Program

1. How many intakes are there each year? When does the year start?

There is one intake every year. The Fall Term starts in late-August at the HKUST campus.

The program begins with the solid foundation in investments, corporate finance, fixed income securities, derivatives, and empirical methods. MFin students will then take elective courses. Students will have the concentration option in investment management or financial analysis by choosing a different set of required courses.

2. What is the class size?

The typical class size is expected to be around 40-70 student in a course.

3. What is the course length and how many class hours will it cover?

For a 2-credit course, there are a total of 28 contact hours. There is usually one class per week for each course, so it takes 8 weeks (with the final week allotted for examination) to complete a course of 2 credits.

4. Is it possible to extend the length of my study?

For the full-time program, the duration is one year. However, we do offer study extensions for students who are unable to complete the program within this timeframe, such as for health reasons.

5. Do I need a student visa for studying in Hong Kong?

Yes, students who do not have the right to reside in Hong Kong are required to apply for a student visa for entering into Hong Kong and studying a full-time or part-time master degree program. The Program Office will coordinate with the University's Office of Postgraduate Studies to arrange student visas for all incoming students upon admission and prior to the commencement of the program. The duration of the student visa will cover the whole period of study in the program.