Minors
Minor programs equip students with multiple skills and offer students the opportunity to explore broader knowledge in different aspects, beyond what their major disciplines may provide. JI offers 9 declarable Minors now:
- Entrepreneurship
- Computer Science
- Data Science
- Global China Studies
- Electrical and Computer Engineering
- Industrial AI
- Management
- Robotics
- Literature in English
Program Advisors
- Entrepreneurship: Kwee-Yan Teh
- Computer Science: Weikang Qian
- Data Science: Ailin Zhang
- Global China Studies: Tong Xu
- Electrical & Computer Engineering: Gang Zheng
- Industrial AI: Lei Shao
- Management: Milias Liu
- Robotics: Yutong Ban
- Literature in English: Andrew Yang
Undeclared and first-year students are referred to the JI Academic Advising Center.
Declare a Minor
How to apply
Eligibility:
- A student should have a good academic behavior (GPA 2.0 or above).
- A student should receive a grade of C or better for all the courses required for the minor.
- All JI students are welcomed to declare the minor(s).
Procedure:
| Time | Action |
| Sophomore – Senior year | Select courses according to the detailed requirements of the minor(s) you are interested in. |
| Senior year | Submit the declaration form as required. Please keep an eye on Canvas announcements. |
| Senior year | Your Minor(s) Certificate(s) will be issued alongside a bachelor’s degree at JI. |
Frequently Asked Questions
Will a minor require additional credits?
If planned well in advance of the senior year, most of the minor certificates should not add to the credits required for a bachelor’s degree at JI. More details should be referred to the specific requirements of each minor.
Can I apply for multiple minors?
A student can declare multiple minors but no credits can be used to satisfy the requirements of more than one minor.
Can transferred credits be used for the minor(s)?
Transfer credits are acceptable with prior approval of the minor program advisor. More details should be referred to the specific requirements of each minor.
Detailed Requirements
Minor in Entrepreneurship
JI offers a minor in Entrepreneurship to encourage students to learn practical skills that may help translate innovative ideas into real impact. A minimum of 15 crts of courses are required for the minor.
| A minimum of 15 crts of courses are required for the minor in Enterpreneurship. | ||
| New Plan: Students who joined JI on or after 2022 must follow the new plan only. | ||
| Category | Course List | |
| Core _5 crts required |
•BUS4200J (3 crts) •PSY3110J / BUS4020J (3/2 crts) |
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| Practicum _6 crts required |
•BUS2550J / BUS2551J (2/3 crts) •BUS4250J (3 crts) •BUS4100J (3 crts) •BUS4230J (3 crts) •BUS4400J (3 crts) •ENGR4511J (1crts) |
•PSY3110J (3 crts) |
| •Other MDE courses may be added with prior approval. •Other courses or SJTU IPP with substantive practical experiential learning requirement for identifying and/or implementing innovative ideas may be added with prior approval. •Extra crts may be counted towards the Elective |
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| Electives _top up a total of 15 crts |
•BUS1020J (2 crts) •BUS2510J (2 crts) •BUS3515J (2 crts) |
•ENGR4410J (4 crts) •BUS4020J (2 crts) •ECON1011J (3 crts) |
| •More courses (including transferred courses) may be added with prior approval. | ||
| Old Plan: Students who joined JI before 2022 may choose the old plan or the new plan. | ||
| Category | Course List | |
| Core _5 crts required |
•BUS4200J (3 crts) •BUS4020J (2 crts) |
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| Practicum _6 crts required |
•BUS4230J (3 crts) •BUS4411J (3 crts) •ECE4130J (4 crts) •BUS4250J (3 crts) •BUS4100J (3 crts) |
•ME4500J (4 crts) •ECE4500J (4 crts) •ENGR4500J (4 crts) •ECE4410J (4 crts) |
| •Other MDE courses may be added with prior approval. | ||
| Electives _3 crts required |
•BUS2030J (3 crts) •BUS2510J (2 crts) •BUS2550J (3 crts) •BUS2551J (2 crts) •BUS3515J (2 crts) •BUS4210J (3 crts) |
•BUS4220J (3 crts) •BUS4400J (3 crts) •BUS4570J (3 crts) •ECON1011J (3 crts) •ENGR4410J (3 crts) •PSY3110J (3 crts) |
Minor in Computer Science
JI offers a minor in Computer Science to broaden students’ horizon in a different discipline and make the students more marketable to employers. A minimum of 15 crts of courses are required for the minor.
| A minimum of 15 crts of courses are required for the minor in Computer Science. | |||
| Track | Category | Course List | |
| TRACK 1 For ECE Major |
Prerequisites | •MATH1160J/MATH1560J/MATH1860J (or equivalent) •ENGR1010J •MATH2030J •ECE2800J |
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| Core _4 crts required |
•ECE2810J (4 crts) | ||
| Electives _11 crts required |
•ECE3700J (4 crts) •ECE3730J (4 crts) •ECE4270J (4 crts) •ECE4410J (4 crts) •ECE4450J (4 crts) •ECE4700J (4 crts) •ECE4720J/ECE4721J (3/4 crts) •ECE4730J (4 crts) •ECE4750J (4 crts) •ECE4760J (4 crts) |
•ECE4770J (4 crts) •ECE4800J (4 crts) •ECE4820J (4 crts) •ECE4830J (4 crts) •ECE4850J (3 crts) •ECE4870J (4 crts) •ECE4880J (4 crts) •ECE4890J (4 crts) •ECE4920J (4 crts) •ECE6702J (3 crts) |
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| •More courses may be added with prior approval, such as AI and machine learning. | |||
| TRACK 2 For non-ECE Major |
Prerequisites | •MATH1160J/MATH1560J/MATH1860J (or equivalent) •ENGR1010J |
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| Core _12 crts required |
•MATH2030J (4 crts) •ECE2800J (4 crts) •ECE2810J (4 crts) |
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| Electives _3 crts required |
•ECE3700J (4 crts) •ECE3730J (4 crts) •ECE4270J (4 crts) •ECE4410J (4 crts) •ECE4450J (4 crts) •ECE4700J (4 crts) •ECE4720J/ECE4721J (3/4 crts) •ECE4730J (4 crts) •ECE4750J (4 crts) •ECE4760J (4 crts) |
•ECE4770J (4 crts) •ECE4820J (4 crts) •ECE4830J (4 crts) •ECE4850J (3 crts) •ECE4870J (4 crts) •ECE4800J (4 crts) •ECE4880J (4 crts) •ECE4890J (4 crts) •ECE4920J (4 crts) •ECE6702J (3 crts) |
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| •More courses may be added with prior approval, such as AI and machine learning. | |||
Minor in Data Science
JI offers a minor in Data Science to provide students with a basic understanding in those aspects of computer science, statistics, and mathematics that are relevant for analyzing and manipulating large complex datasets.
| A minimum of 15 crts of courses are required for the minor in Data Science. | ||
| New Plan: Students who joined JI on or after 2022 must follow the new plan only. | ||
| Category | Course List | |
| Core _8 crts required |
•ECE4010J (4 crts) •STAT4710J (4 crts) |
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| Electives _Theory and Computation _at least 1 course |
•ECE4450J (4 crts) •ECE4760J (4 crts) •ECE4761J (4 crts) |
•ECE4850J (3 crts) •STAT4060J (4 crts) •STAT4510J (4 crts) |
| Electives _Application _at least 1 course |
•ECE4720J/ECE4721J/ECE6701J (3/4 crts) •ECE4530J (4 crts) •ECE4880J (4 crts) |
•ECE6702J (3 crts) •ENGR4410J (3 crts) •STAT3060J (3 crts) |
| Old Plan: Students who joined JI before 2022 may choose the old plan or the new plan. | ||
| Category | Course List | |
| Core _8 crts required |
•ECE4010J (4 crts) •STAT4130J/STAT4510J/STAT4060J (4 crts) •ECE4710J/STAT4710J (4 crts) |
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| Electives _at least 2 course |
•ECE4450J (4 crts) •ECE4530J (4 crts) •ECE4710J/STAT4710J (4 crts) •ECE4720J/ECE6701J/ECE4721J (3/4 crts) •ECE4760J (4 crts) •ECE4761J (4 crts) •ECE4850J (3 crts) •ECE4880J (4 crts) •ECE4920J (4 crts) •ECE6601J (4 crts) |
•ECE6702J (3 crts) •ECE6901J (3 crts) •ENGR4410J (3 crts) •IE4660J (3 crts) •STAT1000J (3 crts) •STAT4060J (4 crts) •STAT4130J (4 crts) •STAT4510J (4 crts) •Ve407 (4 crts) •Vv409 (3 crts) |
Minor in Global China Studies
JI offers a minor in Global China Studies to help students understand China from a global perspective, as well as to understand China’s role in the global world.
| A minimum of 14/16 crts of courses are required for the minor in Global China Studies. | |||
| Track | Category | Course List | |
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TRACK 1 For Non-native Chinese Speakers _16crts |
Core _3 crts required |
•HIS2810J (3 crts) | |
| Chinese Language _Up to 6 crts |
•Up to 2 crts in level 1 or level 2. •Shortage of crts in Chinese language could be made up by crts in elective courses. |
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| Electives _7 crts required |
•HIS1020J (3 crts) •HIS2030J (4 crts) •HIS2060J (4 crts) •PHIL2650J (3 crts) •HIS2590J (4 crts) •HIS2591J (3 crts) |
•CHN2800J (3 crts) •CHN3630J (3 crts) •ENGL2330J (3 crts) •HIS1010J-WP (2 crts) •MUSI1500J (2 crts) •POL2610J/POL3610J (2/3 crts) |
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| •POL2610J and POL3610J cannot be counted towards graduation nor minor declaration at the same time. | |||
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TRACK 2 For Native Chinese Speakers _14crts |
Core _3 crts required |
•HIS2810J (3 crts) | |
| Electives _11 crts required |
•HIS1020J (3 crts) •HIS2030J (4 crts) •HIS2060J (4 crts) •PHIL2650J (3 crts) •HIS2590J (4 crts) •HIS2591J (3 crts) |
•CHN2800J (3 crts) •CHN3630J (3 crts) •ENGL2330J (3 crts) •HIS1010J-WP (2 crts) •MUSI1500J (2 crts) •POL2610J/POL3610J (2/3 crts) |
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| •POL2610J and POL3610J cannot be counted towards graduation nor minor declaration at the same time. •Up to 4 crts could be taken from other schools at SJTU with prior approval. |
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Minor in Electrical and Computer Engineering
JI offers a minor in Electrical and Computer Engineering which is designed for JI students majoring ME and MSE to have a cross discipline study experience in interested ECE areas. The minor shall provide knowledge and skills complementing the students’ majors and better prepare them for graduate studies and job market.
JI students majoring in ME or MSE can declare this minor. JI students majored in ECE may NOT declare a Electrical and Computer Engineering minor.
| A minimum of 15 crts of courses are required for the minor in Electrical and Computer Engineering. | ||
| Category | Course List | |
| Required Courses _4 crts required |
•ECE2150J (4 crts) | |
| 3 Courses _11 crts required |
•ECE2160J (4 crts) •ECE2300J (4 crts) •ECE2700J (4 crts) •ECE3110J (4 crts) •ECE3120J (4 crts) •ECE3200J (4 crts) •ECE3300J (4 crts) •ECE3340J (4 crts) •ECE3510J (4 crts) •ECE3700J (4 crts) •ECE3730J (4 crts) •ECE4130J (4 crts) |
•ECE4210J (4 crts) •ECE4270J (4 crts) •ECE4340J (4 crts) •ECE4380J (4 crts) •ECE4550J (4 crts) •ECE4600J (3 crts) •ECE4700J (4 crts) •ECE4820J (4 crts) •ECE4890J (4 crts) •ME4610J (3 crts) •STAT4510J (4 crts) |
| •May transfer up to one course | ||
| Note: Excluded Courses: ECE4010J, TC4960J, TC3000J | ||
Minor in Industrial AI
JI offers a minor in Industrial Artificial Intelligence which is designed for JI engineering students to have a concentrated study in fundamentals and modern techniques in artificial intelligence areas that are applicable to various industries. The minor shall provide knowledge and skills complementing the students’ majors and better prepare them for graduate studies and job market.
| A minimum of 16 crts of courses are required for the minor of Industrial AI. | ||
| Category | Course List | |
| Prerequisites | •MATH2140J / MATH4170J / MATH2860J •MATH2150J / MATH2550J / MATH2850J •ECE2810J •ECE4010J |
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| Core _12 crts required |
•ECE4450J (4 crts) •ECE4920J (4 crts) •ME2500J (4 crts) |
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| Practicum _1 crt required |
•Relevant Internship subject to case by case approval •Project oriented courses in related areas Capstone projects, MDE courses, etc. |
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| Electives _3 crts required |
•ECE4720J (3 crts) •ECE4770J (4 crts) •ECE4850J (3 crts) •ECE4880J (4 crts) •ECE6605J (3 crts) •ECE6702J (3 crts) |
•ME4660J (3 crts) •ME4670J (3 crts) •ME4810J (3 crts) •ME4820J (3 crts) •ME6503J (3 crts) •STAT4130J (4 crts) |
Minor in Management
JI offers a minor in Management to encourage students to learn practical skills that may help in their future career as upcoming leaders with international visions.
| A minimum of 15 crts of courses are required for the minor in Management. | ||
| Category | Course List | |
| Foundation _9 crts required |
Business Administration _6 crts required |
•BUS1510J (2 crts) •BUS2700J (2 crts) •BUS4020J (2 crts) |
| Engineering Management _3 crts required |
•BUS2400J (3 crts) •ME4660J (3 crts) |
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| Electives _6 crts required |
•BUS2510J (2 crts) •BUS2610J (2 crts) •BUS3515J (2 crts) •BUS4600J (2 crts) •ECON1011J (3 crts) |
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Minor in Robotics
JI offers a minor in Robotics, designed to provide students with a concentrated study in the field of robotics, emphasizing the essential principles and techniques necessary for developing and deploying robotic systems. The minor is tailored for JI engineering students who wish to gain specialized knowledge in robotics, including its applications in various industries. This minor is structured to complement the students’ major fields of study and enhance their readiness for advanced studies or careers in robotics.
| A minimum of 14 crts of courses are required for the minor of Robotics. | ||
| Category | Course List | |
| Prerequisites | •MATH2140J •ECE4010J •ENGR1010J •ENGR4500J (Robotics Capstone) |
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| Core _7 crts required |
RequiredCourse _ 4crts required |
Introduction: •ME4670J (4 crts) |
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At least 1 course _ 3crts required |
Mechanisms & Manipulation: •More courses would be updated with prior approval. |
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| Cognition: •ECE4880J (4 crts) |
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| Control： •ME4610J/ECE4600J (3 crts) |
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| Electives _7 crts required |
At least 2 courses _ from the different |
Programming: •ECE2800J (4 crts) (ME students only) |
| Mechanisms & Manipulation: •ME3500J (4 crts) (ECE students only) •Introduction to Human-Robot Collaboration |
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| Cognition: •ECE4450J (4 crts) •STAT4710J (3 crts) •ECE4921J (3 crts) •ECE6605J (3 crts) |
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| Control: •ECE6602J (4 crts) •ECE7606J (3 crts) |
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| •May transfer up to one course. | ||
Minor in Literature in English
The minor in Literature in English provides students the opportunity to develop communication skills, life skills, breadth of knowledge, creativity through the analysis of literature and culture in English.
This minor introduces students to a wider variety of reading and writing approaches, and helps them engage with language as a more fluid, dynamic entity. They learn communication skills through discussion and conversation, in less directed formats through which they need to navigate on their own. Students develop their own imaginative and creative faculties, which are essential not only for the arts but applicable in areas such as product design, marketing, overall problem solving, and so on.
Topically, students also learn to understand literature and the cultural contexts behind which it is created. As a cultural artifact, literature inherently reflects the larger cultural moments and processes in which it’s created. Students thus learn to develop themselves as individuals and people, to express their own voices and reflect upon their own personal experiences, translating into life skills and development beyond careers and academics themselves.
| A minimum of 15 crts of courses are required for the minor in Literature in English. | ||
| Category | Course List | |
| Core Courses _6 crts required _Up to 3 courses can be counted towards the minor. |
•LIN1120J (3 crts) •ENGL2050J (3 crts) •ENGL2430J (3 crts) |
•ENGL2440J (3 crts) •ENGL2550J (3 crts) |
| Elective Courses _at least 6 crts required _at least one course 3000 level or above required. |
•ART2020J (2 crts) •ENGL2330J (3 crts) •ENGL2420J (3 crts) •ENGL2450J (3 crts) •ENGL2480J (3 crts) •ENGL2510J (3 crts) •ENGL3460J (2 crts) |
•ENGL3010J (3 crts) •ENGL3020J (3 crts) •ENGL3240J (4 crts) •ENGL3440J (3 crts) •ENGL3450J (3 crts) •ENGL3480J (3 crts) •ENGL3230J (3 crts) |
Further Questions
Please feel free to contact Undergraduate Education Office: ji-ueo@sjtu.edu.cn. Note to include your student number and a summary of the questions in the email subject.