Academic Master Program of Theoretical Economics

Objective

The discipline is guided by Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, fully implements the Party's education policy, and carries out the fundamental task of fostering virtue through education. The core of the program is ideological and belief education and the aim is to cultivate high-level professionals who are fully developed in virtue, intelligence, physical fitness, beauty and labor and possess social responsibility and innovation spirit.

The Academic Master Program of Theoretical Economics is dedicated to cultivating high-level professionals who master the basics of Marxist economic theories. Students will also master cutting-edge modern economic analysis methods, have broad knowledge, and strong ability to extend and integrate into related fields. They should base their work on China's realities, think critically about solving high-quality development issues in the new era for China and the world. Students are expected to have comprehensive specialized knowledge and skills, a solid theoretical foundation, innovation awareness and capability. Students will also be proficient in research frontiers and methods in their field, be able to write academic papers and research reports, possess independent scientific research skills and have the ability to pursue doctoral studies or work in management positions in government, enterprises, or institutions related to economics and finance.

Program Duration

The length of schooling for academic master program is three-year, with the longest learning period not exceeding five-year (including time for suspension).

Cultivation Method

The program implements a tutorial system, fully leveraging the role of academic tutors in guiding graduate students. Academic tutors are responsible for helping students develop the personal curriculum plan, select courses, engage in coursework, participate in academic activities, choose thesis topics, conduct scientific research, and write academic papers. Academic tutors will conduct regular academic exchanges with students and strengthen political and ideological work. Besides, the school has established a graduate student advisory group composed of academic tutors and relevant personnel to conduct periodic assessments of the students.

Curriculum

Core courses include Advanced Macroeconomics, Advanced Microeconomics, Advanced Econometrics, and Research Topics on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era. Specialized elective courses are offered based on students' research interests, featuring academic seminars in corresponding fields. There are also specialized electives designed to broaden students' knowledge and academic horizons, and to enhance their ability to extend and integrate into related fields of economic management.