Shanghai University of Finance and Economics announced the establishment of its reorganized School of Humanity and the Advanced Institute of Journalism and Society on Aug 30.

The restructuring of the School of Humanity reflects China's "new liberal arts" initiative, aiming to foster deeper interdisciplinary innovation.

The new institute will focus on economic communication and socio-economic governance, serving as a high-level platform for interdisciplinary research and top-tier talent cultivation.

The university is also expanding specialized programs in international legal studies and international and area studies, further strengthening its offerings in the humanities, law, and political science.

Over the past three years, SUFE has prioritized the development of digital economy studies. It was among the first universities in China to set up a school of digital economics and an institute for digital-economy studies, advancing interdisciplinary development in the field.

The university now offers doctoral, master's, and undergraduate programs in digital economy under its Applied Economics discipline, becoming one of the first institutions in China to provide comprehensive training across all academic levels in this area.

In addition, SUFE has formed a division of digital sciences and implemented a discipline development plan, establishing new platforms such as the School of Computing and Artificial Intelligence, the Institute of Data Science and Statistics, and the AI Finance Development and Service Center. It has also introduced undergraduate programs in artificial intelligence and data science.

To meet regional needs and support emerging financial sectors, the university has also launched the Dishui Lake Advanced Finance Institute. The institute focuses on high-end emerging financial fields such as technological finance, offshore finance, and Environmental, Social, and Governance finance. It offers specialized research directions in international financial engineering, cross-border finance, and ESG, and has introduced an innovative MBA program that blends ESG with finance.

Source: Shanghai Observer