Background & Vision

As the core financial engine of southern China, the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) features a highly developed financial ecosystem encompassing securities, futures, asset management, banking and insurance sectors. The rapid growth of the regional financial industry has generated an urgent and sustained demand for skilled investment professionals who combine solid theoretical foundations with practical digital financial capabilities.

Established in 2015, the Investment Science program is a key high-quality financial major at Guangdong Peizheng University, with over a decade of dedicated experience in financial education. Rooted in the GBA's unparalleled financial advantages and guided by the core philosophy of "proficient in investment, expert in quantification, skilled in risk control", the program focuses on cultivating application-oriented practical talents equipped with modern investment concepts, digital financial skills and international perspectives to meet the evolving needs of the global financial market.

Objectives

The program is designed to develop well-rounded professionals who master fundamental theories and methodologies of economics, finance and investment, possess proficient skills in investment analysis, quantitative modeling, asset allocation and financial decision-making, are familiar with international financial regulations, market operations and digital financial tools, demonstrate strong cross-cultural communication abilities and professional ethics, and can make scientific investment decisions using data models and logical thinking to become genuine financial practitioners. Graduates are prepared to excel in roles across financial institutions, corporate finance departments and government economic management agencies.

Two Specialized Tracks

Our curriculum covers the entire investment value chain and keeps pace with cutting-edge fintech developments. Integrating industry-education collaboration and AI-driven digital transformation, the program adopts adopt a layered curriculum system consisting of core foundational courses and track-specific specialized courses, targeting two core job clusters to achieve precise matching between job requirements, competency development and graduation standards.

Core Foundational Courses: Investment Science, Quantitative Investment, Corporate Finance, Investment Risk Management

1. Investment Analysis and Research Track

This track prepares students for data-driven investment decision-making roles, focusing on market analysis, project evaluation and quantitative strategy development.

Core Courses: Python Financial Data Analysis, Theory and Practice of Intelligent Quantitative Investment, Financial Risk Management

Careers: Securities Analyst, Investment Researcher, Quantitative Analysis Assistant, Risk Analyst

2. Asset and Wealth Management Track

This track trains professionals to provide comprehensive financial planning and asset management services for individual and institutional clients.

Core Courses: Digital Wealth Management and Asset Allocation, Digital Marketing of Financial Products and Customer Management, Personal Financial Planning

Careers: Investment Advisor, Financial Planner, Asset Allocation Specialist, Wealth Management Consultant

Faculty Excellence

The program boasts a dedicated and highly qualified "dual-teacher collaborative" faculty team. All 9 full-time faculty members hold master's degrees or above from prestigious domestic and international universities, with 30% holding dual-qualified teachers with both academic credentials and industry experience. Many faculty members have previously worked in leading financial institutions including top-tier securities firms, fund houses and investment banks, bringing invaluable real-world insights into the classroom. In addition, we have invited 10 leading financial industry experts to serve as off-campus mentors, providing students with cutting-edge industry guidance and career planning advice. Our faculty has consistently won awards in provincial and national teaching competitions, reflecting our commitment to teaching excellence.

Fig. 1 Faculty Seminar on AI-empowered Securities Investment Courses

Fig. 2 Faculty Workshop on Classroom Application of Outcome-Based Education (OBE) Concepts

Practical Training & Industry Partnerships

We place paramount importance on hands-on learning, adhering to the principle of simultaneous theoretical and practical training, as practical experience is critical for success in the financial industry. Our comprehensive practical training system includes a provincial-level high-level financial simulation laboratory equipped with top-tier financial terminals, professional financial simulation platforms, real-time market data systems and data analysis software. We have built a training system covering three core modules: financial simulation, quantitative trading training and portfolio practice, allowing students to experience real investment scenarios on campus.

We have established long-term in-depth cooperative relationships with more than 10 leading financial institutions such as GF Securities and Galaxy Securities. These partnerships provide students with exclusive internship opportunities, on-site training and career mentorship, enabling seamless transition from internship to employment. Students also participate in full-chain practical links including financial institution field visits, securities simulation trading competitions, real investment project operations and national investment case analysis competitions, which not only enhance practical skills but also provide tangible achievements to include in resumes.

Fig. 3 Signing Ceremony for Industry-University Internship Base

Competition Achievements

The program adheres to the teaching philosophy of "promoting learning and practice through competitions" and actively organizes students to participate in various national and provincial financial investment competitions, winning numerous prestigious awards. Our students have won First Prize in the 3rd and 4th "ZCE Cup" National College Students Financial Simulation Trading Competition (guided by the Futures Supervision Department and Investor Protection Bureau of the China Securities Regulatory Commission, co-hosted by the Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange and the China Futures Association), and Provincial First Prize in the 8th "Eastmoney Cup" National College Students Financial Challenge. These awards fully demonstrate the solid teaching quality of the program and the excellent practical abilities of our students.

Fig. 4 First Prize Certificate of the 4th "ZCE Cup" National College Students Financial Simulation Trading Competition

Fig. 5 First Prize Certificate of the 3rd "ZCE Cup" National College Students Financial Simulation Trading Competition

Fig. 6 Provincial First Prize Certificate of the 8th "Eastmoney Cup" National College Students Financial Challenge

Career & Further Study Prospects

Graduates of our Investment Science program enjoy a wide range of career opportunities and significant starting salary advantages. The average employment rate has exceeded 95% in the past three years, with 80% of graduates taking root in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and working in high-quality financial positions in banking, securities, funds, investment and wealth management. Graduates can pursue careers in financial institutions such as securities companies, fund management firms, commercial banks, insurance companies, trust companies and fintech enterprises, financial management departments of large and medium-sized enterprises and multinational corporations, as well as economic management departments and financial regulatory authorities.

The program also has a strong track record in postgraduate education, with a 13% postgraduate admission rate – among the highest at Guangdong Peizheng University. Graduates can pursue master's degrees in various related fields including Finance, Applied Economics, Financial Engineering, Investment Management and Fintech.