In the vast field of life, each person is a unique flower and tree, rooted in the soil and striving to grow towards the sun. In the workplace, we are constantly pursuing progress and growth, and for those who have already achieved certain achievements in the workplace, further improving their knowledge and skills and broadening their horizons has become the only way for them to achieve higher life goals. Against this backdrop, the Master of Financial Management program offered by the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences in collaboration with Tulane University provides a unique opportunity for those who aspire to advance in the workplace.
Graduate school is not only a process of academic pursuit, but also a journey of self-growth. In this process, like flowers and trees, they have experienced the baptism of wind and rain, sharpened their will, and tempered their character. They know that only by constantly absorbing new knowledge can they maintain their vigorous vitality and stand out in the fierce competition.
For working graduate students, it is a challenging task for them to find time to learn new knowledge and skills after their busy schedules. However, it is precisely this kind of challenge and difficulty that has exercised their will and perseverance, and made them more firm in their beliefs and goals.
In the Master of Financial Management program at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences and Tulane University, students can not only learn the international advanced financial management theory and practice, but also communicate and cooperate with outstanding peers from different fields to broaden their horizons and ideas. Such a learning environment and atmosphere allow students to continuously improve their comprehensive quality and ability in the continuous learning process, and lay a solid foundation for their future careers.
Professor Li Yang, former vice president of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences and member of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, said: "The competition in international finance, in the final analysis, is the competition of financial talents. The major mission of building a strong financial country provides a rare historical opportunity for the development of financial education in mainland China. The Chinese Academy of Social Sciences should live up to the trust of the times, guide the reform and development of financial education with the scientific outlook on development, and make its due contribution to the revitalization of financial education and the development of the financial industry on the mainland."
The Master of Financial Management program is the first Sino-foreign cooperative education program of the Graduate School of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences. As a think tank at the level of Chinese policymakers, the Graduate School of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences not only has a faculty team that is proficient in financial theory, but also familiar with the operation of the financial system under China's national conditions.
The Freeman School of Business at Tulane University is one of the top business schools in the United States, established for 100 years. It has accumulated abundant experience in talent training, and has formed a set of methods that focus on cultivating practical ability based on case teaching in an American-style educational atmosphere, which is an extremely beneficial supplement for Chinese students studying finance.
In a sense, the Master of Finance program can be a forerunner in think tank reform. The students who participate in the program have a wealth of experience in the workplace, and most of them have long-term career development in China. In China, where the market economy is developing rapidly, they often consider the issue of input and output, which not only refers to tuition fees, but also alternative costs, many people will ask themselves a question, how much income can I earn when I go to work at the same time? The new theory is undoubtedly a very wise and far-sighted choice.
The Master of Financial Management program integrates the superior resources of the University of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences and Tulane University in the United States, and is committed to cultivating professionals with international vision and in-depth financial knowledge. The course is rich in content and practical, covering many aspects such as financial theory, practical operation, policies and regulations. Students will not only be able to systematically acquire financial knowledge, but also improve their problem-solving skills through practical case analysis. In the Master of Financial Management program at the Academy of Social Sciences and Tulane University, students receive rigorous academic training and hands-on experience. They will have in-depth exchanges with industry experts, scholars and industry elites to discuss hot issues in the financial field. This interdisciplinary and interdisciplinary collaboration will provide students with a broad perspective and rich network resources.
The Master of Financial Management program jointly organized by the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences and Tulane University aims to cultivate practical financial talents who not only have a comprehensive understanding of the frontiers of international finance, but also are familiar with the actual development of China's economy and finance, are proficient in the cutting-edge theoretical knowledge of finance and financial operation tools, and have the ability to solve practical financial problems.
There are 12 compulsory courses in the Master of Financial Management program of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences and Tulane University, including "Financial Institutions and Markets", "Financial Regulation and Law", "Financial Management Case Analysis", "Corporate Finance", "International Finance", and "Econometrics", including "Investment and Asset Pricing", "Portfolio Management", and "Risk Management" Risk Management, Valuation, Option & Other Derivatives, Fixed Income Analytics, 6 courses for foreign parties.
Under the guidance of the Project Management Committee, the Chinese and American instructors are responsible for formulating the teaching plan of the Master of Financial Management, and inspecting and guiding the students' course learning, theoretical practice and examination assessment. The project course adopts a variety of teaching methods such as multimedia equipment-assisted teaching and case teaching method to strengthen students' self-directed learning ability, problem-solving ability and practical ability of financial analysis. In terms of the choice of medium of instruction, Chinese courses are taught in Chinese and foreign courses are taught in English.
Various forms of classroom teaching: theoretical teaching, simulation experiments, case analysis, class discussions, group reports, etc., organic combination of production, learning and research: emphasis on the teaching of basic knowledge and professional knowledge of financial mathematics and financial practice, emphasis on the application of financial analysis methods in economics, finance, trade, energy and other related industries, combined with the background of practical problems for targeted teaching and practice.
The course assessment is mainly composed of attendance, homework (individual or group), examination (with class or end), group presentation, course paper or report, etc., and the student's grade is determined by the professor according to the completion level of the established assessment method in the syllabus, which is jointly recognized by Tulane University and the University of the Academy of Social Sciences. Students who complete 36 credits of required courses and achieve a GPA (grade point average) of 3.0 will be awarded a Master of Finance degree certificate from Tulane University and a foreign academic degree certificate issued by the Service Center for Scholarly Study of the Ministry of Education.
Through the study of the Master of Financial Management program at the Academy of Social Sciences and Tulane University, the students not only gained a wealth of knowledge and skills, but also made many like-minded friends and partners. These friends and partners have become their most valuable wealth and support on the road of life. They share the joy and results of learning together, face difficulties and challenges together, and pursue higher goals and dreams together. In this era of opportunities and challenges, having a master's degree in financial management will undoubtedly add more brilliance and opportunities to one's career.
The process of graduate school is like a long-distance race. At the starting point, we are full of passion and expectation, and our eyes are shining with a vision for the future. However, as the journey progressed, so did the difficulties and challenges. Sometimes we may be confused by a difficult problem, and sometimes we may feel lost because of a failure. But it is these difficulties and challenges that have tempered our will and strengthened our beliefs.
In this process, we need to learn to adjust our mindset. When you encounter difficulties, don't give up easily, but learn to learn from them and learn from them. When you encounter failure, don't blame yourself too much, but learn to find motivation to grow. As long as we have flowers and trees in our hearts and are born to the sun, we can continue to draw strength and move forward bravely. The 2024 class of the Academy of Social Sciences and Tulane University's Master of Financial Management Program are looking forward to your joining us and achieving a brilliant life!