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Renmin University Graduate Enrolls in Digital Economy Master's Program
Peter Zhang received a finance bachelor's degree at a June 23, 2025 ceremony in Beijing. He cited AI-driven job cuts as the reason for pursuing further study at the same university.
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Peter Zhang received a bachelor's degree in finance during a graduation ceremony at Renmin University of China in Beijing on June 23, 2025. The 22-year-old walked across a courtyard in a red and black gown holding white roses while a classmate took photos. Zhang said he grew up in the countryside and that no one in his family had attended university before him.
He added that graduates in his class feel insecure because artificial intelligence tools now automate tasks once performed by entry-level staff at online finance and e-commerce firms. Le Monde reported that Zhang decided to remain at Renmin University and enroll in its digital economy master's program.
The two-year degree, launched in September 2024, combines finance, AI, law and computer science.
The same report noted that Tongji University in Shanghai will introduce master's degrees in intelligent finance through its School of Economics and Management and its College of Electronics and Information Engineering beginning in the 2025-2026 academic year.
