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Panke Qin, Bo Ye, & Shan Zhao. (2025). Designing Practice-Oriented Graduate Curricula to Meet Industrial and Societal Needs: A Policy-Informed Perspective. Journal of Integrated Social Sciences and Humanities, 1–8. https://doi.org/10.62836/jissh.v2i1.397
Volume 2, Issue 1, 2025

Designing Practice-Oriented Graduate Curricula to Meet Industrial and Societal Needs: A Policy-Informed Perspective

 This article examines the challenges facing computer-related professional graduate programs amid rapid technological evolution and workforce demand shifts. By adopting a policy-informed and socially inclusive approach, the study develops a curriculum system that not only addresses industrial needs—such as algorithm design and systems development—but also fosters interdisciplinary innovation and employability. The proposed modular framework, shaped by enterprise engagement and dynamic adaptability, enhances students’ readiness for the labor market while contributing to broader goals of social equity and higher education modernization. The findings offer a practical model for bridging the gap between academic training and real-world socio-industrial challenges.

graduate education reform innovation and employability higher education policy industry needs social equity interdisciplinary curriculum

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Supporting Agencies

  1. Funding: This research was funded and strongly supported by the Graduate Education Reform and Quality Improvement Project of Henan Province (No. YJS2025XQLH10) and the Higher Education Teaching Reform Research and Practice Project (Graduate Education Category) of Henan Province (No. 2023SJGLX150Y). Sincere thanks are hereby expressed.