Doctoral 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 Doctoral Program of Theoretical Economics in the Business School (Entrepreneurship School) aims to cultivate top-notch 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 can work in management positions in government, enterprises, or institutions related to economics and finance.

 

 

Research Direction

 

This program admits and cultivates students under the primary discipline without dividing them into specific research directions.

 

Key research directions at the Business School (Entrepreneurship School) include:

 

Western Economics: Focuses on the economic theories and policies of Western market economies, including macroeconomics, microeconomics, and econometrics. 

 

Students are expected to master the basics of economic theories, apply economic research methods proficiently, demonstrate innovation, and keep up with cutting-edge research in this field.

Global Economics: Examines topics such as global economic integration, multinational policy negotiations, international uncertainty shocks, global governance, and free trade zones. Students are expected to master the basics of economic theories, apply economic research methods proficiently, demonstrate innovation, and keep up with cutting-edge research in this field.

 

 

Program Duration

 

Regular doctoral program: The basic length of schooling is four-year, with the longest learning period not exceeding seven-year (including time for suspension).

 

Successive postgraduate and doctoral program: The basic length of schooling is five-year, with 2 years for the Master phase and 3 years for the doctoral phase. The total length is within 8 years (including time for suspension).

 

Bachelor-straight-to-doctorate program: The basic length of schooling is 5 years, with the longest learning period not exceeding eight-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

 

Fundamental specialized courses include Advanced Macroeconomics, Advanced Microeconomics, Advanced Econometrics, and Advanced Mathematical Economics. Specialized courses will include academic seminars in relevant fields based on students' research interests. Elective courses are available to broaden students' knowledge and disciplinary scope, enhancing their ability to integrate and extend into related areas of economic management.