INVESTMENT

Investment is not just an academic field, but also an essential part of any country's or corporation's financial strategy. With the rapid development of the global economy, investment has increasingly become a key factor in maximizing asset value and promoting sustainable growth.

Program Introduction

Investment plays a crucial role in driving economic growth and significantly impacts social and economic development worldwide. Whether it is a nation stimulating the economy through infrastructure investment during financial crises or individuals and businesses accumulating wealth through investment activities, the field of investment is indispensable.

Investment Science is a discipline that studies how to optimize capital allocation and achieve wealth appreciation. It covers multiple domains, including stocks, bonds, bank deposits, and real estate, and is divided into physical investment, financial investment, and human capital investment.

The core of this program is to explore the optimal balance between risk and return, enabling students to make scientific investment decisions that maximize wealth. Students will systematically study investment theories, asset pricing, and financial market mechanisms. They will also gain insights into global investment trends and master economic and investment policies to lay a solid foundation for future investment decision-making and management.

Program Objectives

General Objectives

This program aims to cultivate high-quality, application-oriented professionals with a solid foundation in modern investment theories, investment methodologies, and financial data analytics. Graduates will acquire the ability to manage investment transactions, make informed financial decisions, and develop strategic management skills. They will also build business acumen, legal awareness, and digital thinking, preparing them for roles in banks, securities firms, fund companies, insurance institutions, government agencies, and corporate finance and investment sectors.

Specific Objectives

Within five years after graduation, students should be able to achieve the following professional and career accomplishments:

• Provide financial services such as IPO consulting, underwriting, and investment financing for enterprises.

• Design and implement projects related to corporate listing, mergers and acquisitions, and asset restructuring.

• Conduct industry research and offer financial and market solutions for enterprises.

• Perform investment analysis, provide investment recommendations, and make independent professional judgments.

• Adhere to ethical standards, uphold high integrity, and prioritize the interests of clients and the investment industry over personal gains.

Graduation Requirements

Professional Knowledge Requirements

• Proficiency in English, with strong reading, listening, speaking, writing, and translation skills in financial investment contexts.

• Mastery of computer technology, data analysis, and modeling skills.

• Ability to utilize professional databases for investment analysis and research report writing.

• Understanding of investment analysis methodologies, integrating qualitative and quantitative approaches to solve real-world financing and investment problems.

• Competence in handling fixed asset investments, financial investments, corporate investments, and personal and household financial planning.

• Strong financial, investment, and wealth management capabilities.

Professional Competency Requirements

1. Ethical and Moral Standards

• Compliance with constitutional laws and civic ethics.

• Strong sense of social responsibility and professional integrity.

• Commitment to ethical conduct and investment industry standards.

2. Professional Skills

• Familiarity with national investment policies and related laws and regulations.

• Knowledge of international investment trends, investment transactions, decision-making processes, and management techniques.

• Ability to apply professional tools to solve practical investment-related problems.

3. Cultural Competence

• Solid foundation in humanities, arts, and scientific literacy.

• Strong language proficiency and communication skills.

4. Physical and Psychological Fitness

• Good physical health and psychological resilience.

• Strong self-regulation and stress management skills.

Career Skill Requirements

• Mastery of investment science methodologies, with the ability to learn independently and adapt to rapid industry changes.

• Practical application of investment knowledge in financial settings, conducting investment analysis and risk assessment.

• Innovative thinking to adapt to the fast-evolving investment industry and develop creative solutions.

• Strong teamwork, leadership, and organizational management abilities.

Core Courses

1. Investment Science

2. Investment Banking

3. Financial Risk Management

4. Corporate Finance

5. Public Investment Science

6. Project Costing

7. Economic Evaluation of Investment Projects

8. Investment Financing Decision-Making

9. Investment Project Management

10. International Investment Science

Research Directions

• Securities Analysis and Investment: Research on analyzing stocks, bonds, and other financial instruments and developing investment strategies.

• Asset Allocation and Portfolio Management: Optimizing investment portfolios to maximize returns while minimizing risks.

• Risk Management and Financial Derivatives: Application of financial derivatives for hedging risks and developing risk management strategies.

• Corporate Valuation and Mergers & Acquisitions: Analysis of corporate valuation and strategic decisions related to mergers and acquisitions.

Degree Awarded

Graduates who meet the degree-granting requirements will be awarded a Bachelor’s Degree.

Career Prospects

Graduates of Investment Science have broad career opportunities and can take on the following roles:

• Bank Accountant/Teller

• Civil Servant

• Securities Analyst/Financial Researcher

• Investment/Financial Advisor

• Bank Customer Service Representative

• Government Institution Manager

• Securities/Futures/Forex Broker

• Corporate Investment and Financing Specialist

Employment Sectors

• Financial Institutions (Banks, securities firms, fund management companies, trust companies)

• Investment Consulting Firms (Investment management, financial advisory)

• Corporate Investment Departments (Corporate financing, capital operations)

• Government Agencies (Investment policy-making, economic management)

• Higher Education & Research Institutions (Teaching, academic research)

According to statistics, 92% of students secure employment before or shortly after graduation, with an employment rate index of 9.20/10, indicating strong job prospects.

Related Majors

• Finance

• Financial Engineering

• Insurance

• Financial Mathematics

• Credit Management

• Economics and Finance

• Actuarial Science

• Internet Finance

• Financial Technology

• Financial Auditing

University Rankings (Selected Universities Offering Investment Science)

1. Central University of Finance and Economics

2. Shanghai University of Finance and Economics

3. University of International Business and Economics

4. Southwestern University of Finance and Economics

5. Zhongnan University of Economics and Law

6. Dongbei University of Finance and Economics

7. Nanjing Audit University

8. Capital University of Economics and Business

9. Zhejiang Gongshang University

10. Anhui University of Finance and Economics

11. Guangdong University of Finance and Economics

12. Nanjing Agricultural University

13. Zhejiang University of Finance and Economics

14. Nanjing University of Finance and Economics

15. Chongqing Technology and Business University

16. Shandong University of Finance and Economics

17. Shanghai University of International Business and Economics

18. Tianjin University of Finance and Economics

19. Xi’an University of Finance and Economics

20. Henan Normal University

Graduates from this program can enter investment banking, private equity funds, commercial banking, and other financial institutions, often with competitive salary packages. As financial markets continue to evolve, Investment Science is set to become a key discipline for training high-level financial professionals.