Master of Science in Applied Economics 12 months Postgraduate Programme By City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) |TopUniversities
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Programme Duration

12 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

43,324 USDTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

31 Mar, 2026Application Deadline

Programme overview

Main Subject

Economics and Econometrics

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The programme provides a rigorous training in economic analysis and empirical methods for those who plan to pursue a career as economic analysts, policy researchers and investment strategists in multinational corporations, investment or commercial banks, trade associations, government bodies and policy research institutes. The programme can also serve as a foundation for further academic work at the graduate level.

Course Description


Core Courses


Students have to take the following 5 core courses (total 15 credit units):


  • Advanced Econometrics
  • Advanced Microeconomics
  • Advanced Macroeconomics
  • Professional Seminars in Applied Economics
  • Quantitative Methods in Economics


Electives


Students have to choose 3 electives (total 9 credit units) from the below list:


  • Advanced International Trade
  • Economic Growth and Development
  • Experimental Economics
  • International Finance
  • Urban and Real Estate Economics
  • Up to two 3-credit-unit free electives (any courses subject to the approval from programme leader and course offering department) 

Programme overview

Main Subject

Economics and Econometrics

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The programme provides a rigorous training in economic analysis and empirical methods for those who plan to pursue a career as economic analysts, policy researchers and investment strategists in multinational corporations, investment or commercial banks, trade associations, government bodies and policy research institutes. The programme can also serve as a foundation for further academic work at the graduate level.

Course Description


Core Courses


Students have to take the following 5 core courses (total 15 credit units):


  • Advanced Econometrics
  • Advanced Microeconomics
  • Advanced Macroeconomics
  • Professional Seminars in Applied Economics
  • Quantitative Methods in Economics


Electives


Students have to choose 3 electives (total 9 credit units) from the below list:


  • Advanced International Trade
  • Economic Growth and Development
  • Experimental Economics
  • International Finance
  • Urban and Real Estate Economics
  • Up to two 3-credit-unit free electives (any courses subject to the approval from programme leader and course offering department) 

Admission Requirements

79+
6+
Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university. An undergraduate degree in economics or related areas is not a pre-requisite. Students with a solid quantitative background and commitment to academic study are encouraged to apply.

31 Mar 2026
1 Year
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Sep

Tuition fees

Domestic
43,324 USD
International
43,324 USD

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