I. Programme Introduction
In 2022, our university received approval from the Ministry of Education to collaborate with Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) in the United States to establish an undergraduate program in Internet Finance (MOE Approval Number: MOE44US2A20222265N). The program spans four years, following a "3+1" model with an enrolment code of 13667. Students will complete their first to third years at Guangzhou College of Commerce and their fourth year at the partner institution in the United States. Upon fulfilling the required coursework and earning the required credits from both institutions, students will be awarded the bachelor's degree and graduation certificate from our university, as well as a bachelor's degree from the U.S. partner university.
Southern New Hampshire University has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the most innovative universities in the United States and as a Tier 1 Northern University. It ranks 12th among the world's top 50 innovative institutions and its business courses are ranked in the top 25 nationwide by U.S. News & World Report. Additionally, its MBA distance education program is ranked first in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.
II. Five Major Advantages of the Program
1.Ministry of Education Approved Cooperative Program: The program is evaluated and supervised by the Ministry of Education, with an annual report on cooperative education submitted regularly. This ensures a high standard of education and greater authority and reliability.
2.Dual Degrees with Excellent Prospects for Further Studies and Employment: Students who meet the graduation and degree requirements of both Chinese and American universities within the stipulated study period will receive diplomas and degree certificates from both institutions. This dual qualification significantly enhances their competitiveness in employment and entrepreneurship and facilitates the pursuit of master's degrees at prestigious universities. Graduates of this program have successfully enrolled in renowned institutions such as University College London, Columbia University, University of Hong Kong, University of Toronto, University of Manchester, New York University, and University of Melbourne.
3.Innovative Talent Development Model with Combined International Educational Advantages: The curriculum integrates Chinese and American educational approaches, featuring small class sizes for professional courses taught in English by an international faculty. The innovative joint training model leverages the strengths of both Chinese and U.S. universities. Introductory education is conducted at our university, delivered by faculty with overseas study backgrounds and a high-level IELTS teaching team, using bilingual instruction and original English textbooks. The teaching and management methods are aligned directly with those of the American partner university.
4.More Authoritative International Professional Qualification Certification: The Finance program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) and has been ranked among the top 100 finance academic programs in the United States by the Journal of Financial Engineering.
5.Highly Refined Teaching and Student Management: The college has a Student Service Center at the overseas campus to provide comprehensive support for students' academic and daily needs.
III. Tuition Fees
China Campus: 69,800 RMB per academic year
United States Campus: Approximately 15,000 USD per academic year, plus an additional 20,000 RMB per academic year for the Chinese degree program fee.