On November 4-7, Jiang Wei, Executive Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee of the College, led a research team to Shenzhen and Guangzhou to the five top business and management schools in the Great Bay Area, and to calibrate the direction and draw momentum for the development of the discipline in depth.

Searching for the Fulcrum of Reform in the "Experience of Shenzhen Special Economic Zone"

College of Economics Shenzhen University responds to the changing times with market sensitivity through dynamic disciplinary restructuring, market-oriented compensation systems, and fintech micro-certifications that precisely enhance employability. When the "Special Zone Experience" meets "ASEAN-specific characteristics," both sides share a clear consensus: the breakthrough in doctoral program applications requires not only top-level planning but also the execution of "peak-level support"; the key to developing distinctive disciplines lies in transforming geographical advantages into irreplaceable competitive strengths.

Symposium with the College of Economics Shenzhen University

Reshaping the Logic of Education in the International Coordinate

The School of Management and Economics at the Chinese University of Hong Kong (Shenzhen) has established a global-oriented training paradigm for students through its full-English instruction, short-semester system, and cutting-edge curriculum. The deeper insight lies in its operational logic: making internationalization the foundation rather than an embellishment of education. Both parties immediately agreed to jointly host international conferences on economics and trade cooperation in the near future.

Group photo at the School of Economics and Management, Chinese University of Hong Kong (Shenzhen)

Activating Alumni Power in Industry-education Integration

Jinan University's Institute of Industrial Economics Research has pioneered a "1+1" dual-mentorship system that bridges academia and industry, while South China Normal University's School of Economics and Management has transformed passion into strategic assets through its "Party Leadership and Alumni Empowerment" model. Though their approaches differ, both institutions share a common truth: the depth of talent cultivation depends on alignment with societal needs, and the warmth of institutional development lies in the depth of engagement with alumni resources.

Group photo at Jinan University's Institute of Industrial Economics Research

Visit the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Studio at the School of Economics and Management, South China Normal University

Transforming Research Results into Self-Revolution

The South China University of Technology's FMBA program has decoded its entire lifecycle from application to operation, revealing to the research team that cross-departmental collaboration is the key variable for implementing major projects. On the night of the research conclusion, a checklist-style report was formed—doctoral program application strategies, joint training frameworks, professional master's training plans, alumni work manuals, and FMBA operation records—all broken down into actionable items.

Symposium held at the School of Economics and Finance of South China University of Technology

"The essence of the pilgrimage lies not in replication, but in inspiring the courage for self-reform." Secretary Jiang Wei's remarks during the return journey highlighted the core message. When benchmarked against global standards, our school's shortcomings in disciplinary development, talent cultivation, internationalization depth, and alumni engagement are evident. Yet the direction is clear: to transform the 'spark' of South China's higher education into an internal driving force for national strategies and regional development, and to deliver the school's blueprint in the inaugural year of the 15th Five-Year Plan.

Written by Chen Yanyang

Translated by AI

Proof Read by Yu Na, Chen Yanyang

Edited by Gan Ziying

Reviewed by Gong Zheng