I. Program Objectives
This program aims to cultivate high-quality, innovative, and outstanding talents with a strong theoretical foundation in political science, international politics, and world economics; a high level of internationalization; and strong practical skills. Graduates will be capable of engaging in theoretical research, education and teaching, policy consultation, or management in institutions of higher education, research institutions, government departments, and large enterprises and public institutions. Doctoral students in this program are expected to closely track the frontiers of international political economy theory, be able to test, expand, or break new ground in cutting-edge theories in relevant fields of international political economy, and apply relevant theories to analyze and solve practical and major strategic issues in international political and economic relations.
II. Program Requirements
1. On the basis of a solid mastery of political science theory, students must become familiar with and systematically acquire professional knowledge of international political economy, grasp the major research achievements and latest trends in the field, and be capable of conducting innovative research using advanced research methods and tools.
2. Students must be able to accurately and comprehensively write research reports and academic papers using Chinese and English sources, understand the basic process of academic publication, be familiar with the characteristics and requirements of leading academic journals in the field, and be able to publish high-level academic papers in core Chinese journals or reputable English-language journals in the discipline.
3 Students must be able to independently select research topics in the discipline, undertake and independently complete research projects at the national, provincial (municipal), or ministerial/commission level; be able to independently write expert policy recommendations and provide feasible policy analysis for party and government departments.
4. Students must be able to independently teach foundational and elective courses at the undergraduate and master's levels in the discipline and achieve satisfactory teaching outcomes.
5. Students must be able to use English proficiently to participate in international academic exchange activities and articulate their independent viewpoints.
III. Research Directions
1. International Political Economy Theory
2. Inter-State Political Economy
3. International Development and International Aid
4. Regional and Country Studies
IV. Study Mode and Duration
The study mode for this program is full-time, with a standard duration of four years. For specific application procedures regarding suspension and resumption of studies, study abroad, and extension of study duration, please refer to the University of International Business and Economics Regulations on Graduate Student Status Management.
V. Total Credit Requirements
The minimum credit requirement for doctoral students in this program is 26 credits, including both course credits and credits from required program components.
VI. Curriculum
1. Course credits total 25 credits, consisting of 15 credits of required courses and 10 credits of elective courses.
(1) Public Degree Courses: 4 credits
(2) Foundational Degree Courses: 7 credits
(3) Specialized Required Courses: 4 credits
(4) Specialized Elective Courses: no less than 6 credits
(5) Cross-Disciplinary Elective Courses
2. Course selection, assessment, grading, and credit substitution shall strictly follow the relevant provisions of the University of International Business and Economics Regulations on Graduate Course Study and Grade Management and the University of International Business and Economics Regulations on Graduate Student Status Management.
VII. Key Program Components
1. Research Ethics and Academic Standards (1 credit)
This component is delivered in the form of online MOOCs. Graduate students may independently study and take the online examination during the open period of the fall or spring semester. Course grades consist of four parts: video viewing, regular assignments, discussion, and final examination. Students who achieve a passing grade will receive the corresponding credit.
2. Master's Literature Review (0 credits)
Before the doctoral student comprehensive examination (4th semester), students must submit a literature review of no less than 20,000 Chinese characters, covering no fewer than 50 (items) of core disciplinary literature and academic literature directly related to the research topic. The school will organize experts to evaluate the quality of the literature review.
3. Teaching Practice (0 credits)
Doctoral students must complete a certain number of hours of teaching practice, specifically by assisting their supervisor or other faculty members with classroom teaching, grading assignments, preparing teaching materials, and guiding extracurricular learning for undergraduate and master's students. The school encourages doctoral students to serve as teaching assistants for a specific course taught by their supervisor or other faculty members for one semester. Doctoral students must complete their teaching practice activities before the graduation qualification review and submit relevant materials to the school.
4. Academic Reports (0 credits)
The school encourages doctoral students to actively participate in academic annual conferences, seminars, graduate academic salons, doctoral forums, and other academic activities within the discipline. During their studies, doctoral students must attend no fewer than 20 academic reports organized by the university and the school; give at least 2 public academic reports within the secondary discipline. Submitting a paper to and presenting at an international or domestic academic conference counts as a public academic report. For on-campus academic reports, the audience must include the student's supervisor or a representative of the supervisory group. The academic report record form, signed by the supervisor, must be retained by the student and submitted to the school for review before applying for the dissertation defense.
VIII. Graduation Requirements and Degree Conferral
1. Doctoral students in this discipline must meet the following conditions to graduate:
(1) The approved individual training plan has been successfully completed;
(2) All credits stipulated in the training plan have been earned, with passing grades in all courses and components;
(3) All relevant university regulations regarding student status and other requirements have been met;
(4) The graduation (dissertation) defense has been passed.
2. The proposal, writing, academic misconduct screening, external review, and defense of the graduate graduation (dissertation) must strictly follow the relevant provisions of the university's graduate degree management regulations.
3. This program awards the degree of Doctor of Laws.
