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Congratulations Class of 2024

The class of 2024 gathered to celebrate graduation

Get Set for Success

Orientation Week Ignited Students Adventure at HKUST!

Memories in the Making:

ECON Farewell Dinner 2024

Final year students joined for an unforgettable evening

RECAP

HKUST ranks 47th in the QS World University Rankings 2025

13 spots up from last year !

Get ahead with Dual Career Services

Students had twice the opportunities to explore career options at the School's MSc Career Fair & University's Career Mosaic in March 2024.

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PROGRAM FEATURES

A Comprehensive Understanding of Economic Principles and the Application of Mathematical Methods

It is accomplished through core training in microeconomics, macroeconomics, mathematics & statistics, and econometrics.

Wide Array of Electives

You can customize a degree plan that meets your professional needs.

Springboard Towards Higher Degrees

An option to take PhD-level courses
Research Preparation Concentration

Career Support

Enjoys career supports provided by the HKUST Business School and the university

Scholarships for Talents

-HKUST Business School Admissions Scholarships
-Program Merit-based Scholarships

PROGRAM SCHEDULE

This 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 will 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.

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.