SUFE unveils plan to enhance postgraduate education in finance and economics

english.shanghai.gov.cn| September 30, 2024
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Yao Lingzhen, vice president of SUFE, unveils the university's 2024-26 action plan for quality enhancement of postgraduate education on Sept 27. [Photo provided to english.shanghai.gov.cn]

Shanghai University of Finance and Economics hosted a forum on postgraduate talent cultivation on Sept 27, launching its Implementation Plan for Quality Enhancement of Postgraduate Education (2024-26). The forum brought together officials from the Ministry of Education, Shanghai Municipal Education Commission, leaders from prominent finance and economics universities across China, and SUFE representatives.

Wang Liang, a representative from the Ministry of Education, underscored the vital role of finance and economics universities in developing high-caliber, application-oriented professionals. He urged institutions to prioritize quality enhancement initiatives, including deepening ethical education, optimizing disciplinary structures, innovating training methodologies, and strengthening internal quality assurance systems.

Liu Jun from the Shanghai Municipal Education Commission emphasized the importance of aligning postgraduate training with national economic development needs. He stressed the necessity of industry-education integration in cultivating innovative and high-quality individuals equipped to tackle future challenges.

SUFE Party Secretary Xu Tao reiterated the university's commitment to collaborating with its peers nationwide to explore and implement groundbreaking approaches to postgraduate education. He believes this collective effort will significantly contribute to China's economic and educational landscape.

SUFE President Liu Yuanchun emphasized the imperative for postgraduate programs to adapt to the demands of the digital age and national strategies. He highlighted three key pillars of SUFE's ten initiatives: bolstering digital disciplines, integrating industry-oriented approaches into curriculum development, and implementing a paradigm shift in the talent cultivation model through partnerships with industry leaders like Alibaba Group.

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Shanghai University of Finance and Economics President Liu Yuanchun speaks during the forum on postgraduate talent cultivation on Sept 27. [Photo provided to  english.shanghai.gov.cn ]

This comprehensive approach, encompassing curriculum reform, hands-on experience in labs and real-world settings, and robust financial and institutional support, aims to establish a new benchmark for postgraduate education in finance and economics.

The forum also featured insightful keynote speeches from prominent figures in the education sector. They shared valuable perspectives on postgraduate education reform, faculty development, and the integration of digital technology and interdisciplinary approaches into talent cultivation strategies.

A roundtable discussion provided a platform for university leaders to exchange insights on shaping the future of postgraduate education in finance and economics, ensuring graduates are equipped with the skills and knowledge to thrive in the evolving global landscape.

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University leaders share perspectives and strategies for shaping the future finance and economics professionals at a roundtable discussion on Sept 27, 2024. [Photo provided to english.shanghai.gov.cn ]