5 Concentrations for Different Careers

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We help you tailor your study path to your career goal with the following five concentrations. Students may choose to declare one or up to two concentration areas by taking at least 15 units in the relevant area(s)

Economic Theory

Ideal for those who aspire to become an academic economist

Financial Economics

For those who would like to work in both the private finance industry and the regulatory side, e.g. World Bank, and the International Monetary Fund (IMF)

Business Economics

For students interested in the use of economics in business decisions, e.g., commercial banks, governmental agencies, and consulting

Chinese Economy

The Department boasts a unique team of researchers on the Chinese Economy that is second to none in the world

Data Analytics

For students interested in the handling, modelling and analysing of big data; they are sought after by big tech, including Uber, Amazon, Microsoft, etc.

Economics Theory

Ideal for those who aspire to become an academic economis

Required Courses

ECON4010\ Advanced Topics in Microeconomics (3)

\ ECON4020\ Advanced Macroeconomics (3)

Elective Courses

(1) at least 3 units from any of the following

ECON3160 Game Theory (3)\ ECON4110 Introductory Mathematical Economics (3)\ ECON4120 Applied Forecasting Methods (3)\ ECON4910 Senior Thesis Research I (3)\ ECON4920 Senior Theses Research II (3)

(2) up to 6 units MATH courses at 3000 or above level*

*Students are required to declare which MATH course is to be counted towards the requirement of the Economic Theory concentration area at their final term of attendance.

Stanley KA

2016 Graduate | From Hong Kong 
MPhil (ECON), CUHK (2018)\ Assistant Economist, Hong Kong Monetary Authority

The undergraduate program of CUHK Economics not only helped me build a solid quantitative foundation, it also provided me the opportunities to engage in several rigorous research projects under the guidance of some truly enthusiastic professors. These academic training and experience equipped me with the knowledge and skills, which are indispensable for pursuing my career goal as a professional research economist.

Financial Economics

For those who would like to work in both the private finance industry and the regulatory side, e.g., the World Bank, and the International Monetary Fund (IMF)

Required Courses

ECON3410\ Money and Banking (3)

ECON3420\ Financial Economics (3)

Elective Courses

At least 9 units from any of the following

ECON3140 Game Theory (3)\ ECON3520 Economics of Capital Markets (3)\ ECON3540 Foundation of Corporate Finance (3)\ ECON3580 Emerging Financial Markets of China (3)\ ECON3620 International Macroeconomics (3)\ ECON4120 Applied Forecasting Methods (3)\ ECON4450 Economics of Derivatives (3)\ ECON4470 Economics of Behavioural Finance (3)

Anthony TAM

2021 Graduate | From Hong Kong\ Internship @ State Street Corporation

CUHK Economics offers various concentrations that help students to be an expert in a certain area. I concentrated on Financial Economics. It gave me a new mindset to analyze the global backdrop, which directly led to my internship offer from State Street as a multi-asset strategist.

Business Economics

For students interested in the use of economics in business decisions, e.g., commercial banks, governmental agencies, and consulting firms

Required Courses

ECON3480

Industrial Organisation (3)

ECON3590\ Business Economics (3)

Elective Courses

At least 9 units from any of the following

ECON3320 Asia-Pacific Economies (3)

ECON3380 Economy of Hong Kong (3)\ ECON3430 Public Finance (3)\ ECON3470 Labour Economics (3)\ ECON3570 Information Technology and Economy (3)\ ECON3610 International Trade (3)\ ECON3620 International Macroeconomics (3)\ ECON3630 Law and Economics (3)\ ECON4120 Applied Forecasting Methods (3)

Kenneth HO

2021 Graduate | From Hong Kong\ Internship @ Hang Seng Bank

Business Economics is one of the most practical concentrations. All courses are greatly applicable to the real world since they provide both theoretical and empirical knowledge that enhances my understanding of the business sector. The applications of mathematics for economic analysis have also strengthened my analytical skills, which are highly valuable to my academic and career development.

Chinese Economics

The Department boasts a unique team of researchers on the Chinese Economy that is second to none in the world

Required Courses

ECON3310\ Economy of China (3)

\ ECON3460\ Development Economics (3)

Elective Courses

At least 9 units from any of the following

ECON3250 Chinese Economy: Heritage and Change (3)

ECON3350 China and the World Economy (3)\ ECON3370 Business Environment of China (3)\ ECON3580 Emerging Financial Markets of China (3)

Tinne HE

2022 Graduate | From Chinese Mainland\ Internship @ ABCI Securities Company Limited

I once felt so incompetent to do a real job. However, thanks to the economics courses I had taken in my second year, I was equipped with a deeper understanding of the real financial market, and thus was able to do a better job during my summer internship at the ABCI Securities Company DATA Limited.

Data Analytics

For students interested in handling, modelling and analysing big data; they are sought after by big tech, including Uber, Amazon, Microsoft, etc.

Required Courses

*ECON4120*Applied Forecasting Methods (3)

*ECON4130*Machine Learning Methods in Economics (3)

*ECON4140*Capstone Project in Data Analytics (3)

Elective Courses

At least 6 units from any of the following

CSCI3320 Fundamentals of Machine Learning (3)\ CSCI4190 Introduction to Social Networks (3)\ IERG3280/ESTR3302 Networks: Technology, Economics and Social Interactions (3)\ SEEM4630 E-Commerce Data Mining (3)\ SEEM4730 Statistics Modelling and Analysis in Financial Engineering (3)

Jackie CHENG

2019 Graduate / From Hong Kong\ MPhil (ECON), CUHK (2021)\ Ph.D. (ECON), Emory University

The courses have offered me hands-on experience of analyzing data with machine learning techniques. Generous guidance was provided by teachers to support me in accomplishing a sentiment analyses on news articles for trading purpose. The knowledge and programming skills that I acquire would be essential in both my future studies and career.

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