The Ministry of Education has recognized Macroeconomics and Microeconomics, offered by the School of Economics and Management (SEM) at the University of Science and Technology Beijing (USTB), in the third group of national first-class undergraduate courses. The course was selected in the classroom-based category.
Professor Feng Mei of the Department of Applied Economics leads the teaching team, which also includes Cao Hui, Chen Cong, Wang Xiaoling and Li Qiaomin. Guided by Marxist perspectives and methods, the course integrates knowledge, skills and values within an interdisciplinary approach to economics education. It combines contemporary teaching principles, varied learning resources and interactive instruction.
Case studies integrating disciplinary learning with ideological and political education help students master fundamental economic theories and methods while understanding the significance of developing a high-standard socialist market economy. The teaching approach uses accessible stories to explain broader principles and Chinese cases to develop civic awareness and commitment.
SEM now has five nationally recognized first-class undergraduate courses across classroom-based, online and virtual simulation laboratory teaching categories. The recognition reflects the school's sustained work on teaching reform and course development.
In recent years, SEM has strengthened undergraduate education, refined program plans and developed courses around its first-class undergraduate programs. The school will build on this recognition to share effective teaching practices, continue curriculum innovation and improve the quality of undergraduate education, while fostering the strength of character and resilience associated with USTB's educational tradition.
