Master in Applied Economics (Chinese-taught)

Qingdao University of Science and Technology, founded in 1950 and based in Qingdao, is a multidisciplinary institution with a pronounced emphasis on engineering, chemical technology and applied sciences. QUST has expanded across multiple campuses and offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs, supported by a strong research portfolio that includes national engineering laboratories, key provincial centers and collaborations with industry. The university has developed a reputation for practical talent cultivation and industry-university-research cooperation.

QUST supports internationalization through partnerships with over 100 universities worldwide and offers joint programs such as Sino-foreign cooperative colleges and dual training schemes. The university houses extensive facilities, a large library collection and research platforms that attract faculty with national honors and expertise. International students can access single-room accommodation equipped with essentials like heating, TV and internet, and benefit from dedicated support for academic and daily life.

Students at QUST gain opportunities to engage with applied research projects, technology transfer initiatives and entrepreneurship programs that have produced several spin-off companies. Career services, internship links and industry partnerships enhance employability in engineering, materials, chemical industries and related fields. Prospective international applicants should review program specializations, explore research groups aligned with their interests and prepare documentation for admission and visa procedures well in advance.

The Master in Applied Economics is a Chinese-taught program at Qingdao University of Science & Technology. It's for students who want a Master's degree and are interested in economics. This program helps students learn about economics and how to apply it to real-life situations.

The curriculum includes subjects like microeconomics, macroeconomics, and econometrics. Students also learn skills like data analysis and research methods. They get to work on projects and research papers to help them learn.

After graduation, students can work as economic analysts, policy analysts, or financial analysts. They can also work in government agencies or as market researchers. These jobs are in industries like finance, government, or non-profit organizations.