What are the majors in Jinan University?

Economics major

This major cultivates all-round moral, intellectual and physical development, loves the motherland, cares about people's livelihood, has a strong sense of social responsibility, adapts to the needs of social development, has a solid knowledge of economic theory, is familiar with modern western economic theory, is proficient in modern economic analysis methods, has a wide range of knowledge, has the ability to expand into related fields of economic management, and can engage in economic analysis and research in comprehensive economic management departments, policy research departments, scientific research institutions, financial institutions, enterprises and institutions.

Main courses: introduction to economics, political economics, western economics (micro and macro), management, statistics, accounting, marketing, commercial law, public economics, international trade, history of economic theory, international economics, institutional economics, finance, investment economics, development economics, econometrics, professional English, industrial economics, industrial organization theory, and circulation economics.

Professionals in international economy and trade

This major cultivates all-round development of morality, intelligence and physique, systematically grasps the basic principles of Marxist economics and the basic theories, knowledge and practice of international economy and trade, understands the development status of contemporary international economy and trade, and is familiar with the general rules and practices of international economy and trade, as well as the foreign trade policies and regulations of China and major trading countries. Can be engaged in foreign trade, international economic cooperation, international logistics management and related research institutions in government departments, foreign trade systems, multinational companies and branches.

Main courses: political economy, economic mathematics, microeconomics, macroeconomics, management, statistics, accounting, commercial law, marketing, international settlement, e-commerce, international trade, international trade practice, introduction to the World Trade Organization, international economics, international finance, international commercial law, business English oral correspondence, logistics, etc.

Information and computing science

This major trains applied senior professionals who have all-round development in morality, intelligence and physique, love the motherland, care about people's livelihood, have a strong sense of social responsibility and good mathematical knowledge, master the basic theories and methods of information science and computing science, and can use what they have learned to solve practical problems. Graduates can be competent for party and government organs, scientific research departments, computer companies, insurance companies, banks, securities investment companies and other enterprises and institutions to engage in information management, software development, market research and analysis, network maintenance and operation management.

Main courses: mathematical analysis, advanced algebra, analytic geometry, ordinary differential equations, probability theory and mathematical statistics, discrete mathematics, numerical analysis, optimization method, mathematical model, C language programming, data structure, database principle and application, information theory and coding, modern cryptography, etc.

Biotechnology professionals

This major trains applied senior professionals with strong sense of social responsibility, all-round development in morality, intelligence and physique, basic theories, knowledge and skills of life science and biotechnology, who can engage in biotechnology-related applied research, technology development, production management and administrative management in enterprises, institutions and administrative departments in industries such as industry, medicine, food, forestry, animal husbandry, fishery, environmental protection and landscape architecture.

Main courses: general biology, biochemistry, microbiology, cell biology, molecular biology, genetics, biostatistics, instrumental analysis, professional reaction, principles and technology of genetic engineering, microorganism and fermentation engineering, enzyme engineering, separation and analysis technology of biological products, biomicroscopy technology, microbial physiology, biopharmaceuticals, etc.

Applied psychology major

This major cultivates firm political thoughts, loves the motherland, cares about people's livelihood, grasps the basic theories and knowledge of psychology and the basic characteristics and laws of people's physical and mental development at different ages, and has relatively skilled skills and scientific methods in psychological diagnosis, psychological evaluation, psychological experiments, statistical analysis, psychological consultation and intervention. Graduates can be competent for various psychological services such as schools, enterprises and institutions, mass organizations and communities.

Main courses: general psychology, physiological psychology, developmental psychology, educational psychology, management psychology, social psychology, personality psychology, cognitive psychology, sociological principles, logic, educational social psychology, psychohistory, psychostatistics, psychometrics, psychological research methods, experimental psychology, ethics, career guidance, etc.

Mechanical design, manufacturing and automation specialty

This major is geared to the needs of modern manufacturing industry, and cultivates senior engineering and technical personnel who meet the needs of market economy construction, develop morally, intellectually, physically and aesthetically, have basic knowledge and application ability in the field of mechanical engineering, obtain basic training for mechanical engineers, and engage in mechanical design, manufacturing, management and sales in the front line of industrial production.

Main courses: theoretical mechanics, material mechanics, mechanical principle, mechanical design, electrical and electronic technology, microcomputer principle and application, testing technology, mechanical engineering materials, interchangeability and technical measurement, control engineering foundation, mechanical manufacturing technology foundation, hydraulic transmission, mechanical manufacturing equipment design, mechanical CAD/CAM, mechanical design, numerical control technology, professional comprehensive training, etc.

Electrical engineering and automation

This major has a solid theoretical foundation and strong practical application ability, which can meet the needs of socialist market economy construction and engage in applied senior engineering and technical personnel in the fields of system operation, automatic control, power electronics technology, information processing, experimental analysis, research and development, economic management and computer technology application related to electrical engineering.

Main courses: circuit, analog electronic technology, digital electronic technology, automatic control theory, database application technology, data structure, motor drive foundation, microcomputer principle and application, computer software and hardware technology foundation, electric drive control system, power electronic technology, factory power supply, signal and system, computer simulation, microcomputer control technology, electric control technology, programmable control technology, professional English, professional comprehensive training, etc.

Network engineering major

This major trains high-quality application-oriented professionals who have all-round development in morality, intelligence and physique, love the motherland, care about people's livelihood, systematically master the basic theories, methods and skills of computer network engineering, have a solid theoretical foundation, obtain good engineering practice training, and have good scientific quality, teamwork spirit and innovative consciousness. Graduates can be competent in the system design, development, operation, maintenance and management of computer networks, communications and related fields.

Main courses: introduction to network engineering, programming foundation, data structure, circuit and electronic technology, digital circuit and digital logic, discrete mathematics, probability theory and mathematical statistics, computer network principle, Web development foundation, introduction to information security, Java programming, network protocol, database system principle, UNIX operating system, professional comprehensive training, etc.

Urban planning major

This major trains high-quality applied talents who meet the needs of socialist economic construction, develop morally, intellectually and physically in an all-round way, have basic theories and knowledge of urban planning and urban design, have strong practical ability and innovative spirit. Graduates can be competent in urban planning and management, urban planning and design, road traffic planning and other majors.

Main courses: architectural design foundation, architectural mechanics, architectural structure, surveying, composition design, urban planning principles, urban roads and traffic, Chinese and foreign urban construction history, urban historical and cultural heritage protection, architectural design principles and design, urban planning design, urban planning management and regulations, regional economy and planning, and architectural planning introduction.

Civil Engineering Profession

This major trains application-oriented senior engineering and technical personnel who have mastered the basic theories and knowledge of engineering mechanics, fluid mechanics, geotechnical mechanics, municipal engineering, etc., have all-round development in morality, intelligence and physique, strong practical ability and strong sense of social responsibility and innovative spirit. Graduates can be competent in the design, construction and management of civil engineering, and have the ability of pre-project planning and research and development.

Main courses: theoretical mechanics, material mechanics, structural mechanics, civil engineering materials, civil engineering survey, architectural architecture, basic principles of concrete structure, concrete structure, soil mechanics, basic engineering, civil engineering construction technology, construction organization, engineering valuation and measurement, steel structure design principle, building steel structure design, masonry structure, etc.

Marketing major

This major cultivates comprehensive development of morality, intelligence, physique and aesthetics, loves the motherland, has a strong sense of social responsibility, has basic knowledge and ability in management, economy, law and marketing, and can engage in marketing, scientific research and management in enterprises, institutions and government departments.

Main courses: introduction to marketing, economic mathematics, management, microeconomics, macroeconomics, management information system, statistics, accounting, financial management, marketing, economic law, organizational behavior, finance, public relations, operational research, consumer behavior, technical economics, international trade practice, international marketing, market research and prediction, management information system, and advertising.

Business Administration Major (Urban Management Direction)

This major trains high-quality applied professionals with systematic basic theories, knowledge and methods such as urban science, modern urban management, urban planning and management, community planning and management, property management, etc., who love the motherland and care about people's livelihood, have certain organizational and coordination capabilities and strong modern information collection, analysis, application and management capabilities. Graduates can be competent to engage in urban planning management, community and property management in grass-roots government agencies, urban management institutions, urban social organizations and urban communities.

Main courses: introduction to public enterprise management, public economics, public enterprise management, public management technology and methods, management information system, quantitative analysis of management, urban management, urban economics, urban planning and management, management principles, accounting principles, probability theory and mathematical statistics, statistical principles, western economics, administrative law, and urban studies.

Chinese language and literature major

This major trains Chinese language and literature professionals with all-round development in morality, intelligence and physique, theoretical literacy of literature, art and systematic knowledge, systematic education and basic training of related theories, development history and research status, strong literary analysis and appreciation ability and writing ability, skilled use of modern information technology, good comprehensive quality and broad cultural vision. Graduates can be competent for secretarial, publicity, editing, public relations and other work in press and publication departments, government agencies, enterprises and institutions.

Main courses: introduction to Chinese language and literature, linguistics, modern Chinese, ancient Chinese, literature, ancient literature, modern literature, contemporary literature, foreign literature, journalism, aesthetics, comparative literature, western literary theory, ancient literary theory, modern literature, 20th century western literature, writing introduction, applied writing, philology, news writing, selected reading of ancient literary works, selected reading of modern and contemporary literary works and majors.

Chinese as a foreign language major

This major focuses on bilingual teaching in English and Chinese, and cultivates high-quality applied professionals who meet the needs of contemporary international cultural exchanges, have a solid foundation in Chinese and English, have a comprehensive understanding of China literature, China culture and cultural exchanges between China and foreign countries, master the basic theories and knowledge of Chinese language and literature and teaching Chinese as a foreign language, develop morally, intellectually and physically, and have good literacy in literature and history and bilingual teaching ability in English and Chinese. Graduates can be competent in teaching Chinese as a foreign language, managing Chinese as a foreign language, basic education, cultural exchange between China and foreign countries, mass media and other aspects.

Main courses: Introduction to Chinese as a Foreign Language, Modern Chinese, Ancient Chinese, Foreign Literature, Ancient Literature, Modern Literature, Contemporary Literature, Introduction to Literature, Aesthetics, Introduction to China Culture, Introduction to Writing, Introduction to Linguistics, Grammar of Chinese as a Foreign Language, Introduction to Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language, English Listening, Spoken Language, Applied Linguistics, Comparison between English and Chinese, Western Literary Theory, Comparison between Chinese and Western Cultures, Social Etiquette, etc.

English major

This major trains advanced applied English talents who can adapt to the needs of contemporary national construction and development, master a solid English language foundation and strong English language application ability, understand the basic knowledge of geography, history, society, economy, culture and literature of major English-speaking countries, have basic knowledge of tourism and foreign trade at home and abroad, and can engage in translation and management in foreign trade, foreign affairs, tourism and other departments as well as various enterprises and institutions.

Main courses: Basic English, English Pronunciation, Spoken English, English Listening, English Grammar, Advanced English, English-Chinese Translation, Chinese-English Translation, Japanese/French (second foreign language), English Extensive Reading, English Society and Culture, Practical English Writing, English Lexicology, English Linguistics, English Literature History and Selected Reading, American Literature History and Selected Reading, Paper Writing, English Newspaper Selected Reading, International Trade Practice, Economy and Economics.

Korean (Korean) major

This major trains high-quality applied professionals with all-round development of morality, intelligence and physique, love for the motherland, concern for people's livelihood, solid theoretical foundation, strong practical ability, sustainable development ability and innovative spirit. Graduates can engage in translation, scientific research and management in foreign affairs, economy and trade, culture and education, press and publication, enterprises, scientific research, tourism and other departments.

Main courses: basic Korean, advanced Korean, Korean listening, spoken Korean, English (second foreign language), Korean-Korean investigation, Korean reading, Korean writing, Korean grammar, Korean-Chinese translation, Korean translation, Korean audio-visual speaking, Korean lexicology, selected reading of Korean modern literature, selected reading of Korean newspapers, Korean practical writing, international trade practice, foreign-related laws and regulations, Korean trade, etc.