st floor of Shunde Building of our school. Exchange students can buy
most of textbooks in that bookstore. Students can get the textbook information when they start to register courses. Their
buddy will help them to buy the textbook. If no textbook is required, the course pack will be given to each student in the
first class.
Computer Services: There is a computer center where exchange students can use the computers and log on to the
internet. Exchange students will be given a training seminar about how to utilize the resources during the orientation.
Printing Services: Inside Tsinghua SEM, there is a copy center where exchange students can print assignments or
project reports by taking a USB disk or saving the files in SEM email system. There is a printer in computer center, but the
charge there is higher than that in the copy center.
Library: Tsinghua University boasts top-class library in China. Tsinghua SEM has its own library either. Every exchange
student can borrow books by applying for a temporary library card. Students have to pay 1,000 RMB as deposit when
they apply the temporary library card.
Reading Room: Tsinghua SEM has a reading room where students can read journals both in English and in Chinese.
The Reading Room is at the 3rd floor of Shunde Building of our school.
Wireless Services: Tsinghua SEM has several wireless zones. You can log on the internet inside the two buildings of
Tsinghua SEM.
Dining: Food service is available on campus. Exchange students can possess a dining card allowing them to choose
from over 10 cafeterias.
Transportation: Tsinghua University has a big campus, which makes a bicycle a necessity. Exchange students can buy
a bicycle on campus or off campus.
Student Association: At Tsinghua SEM, student organizations are an integral part of the educational experience. Each
year students who join student association have an opportunity to play a leadership role, develop new skills, and take on
challenges within a supportive environment. There are two formal student associations in our school. The Student Union
is the formal one for undergraduate student. The MBA Student Association is the formal one for MBA and incoming
postgraduate students. The mission of student associations is to strengthen the communication between our domestic
students and other international students. It also serves a communicative link among students, faculty, the school and
various enterprises.
Student Clubs: The clubs at Tsinghua SEM are as varied and diverse as its students. They range from social and
professional to recreational and cultural. If you cannot find an organization that meets your current interests, you have the
ability to form and officially register your own clubs. Student clubs are constantly emerging as students and interests
change; typically there are over 20 active clubs each year at Tsinghua SEM. You can find more information about student
clubs from your buddy.
Social Activities: Exchange students are invited to participate in a wide range of student and school social activities,
including clubs, birthday parties, sports, outings, etc.
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