University to offer marriage majors

China is recruiting its first college undergraduates majoring in marriage services in an effort to bridge the gap in talent supply for high quality wedding services.

Vocational University of Civil Affairs (formerly Beijing College of Social Administration), a new entity affiliated to the Ministry of Civil Affairs, will enroll 70 freshmen from across the country this year to study marriage service and management, with courses ranging from family ethics and wedding planning to the design of online matchmaking products.

The students will also have internship opportunities for periods of at least six months in institutions specializing in matchmaking, marriage registration, wedding planning and marriage counseling. Upon graduation, qualified students will receive bachelor's degrees in management.