1.Introduction to the Nottingham Trent University
Nottingham Trent University (NTU) locates in the beautiful City of Nottingham, UK. As an international comprehensive research university, NTU is widely praised for its academic excellence and practical courses, among which business research has been rated as an excellent course by the Higher Education Funding Council for England. The business school of Nottingham Trent University is one of the top 10 universities in UK and in 2013 it became one of 21 EPAS accredited business schools worldwide(EPAS is an international business program run by the European Foundation for Management Development).Also, it was awarded the 2014 Times Higher Education Award for Outstanding Support for Students. In 2015 it was named as a 4-star college by QS. As a result, NTU has become popular in recent years with local students in the UK and international students all over the world.
2.Corporate Project Introduction
In order to further promote the international education of the school of business, broaden students' international vision, and promote the international competitiveness, according to the Credit Mutual Recognition agreement between our College and Nottingham Trent University (NTU), the students of international economy and trade in Zhejiang University City College (ZUCC) ,who have completed three years preceding the program courses and have an average of 75 points and above, can apply for the bridging program provided by the business school of NTU. Upon successful completion of the final year of the NTU program, students will be awarded a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) degree in International Business and Management from NTU. And the students who meet ZUCC's graduation requirements and degree awarding conditions will receive an undergraduate diploma from ZUCC and a bachelor's degree in Economics.
3.School Exchange time
Study in NTU for one year (September of each year to June of the following year)
4.Selection scope, conditions and procedures
(1)The selection scope
The selection is available for all students whose major is international economy and trade specialty.
(2)The selection conditions
Students who applying to transfer to the NTU for international economics and trade must submit an IELTS score, and your average score need to cross 75 points during the period you study in ZUCC. The IELTS score for direct admission is 6.5, with a minimum score of 5.5 for each part. If your IELTS score is 6, you can apply for admission after a 6-week language course (PEAP) in NTU. Students with an IELTS score of 5.5 May apply for admission after a 10-week language course (PEAP) at the NTU.
Website for Language Course Application:
http://www.ntu.ac.uk/apps/pss/course_finder/117278-1/2/short_course_programme_pre-sessional_english_for_academic_purposes.aspx
(3)Selection procedure
●Students should submit the application form for overseas exchange study and register at the International Teaching Office of the school of business.
●The school reviews the materials, organize selection, determine the list of recommendations, and submit to the overseas study group for review.
●After the approval of the overseas study working group of the college, the leaders in charge of the college shall approve and confirm the selected students and publish the list on the official website.
●The exchange school reviews the recommendation list of City College and determines the admission list.
5.Costs
Fees are paid to exchange schools at Nottingham Trent University charges. Enrolled in September 2017, if 1-5 students are admitted, the tuition and miscellaneous fees for undergraduate students will be about 10,200 pounds per year; if 6 to 10 students are admitted, tuition and fees will be 9,600 pounds per year; if 11 or more students are admitted, the tuition fee is £9000 per year. Other major expenses such as medical insurance and living expenses, depending on personal circumstances, are referred to as followed: about £8,000~£10,000.
6.Reward
Exchange students may apply for the Foreign Exchange Scholarship (Fund) in accordance with the relevant provisions of the ”Administrative Measures for Foreign Exchange Scholarship (Fund) for Students of Zhejiang University City College”.
7.Project registration
Required materials for registration:
(1)Apply online and upload relevant materials.
(2)Transcript (in Chinese and English) of his/her studies at ZUCC.
(3)IELTS test report card.
It is recommended that students who are interested in attending need to prepare their passports in advance.
8.NTU course of study
To earn an NTU degree, students need to complete 4 compulsory courses plus 2 elective courses.
The four required courses:
(1)Leadership and Employability
(2)Research Project
(3)International Strategic Management
(4)Global Business in a Changing World
Choose 2 of the 6 elective courses:
(1)Global Supply Chain Strategy
(2)International Marketing & Communication
(3)Business English or other language
(4)Strategic international Financial Management
(5)Jean Monet:Europe and the world economy
(6)Compare international management