Program of EconomicsThis program, though established for a relatively short time, has been developing rapidly. The faculty members consist of experienced teachers from key universities across the country and a passionate and dynamic young teaching team. Currently, the department has four laboratories in construction, nearly 20 research projects under investigation, and over 10 internship bases established through cooperation with government and enterprises, providing students with a comprehensive and multi-level quality platform for self-improvement, scientific research exploration, and internship practices.The undergraduate core courses of the economics major include microeconomics, macroeconomics, political economy, econometrics, finance, public finance, statistics, economic history, international economics, energy economics, and contemporary Chinese economy.Graduates from the economics major have two main options: one is to continue their studies abroad or domestically for postgraduate degrees, and the other is to enter the job market directly. They can work in policy research departments or comprehensive economic management departments, engaging in research on economic theory and policies. Alternatively, they can work in financial institutions and foreign trade enterprises, performing practical tasks such as economic analysis, forecasting, planning, and economic management. According to the data from the 2021 and 2022 graduates, around 15% of students choose to continue their studies, while the majority opt for direct employment. The employment directions are diverse, including large state-owned enterprises such as China Construction Bank and PetroChina, government departments and institutions like the Human Resources and Social Security Bureau and daily newspapers, as well as various industries represented by Delight Group, SGMW, and Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group Co., Ltd. Overall, the employment situation for economics students has been good in recent years, with a wide distribution of employment opportunities.Program of FinanceThis program boasts abundant teaching and practical resources, providing students with a quality platform for teaching and scientific research. In terms of faculty, the finance department is supported by the campus of the University of International Business and Economics, and teachers from top domestic universities such as Central University of Finance and Economics, Shanghai University of Finance and Economics, Zhongnan University of Economics and Law, China University of Political Science and Law, and Xidian University, guide students in participating in various competitions and achieving excellent results. For student internships and practical experiences, the finance department has established cooperation with financial institutions, enterprises, and institutions in Karamay to provide a quality platform for student internships and practical experiences. In addition, teachers from renowned universities and industry professionals visit the campus periodically to share experiences in professional construction and host various academic and professional lectures. Regarding professional construction and disciplinary characteristics, the finance major keeps up with the forefront of the discipline, incorporating courses such as "Financial Technology" and "Introduction to Big Data Finance" into the training program. It also establishes a course on "Energy Finance" that combines local and campus characteristics to develop green finance and carbon finance concepts.The core undergraduate courses for the finance major include microeconomics, political economy, macroeconomics, accounting, finance, public finance, econometrics, statistics, international finance, investment science, financial risk management, commercial banking operations and management, financial engineering, corporate finance, securities investment, fixed income analysis, portfolio management, and financial analysis.The real-time service of the economy by financial services is the main theme of national financial policies. Currently, the petroleum and petrochemical industry is in a critical period of supply-side structural reform and transformation and upgrading. The innovative development of "industry + finance" is an effective approach that plays a significant and far-reaching role in promoting the transformation and upgrading of the petroleum and petrochemical industry under the background of supply-side reform, merger and acquisition, reorganization, market value management, capturing opportunities for financial innovation, and effectively connecting with the capital market. In the new era, with the innovation and development of financial theory and practice, finance has been entrusted with a higher mission, deeper connotations, and meanings, carrying the responsibility of finding a way to deepen financial reform and opening up and enhancing the ability of financial services to serve the real economy.The finance major aims to cultivate students with a solid foundation in financial theory and proficiency in financial business skills. They are able to apply financial thinking and methods to analyze financial activities and handle financial business, demonstrating a certain level of comprehensive judgment and innovation ability. Graduates enjoy broad employment prospects, including financial institutions such as commercial banks, policy banks, securities companies, fund companies, trust and investment companies, insurance companies, financial leasing companies, and financial asset management companies. They can also find employment in group finance companies, consulting firms, the Big Four accounting firms, financial media, corporate market development departments, and other related enterprises and institutions. Additionally, there are opportunities to work in government economic and financial management departments such as the central bank and the Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission. Furthermore, some graduates choose to pursue further studies abroad or in graduate programs, or engage in teaching and research work at universities and research institutions.Currently, among the first batch of graduates from the 2018 finance major, 10 students have been accepted for postgraduate studies at top universities such as the University of International Business and Economics, Shanghai University of Finance and Economics, Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), Jilin University, Jinan University, Southwest University of Finance and Economics, Beijing Jiaotong University, China University of Petroleum (Beijing), Southwest University, Zhongnan University of Economics and Law, Lanzhou University, and Beijing University of Science and Technology. Students who choose to pursue further studies abroad have been accepted to renowned institutions ranked in the top 200 by QS, such as the University of Hong Kong, the University of Manchester in the UK, and the University of Glasgow. Most of the other students have chosen to enter the job market directly and have signed employment contracts with prominent enterprises such as the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, China Construction Bank, Ping An Bank, and Shenwan Hongyuan Securities Co., Ltd., as well as large state-owned enterprises like China State Construction Engineering Corporation and China Railway Group, indicating a favorable employment situation.