Master of Finance 12 months Postgraduate Program By The University of Hong Kong |Top Universities
Program Duration

12 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

59,046 USDTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

02 Dec, 2024Application Deadline

Scholarship

YesScholarships

Program overview

Main Subject

Finance

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The HKU Business School Master of Finance Programme is a one year full-time interdisciplinary programme combining techniques in statistics, mathematics, physics, engineering and computer programming with the knowledge in finance, accounting, economics and law. Our comprehensive and quantitative curriculum offers students multiple learning streams, as well as the option of double concentration, which they can select according to their interests and career aspirations. Students on this programme will have access to a first-class teaching faculty, outstanding alumni and mentors, and will benefit from internship opportunities with big names in the industry. HKU MFin programme also enjoys professional partnerships with the CFA Institute and GARP to ensure the curriculum is closely tied to professional practice and well-suited to prepare students for the demand of the global financial industry as well as to sit for the CFA examinations.

Program overview

Main Subject

Finance

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The HKU Business School Master of Finance Programme is a one year full-time interdisciplinary programme combining techniques in statistics, mathematics, physics, engineering and computer programming with the knowledge in finance, accounting, economics and law. Our comprehensive and quantitative curriculum offers students multiple learning streams, as well as the option of double concentration, which they can select according to their interests and career aspirations. Students on this programme will have access to a first-class teaching faculty, outstanding alumni and mentors, and will benefit from internship opportunities with big names in the industry. HKU MFin programme also enjoys professional partnerships with the CFA Institute and GARP to ensure the curriculum is closely tied to professional practice and well-suited to prepare students for the demand of the global financial industry as well as to sit for the CFA examinations.

Admission Requirements

6+
80+

To be eligible for admission to the Master of Finance Programme, a candidate must:

  • Hold a recognised bachelor's degree or equivalent;

  • Obtain statements from two referees, regarding his/her suitability for the programme; and

  • Obtain a TOEFL/IELTS* score if you are not from an English-medium university. 
    Minimum score requirement: TOEFL: 80 or IELTS: 6 (with no subtest below 5.5)  TOEFL iBT® Home Edition and IELTS online tests are not accepted.

GMAT/GRE scores are not required, but a good GMAT/GRE score will be favourably considered and can be helpful for marginal cases.

In general, applicants are not required to attend an interview during the admissions process.

*School codes for test score reports:

  • TOEFL: 9671 | GRE: 2482 | HKU Master of Finance GMAT: FS2-WL-65

TOEFL and IELTS score reports are valid for two years only. GMAT score reports are valid for five years. For example, if you submit your application form on October 2, 2020, then only the report of  the TOEFL/IELTS test taken after October 1, 2018 is considered valid. Also, please make sure you arrange to get the official test report to us in time ,as the test authorities may not issue your report when the test result has expired.

02 Dec 2024
1 Year
Sep

  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance

Tuition Fee and Scholarships

Domestic Students

59,046 USD
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International Students

59,046 USD
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Scholarships

We offer merit-based entrance scholarships for top-ranking students who are admitted to our undergraduate programmes. The entrance scholarships may go up to a value equivalent to a FULL tuition fee waiver plus accommodation and general living allowance per year, and are renewable to cover your entire undergraduate study at HKU. Check here for more information.

 

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The University of Hong Kong (HKU) offers a broad range of postgraduate programmes leading to master's and doctoral degrees. 

 

Taught postgraduate (TPg) programmes at HKU are coursework-based degrees, ranging from one to four years in length and accepting both full-time and part-time applicants. HKU provides flexible learning options for you to develop and enrich your professional skills and knowledge for career advancement. HKU taught postgraduate programmes have attracted around 9000 students from Hong Kong, Mainland and other parts of Asia, as well as students from Europe, Australia, Africa, North and South America.

Check Taught Postgraduate Admissions Website for more information. 

 

HKU offers Research postgraduate (RPg) degrees, i.e. Master of Philosophy (MPhil) and 3-year and 4-year Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), in a wider range of subjects under the Faculties of Architecture, Arts, Business and Economics, Dentistry, Education, Engineering, Law, Medicine, Science and Social Sciences.

Research Excellence

HKU has won a proud reputation as a world-class comprehensive research university. Its research is of proven quality and utility. At HKU, supervisors are dedicated to providing guidance and support to our research postgraduate students in the pursuit of research excellence. You will have a chance to work with renowned professors who are experts in their research areas. Some professors are highly recognized internationally, they are ranked as the world's top 1% scientists, and some are named on the list of 'Highly Cited Researchers 2016' by Essential Science Indicators, Thomson Reuters.

You may choose from the following research postgraduate programmes in both full-time and part-time modes:

  • Master of Philosophy (MPhil)
  • 3-year Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
  • 4-year Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
  • Joint PhD Programme between HKU and King's College London
  • Joint Educational Placement for PhD between HKU and the University of Toronto
  • Joint Education Programme for PhD between HKU and Southern University of Science and Technology

 

HKU supports its researchers well financially through Hong Kong PhD Fellowships, University Postgraduate Fellowships and Postgraduate Scholarships. MPhil and PhD students are also eligible for various financial support for academic conference and travel. For more information, please click here for details

Check HKU Graduate School website for more information.

 

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