# 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 | Elective Courses |
| --- | --- |
| **ECON4010** Advanced Topics in Microeconomics (3) **ECON4020** Advanced Macroeconomics (3) | (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\* |
Required Courses
**ECON4010**\
Advanced Topics in Microeconomics (3)
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**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 | Elective Courses |
| --- | --- |
| **ECON3410** Money and Banking (3) **ECON3420** Financial Economics (3) | 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) |
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 | Elective Courses |
| --- | --- |
| **ECON3480** Industrial Organisation (3) **ECON3590** Business Economics (3) | 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) |
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 | Elective Courses |
| --- | --- |
| **ECON3310** Economy of China (3) **ECON3460** Development Economics (3) | 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) |
Required Courses
**ECON3310**\
Economy of China (3)
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**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 | Elective Courses |
| --- | --- |
| **ECON4120**Applied Forecasting Methods (3) **ECON4130**Machine Learning Methods in Economics (3) **ECON4140**Capstone Project in Data Analytics (3) | 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) |
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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