The program aims to provide solid economics and analytic training to students who have strong interest in economics
The MSc in Economics Program aims to provide solid economics and analytical training for students in order to prepare them for further pursuit of higher academic degrees in economics, finance, marketing, management, etc.
With the solid training and strong support of the faculty of the economics department of HKUST, graduates of the program are expected to be successful in applying for admissions to Ph.D. programs in relevant fields in North America, Europe, and other parts of the world.
International Exposure
The program has established exchange partnership with University of Mannheim in Germany and Université Catholique de Louvain in Belgium. Selected students will have core training in economics at HKUST in fall (September – December) and go for the exchange program in spring semester (February – June). No extra tuition will be charged by the host institutes, though students are required to cover their accommodation and living expenses of the exchange program.
The program has established exchange partnership with University of Mannheim, Germany and Université Catholique de Louvain, Belgium. Students will have the chance to gain international exposure through the exchange program.
A Springboard for Further Study
Flexibility to Take PhD Level Courses
Students may be permitted to fulfil core course requirements by taking the corresponding PhD-level core courses. To make this substitution, the student must obtain permission from the PhD-level courses instructors before the add-drop deadline.
Research Preparation Concentration
Students who want to better prepare themselves for pursuing further studies are given an option to extend one more term to complete a Research Preparation concentration.
Students opt to the concentration students are required to complete at least 6 credits of courses at PhD level; plus a 6-credit Independent Project (ECON6980).
A selection process is in place to assess students’ eligibility based on their academic performances, especially on their results on PhD level courses. The program will call for application around April each year. Scholarship may be provided for selected students.
Student Sharing
The best thing about MSc program in Economics is that you have the access to the world-leading faculties in various academic fields. They are open-minded, enthusiastic and always accessible when you have questions. The teaching is excellent. A great variety of courses are provided by the leaders in these areas. These courses are attractive and in-depth through which students can get well-trained after one-year’s studying. For those who want to study further, this program is one of the best in Asia. Taking PhD level courses, attending weekly seminars and joining research programs really benefited me a lot when I decided to apply for the PhD program. Now I am going to Cornell University as a PhD student in economics this August , which would be impossible without all kinds of help from HKUST.
Si ZUO (Class of 2019)
Career Supports
Access to career services both at university and at school level
The HKUST Business School MSc Career and Professional Development (CPD) Team is in place to:
- Identify students’ unique career-related interests, values and capabilities;
- Enhance job searching skills and career management strategies;
- Access opportunities for internship and full-time employment with a diverse group of recruiting firms and organizations.
Services offered by SBM CPD includes:
Learn more about the career supports offered by CPD at https://www.sbmmscweek.ust.hk/career-exploration. You are also welcome to follow their we-chat official page by searching "香港科技大學商學院MSc職業發展" for news and events hosted for MSc students.
On top of the career supports provided by CPD, the University’s Career Center is dedicated to helping students explore, plan and prepare for their career. More information about the services offered could be found at https://career.ust.hk
Deep Understanding
Have deep understanding on economic issues based on knowledge on economics including microeconomics, macroeconomics, and econometrics.
Well Equipped
Be equipped with optimization methods and economic insights to construct theoretical models analyzing economic and business problems.
Skill and Knowledge
Have econometrics skills and knowledge to conduct empirical analysis which can help government or firms making decisions.
Intuition or Predictions
Be able to effectively communicate economic intuition or predictions from empirical analysis to people in academia and in private sectors.