Economics and Finance

Study mode:On campus Study type:Full-time Languages: English
Foreign:$ 8.97 k / Year(s) Deadline: Dec 6, 2024
126 place StudyQA ranking:2170 Duration:2 years

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This programme aims to prepare students for further studies at the doctoral level and to equip students for careers as research-oriented specialists in business and industry. The programme focuses on developing research competence which will enable students to make an original contribution to knowledge in a chosen research area.

Upon successful completion of this Programme, students should be able to:

1. demonstrate a sound understanding of the fundamental concepts and theories in a field within the chosen research area; 
2. critically appraise and effectively synthesise relevant research literature;
3. independently formulate research problems, select and apply appropriate research methodologies in the resolution of such problems;
4. make an original contribution to knowledge through independent research;
5. effectively communicate research findings and their implications orally and in writing to academic and professional audiences;
6. show awareness of ethical issues involved in research; and
7. demonstrate some teaching ability in the context of tertiary education. 

  • Business Research Methods
  • Project
  • Multi-Disciplinary Research Workshop
  • Teaching Students: First Steps

Thesis

An MPhil thesis should present the results of research investigation, give evidence of a sound understanding of the research area, its context and applicability, and make a contribution to knowledge.

Requirements

  • Hold a relevant bachelor’s degree with first or second class honours (or equivalent qualification) from a recognised university.
  • Applicants from an institution where the language of teaching is not English should satisfy the minimum English proficiency requirements specified by both the University and individual Colleges and Schools. The University’s minimum English proficiency requirement for research degree programmes is 550 (paper-based test) or 213 (computerbased test) or 79 (internet-based test) in the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) OR an overall band score of 6.5 in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). Equivalent qualifications are also acceptable. 
  • Official certificates and transcripts of academic qualifications (Certificates and transcripts that are not in English should be accompanied by a formal certified translation in English.) [Applicants who obtained degrees from institutions that gave degree classification and/or grade point average but are not shown in the certificate or transcript are required to also send copies of any other official documents that indicate their formal degree classification or grade point average.]
  • Certificates of professional qualifications, if applicable (Certificates that are not in English should be accompanied by a formal certified translation in English.) 
  • (In support of the applicant’s publication record, if applicable) the front page of the papers (for papers that have been published) or the letter of acceptance (for papers that have been accepted for publication). [Applicants to the School of Law must also submit a self-assessment (of not more than 400 words) of their publications together with full copies of their best three publications. Where any publication so submitted is in a language other than English, it must be accompanied by an abstract in English.]
  • Nominate two academic referees who can comment on their academic performances (proposed supervisor and persons from non-academic circles are normally not acceptable as academic referees). 
  • A non-refundable application fee of HK$200 will be charged for each online application. Settlement of the application fee shall be made via online credit card payment.

Scholarships

  • Postgraduate Studentship
  • Research Tuition Scholarship
  • Conference Grant
  • Research Activities Fund
  • Chow Yei Ching School of Graduate Studies Entrance Scholarships
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