University Of Nottingham Ningbo China

The Master of Business Administration (MBA) at the University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC) is a transformative programme tailored for professionals aiming to elevate their careers in business and management. This globally-focused postgraduate programme provides a robust foundation in leadership, strategy, and decision-making, while equipping you with the tools to navigate and excel in today’s fast-paced business environment.

This degree reflects the research of the School in scheduling and optimisation, foundations of programming, artificial intelligence, modelling and simulation, computer vision and machine learning, in which areas the School has world-leading expertise. In addition to the traditional 120-credit taught courses, an enhanced 60-credit research project followed by an enhanced 60-credit dissertation will give students systematic research training and enable them to perform a significant piece of cutting edge research in areas of computer science.

The MA in Digital Screen Production programme is a leading practice-based programme focusing on the rapidly growing digital screen sector. It ensures students are equipped with relevant and up-to-date technical and artistic skills across creative disciplines such as film and television. The university’s state of the art facilities include a Virtual Production (VP) and Motion Capture (MC) studio, as well as a Dolby Atmos and DCI Cinematic Studio. These resources are maximized by partnerships with industry leaders such as ARRI, granting ARRI Certified Film School status, and Arturia, renowned for their expertise in music technology.

The MSc in Economics is designed to provide students with an in-depth understanding of current economic thinking and equip them with the technical tools necessary to create and analyse microeconomic and macroeconomic models. Students will also gain a comprehensive understanding of econometric techniques. The programme offers elective modules at the intersection of economics and data science, such as Machine Learning for Economics, and addresses contemporary issues in China, including Development Economics, Health Economics, and Environmental Economics.

The MSc in Electronic Communications and Computer Engineering (ECCE) combines the University of Nottingham’s academic excellence with strong industry relevance. The programme provides graduates with advanced expertise in 5G/6G mobile and satellite communications systems, AI-driven electronic communications, Internet of Things, embedded computing and digital signal processing. The curriculum is fully aligned with the UK Engineering Council’s AHEP4 standards.

This degree provides an ideal study path for people wishing to start their own business or be involved in early-stage start-up companies. Equally, as larger organisations are increasingly valuing people who can innovate and act entrepreneurially from a management perspective, those looking to pursue management careers will be benefited from this degree by gaining entrepreneurial and innovative mindsets and skills.

This programme is tailored for individuals seeking to excel in the dynamic finance and investment industry. The curriculum revolves around three primary realms of investment activities: equity markets, fixed-income markets, and derivative markets. Anchored in cutting-edge academic research and practical case studies rooted in both domestic and international financial markets, the course content is designed to deliver a comprehensive understanding of the financial markets.

The programme is studied over one year (full-time). The academic year consists of two fifteen week semesters, each containing twelve weeks of teaching. The revision and assessment takes place at the end of each semester. While most summative assessment takes place at the end of the semester, some takes place during the teaching period along with a range of formatively assessed exercises, essays and projects. In addition, after successful completion of exams in Semester Two, students proceed to undertake a dissertation.

The MSc Finance and Investment (Professional Accounting) Programme at the University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC) aims to develop global financial management professionals equipped with advanced accounting skills, technical abilities, and leadership qualities. The curriculum is designed based on the competency framework for professional accountants, with a strong focus on key areas for navigating industry changes such as risk management, data analysis, and sustainable financial practices. By integrating real-world case studies with theoretical knowledge, the programme provides students with a comprehensive industry perspective.

The integration of cutting-edge technologies such as big data, artificial intelligence, blockchain technology, and machine learning has drastically altered the financial services and markets industry. As a result, there is now a mounting need for professionals who possess expertise in both finance and technology, in order to effectively navigate this evolving landscape.

MSc Innovative Design is a multidisciplinary programme that brings together creativity and cutting-edge technologies. Students develop expertise in integrated innovation, human–product interaction, digital fabrication, and AI-enabled design, guided by teaching that spans engineering, design, and computing. Aimed at graduates and professionals, the programme helps strengthen innovation skills while broadening perspectives across technology and design, practice and academia. Balancing creative vision with technological practice, it enables students to address real-world challenges through industry-driven projects. Graduates will be prepared with the knowledge and experience to succeed in innovation-led sectors and apply design to contemporary challenges.

The programme will be expected to be available full time for 1 year (3 semesters) in China Campus from September 2026-2027. The plan is studied over one academic year of 12 months for full-time and two academic years of 24 months for part-time students. Sixty credits of courses are studied in each of the Autumn and Spring Semesters. Students need to take another 20 credits optional module from Civil Engineering or other relevant subjects at level 3 or above. A sixty credit independent research project is undertaken in the summer period.

This programme is a "career conversion" course designed for non-business students, aiming to expand knowledge and competencies in fundamental management disciplines while incorporating elective modules across various fields of international business. As the global commercial economy continues to evolve and grow, the curriculum provides non-business graduates with a solid theoretical and practical foundation in international commerce.

The MSc in International Business (Supply Chain Management) is a specialist masters programme, jointly delivered by the University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC) and Ningbo China Institute for Supply Chain Innovation (NISCI), as part of the MIT Global Supply Chain and Logistics Excellence (SCALE) Network.

The MA in International Communications Studies is designed to meet the needs of graduates from all disciplines who want to add international communications to their specialist knowledge. You will have the opportunity to study communications against the background of recent theoretical and methodological developments and will gain vital insights into the skills required by the contemporary communications sector.

The MA International Higher Education is a unique and innovative programme that addresses this diversity of form and impact in a way that is informed by research and theory but is also firmly focussed on practice. It draws on the University of Nottingham’s experience at the forefront of innovation in this field, on its leading academic reputation, and on the expertise of its staff with extensive knowledge and experience in international and transnational higher education.

This programme is tailored for students seeking advanced development in the field of management. It offers a comprehensive curriculum covering key areas of management, including cross-cultural management, human resource management, strategic management, supply chain management, marketing, finance, and financial accounting, all with strong practical relevance.  

This programme focuses on business applications of data science and machine learning and aims to enhance students’ skills and knowledge in a range of fields, including business operation, database, statistics, informatics, data analytics, machine learning and big data technologies in real-world business contexts.

MSc International Management (Marketing) at Nottingham University Business School China is a one-year full-time programme that is designed to develop your understanding of key areas in consumer behaviour, marketing management in the digital economy, marketing strategy and critical marketing,  backed courses of Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM).

The International Public Policy programme introduces you to cutting-edge studies in Public Policy, equipping students with an understanding of contemporary public policy issues and practices from an international perspective. Students will develop the ability to think across disciplines, learn from practitioners and experts in the field, and develop an independent portfolio of projects including an original dissertation.

This programme gives students the opportunity to develop a deeper understanding and analytical excellence in two fields of increasing importance, international relations and international business, drawing from the combined strengths of UNNC’s School of International Studies and Nottingham University Business School China (NUBS China)

This programme gives students the opportunity to develop a deep understanding and analytical excellence in a field of increasing importance, international studies. A wide selection of modules allows them to specialise in a variety of different areas. Dissertations are written under the guidance of experienced academic staff, which includes world-leading experts on China, Japan, the UK, the US, the Middle East, Africa, Europe and Russia, among others, who specialise in sub-fields such as security studies, international relations theory, women’s issues, international history, development, environmental policy, foreign policy analysis, quantitative methods, international economics, etc. Students will be introduced to key concepts…

The MA is designed for native speakers of Chinese who have a high level of competence in English and wish to develop this further. It is also open to speakers of other languages than English and Chinese who have a high level of competence in both English and Chinese.  The MA combines the theoretical, technological and practical training necessary for effective translation between English and Chinese. It also offers training and practice in bi-lateral interpreting between the two languages. 

The MSc in Psychology (Applied) comprises a broad field of knowledge and enquiry that investigates human learning, cognition and behaviour through scientific methods, equipping students with integrated qualitative and quantitative analytical skills, multidisciplinary research literacy, and critical thinking to evaluate objectively theories, and articulating informed perspectives. The programme emphasises contemporary relevance, offering cutting-edge modules spanning psychobiology, neuroscience, and social psychology, alongside hands-on experience in collaborative research projects and individual empirical studies.

The MA TESOL is suitable for all with a bachelor's degree and wish to pursue TESOL as a new career or enhance their current prospects in the field of English language teaching, or working in a related profession.

The course is studied over one academic year of 12 months. 60 credits of modules are studied in the autumn, and 60 credits of modules are studied in the spring semester. A research project is undertaken in the summer semester, also worth 60 credits.