Chongqing Technology and Business University (simplified Chinese: 重庆工商大学; traditional Chinese: 重慶工商大學) is a public university in Nan'an District, Chongqing, China. It was formed by the merger of the predecessor Chongqing Business School and Yuzhou University in 2002.
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History
The university started with the name of Chongqing Institute of Electromechanical Technology (重庆机电工艺学校) in 1952 as one of the first public universities established by the Chongqing local government. It became Yuzhou University (渝州大学) in 1978.
In 2002, Yuzhou University merged with Chongqing Business College and switched its name to Chongqing Technology and Business University.
Departments
Chongqing Technology and Business University (CTBU) is composed of 22 schools, offering a comprehensive range of academic programs. The university grants a Ph.D. degree in Applied Economics, and provides eight master's degree programs in key disciplines such as Regional Economics, Business Management, Environmental Engineering, Accounting, Statistics, Industrial Economics, Ideological and Political Education, and Media Studies. It also offers 71 undergraduate programs across various fields.
CTBU operates two Sino-foreign cooperative institutions: the International Business School and the Modern International Design and Arts Academy. Additionally, the university includes two financially independent colleges: Pass School and Rongzhi School.
The university currently hosts three municipal-level key disciplines and offers 15 municipal-level key courses, contributing to the academic development of the Chongqing region.
International Cooperation
Chongqing Technology and Business University (CTBU) places a strong emphasis on international cooperation and exchange. The university has established partnerships with over 50 universities and institutions across 17 countries and regions.
CTBU collaborates with more than ten internationally renowned universities—including the University of Lincoln (UK), Université Toulouse 1 Capitole (France), and HEC Montréal (Canada)—to offer joint bachelor’s and master’s degree programs.