PROGRAM FEATURES





The program is a 1-year full-time program. A new intake begins each year in September. Upon entering the program, students must complete at least 30 credits, including 15 core credits and minimum 15 elective credits. In the fall semester (September – December), students must complete all core credits. Students will be able to choose electives starting the second half of the fall semester. Under normal circumstance, students will complete all courses by June and the degree will be conferred in July (updated; February 2023.)

ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
Applicants should have obtained a bachelor’s degree from a university or tertiary institution. For those who are not econ/business major, a strong quantitative background and a commitment to academic study and research are expected. We also suggest prospective students to submit GRE/GMAT results. Applicants whose first language is not English and whose degree or equivalent qualification was awarded by an institution where the medium of instruction was not English will also have to meet the University English Requirements.

CLASS COMPOSITION
Majority of students of 2023/24 intake possess a degree in Economics (37%) or Finance (39%).
About HKUST Department of Economics
QS World University Rankings -Economics & Econometrics
HKUST ranks 1st in Hong Kong, 4th in Asia and 31st in the world in 2023
US News Global University Ranking - Economics & Business
HKUST ranks 2nd in Hong Kong, 5th in Asia and 47th in the world in 2023

Highlights of Employers
- Huawei, Shenzhen
- Bytedance, Shenzhen
- CITIC Securities, Shenzhen
- Deloitte, Beijing
- PWC, Shenzhen
- Shenwanhongyuan Securities Co. Ltd (Shanghai; Shenzhen)
- Xiaomi, Beijing
Highlights of PhD Programs
- PhD in Economics, Boston University, US
- PhD in Economics, Cornell University, US
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