Introduction:

Considering the advantages and characteristics of engineering in Southwest Jiaotong University (SWJTU), this program focuses on the cultivation of theoretical foundation of economics, comprehensive English ability and professional knowledge of international trade, and highlight the education of quantitative analysis ability and computer knowledge and skills. In the curriculum, besides the basic courses of mathematics, computer and economics, the compulsory courses such as intermediate microeconomics, intermediate macroeconomics, operations research, computer programming, database principles and applications are added. In addition, in the module of specialized courses, students’ choice space in quantitative economy, business administration and English courses is increased as much as possible to broaden students’ knowledge and to improve knowledge structure.

Objective:

This major requires students to systematically master the basic theories of economics and relevant professional basic knowledge, and to systematically master the basic knowledge, basic theories and methods of international economics and trade; Familiar with international trade business, international trade conventions and rules; Understand the operation mechanism, development rules and policy of domestic and foreign economy and trade; Master and use a foreign language skillfully; Having good cross-cultural communication and coordination skills; Having reasonable knowledge structure, critical thinking and innovative entrepreneurial spirits; Having a broad international vision and good professional ethics; Able to engage in foreign-related economic management, international trade, international investment and financing, multinational enterprise management and other professional related work; Becoming an applied, compound and innovative senior specialized talent of having a relatively complete knowledge system, high international quality, pragmatic style and strong sense of social responsibility to meet the needs of China’s modernization construction.