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Since its establishment in 2003, the College of International Education, BUA, has stayed committed to conducting international cooperation in the field of higher education, and strived to explore and utilize foreign high-quality educational resources. Under the context of increasingly globalized economy, the College closely follows the development of higher education in the world and advocates cross-cultural education, successfully providing a higher education environment and platform for international talent cultivation. At present, it has established various forms of cooperation with universities in the UK, Australia, the US, and other countries. Approved by the Beijing Municipal Education Commission and national competent authorities, the College of International Education, BUA, is currently carrying out the "3+1" Sino-foreign cooperative education program with two foreign universities in three majors.

In 2003, Beijing University of Agriculture (BUA) and Harper Adams University (HAU) launched an undergraduate cooperation education program on two majors: International Economics and Trade (International Business Management) and Food Science and Engineering (Food Quality and Resale Management). This program adopts the teaching and quality assurance system of HAU, in which courses are taught in English. Students are required to study at BUA for the first three years and at HAU for the final year. Those who complete their courses in this major will be awarded the graduation certificate and certificate of bachelor's degree from BUA, and the certificate of bachelor's degree from HAU. As of the end of 2022, the program has cultivated a total of 1,057 graduates in 16 sessions. Among them, 792 fresh graduates pursue master's degrees, with a fresh graduate enrollment rate of 74.8%.

In June 2012, Beijing University of Agriculture (BUA) and Edith Cowan University (ECU) launched an undergraduate cooperation education program in the specialty of Agricultural Resources and Environment (Environmental Management). This program implements a "3+1" education model that students study at BUA for the first three years and at ECU for the final year. Students who complete their courses in this major will be awarded the graduation certificate and certificate of bachelor's degree from BUA and the certificate of bachelor's degree from ECU. As of the end of 2022, the program has cultivated a total of 203 graduates in 6 sessions, of which 152 fresh students pursue master's degrees, with a fresh graduate enrollment rate of 75%.

After years of cooperative education with foreign universities, the College of International Education, BUA, has formed educational characteristics that the education concept, education mode, teaching system and content, teaching management, and teaching staff are fully in line with international standards. It has also built a domestic teaching team composed of full-time and part-time Chinese and foreign teachers with foreign educational backgrounds, who are proficient in English teaching and familiar with foreign teaching models and subject development. During the teaching process, the College always insists that teaching quality is the core of education and adheres to putting students priority. Through international education, it endeavors to enable students to master the corresponding knowledge and skills while gaining competitive advantages in an international environment. Currently, the cooperative education program held by the College of International Education has attracted wide attention from all walks of life in society, bringing an excellent education influence and social reputation.

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BUA-HAU Undergraduate Program

Approved by the Beijing Municipal Education Commission and the Academic Degrees Committee of the State Council in 2003, Beijing University of Agriculture (BUA) and Harper Adams University (HAU) started an undergraduate cooperation education program in two majors: International Economics and Trade (International Business Management) and Food Science and Engineering (Food Quality and Resale Management). The Ministry of Education reviewed this program and issued an approval letter (MOE11GB2A20030442O, MOE11GB2A20030443O). This program adopts the teaching and quality assurance system of HAU, in which courses are taught in English. Students are required to study at BUA for the first three years and at HAU for the final year. Those who complete their courses in this major will be awarded the graduation certificate and certificate of bachelor's degree from BUA, and the certificate of bachelor's degree from HAU. After enrollment, students must achieve the required IELTS English level through one year of intensive English training. During the process of major studying, they are required to complete various assignments and reports with a cumulative total of 60,000 words, a 10,000-word paper, as well as written and oral examinations for all courses in English. BUA-HAU undergraduate program has already generated excellent impacts on society and attracted widespread attention from all walks of life.

Introduction to Harper Adams University

Founded in 1901, Harper Adams University has been long committed to agriculture and agricultural products and food-related fields, and is widely recognized for its high-quality education. In December 2012, its name was changed from Harper Adams University College to Harper Adams University and then it became the first and largest agricultural university in the UK. HAU ranks among the best in British universities in terms of teaching quality, graduate employment rate and student satisfaction. In addition, HAU has also received praise for its support of international students. In the evaluation of the Sino-British higher education cooperation program by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA), the undergraduate cooperative education program between HAU and BUA was highly praised.

HAU provides outstanding teaching and scientific research facilities and learning and living conditions. HAU owns a large modern farm (330 hectares) for teaching practice, experiments and demonstration research. HAU is located in Newport, Shropshire in central England, between the famous British cities of Birmingham in the north and Manchester in the south, and is adjacent to Wales in the west, with beautiful rural scenery.

International Economics and Trade (International Business Management) (undergraduate program)

The major is a cooperative education program between BUA and HAU approved by the Ministry of Education. It adopts the teaching and quality assurance system of HAU, in which courses are taught and assessed in English. The length of study is four years, with students studying at BUA for the first three years and at HAU for the final year. Those who complete their courses in this major will be awarded a bachelor’s degree in economics from BUA and a bachelor's degree in science from HAU.

Based on the construction of international metropolis and the development metropolitan agriculture, this major aims to cultivate international, application-oriented, and all-rounder international business management talents who are skilled in English and familiar with the operating rules and working modes of international business.

Main courses included in this major: English, Expertise and Personal Development Skills, Principles of Marketing, Organization and Environment, Introduction to Economics, Logistics and Distribution, Enterprise and Creativity, Business Data Analysis, Research Methods, Human Resource Management and Leadership, Financial Decision-Making, Retail Environment and Operation, International Marketing, Economic Policy, E-Commerce, Consumer Behavior, Supply Chain Management, Strategic Management, Enterprise Establishment and Development, New Product Development, etc.

Graduates in this major can work for various international and domestic enterprises, scientific research institutions, and government administrations with engagement in management, marketing, policy research, etc.

Food Science and Engineering (Food Quality and Resale Management) (undergraduate program)

The major is a cooperative education program between BUA and HAU approved by the Ministry of Education. It adopts the teaching and quality assurance system of HAU, in which courses are taught and assessed in English. The length of study is four years, with students studying at BUA for the first three years and at HAU for the final year.

Based on metropolitan agriculture and food supply chain systems, this major enables students to develop into international, application-oriented, and all-rounder food professionals who are proficient in English, master food production and quality control techniques, and know how to operate and manage.

Specialized courses: English, Professional, Academic, and Personal Development Skills, Principles of Marketing, Introduction to Food Retail and Services, Logistics and Distribution, Analysis of Global Issues in Food Production, Basic Food Properties, Introduction to Food Science and Biotechnology, Research Methodology, Human Resources Management and Leadership, Retail Environment and Operation, Food Marketing, Food Processing, Storage and Packaging, Agricultural Products and Food Quality, Hygiene and Food Safety, Supply Chain Management, European Food Innovation and Trade, Food Quality Management, Enterprise Establishment and Development, Food Product Development and Sensory Evaluation, etc.

Graduates in this major can work for various international and domestic food producers and commercial enterprises, supermarkets, scientific research institutions, and government administrations with engagement in production management, quality control, operating management, retail management, marketing, policy research, etc.

BUA-HAU Undergraduate Program Achievements

Graduates of 16 grades (in 2007-2022)

Statistics of fresh graduates proceeding with postgraduate study

BUA-ECU Undergraduate Program

In June 2012, Beijing University of Agriculture (BUA) and Edith Cowan University (ECU) started cooperation on an undergraduate program (Approval No.: MOE11AU2A20121204N) majoring in "Agricultural Resources and Environment (Environmental Management)" with approval from Beijing Municipal Education Commission and the Ministry of Education. This program adopts a "3+1" education model that students study at BUA for the first three years and at ECU during the final year. It covers the core specialized courses of both BUA and ECU and introduces the teaching system and quality assurance system of ECU. All relevant courses are taught and assessed in English. Students who complete their studies in this major will get diplomas from the cooperative universities (a graduation certificate and a certificate of bachelor's degree from BUA; and a certificate of bachelor's degree from ECU). After enrollment, one-year intensive English training will be given to students to help them reach the IELTS 5.0 level or equivalent. Juniors must reach the IELTS (academic) 6.0 level (with the score of each part not less than 6.0) or meet other English language proficiency requirements issued by ECU before studying abroad at ECU.

Agricultural Resources and Environment (Environmental Management) (undergraduate program)

This major is a cooperative program between BUA and ECU. It covers the core specialized courses of BUA and ECU and introduces the teaching and quality assurance systems of ECU. All relevant courses are taught and assessed in English. It adopts a "3+1" education model that students study at BUA for the first three years and at ECU during the final year. Students who complete their studies will get a graduation certificate and a certificate of bachelor's degree in Agriculture from BUA and a certificate of bachelor's degree in Science from ECU. This program features an internationally advanced education system and management model introduced from ECU, an international education environment, a focus on cultivating students' global knowledge and capacities, and talent cultivation in line with international standards.

Closely linked to the socio-economic development needs, this major is committed to developing international, application-oriented, and all-rounder senior professionals for agricultural resource protection and utilization, environmental monitoring, protection, and management, and so on. In this program, ECU's core courses in Environmental Management are fully introduced and seamlessly integrated with BUA's core courses in Agricultural Resources and Environment to enable students to study advanced foreign theories in environmental management and link them with China's specific realities, have a systematic grasp of the essential theories and skills in agricultural environmental monitoring and quality assessment, planning and management of agricultural resources and environment, agricultural environment protection, etc., understand the multi-discipline nature of Environmental Management, possesses advanced skills in environmental quality assessment and environmental monitoring, and know how to tackle environmental pollution and heal the ecosystem technologically.

Graduates in this major can work for Agricultural Resources and Environmental Protection-related colleges and universities, environmental protection agencies, and enterprises and institutions engaging in ecological environmental governance, agricultural resource development, comprehensive utilization of agricultural products, environmental planning and management, etc.

Specialized courses: English, Chemistry, Introduction to Environmental Science, Essential Biochemistry, Botany, Plant Physiology, Environmental Chemistry, Applied Microbiology, Ecology, Remote Sensing Technology and Application, Environmental Management and Sustainable Development, Agrometeorology, Utilization and Management of Agricultural Resources, Biological and Chemical Hazards, Waste Management, Soil and Land Governance, Environmental Survey and Monitoring, Environmental Impact Assessment, etc.