5 Concentrations for Different Careers
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)
Economics Theory
Ideal for those who aspire to become an academic economis
| Required Courses | Elective Courses |
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ECON4010
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(1) at least 3 units from any of the following ECON3160 Game Theory (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
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 |
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ECON3410
ECON3420 |
At least 9 units from any of the following ECON3140 Game Theory (3) |
Anthony TAM
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 |
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ECON3480 Industrial Organisation (3)
ECON3590 |
At least 9 units from any of the following ECON3320 Asia-Pacific Economies (3) ECON3380 Economy of Hong Kong (3) |
Kenneth HO
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 |
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ECON3310
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At least 9 units from any of the following ECON3250 Chinese Economy: Heritage and Change (3) ECON3350 China and the World Economy (3)
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Tinne HE
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 |
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ECON4120
ECON4130
ECON4140 |
At least 6 units from any of the following CSCI3320 Fundamentals of Machine Learning (3) |
Jackie CHENG
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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ECON1902 |
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