With the acceleration of global digitalization, Smart Finance, a pivotal branch of Financial Technology (FinTech), is transforming the operational dynamics of the financial industry. This article examines Smart Finance as a case study to investigate the development of interdisciplinary studies within finance and economics universities and the cultivation of versatile talents suited to this emerging field. It posits that the rise of the digital economy has intensified the demand for multidisciplinary integrated talents, underscoring the necessity of a comprehensive multidisciplinary curriculum system. The teaching of Smart Finance is characterized by several key features, including an integrated multidisciplinary curriculum, practice-oriented teaching methods, and the promotion of innovative thinking and problem-solving skills. Future Smart Finance education must emphasize the integration of interdisciplinary knowledge, the development of practical skills, and the enhancement of innovative capabilities to nurture versatile talents capable of adapting to and leading the intelligent transformation of the financial industry. This article seeks to provide theoretical support and practical guidance for the educational reform of finance and economics universities in the realm of Smart Finance.

Raofeng Guo. Research on the Development of Interdisciplinary Studies in Finance and Economics Universities: A Case Study of Smart Finance. International Journal of New Developments in Education (2024), Vol. 6, Issue 11: 12-16. https://doi.org/10.25236/IJNDE.2024.061103.

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