Overview

The Internet Finance major is an interdisciplinary convergence specialty developed under the New Liberal Arts initiative, closely aligned with financial industry transformations and empowered to drive smart city development. This program adopts the FRM (Financial Risk Manager) certification framework by incorporating part of the FRM examination curriculum into its educational scheme. It cultivates innovative, application-oriented intelligent risk management professionals with international perspectives and risk-based cognitive frameworks. Graduates will systematically master economic theories, management science, and risk management knowledge while becoming proficient in fintech applications, data analytics, and statistical tools. The program emphasizes practical competencies in Financial Risk Management, Enterprise Risk Management, and Venture Capital Management, equipping students with advanced capabilities to execute risk management operations using cutting-edge technologies such as big data analytics and artificial intelligence.

Distinctive Features of Talent Cultivation：FRM Standard and Data-Intelligent Mindset Cultivation

Why Choose Internet Finance?

• Distinctive International Focus. The program incorporates curriculum and certification standards from the Financial Risk Manager (FRM) designation, a highly respected international credential in the finance industry, and implements globally-oriented teaching methodologies.
• Multidisciplinary Curriculum Integration. Emphasizing a diverse training approach, the program features a unique course system, including a specialized track in Intelligent Risk Management aligned with the FRM. It integrates numerous risk management courses from the FRM curriculum, delivered bilingually to highlight its international character. The program also offers courses in modern information technology, underscoring a data-intelligent mindset, and focuses on the convergence and application of traditional finance with contemporary IT.
• Strong Faculty Expertise. The program is supported by a substantial number of experienced faculty specializing in traditional finance, complemented by overseas-returned academics. It has also incorporated several experts proficient in modern information technology, big data analytics, and risk management, forming a seasoned, cross-disciplinary teaching team. This team actively engages in teaching and research within finance theory and practice, achieving notable outcomes such as first and second prizes in teaching and research, and a third prize in the provincial teaching innovation competition.
• Promising Career Prospects. Internet finance receives significant attention across various industries. The program cultivates versatile talents who possess knowledge in modern information technology, financial literacy, and expertise in risk management—closely aligning with societal demands and industry evolution, thereby offering excellent development prospects.
• Emphasis on Practical Application Skills. The program prioritizes the development of students' practical application abilities, actively guiding them to participate in various professional competitions and social practices to enhance these skills. By utilizing a sophisticated, intelligent, comprehensive laboratory, it offers experimental courses in bank and securities operations, big data analytics, and intelligent risk control, achieving the integration of theory and practice for effective real-world application.

Essential information

• School School of Accounting and Finance
• Study Mode Full-time
• Program Length 4 years
• Degree Internet Finance (Bachelor of Economics)

知识与技能

Graduates of this major will have the following knowledge and skills:

• Comprehensive Knowledge Base. Solid understanding of international financial regulations, modern information technology relevant to finance, and risk management frameworks. Mastery of interdisciplinary knowledge integrating IT and finance, alongside economics, management, and law.
• Technical & Analytical Proficiency. Command of quantitative methods and financial data analysis tools, skillfully applied in practices such as risk management, investment analysis, and financial data mining & analysis. Acquisition of essential knowledge for roles in traditional financial institutions, government agencies, public institutions, and fintech companies, covering investment and financing, product design, and risk control.
• Professional Ethos & Risk Mindset. Cultivation of strong professional ethics and sound perspectives on money, interest, and—crucially—risk, enabling graduates to meet the demands of a modern market economy for professionals in fintech and risk management.
• Practical Application Skills. Demonstrated ability to integrate information technology with finance, coupled with expertise in big data analytics, quantitative analysis, and the practical application of risk management techniques.
• Critical Soft Skills & Global Perspective: Development of critical thinking and problem-solving capabilities, effective communication and collaboration skills, information literacy, global awareness, self-direction and evaluation skills, cross-cultural and linguistic competence, as well as creativity and innovation.

Message from the Program Director

Curriculum Structure

Career Prospects

Graduates are well-positioned to pursue careers in financial institutions, corporations, or public institutions, engaging in roles such as financial risk assessment, risk management, quantitative trading, compliance analysis, and the operation and management of financial products.

Leveraging expertise in intelligent risk management, blockchain applications, data collection, data mining, and data analysis, graduates can pursue various positions within the data-driven risk control industry. Career paths may range from entry-level roles such as Risk Data Analyst to senior positions like Risk Management Supervisor, and even executive-level roles such as Chief Risk Officer.

For those inclined toward academic pursuits, graduates may choose to further their studies in risk management or related disciplines at domestic or international higher education institutions and research academies.

Equipped with comprehensive knowledge and practical skills, graduates also have the foundation to embark on entrepreneurial ventures in the field of risk management.