Overview of the Program

The Department of Applied Economics was founded in 1993 as the international trade sub discipline under the Master of Business Administration. In 2004, it obtained the right to grant Master of International Trade. In 2007, it obtained the right to grant Master of Applied Economics. In 2010, it obtained the right to grant Doctor of Applied Economics. After more than ten years of development, especially under the support of the Ministry of Education's "985 Phase II Project" philosophy and social science innovation base, the discipline has entered a stage of rapid development, and the level of scientific research and teaching has improved significantly. In the evaluation of applied economics among 68 colleges and universities published by the Center for Academic Degrees and Postgraduate Education of the Ministry of Education on February 16, 2009, our university ranked 25th in the country, 8th in Beijing, 7th in national science and engineering institutions, and 4th in Beijing's science and engineering institutions. In 2015 the doctorate authorization point of applied economics passed the special qualification assessment of the Ministry of Education. The main research directions of this discipline are:

1. Industrial economic theory and policy: With the rapid economic growth and economic restructuring in China, industrial safety and its corresponding food, ecological and environmental security, strategic emerging industry development and security are under high strategic demand of the country in the new situation. The discipline focuses on the research of relevant theories, strategies, and policies related to the needs of these countries, and provides theoretical and political support for the country to formulate major industrial strategies and policies.

2. International trade and multinational operations: Adhering to the national policy of opening to the outside world, promoting the development of the country's international trade, and accelerating the "going out" of domestic enterprises are important requirements for the sustainable development of the national economy and national economic security in the future. This research area uses the combination of theoretical research and empirical research, qualitative analysis and quantitative analysis to study the theory and policies of international trade and multinational operations, it provides theoretical basis and policy suggestions to deepen our participation in economic globalization, increase the breadth and depth of opening to the outside world, As well as to implement the "The Belt and Road" initiative.

3. Financial markets and financial innovation: The direction of international financial risk management under applied economics will be based on finance, management science and engineering, probability theory and mathematical statistics and encourage interdisciplinary cooperation with other colleges, integrate research strengths, and develop science and technology.

4. National defense economy and security warning: The direction of national defense economy is mainly based on the study of national economy mobilization, and the research strength is strong. Academic leaders and key teachers have long been engaged in the work of national economic mobilization and safety early warning. They have achieved fruitful results. Among them, they are in the leading position in the field of national economic mobilization.

Quantitative economic theory and application: Research on economic quantitative relationships and their changing characters. The study of economic quantitative relations through economic mathematical models is a feature of quantitative economics.

Length of Schooling

The basic length of schooling for master students is 2 years. In principle, students should complete the courses in the first academic year. Thesis work time should not be less than one year. The maximum length of study for master students is extended by 0.5 years on the basis of 2 years. The basic length of schooling for Ph.D. students is 4 years. In principle, students should complete the courses in the first academic year. Thesis work time should not be less than three years. The maximum length of study for Ph.D. students is extended by 2 years on the basis of 4 years.