Xiangtan University is a high-level university and characteristic discipline supported by the Ministry of Education and Hunan Province. The first-class universities in Hunan Province are jointly established by the Ministry of Education, the State Bureau of Science, Technology and Industry for National Defense and Hunan Province (Class A). Xiangtan University was founded in 1958 and 1978, and was identified as a national 16 comprehensive key university in arts and sciences by the State Council.
The school has a graduate school and 20 colleges and teaching departments. Subjects include literature, history, philosophy, science, engineering, economy, management, law, art and so on. Four subjects, such as chemistry, materials science, engineering and mathematics, rank in the top 1% of universities and scientific research institutions in the world, and seven subjects rank among the first-class disciplines in soft science in the world.
The popular majors in the School of Continuing Education of Xiangtan University are as follows:
1. Human resource management: This major trains professionals with theoretical and practical abilities in human resource management, covering knowledge and skills in human resource planning, recruitment and selection, training and development, performance management and employee relations.
2. Nursing: This is a popular medical specialty, which trains nursing professionals. Students will learn basic nursing theories, clinical skills and nursing ethics to prepare for clinical nursing work.
3. Computer Science and Technology: This is a popular major, which is widely used to train professionals in the computer field. Students will learn computer, programming technology, database management, network technology and other basic knowledge to prepare for software development and system management.
4. Finance: This is a popular economics major, which trains professionals in the financial field. Students will study financial theory, financial market, investment analysis, risk management, etc., to prepare for working in banking, securities, insurance and other financial industries.