Located in Beijing, the capital of the People's Republic of China (PRC), the University of Science and Technology Beijing (USTB) was founded in 1952 following the amalgamation of the best departments in related fields of five eminent universities as a result of a nationwide reorganization of the higher education system. With over half a century of remarkable growth, it has developed into one of the most influential key national universities sponsored by the Chinese Ministry of Education. Founded in 1981, the School of Economics and Management (SEM) in USTB offers a full-range of degree programs including undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs. The school is active in the field of international cooperation and communication. Cooperative relationships have been set up with