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The '''Sino-British College''' (SBC) is an international university college in [[Shanghai]], [[China]], jointly established in 2006 by the [[University of Shanghai for Science and Technology]] (USST), and nine British universities: [[The University of Bradford]], [[The University of Huddersfield]], [[The University of Leeds]], [[Leeds Metropolitan University]], [[Liverpool John Moores University]], [[Manchester Metropolitan University]], [[The University of Salford]], [[The University of Sheffield]], and [[Sheffield Hallam University]]<ref>https://www.ncuk.ac.uk/where-can-i-study/sbc/</ref>.
The '''Sino-British College''' (SBC) is an international university college delivering British degrees and qualifications in [[Shanghai]], [[China]], jointly established by the [[University of Shanghai for Science and Technology]] (USST), and nine British universities of [[NCUK]].

==Establishment==

Formally established from 1 September 2006<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.sbcen.usst.edu.cn/8141/list.htm |title = Introduction}}</ref> by USST and nine founding universities of UK Charity, Northern Consortium (owner of subsidiary company, the USST/SBC partner, NCUK Ltd): [[The University of Bradford]], [[The University of Huddersfield]], [[The University of Leeds]], [[Leeds Metropolitan University]], [[Liverpool John Moores University]], [[Manchester Metropolitan University]], [[The University of Salford]], [[The University of Sheffield]], and [[Sheffield Hallam University]].<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.ncuk.ac.uk/where-can-i-study/sbc/ | title=The Sino-British College, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology}}</ref> SBC holds a licence from the Ministry of Education as an educational joint venture on the "one to many" model, being the only example in the Shanghai region.<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.sbcen.usst.edu.cn/8141/list.htm |title = Introduction}}</ref>


==Programmes==
==Programmes==


The 9 British universities are founding members of the Northern Consortium and [[NCUK]] foundation qualifications are taught and assessed at the college by SBC academic staff. British degrees from 3 NCUK universities are also delivered at the college, with students taught and assessed by SBC and the partner universities' academic staff. Eligible students may be enrolled on dual degrees programmes, being awarded bachelors degrees from both the British partner and USST on successful completion of a 4 year programme <ref>https://www.ncuk.ac.uk/where-can-i-study/sbc/</ref>.
British degrees from three of the partner universities are delivered at the college, with students taught and assessed, in English, by SBC and the partner universities' academic staff. Eligible students may be enrolled on dual degrees programmes, being awarded bachelor's degrees from both the British partner and USST on successful completion of a 4-year programme. NCUK foundation qualifications are also offered, taught and assessed at the college by SBC academic staff.<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.ncuk.ac.uk/where-can-i-study/sbc/ | title=The Sino-British College, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology}}</ref>


==History==
==History==


SBC occupies an historic campus in the former French concession at the heart of the city of Shanghai. Originally established as a German medical school in 1907, later including engineering <ref>http://en.usst.edu.cn/About_USST2.htm</ref>, the site was transferred to the control of the Chinese and French governments by the [[Treaty of Versailles]] <ref>https://net.lib.byu.edu/~rdh7/wwi/versa/versa3.html</ref> becoming a joint institute for business education. After 1945, the joint institute was merged with other colleges with the site becoming a mechanics institute <ref>http://en.usst.edu.cn/About_USST2.htm</ref>.
SBC occupies an historic educational site on the Fuxing Road campus of USST in the [[Shanghai French Concession|former French concession]] at the heart of the city of Shanghai. Originally established as a German medical school in 1907, later including engineering,<ref>{{Cite web | url=http://en.usst.edu.cn/About_USST2.htm |title = About USST-USST}}</ref> the site was transferred to the control of the Chinese and French governments by the [[Treaty of Versailles]]<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://net.lib.byu.edu/~rdh7/wwi/versa/versa3.html | title=Peace Treaty of Versailles, Articles 118-158, German Rights and Interests Outside Germany}}</ref> becoming a joint institute for business education. After 1945, the joint institute was merged with other colleges with the site becoming a mechanics institute.<ref>{{Cite web | url=http://en.usst.edu.cn/About_USST2.htm |title = About USST-USST}}</ref>


==Organisation==
==Organisation==


The college is organised into 3 schools, School of Business and Management, School of Engineering and Computing and School of Languages, Education and Cultures <ref>http://www.sbc.usst.edu.cn/en/AboutSBC/AboutSBC/FactsAt1Glance</ref>
The college is organised into 3 schools, School of Business and Management, School of Engineering and Computing and School of Languages, Education and Cultures<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.sbcen.usst.edu.cn/8071/list.htm |title = Schools}}</ref>


==Accreditation==
==Accreditation==


SBC is an advanced signatory of the [[United Nations Global Compact]]'s Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME) <ref>https://www.unprme.org/participation/search-participants.php</ref>.
SBC is a Member of [[AACSB]].<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.sbcen.usst.edu.cn/2021/1214/c8258a261970/page.htm | title=SBC News}}</ref> SBC is a communicating signatory of the [[United Nations Global Compact]]'s Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME).<ref>{{Cite web | url= https://www.unprme.org/the-sino-british-college | title=PRME - Participants - Search Participants}}</ref> The LJMU engineering degree programmes delivered at SBC are accredited, in their own right, by the [[Institution of Engineering and Technology|IET]].<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.theiet.org/career/accreditation/academic-accreditation/ | title=Accreditation}}</ref>


== References ==
== References ==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.sbc.usst.edu.cn/en/ www.sbc.usst.edu.cn]
*[https://www.sbcen.usst.edu.cn/main.htm Website]
*[https://www.linkedin.com/school/sbc-shanghai/ LinkedIn page]

*[https://twitter.com/SBCShanghai Twitter]
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[[Category:Universities and colleges in Shanghai]]
[[Category:Universities and colleges in Shanghai]]

Latest revision as of 14:59, 1 September 2023

Sino-British College
TypePublic
Established1 September 2006
PrincipalVacant
Academic staff
80[1]
Students1450[2]
Location
Shanghai
,
China
CampusUrban
Websitewww.sbcen.usst.edu.cn/main.htm

The Sino-British College (SBC) is an international university college delivering British degrees and qualifications in Shanghai, China, jointly established by the University of Shanghai for Science and Technology (USST), and nine British universities of NCUK.

Establishment

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Formally established from 1 September 2006[3] by USST and nine founding universities of UK Charity, Northern Consortium (owner of subsidiary company, the USST/SBC partner, NCUK Ltd): The University of Bradford, The University of Huddersfield, The University of Leeds, Leeds Metropolitan University, Liverpool John Moores University, Manchester Metropolitan University, The University of Salford, The University of Sheffield, and Sheffield Hallam University.[4] SBC holds a licence from the Ministry of Education as an educational joint venture on the "one to many" model, being the only example in the Shanghai region.[5]

Programmes

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British degrees from three of the partner universities are delivered at the college, with students taught and assessed, in English, by SBC and the partner universities' academic staff. Eligible students may be enrolled on dual degrees programmes, being awarded bachelor's degrees from both the British partner and USST on successful completion of a 4-year programme. NCUK foundation qualifications are also offered, taught and assessed at the college by SBC academic staff.[6]

History

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SBC occupies an historic educational site on the Fuxing Road campus of USST in the former French concession at the heart of the city of Shanghai. Originally established as a German medical school in 1907, later including engineering,[7] the site was transferred to the control of the Chinese and French governments by the Treaty of Versailles[8] becoming a joint institute for business education. After 1945, the joint institute was merged with other colleges with the site becoming a mechanics institute.[9]

Organisation

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The college is organised into 3 schools, School of Business and Management, School of Engineering and Computing and School of Languages, Education and Cultures[10]

Accreditation

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SBC is a Member of AACSB.[11] SBC is a communicating signatory of the United Nations Global Compact's Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME).[12] The LJMU engineering degree programmes delivered at SBC are accredited, in their own right, by the IET.[13]

References

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  1. ^ "Introduction".
  2. ^ "Introduction".
  3. ^ "Introduction".
  4. ^ "The Sino-British College, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology".
  5. ^ "Introduction".
  6. ^ "The Sino-British College, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology".
  7. ^ "About USST-USST".
  8. ^ "Peace Treaty of Versailles, Articles 118-158, German Rights and Interests Outside Germany".
  9. ^ "About USST-USST".
  10. ^ "Schools".
  11. ^ "SBC News".
  12. ^ "PRME - Participants - Search Participants".
  13. ^ "Accreditation".
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