Applications are processed on a rolling basis. Review of applications will start before the deadline and continue until all places are filled. Early applications are therefore strongly encouraged.
† Combined mode:Local students taking programmes in combined mode can attend full-time (12-18 credit units per semester) or part-time (no more than 11 credit units per semester) study in different semesters without seeking approval from the University. For non-local students, they will be admitted to these programmes for either full-time or part-time studies. Non-local students must maintain the required credit load for their full-time or part-time studies and any changes will require approval from the University.
The programme targets at helping professionals acquire advanced quantitative skills to analyze, price and evaluate the risk of sophisticated financial instruments, and to develop appropriate risk management strategies. It aims to train a new generation of quantitative analysts and risk managers to support the growth of investment banking in the Greater China region.
Entrance Requirements
Applicants must:
hold a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university; and
preferably possess 2-4 years of experience in banking or finance; and
have a strong foundation in quantitative analysis.
Applicants whose entrance qualification is obtained from an institution where the medium of instruction is not English should also fulfill the following minimum English proficiency requirement:
TOEFL score of 550 (paper-based test) or 213 (computer-based test) or 79 (internet-based test); or
Overall band score of 6 in International English Language Testing (IELTS); or
Score 490 in the new College English Test (CET-6) of Chinese mainland or a pass in the old CET-6 test; or
Other equivalent qualifications
Course Description
Core Courses
Corporate Finance
Derivatives and Risk Management
Fixed Income Securities
Investments
Mathematical Methods in Finance
Option Pricing
Spreadsheet Modelling in Finance
Professional Seminars
Electives (minimum 6 credits) Participants may take taught postgraduate courses as electives across many disciplines in the College of Business to suit their particular needs such as the following:
Accounting
Economics and Finance
Information Systems
Management
Quantitative Analysis and Actuarial Science
Services Marketing and Services Management
Bonus Features
A number of HK$40,000 scholarships are provided per year to outstanding applicants. Qualified applicants will be considered for scholarships automatically (hence, no separate application is necessary). As funds are limited, your early application for admission is encouraged.
