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Zhishan College offers eleven specialized tracks within the four core undergraduate majors, ensuring students gain both breadth and depth in their academic pursuits. Each track is designed to provide students with targeted expertise and research opportunities.
Available Specialized Tracks
Track |
Research Focus |
Key Topics |
Politics, Economics, and Sociology (PES) |
Theoretical and empirical analysis of society and governance |
Social structures, institutional design, policy analysis |
Economics |
Market structures, economic development, financial regulation |
Game theory, monetary policy, economic history |
Sociology |
Social structures, inequalities, qualitative and quantitative research |
Social stratification, urban sociology, digital society |
National Governance |
Public policy, governance, and institutional reform |
Public administration, democracy, state-building |
International Politics |
Global governance, diplomacy, and international relations |
Global security, foreign policy, international law |
Digital Economy |
The impact of AI and big data on economic systems |
AI-driven markets, fintech, digital business models |
Urban-Rural Development & Governance |
Policy solutions for urbanization and rural sustainability |
Smart cities, migration studies, housing policy |
International Affairs & Global Governance |
The role of international institutions in governance |
UN studies, geopolitics, trade agreements |
Computational Political Science |
The intersection of data science and political analysis |
Political modeling, algorithmic governance, digital propaganda |
Digital Finance |
Fintech, blockchain, and financial technology regulation |
Cryptocurrency, risk assessment, digital banking |
Technology, Communication & Society |
The role of media and technology in shaping modern societies |
AI ethics, mass communication, tech policy |
Degree Requirements
· Core Curriculum Completion (20 credits in core major courses)
· Specialized Track Coursework (At least 15–20 credits in the chosen specialization)
· Research & Capstone Project (Final-year independent study or thesis—9 credits)
· International Exposure (Participation in GDD or a research exchange program)
· Interdisciplinary Competency (Completion of computational or data science-related coursework as required per track)