Driving Mechanisms and Competency Modeling for Cultivating Business–Engineering Integrated Talent in Inland Open-Economy Hubs
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https://doi.org/10.71204/h2hvmn60Keywords:
Inland Open-Economy Hubs, Business-Engineering Integration, International Business Education, Competency Modeling, Curriculum ReformAbstract
Inland regions are becoming critical areas in China's open strategy, urgently needing international talents with skills in business, engineering, and digital technology. This study takes Chongqing as a case to propose a restructured model of international business education to support the construction of inland open-economy hubs. Utilizing a multi-level analytical framework, the research reveals the demand-driven mechanism for business-engineering integrated talents within technology-intensive global value chains and introduces a "dual-core, three-tier" competency model. This model, through the integration of curriculum modules, provides a practical guide for educational reform in inland regions to integrate into the global economy.
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