Global Economic Governance Talent Experimental Program

(Finance Major)

I. Program Name and Code

Finance (020301K)

II. Duration of Study

Four years

III. Degree Awarded

Bachelor of Economics

IV. Program Orientation and Distinctive Features

As the only university directly affiliated with China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the China Foreign Affairs University closely aligns its academic programs with the strategic needs of China’s major-country diplomacy with distinctive Chinese characteristics in the new era. Guided by Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy and the vision of building a community with a shared future for humanity, the University prioritizes cultivating high-caliber, urgently needed professionals for diplomatic and foreign affairs work. The program emphasizes the integration of theoretical learning and practical application, balanced development of disciplinary expertise and foreign language proficiency, and the organic fusion of political literacy, patriotic commitment, and global perspective. At its core lies an innovative, China-anchored pedagogical philosophy for diplomatic and foreign affairs education—creating a high-quality, interdisciplinary talent development system distinguished by prominent diplomatic characteristics and outstanding foreign language capabilities.

The Experimental Program aims to cultivate globally competent professionals who:

¨ uphold firm political convictions and a strong sense of social responsibility;

¨ possess systematic mastery of economics and economic diplomacy theory and practice;

¨ are well-versed in international economic rules and international negotiation processes;

¨ demonstrate creativity and innovative capacity;

¨ excel in cross-cultural communication;

¨ use English as a working language with fluency;

¨ skillfully apply digital tools and technologies; and

¨ are qualified to undertake managerial and research roles in international economic and financial organizations, foreign-affairs departments of government agencies, foreign trade enterprises, financial institutions, and multinational corporations.

Graduates will embody a global outlook and commitment to the vision of a shared future for humanity; possess competencies in international negotiations and cross-cultural communication; and meet the professional standards required for effective service in international economic organizations—thereby contributing Chinese solutions and Chinese wisdom to global governance.

The program features a diverse faculty comprising experienced external experts, officials with substantial international organization experience, and distinguished internal faculty drawn from across the University’s disciplines. While consolidating foundational knowledge, the program actively encourages and supports students to pursue overseas exchange opportunities or internships and fieldwork at international organizations through multiple channels.

V. Training Objectives

The College cultivates students’ moral character and guides their ideological development through Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era. Its overarching talent development goal is to foster “patriotic, globally aware, professionally proficient, linguistically excellent, highly competent, and interdisciplinary” talents. Specifically, the College is committed to nurturing a new generation of diplomatic and foreign affairs professionals who possess high political awareness, solid subject-matter expertise, outstanding foreign language proficiency, and well-rounded comprehensive qualities. Emphasis is placed on cultivating students’ acute political sensitivity; deepening their practical training in diplomatic and foreign affairs domains; broadening their international perspectives and enhancing their intercultural communication competence; strengthening their innovative thinking and decision-making capabilities in response to complex international situations; and ultimately producing outstanding diplomatic and foreign affairs professionals who can skillfully apply diplomatic competencies, demonstrate strategic vision, and effectively conduct international cooperation and exchanges.

The School of International Economics, while emphasizing English proficiency, economics, and theoretical knowledge in international economics and finance, adheres to an interdisciplinary training model—“Economics + English + Diplomacy + Digital Tools”—for global economic governance professionals. It has established the “Experimental Class for Global Economic Governance Talents” and built a dedicated teaching team focused on global economic governance. The School aims to cultivate high-caliber, interdisciplinary professionals with firm political convictions who are qualified to work in international economic and financial organizations. Graduates are expected to possess robust overall competence and master five foundational competencies (political literacy, professional expertise, language proficiency, communication skills, and information technology skills) as well as five core capabilities (research and investigation, case handling, protocol management, negotiation, and innovation). They are prepared to assume managerial, research, and operational roles in global financial governance and comprehensively serve China’s major-country diplomacy with distinctive Chinese characteristics.

VI. Professional Requirements

(I) Requirements for Ideological and Political Quality

Students must love their motherland and uphold the leadership of the Communist Party of China; thoroughly study Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era; firmly establish the “Four Consciousnesses,” uphold the “Four Self-Confidences,” and resolutely safeguard the “Two Upholds.” They must abide by laws and regulations, demonstrate spirit of teamwork and collaboration, and possess sound moral character, sound physical and mental health, strong professional dedication, profound social responsibility, and appropriate competitive awareness—qualities befitting outstanding professionals. Students must deeply understand the core tenets and strategic orientation of China’s foreign policy, possess keen political insight, and be capable of accurately assessing complex international political situations—thereby steadfastly safeguarding China’s national sovereignty, security, and development interests.

(II) Requirements for Professional Competence

1. Global Vision and Humanitarian Concern
   Students in this Experimental Class will gain an understanding of global development trends and regional disparities; fully recognize and critically analyze non-traditional security threats confronting humanity—including climate change, terrorism, financial crises, and infectious disease control; and acquire knowledge of the operational mechanisms of international cooperation frameworks. They will cultivate shared consensus and a sense of responsibility for jointly addressing peace and development challenges facing the global community.

2. Solid Theoretical Foundation and Professional Skills
   Students will systematically study Xi Jinping’s Diplomatic Thought, International Economics and Finance, International Politics, and Diplomacy, mastering fundamental concepts, analytical units, logical reasoning structures, and general propositions within these disciplines. Through classroom instruction both domestically and abroad, extracurricular simulations, and internships at international organizations, students will systematically develop essential competencies for international organization professionals—including research and investigative skills, cross-cultural communication abilities, international negotiation capabilities, and innovative problem-solving skills. Students receive rigorous training in professional English and are expected to attain TEM-8 (Test for English Majors Band 8) proficiency upon graduation—enabling them to conduct foreign exchange activities fluently and effectively in English.

3. Profound Humanistic Literacy
   Students are guided to engage deeply with interdisciplinary fields—including philosophical reasoning, literary creation, and historical evolution—to cultivate multidimensional cultural awareness and dialectical thinking skills. By mastering value logics and modes of expression across diverse cultural contexts, they develop a composite knowledge structure rooted in indigenous cultural heritage yet oriented toward global perspectives—thus laying a robust humanistic foundation for future academic research, cultural dissemination, and international affairs engagement in cross-cultural settings.

(III) Requirements for Physical Education Quality
Students must acquire basic knowledge of physical education, master fundamental methods and techniques for physical fitness, and become proficient in one or two sports. They must meet or exceed the national standards for college students’ physical health. Furthermore, students should develop scientific awareness of physical activity, cultivate healthy daily habits and consistent exercise routines, strengthen their physical resilience and mental fortitude to meet academic and life challenges, and maintain sustainable healthy lifestyles.

(IV) Requirements for Aesthetic Education Quality
Students must embrace correct aesthetic values and understand the aesthetic connotations embedded in diverse cultures. They should possess the ability to perceive beauty in natural landscapes, social life, and artistic works—and demonstrate rich capacities for experiencing, interpreting, and expressing natural beauty, social beauty, and artistic beauty. Active participation in aesthetic education practices is encouraged to enhance aesthetic judgment and innovative thinking, thereby fostering intellectual growth through beauty and nurturing emotional well-being—ultimately contributing to the formation of sound personalities and refined dispositions.

(V) Requirements for Labor Education Quality
Students must uphold correct labor values, cultivate labor consciousness and practical labor capacity, and grasp the intrinsic relationship between labor, wealth creation, and value generation. Through hands-on practice, they are expected to internalize labor habits, demonstrate perseverance and resilience, foster teamwork and problem-solving abilities, respect the fruits of labor, and embody the fine work ethic of honoring labor and performing duties diligently and earnestly.

VII. Core Discipline:

Economics

VIII. Major Courses

Political Economy, Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Econometrics, Accounting, Public Finance, Statistics, Finance, Corporate Finance, Principles of Insurance, Introduction to Economic Diplomacy, Economic Systems of Major Countries and Regions, International Economic Organizations, Global Development, etc.

IX. Pedagogical Approach

Emphasis is placed on the deep integration of ideological and political education with professional instruction. Teaching practices consistently combine domestic and international perspectives, theoretical knowledge with practical application, and the development of students’ hands-on capabilities with the enhancement of their holistic competencies. This approach guides students toward a correct understanding of the world, China, and themselves—ensuring they develop sound physical health, well-rounded personalities, broad-based knowledge, practical innovation capacity, and a profound sense of responsibility for humanity’s shared future.

X. Credit Structure

Course Category			Credits	Credits Including Practical Instruction	Subtotal
General Education	Ideological & Political Theory		18	2	87
	General Foundations		18	7
	General Core		43
	General Electives		8
Professional Foundation	Professional Required Courses	Professional Foundations	33		91
		Professional Core	16
		Professional Practice / Training	8	8
	Professional Electives	Theoretical Electives	10
		Practical Electives	16	16
	Interdisciplinary Electives		8
	Social Practice / Social Survey / Practice Activities (Innovation & Entrepreneurship)		1	1	9
	Military Training		2	2
	Professional Internship		2	2
	Graduation Thesis		4	4
Total Credits				42	187

XI. Assessment

Student academic performance is evaluated strictly in accordance with the Diplomatic Academy Undergraduate Student Management Regulations, the Diplomatic Academy Undergraduate Course Assessment Guidelines, and the Diplomatic Academy Practical Instruction Syllabus, among other relevant regulations.

XII. Career Prospects

Graduates are prepared for employment in: central and local government agencies (especially departments involved in finance, diplomacy, and foreign affairs); financial institutions’ international business divisions; news media organizations’ financial reporting and editing departments; international financial institutions; multinational corporations’ finance departments; and various consulting and management firms.