Program Details

Curriculum & Faculty

Curriculum

The program is jointly taught by top faculty members at the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy and Peking University, together with global industry leaders for additional career and network sharing.

 Access a sample program syllabus from 2022. 

Join the program and experience the following:

• Study money and banking in the modern world

• Examine the monetary systems of different nations

• Examine the roles of central and commercial banks

• Discuss the policy choices of governments and central banks and their effects on domestic interest rates and foreign exchange rates

• Analyze the role of commercial banks along with the complexities that arise when central banks must act as lender of last resort in times of financial stress

• Network with, and hear insights and career advice from leading practitioners in the U.S. and China finance sectors

Who Will Benefit

This program is a fit if you:

• Are interested in monetary policy, banking, or international finance

• Are considering a graduate degree or professional path in the field of economics, finance, data analytics, or public policy

• Are seeking a robust foundation in financial institutions and policies 

• Have limited or no experience in economics, econometrics, or statistics

What You Will Learn

• Foundations of macroeconomics
• Defining money and banks
• Role of central banks and regulation
• History of monetary regimes 
• Financial crises and regulations

Group Culmination Project

In groups of three or four, choose a policy issue to analyze and present policy recommendations based on course content and your own research.

A limited number of faculty-selected groups present at a half-day mini-conference with faculty, peers, and invited guests.

Credential Award

Participants will receive a Certification of Completion, issued electronically, upon successful completion of the credential program. The Certification of Completion will include the grade earned. The certification can be shared in future job applications, graduate school applications, or share on professional platforms such as LinkedIn. 

Schedule and Format

Schedule

Program Dates

• July 17 - August 4, 2023 (three-weeks)

Time Commitment

You can anticipate a commitment of approximately 20 hours per week. Please see a sample schedule below.

Office Hours

All courses have office hours with faculty and graduate teaching assistants, conducted in-person or virtually in Zoom. You will also leverage a virtual discussion board for quick communication with peers and teaching assistants.

In-person Format

The program will be delivered fully in-person at the Peking University campus in Beijing, China, which allows you to have face to face interactions with faculty and peers. Possible site visits to selective international organizations based in Beijing, China are open to program participants.

Accommodation

Admitted PKU-UChicago Summer School participants can apply for on-campus accommodation at the PKU Global Village (opposite PKU east gate) for the duration of the program. Please note that vacancy is limited and on first-apply first served basis.

The dormitories are consisted of two or three bedrooms (one student occupies one room) with a shared living room and shared bathroom. Air-conditioning, and cable Internet are available. Please check the detail information as below.

Accommodation Fees

※ Payment for housing will be at the reception desk upon check-in.

※ Participants' lodging, meal, travel and health insurance, transportation, visa application fee, etc. are not covered in the program fee.

PKU Global Village

Check-in: Reception Desk of Building No. 4.

Room type: 2 or 3 single bedrooms with shared living room and bathroom

Address: No. 126 North Zhongguancun Street, Haidian, Beijing (10 mins walking to PKU main campus)

Phone: +86-10-62752288

Website: http://pkugv.pku.edu.cn/ (in Chinese)   

Off-Campus Accommodation

International students not living in on-campus housing or a hotel must, according to Chinese law, register at their local police station within 24 hours of arriving in the country. When registering, students must provide their exact address as well as a telephone number.