In 2013, ZUST and the University of Bridgeport co-developed the Chinese American Bachelor's degree program in Economics and started to recruit students in the fall semester. The term of study of the program is full-time (4 years). Both sides jointly develop the curriculum and teaching plan for the program and cooperatively deliver and manage it. The students can either complete all the courses at ZUST or take some courses at the University of Bridgeport. Both universities shall grant a bachelor's degree to student candidates who meet the degree-granting requirements.