I. Program Objectives
The doctoral program (for international students) in the School of Banking and Finance adheres to the principle of "specialized expertise and solid foundations," focusing primarily on advanced theoretical training and research methodologies. The program aims to cultivate high-level research-oriented and decision-making finance professionals who possess: a solid and broad theoretical foundation in economics and finance; systematic and in-depth professional knowledge in finance; independent thinking and rigorous scientific spirit; proficient foreign language skills and cross-cultural communication abilities; mastery of economic and financial analysis tools; the ability to meet the demands of modern market economic development and international competitiveness; and both moral integrity and innovative capacity.
II. Program Requirements
Students must be physically and mentally healthy, possess a strong global vision, cross-cultural communication skills, and professional ethical integrity.
Students must be familiar with China’s history, geography, society, economy, and other fundamental aspects of Chinese national conditions and culture; understand China’s political system and foreign policies; comprehend mainstream social values and public moral concepts in China; and maintain a strong sense of the rule of law and moral awareness.
Students must have a solid and broad theoretical foundation and systematic, in-depth professional knowledge in finance, supplemented by relevant interdisciplinary knowledge, strong research and investigation capabilities, and proficiency in both qualitative and quantitative analysis.
Students must be able to successfully complete their disciplinary studies and research tasks using Chinese and possess the ability to work professionally in Chinese within the finance field.
Students must be familiar with modern information technology, skilled in using the internet to access, collect, and process relevant professional information, and possess strong writing and research abilities.
III. Dissertation and Degree Award
After passing the comprehensive doctoral examination, doctoral students must, under the guidance of their supervisor or supervisory group, conduct literature reviews and in-depth investigations to identify a specific research topic. The timeline for the dissertation proposal defense is determined by the supervisor but must be no less than one year before the dissertation defense application. The proposal should include a literature review, topic selection and its significance, main research content, key features and challenges, expected outcomes, and potential innovations.
The proposal defense will be evaluated by an assessment committee primarily composed of the supervisory group (including at least three doctoral supervisors), with relevant faculty and graduate students encouraged to attend. Interdisciplinary dissertation proposals should invite experts from related disciplines. If major changes are made to the dissertation topic, a new proposal defense is required. Students who fail the proposal defense may reapply within three months.
Writing the doctoral dissertation is the most challenging and original part of the doctoral degree. Through this process, students will develop the ability to formulate research topics, apply theory and skills to practical problems, and generate innovative conclusions. The formatting, printing, and binding requirements for the dissertation shall follow the University of International Business and Economics Graduate Dissertation Writing Standards.
After completing the dissertation, students must participate in a preliminary defense three months prior to the formal dissertation defense application. Upon passing the preliminary defense, students must further revise and improve the dissertation.
Doctoral students may apply for the final dissertation defense only if they meet the following requirements:
Have passed all courses with required grades and earned 25 credits;
Have completed all training components, including the comprehensive doctoral examination and academic reports, and passed the graduation qualification review;
Comply with university regulations on student status and other relevant rules;
Have paid all required tuition and fees.
The dissertation proposal, writing, academic misconduct screening, external review, and defense must strictly follow the relevant regulations of the university’s graduate degree management.
Graduate students who pass the dissertation defense will be awarded a Doctor of Economics degree after review and approval by the School and University Degree Committees.
IV. Foundational Core Courses
V. Required Courses
