Published 08/02/2024 9:38:00 a.m.

Chinese University Announces Undergraduate Degree in Marriage

The Beijing-based Vocational University of Civil Affairs is introducing a four-year undergraduate program in marriage services and management to cover “the entire cycle of marriage and family.”
The program includes courses on matchmaking, wedding planning, and family ethics, aiming to address a talent shortage in the marriage services market.
Enrollment begins in September, with 70 undergraduates anticipated from 12 provinces, as stated by university vice president Zhao Honggang.

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