About the program

Admission Requirements
The School of Finance & Economics offers graduate programs to students pursuing a PhD in economic system analysis and management. Strong emphasis is placed on developing the student's ability to be engaged in the academic studies of economic system and economic management. To begin the PhD Degree in economic system analysis and management, the students must:
1. Meet the university admission requirements.
2. Have earned a master degree in economics or in a related major.
Degree Requirements
The PhD of Finance & Economics is based on successful completion of a minimum of 15 graduate credits following an approved program plan. The research proposal, thesis and oral examination in defense of the thesis are required.
Thesis Research
The thesis based on research conducted in residence at Jiangsu University under the direction of a graduate faculty member in the school is required. During the first academic semester, the student must select a faculty member to serve as her/his research adviser, prepare a program plan and define a research topic with the assistance of the adviser. The student then progressively continues through the stages of research proposal, research on projects and oral examination in thesis defense.