Ⅰ. Introduction of the discipline
广东海洋大学应用经济学一级学科硕士点获批于 2015 年，设在经济学院，授予经济学硕士学位。本硕士点设有区域经济发展理论与实践、产业经济理论与规制、国际贸易理论与规则、金融理论创新与政策四个研究方向，是广东海洋大学正在建设的重点学科。本学科拥有一支结构合理、学历层次高的学术梯队。本学科注重理论研究与服务社会有机结合，适应国家海洋战略和“一路一带”战略需求，将海洋经济和区域经济作为本学科的重点研究领域。
The discipline of Applied Economics was granted master’s degree authorization in 2015. The master's program has four research directions: Regional economic development, Industrial economics, International Trade, Financial innovation and policy, to recruit and train full-time postgraduate students. As a key discipline of Guangdong Ocean University, the discipline of Applied Economics has an academic echelon with reasonable structure and high educational level.By focusing on the needs of National Marine Strategy and "Belt and Road Initiatives" , this discipline takes marine economy and regional economy as the key research areas and has formed the disciplinary characteristics and advantages of marine economy and regional development to serve the national marine undertakings and local economic and social development.
Ⅱ. Main research direction
1、区域经济发展理论与实践：研究区域经济发展理论与政策，尤其是研究粤港澳大湾区、北部湾、广东沿海经济带的经济发展问题，形成了区域经济发展与规划、城乡经济一体化、区域海洋经济可持续发展三个稳定的研究领域。
1.Theory and practice of regional economic development.This direction engages in the theoriesand policies of regional economic development, especially the economic development of theGuangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, Beibu Gulf and Guangdong Coastal Economic Belt, which has formed three stable research areas: regional economic development and planning,urban-rural economic integration, and sustainable development of regional Marine economy.
2、产业经济理论与规制：研究产业经济发展理论与政策，尤其是海洋产业体系构建、产业结构优化升级、战略性新兴产业以及产业高质量发展等方面研究，形成了海洋产业理论与实践、产业发展与政策、产业组织与产业结构三个稳定的研究领域。
2.Theory and regulation of industrial economy. This direction engages in the theory and policy ofindustrial economy development, especially in the Marine industry system construction, industrial structure optimization and upgrading, the high quality development of strategic emerging industries and other industries, and has formed three stable research areas : the theory and practice of Marine industry , industrial development and policy, industrial organization and structure.
3、国际贸易理论与规则：研究农海产品贸易中重大理论与实践问题，尤其是农海产品贸易政策、贸易壁垒预警机制、贸易争端解决机制、渔业国际贸易、“一带一路”共建、中国-东盟贸易等相关理论与实践研究，形成了国际贸易理论与政策、国际投资与跨国公司、农海产品国际贸易等三个稳定的研究领域。
3.Theory and rules of international trade. This direction engages in theoretical and practical problems in agricultural seafood trade, especially the agricultural seafood trade policy, trade barriers early warning mechanism, trade dispute settlement mechanism, fishery international trade,"Belt and Road" construction, Sino-asean trade and related theory and practice research, which has formed three stable research areas, namely, the international trade theory and policy, international investment and multinational companies, and agricultural seafood international trade.
4、金融理论创新与政策：研究金融发展与经济增长关系、金融政策理论、投资理论、涉海金融理论与实务等方面问题，尤其是海洋渔业金融、海上保险、临港工业投融资等涉海金融理论与实践问题研究，形成了金融理论与政策、金融发展与经济增长、涉海金融三个稳定的研究领域。
4. Theory and policy of financial innovation. This direction engages in the relationship between financial development and economic growth, financial policy theory, investment theory, especially the Marine financial theory and practice problem, namely the Marine fishery finance, Marine insurance, port industrial investment and financing. It has formed three stable research areas such as the financial theory and policy, financial development and economic growth, and Marine finance.
培养对中华人民共和国友好，德、智、体全面发展的应用经济学高级专门人才。
We cultivate senior professionals who are friendly to the people's Republic of China and
develop morally, intellectually and physically.Specific requirements are as follows:
1.品德优良，遵纪守法，诚实守信，学风严谨，具有良好的学术素养和敬业精神。
1. Friendly to the People’s Republic of China; having excellent morality and abiding by
disciplines and laws; having rigorous academic attitude and innovative spirit；developing good personalities such as kindness，honest and trustworthy, with good academic quality and professional dedication.
2.了解本学科的进展、动向和发展趋势，掌握扎实的经济学理论基础和系统的应用经济学专门知识，掌握现代经济学研究方法和经济学分析工具，具有独立分析和解决本学科理论与实践问题的能力，并能在经济领域特别是在海洋经济和区域经济领域从事管理、教学和科研工作。
2.To cultivate high-level compound economics talents with all-round development, solid theory foundation, modern economic research concept and methods. The students should understand the progress and trend of the discipline, master the solid economic theory foundation and system of applied economics expertise, master modern economics research methods and economic analysis tools, has the ability to independent analysis and solve the problem of theory and practice, and can in the field of economy especially in the field of Marine economy and regional economy engaged in management, teaching and scientific research work.
3. Have a healthy physique and good psychological quality.
1、 实行导师负责制与导师组集体辅导相结合的方式。实行学生导师双选制度和兼职导师制度，导师为研究生指导的第一责任人，课题组及其他有关教师进行集体指导。
1. Combination mode of supervisor and collective guidance. Double selection ofstudent-supervisor and part-time supervisor system shall be implemented. To cultivate postgraduate students, the supervisor should play a leading role. At the same time, collective guidance of the research team and other relevant teachers should be accounted for
2、采取课程学习和学位论文课题研究并重的方式。既要使硕士生系统掌握基础理论和专门知识，又要使研究生掌握科学研究的基本方法和技能，具有从事科学研究的能力。
2. Take the approach of equally stressing on both courses study and the degree thesis research. Not only the postgraduate should master basic theory and specialized knowledge systematically, but also he should grasp the basic methods and skills for scientific research which enables him to be engaged in scientific research.
3、增强与政府经济管理部门、企（事）业单位、社会其他组织的交流与合作，吸收具有丰富实践经验的专业人员参加各个培养环节的工作。
3.Enhance exchanges and cooperation with government economic management departments, enterprises and business units, and other social organizations, and attract professionals with rich practical experience to participate in the work of various training links.
Ⅴ. Basic educational system and duration of study
学制3年，最长学习年限5年（含休学）。本专业全日制硕士采取全脱产在校学习方式。
The duration of the degree is 3 years, The maximum length of study is no more than 5 years
(including suspension). The degree requires a full-time study in the university.
Ⅵ. Credit requirements and course setup
应修满不低于34学分，其中学位课程18学分，选修课程12学分，必修环节4学分。课堂教学于第1、2、3学期完成，课程成绩60分以上（含60分）为及格。成绩及格取得相应学分。课程设置见附表。
Students should complete not less than 34 credits, of which 18 credits are of degree course, 12 credits of elective course, and 4 credits of compulsory courses. Coursework should be completed in semester 1, 2, and 3. For each courses, grades more than 60 points (including 60 points) are considered to pass the examination and obtain corresponding credits. The curriculum can be seen in the attached table.
Graduate students should complete the course study and the following training links during the semester.
1.Develop individual training plan
新生应在入学后3周内在导师指导下初步制定个人培养计划（主要是课程学习和实践计划），并在随后三个月内逐步完善，确定后的培养计划经导师签字确认后报学院备案。
New students should make a preliminary personal training plan (mainly curriculum learning and practice plan) within 3 weeks after admission under the guidance of the supervisor, and gradually improve it in the following 3 months. The confirmed training plan shall be submitted to the college for record after being signed and confirmed by the supervisor.
2. Education in scientific ethics and academic norms
新生入学后应接受学术规范、学术道德和学术诚信教育，必须参加学校组织的专题教育报告会，报告会实行签到考勤，要求全勤。学习《高校人文社会科学学术规范指南》（人文社科），要求通过学校组织的学术规范知识测试。
The freshmen should receive the education of academic norms, academic ethics and academic integrity after entering the school. They must attend the special education meeting organized by the University. The report meeting should be signed in and checked in, and full attendance is required. In order to study the guidelines for academic norms of Humanities and
Social Sciences in Colleges and universities (HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES), it is required to pass the knowledge test of academic norms organized by the University.
3. Literature Reading and Research Proposal
研究生须完成培养计划规定的课程学习并经考核合格后方可进行学位论文开题。研究生入学后在导师的指导下确定研究方向，通过查阅文献、收集资料和调查研究确定研究课题。通过文献阅读，至少撰写研究课题相关读书报告 1 篇或文献综述 1 篇。进入学位论文工作前进行开题和方案论证，说明选题的目的、意义、国内外目前研究现状、完成课题的条件和可行性、课题实施方案、研究的创新点、预期成果、进度安排等，在学院内公开报告，要求第3学期完成。具体要求参照《广东海洋大学研究生学位论文开题报告规定》。
Postgraduates must complete the course study specified in the training plan and pass the
assessment before they can start the dissertation.
After enrollment, graduate determines the research direction under the guidance of supervisor. The research topic is determined through consulting literature, collecting materials and investigating. Through literature reading, at least one reading report or one literature review related to the research topic should be completed and submitted. The research proposal is publicly reported in the college in the 3th semester.
第4学期，开展研究生中期考核，主要是对政治思想、课程学习、科研能力等方面进行综合考查和评议，具体要求参照《广东海洋大学研究生中期考核办法》。
At the end of the third semester or at the beginning of the fourth semester, the mid-term
assessment of postgraduates will be carried out, which is mainly to comprehensively examine and evaluate the political thinking, learning, and scientific research ability of students. The specific requirements shall refer to theMid-term Assessment Method of Postgraduates of Guangdong Ocean University.
5.Academic activities (compulsory 2 credits)
研究生在学期间应参加一定的学术活动，学术活动内容包括参加学术讲座、学术报告、学术研讨会等。研究生应在导师指导下，积极参加科研工作、学术交流，并积极参与导师主持的科研课题研究。研究生必须参加学术讨论不少于8次，学术报告或讲座不少于5次，专业外文文献精读不少于10篇，至少在学科或学院范围内公开做一次学术报告，完成时间为第1-5学期。
During the postgraduate study, student should attend some academic activities, including
academic lectures, academic reports, and academic seminars. Under the guidance of tutor,
postgraduate students should take an active part in scientific research, academic exchanges, and actively participate in scientific research conducted by the mentor. Graduate students are required to participate in no less than 8 academic discussions, no less than 5 academic reports or lectures, no less than 10 intensive readings of professional foreign literature, and at least one public academic report within the discipline or school. The completion time is from semester 1 to 5.
研究生参加学术活动应做好记录，并在第5学期末提交不少于3000字的学术活动总结报告，由导师（或指导小组）和学院对其学术活动报告进行审核并报学院存档。合格者取得2学分。
Graduate students should record their academic activities and submit a summary report of no less than 3000 words at the end of the fifth semester. The supervisor (or steering group) and the college should review the academic activities report and submit it to the college for archiving. Qualified students should get 2 credits.
6. Practical activity (compulsory 2 credits)
实践活动包括结合研究开展的社会实践、教学实践、专业实践、企业实训实践、创新实践等活动。研究生在学期间参加实践活动累计时间一般要求不少于2周，第1-5学期完成，在第5学期由导师和学院进行考核，合格者取得2学分。
Practical activities include social practice, teaching practice, professional practice, enterprise practical training, innovative practice and other activities carried out in combination with research. It is generally required that graduate students should participate in practical activities for at least 2 weeks during their study period. They should complete the activities in the first to fifthsemester and be assessed by their tutors and the college at the end of the fifth semester. Those who pass acquire 2 credits.
Ⅷ. Requirements of thesis
学位（毕业）论文研究的实际工作时间（从开题报告到申请论文答辩）一般不少于1.5年。论文撰写必须在导师指导下由研究生独立完成。论文应当结构完整，逻辑严密，条理清晰，语言规范，数据准确，亮点突出，引用得当，保证原创性。学位（毕业）论文撰写和答辩须采用汉语，论文摘要须采用汉语和英语两种语言撰写。（具体要求参照《广东海洋大学研究生学位论文格式及书写规范》）学位论文实行原创性检测、专家评阅、公开答辩制度。学位论文评阅和答辩时间一般安排在第6学期，具体要求按《广东海洋大学博士、硕士学位授予工作细则》相关规定执行。
The actual working time of the degree (graduation) thesis research (from the disposal report to the application thesis defense) is generally not less than 1.5 years. Thesis writing must be completed independently by graduate students under the guidance of tutor. The paper should be complete in structure, rigorous in logic, clear in organization, standardized in language, accurate in data, prominent in highlights, properly cited, and ensure originality. International students' degree dissertation can be written and defended in Chinese, and the abstract of the dissertation must be written in Chinese and English. (For specific requirements, please refer to "Guangdong Ocean University Graduate Dissertation Writing Standard) The system of original examination, expert evaluation and public defense is implemented in dissertation. The time for dissertation review and defense is generally arranged in the sixth semester, and the specific requirements are implemented in accordance with the relevant provisions ofthe working rules for conferring doctoral and master's degrees of Guangdong Ocean University.
IX. Graduation and conferment
研究生在规定的修业年限内修满规定学分，完成培养环节且考核合格，达到《国际汉语能力标准》三级水平，通过汉语水平考试三级（HSK3），完成学位论文工作，方能申请学位（毕业）论文答辩，通过论文答辩者，则准予毕业，发给毕业证书；符合学位授予条件者，根据《广东海洋大学博士、硕士学位授予工作细则》，授予硕士学位。
Graduate students who fulfill the credit requirements within the prescribed length of schooling, complete all the training and are evaluated as qualified, reach level5 of the International Chinese Language Proficiency Standard, passed HSK5, complete the dissertation thesis, can apply for degree through a dissertation defense. Students who pass the dissertation defense are allowed to graduate and are issued a degree. Those who conform to the degree-awarding conditions, according to theGuangdong Ocean University Doctor & Master's Degree Award Work Conditions, are awarded a master's degree.
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