The Global Institute of Management and Economics,
Dalian, China

The Global Institute of Management and Economics: Key facts and Deadlines

• When are the application deadlines?

  Application deadlines for the different semesters are as follows:

  • Fall Semester: August 20
  • Spring Semester: February 20

• How long are the GIME Master's programs?

  2.5 years: 1.5 years study and 1 year for internship and final thesis.

• When do the semesters start?

  • The Summer Semester starts at the beginning of June(IIHEM Only).
  • the Fall Semester starts in September (IIHEM and GIME).
  • the Spring Semester starts in January/March (IIHEM/GIME).

• How many credits are in each program?

  • Semester Abroad Program: At least 12 credits (four courses) are to be taken per semester.
  • Bachelor's Transfer Program: A total of 119 credits, 63 of which are taken at IIHEM and 56 at GIME.
  • Direct Entrance Master's Program: 56 credits. The required internship may be done either at IIHEM (PFE) or at GIME.
  • Dual Master's Program: A total of 56 credits, 23 of which are taken at IIHEM and 33 at GIME.

  The credits may be changed with the curriculum for each year in GIME.

• What is the course load per semester for full-time students?

  The normal load is five courses per semester.

• What are class hours?

  Undergraduate classes at IIHEM are taught during the day. Classes in the fifth year at IIHEM are given from 6 - 9 p.m. and occasionally 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Saturday. All classes at GIME are taught in the daytime.

• I am working. Can I attend the program part time?

  No

  All programs are full-time programs with day classes. PRC policy does not allow international students to hold part-time jobs during their study in China.