Bachelor of Science - Blockchain and Information System

Chinese-Foreign Collaborative Program

Program Code: 120102H

This program is designed to train high-caliber versatile professionals who have solid knowledge of economics and management theories, high English proficiency, expertise and application capabilities in computer science and technology, information system analysis and design, information management, etc. The expectation is that graduates will be able to work on information collection, management, analysis, and the development, maintenance and assessment of information systems at regulatory agencies at all levels across China, industrial and commercial enterprises, financial institutions, and research organizations, among others.

CHINESE-FOREIGN COLLABORATIVE PROGRAM

Chinese Program:Information Management and Information Systems

Foreign Program:Blockchain and Information Systems

DEGREE CONFERMENT

Chinese Degree:BSc in Management, Shenzhen University

Foreign Degree:BSc in Blockchain and Information Systems, Audencia Business School, France

DURATION OF THE PROGRAM:4 YEARS

4 + 0 Chinese-Foreign Collaborative Training

PROFESSIONAL STANDING

With the rapid development of information technology, the relationship between information technology and management is becoming increasingly close and integrated. The application of new generation information technology such as Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, Internet of Things, Mobile Internet and Big Data Analysis has further promoted the integration and innovation of "Internet Plus" and various socio-economic fields. In order to meet the economic development's demands of the talents of big data analysis, intellectual management and decision-making, Shenzhen Audencia Financial Technology Institute (SAFTI) actively explores and introduces prime educational concepts from Europe, and cooperates with Audencia Business School, France to offer the program in Blockchain and Information Systems. These two institutesintegrated prime educational resources and teaching experience to complement each other. Oriented by the strategic needs of the nation, the two schools use the platform of industry-university-research strategic alliance, focuse their teaching on advanced courses such as Blockchain, Cloud Computing, Big Data, Network Security, Artificial Intelligence, and others. Through the teaching of theoretical knowledge, the cultivation of students’ practical ability, and the training of their foreign language proficiency and cross-cultural competence, Shenzhen University comprehensively enhances students' various qualities and skills, and cultivates interdisciplinary talents with international competitiveness and innovative consciousness for the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.

CAREER PATHS

Relevant positions includeenterprise management software development engineer, enterprise information management consultant, data mining and analyst management consultant, etc.

WHEREABOUTS OF GRADUATES

Upon graduation, most graduates enterfintechinstitutions (such as commercial banks, investment banks, securities institutions, insurance companies), technological companies, government institutions, finance regulatory departments, etc.

TRAINING GOALS

This program focuses on cultivating high-quality interdisciplinary talents with a solid foundation in economic and management theories as well as a high level of proficiency in English. Students will acquire professional knowledge and practice ability in computer science and techniques, information system analysis and design, and information management. They will be competent at information gathering, management and analysis and at information system development, maintenance and evaluation invarious departments such as national and local government agencies, business enterprises, financial institutions, scientific research institutions, etc.

FEATURES OF THE PROGRAM

01 Interdisciplinary

Double major in liberal arts and science. The program offers courses centered on Management and Computer Science, focusing on application and practice, with multi-disciplinary and multi-field trainings related to the core modules such as Management, Computer Science, Economics, etc.

02 Chinese-French Double Degree

Students who meet the graduation and degree-awarding requirements will receive the Graduation Certificate in Information Management and Information Systems and the Bachelor's Degree in Management at Shenzhen University, and the Bachelor of Science Degree in Blockchain and Information Systemsat Audencia Business School, France.

03 Tri-Level Faculty

The high-level and international teaching staff of Chinese, corporate, and French sides are composed of domestic academic experts, industry leaders from China and elite teachers from France.

04 All-Round Diversified Training Program

Program courses are taught in English by Chinese and French teachers with original foreign textbooks. Students are free to utilize the educational resources from both institutions and experience the teaching atmosphere of top international business school. The institution irregularly carries out various cultural exchanges, distinctive student activities, and enterprise visits. To further widen the students’ vision and develop their innovative consciousness, a series of special lectures such as "Golden Rules", "Business Thinking", "Business Competitive Thinking", and "Business Talent Thinking" are launched by inviting well-known experts and scholars from the industry and the academia to share their experiences.

INNOVATIVE PRACTICE

Emphasizing the development of students' hands-on experience and practical abilities, theSAFTIhas cooperated in the education and internship with famousfintech enterprises such as WeBank and Ping An Bank. This program owns the Shenzhen University-WeBank Fintech Laboratory, which is based on the control center system developed by WeBank, equipped with a financial blockchain platformFISCO BCOS, a distributed infrastructure of WeCube, WeDataSphere financial big data platform, an open source learning platform FATE and other commercial data platform systems, which can be used for the experimental links on the program’scourses oncore technologies of blockchain, cloud storage, and big data.

Audencia Dream Credit:Itis a unit of credits in the “Audencia Dream Credit” series of activities launched by the Audencia Business School (France). It is open to all undergraduate and graduate students of the Shenzhen Audencia Financial Technology Institute. Students have the opportunity to earn credits every time they participate in this series of activities; the credits they can obtain each time vary based on different activities. The accumulated credits can be converted to the Audencia International Study Tour Fund, gifts, or souvenirs (such as books about French culture, souvenirs, eligibility for an international study tour, etc.).

CORE COURSES

Introduction to Programming,Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies,Management Information Systems, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning,Introduction to Financial Technology,Data Mining,Computer Networks,Internet Law and Data Privacy,Information Systems Strategy and Planning,Corporate Big Data,Database Theory,Blockchain Applications and Future Trends