Abstract: The integration of industry and education plays a pivotal role on the cultivation of professional master's students in Materials and Chemical Engineering, effectively bridging the education and talent development chains with industrial and innovation chains. Addressing the challenges faced by regional application-oriented universities in training professional master's students, this study systematically examines the initiatives undertaken by Chongqing University of Arts and Sciences. Through measures such as curriculum optimization, faculty enhancement, practical platform development, and collaborative innovation, the university has established a high-quality, application-oriented talent cultivation model closely aligned with regional industrial demands. This approach provides a replicable framework for cultivating advanced applied talents in strategic emerging industries, including new materials and new energy, offering valuable insights for advancing the reform of professional degree education in Materials and Chemical Engineering.

Key words: Industry-education integration, Professional master’s programs, Materials and chemical engineering, Talent cultivation, Teaching reform