Recently, the School of Economics and Management (SEM) at the University of Science and Technology Beijing (USTB) held a series of information sessions for the Class of 2025, with separate sessions organized by major category , helping undergraduates match their interests and strengths to one of six programs before formal assignment.
The sessions, run by major and attended by incoming second-year students, covered Big Data Management and Application, Information Management and Information Systems, Financial Engineering, Digital Economy, Accounting, and Business Administration with an Artificial Intelligence dual degree.
Faculty representatives drew on their own teaching and research to walk students through each program's curriculum, core courses, research directions and industry outlook. They kept the language plain so students could see what each major actually trains them to do.
During the question-and-answer sessions, students asked about academic challenges, career directions and how to match program choices with their individual strengths. Faculty offered detailed answers and tailored guidance to support informed decisions.
The briefings are part of SEM's annual allocation process, designed to move students from first-year general education into a chosen major with clearer expectations and a more rational career plan.
