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Index
Introduction
The Uniqueness of Our Programme
Study Paths for Economics Undergraduates
Your Fruitful Journey
Real-world Experience
Internship Sharing
Exchange
Exchange Sharing
Career Prospects & Career Support
Alumni Sharing
CUHK Economics Alumni Association
Admission Requirements
Admission Scholarship
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54 years of history:established in 1963, the same year CUHK was founded
AsiaChina
Beijing
Name of Universities Name of Alumni
Beijing Normal University Prof. Luo Bei
Capital University of Economics and
BusinessProf. Peng Daoju
Central University of Finance and
EconomicsProf. Wu Shunan
Renmin University of China Prof. Han Jun
Prof. He Qing
Prof. Xue Jianpo
Tsinghua University Prof. Zhou Shaojie
University of International Business and
EconomicsProf. Xu Nan
Guangzhou
Guangdong University of Foreign
Study
Prof. Wu Zhouheng
Jinan University Prof. Hu Yuan
Sun Yat-sen University Prof. Xu Xinyi
Hangzhou
Zhejiang University Prof. Liang Yousha
Prof. Yang Yixin
Hong Kong
Name of Universities Name of Alumni
City University of Hong Kong Prof. Leung Ka Yui, Charles
Hong Kong Baptist University Prof. Cheng Yuk Shing
Prof. Chung Kim Sau
Lingnan University Prof. Wong Man Lai, Sonia
The Chinese University of Hong Kong Prof. Chong Tai Leung, Terence
Prof. Fung Ka Yiu, Michael
Prof. Meng Lingsheng
Prof. Wong Kam Chau
Prof. Yip Chong Kee
The Hong Kong University of Science
and Technology
Prof. Fong Yuk Fai
Prof. Zhu Yi
Hubei
Wuhan University Prof. Guo Rufei
Zhongnan University of Economics
and Law
Prof. Chen Yinghui
Prof. Sun Wu
Hunan
Hunan University Prof. Deng Weiguang
Jiangsu
Southeast University Prof. Xiong Yanyan
Macau
Name of Universities Name of Alumni
University of Macau Prof. Ko Iat Meng, Stanley
Shanghai
East China Normal University Prof. Li Chang
Shanghai University of Finance and
Economics
Prof. Cheung Man Wah
Prof. Ding Haoyuan
Prof. Wong Tak Yuen
Shanghai University of International
Business and EconomicsProf. Wang Danli
Sichuan
Sichuan University Prof. Cui Chuantao
Xiamen
Xiamen University Prof. Ye Maoliang
Zhuhai
BNU-HKBU United International
CollegeProf. Luo Bei
SingaporeNational University of Singapore Prof. Fan Yi
Prof. Ko Chiu Yu
Prof. Li Bingjing
Prof. Yi Junjian
(QS Ranking 2017)
Throughout the years, our programme nurtured numerous scholars. The following list shows some of those alumni who are now Professors in universities around the world.
AustralasiaAustralia
Melbourne
Name of Universities Name of Alumni
Monash University Prof. Mui Vai Lam
New Zealand
Wellington
Victoria University of Wellington Prof. Chiu Jonathan
North AmericaUnited States
California
Soka University of America Prof. Liu Junyi
University of California, Irvine Prof. Huang Chong
San Francisco
University of San Francisco Prof. Lau Man Lui
Seattle
University of Washington Prof. Wong Kar Yiu
Exchange
CUHK offers 230+ exchange programmes in more than 30 countries around the worldMore than 1/4 of our students have gone on exchangeAround 300 incoming foreign exchange students enroll in our Economics courses per year
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Introduction
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The Uniqueness of Our Programme
We provide in-depth training in
We build a strong foundation for our students
to pursue graduate studies in top universities,
or
to develop a successful career in a diverse set of industries
including banking, finance, commercial, consulting and government, etc.
Distinguished scholars and professionals from around the world regularly come to give talks. We create opportunities for our students to meet and discuss with them.Theories
Mathematics
Statistics
Quantitative skills
Economic modeling skills
Graduates from CUHK ECON
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Study Paths for Economics Undergraduates
Your Fruitful Journey
The programme offers five areas of concentration, providing students the flexibility to shape their career.
Concentrations
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Real-worldExperience
InternshipSharing
June Park Final year student
Internship at UBS and Barclays
“The programme has great flexibility of my study. During
these 7 years, I have worked in UBS and Barclays for my
internship and received military training in South Korea.
I am able to gain more life-time experience and get
more understanding of the fast-pacing financial
industries.”
Victor Tse2016 Graduate
Internship at Hong Kong Economic Times and the Census
and Statistics Department of the HKSAR Government
“Economics is highly related to our daily life, no matter
in social affairs or daily matters. I believe the learning
opportunities offered by the Department of Economics
can provide students a comprehensive training, and allow
us to analyze the social issues accurately and have the
ability to confront future challenges confidently.”
Jacqueline ShinYear 3 student
Internship at HSBC
“After undergoing the internship at HSBC, I feel very
thankful that I am an Economics student because the
economic mindset that I acquired is very useful in a business
community.”
Polly LoFinal year student
Internship at Hang Seng Bank and
the Hong Kong Monetary Authority
“During the internships, I had lots of opportunities to
communicate with different people, like my colleagues
and customers, and I think the things that I have learnt
from the Economics programme are extremely
useful for me to enhance my confidence and
to perform well in the working environment.”
Case Competition
World Asian Case Competition (WACC) is a highly
influential competition organized by the Academy of
Asian Business. It required participants to write up
and present an Asian business case on how it became
successful. About 60 teams from top universities in
the U.S., Europe and Asia participated in the WACC.
On 12 August 2017, our student Kelly Chin and her
teammates won the Silver Medal Award in WACC in
Seoul, Korea. The team advisor, Prof. Yifan Zhang,
Associate Professor of our department, received
“Best Advisor Award”.
Internship
• We encourage our students to do internships and part-time jobs in order to gain more hands-on experience.
Our office has a dedicated career officer to provide advice on CV writing and job interview practice.
• The Census and Statistics Department (C&SD) of the HKSAR Government and the Hong Kong Trade
Development Council (HKTDC) offer summer internship programmes exclusively to our own students.
Bank of China
Bank of Communications
BNP Paribas
China Construction Bank
Guotai Junan Securities
Deloitte
Ernst & Young
KPMG
PwC
HKGolden50
Our Hong Kong Foundation
The Census and Statistics Department
The Competition Commission
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority
The Hong Kong Mortgage Corporation Limited
The Hong Kong Trade and Development Council
Banking/Finance
Commerce/Industry Accounting
Examples of the companies/organizations that
our students have joined:
Government/NGO
Hang Seng Bank
HSBC
Morgan Stanley
National Australia Bank
Ping An of China Asset Management
Hong Kong Economic Times
Maxim’s
Ricoh
Sino Group
Shanghai Pudong Development Bank
Standard Chartered Bank
The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ
UBS
Wing Lung Bank
CUHK offers 230+ exchange programmes in more than 30 countries around the world,
such as
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Jiana Wong
Final year student
Overseas exchange: Utrecht University, Netherlands
“I made friends with two Americans, Whitney and Andy.
Together we had finished presenting should Austria
leaves or stays in the EU in a seminar. Except from
studying, Utrecht also organized different activities
for exchange students. It was a very exciting
and new experience to me.”
Tina Liu Final year student
Overseas exchange: National University of Singapore, Singapore
“Singapore is a multicultural country. Throughout the
semester, there was a wide variety of activities and I
especially enjoyed playing frisbee with my friends at
Tembusu College. It was such a warm family where I made
friends for life!”
and many more...
UKKing’s College London
The London School of Economics and Political Science
The University of Bath*
ExchangeExchangeSharing
*CUHK ECON exchange partners
GermanyUniversität Mannheim*
ChinaPeking University
Tsinghua University
Zhejiang University
NetherlandsUtrecht University*
JapanKyoto University
Osaka University
Waseda University
USAUniversity of California, Berkeley
University of Pennsylvania
Yale University
Oscar Chan2016 graduate
Overseas exchange: The University of Manchester, UK
“CUHK provided a lot of support in terms of finance and
credit transfer, so I can enjoy the exchange experience
without worrying my academic life in CUHK being
interrupted much. Overall, the experience was eye-opening
and unforgettable, and I would recommend other students to
go on an exchange.”
Final year student
Overseas exchange: University of Toronto, Canada
“Thanks to this precious exchange opportunity, I have
not only improved my English communication and
interpersonal skills, but have also become more open-
minded and met a lot of new friends!”
Jocelyn Chan
CanadaQueen’s University
The University of British Columbia
University of Toronto
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Our graduates have developed their career in a diverse set of sectors. The top 3 sectors that our graduates
work in are Banking and Finance, Commerce and Industry, and Government, Social and Public Organizations.
CareerProspects
Employment figures of the 2016 graduates
(% Percentage)
CareerSupport
Examples of destinations of our alumni
Banking/FinanceBank of ChinaChina International Capital Corporation LimitedHang Seng BankHSBC J. P. MorganMorgan Stanley
Commerce/IndustryAIA GroupBloombergOracleOrient Overseas Container LineSun Hung Kai PropertiesThe Link REIT
AccountingDeloitteErnst & YoungKPMGPwC
Government/NGOOur Hong Kong FoundationThe Census and Statistics Department The Financial Secretary’s Office The Hong Kong Housing AuthorityThe Hong Kong Monetary AuthorityThe Hong Kong Trade and Development Council
Further Studies:Boston UniversityCalifornia Institute of TechnologyCarnegie Mellon UniversityDuke UniversityHarvard University
1999 Graduate
Principal Economist of the
Financial Secretary’s Office,
HKSAR Government
“The curriculum provided students a wide array of choices
on elective courses, covering both the technical and real-
life application aspects, which helped equip me with the
knowledge and skills essential for pursuing my Master
degree and career development as a seasoned
economist.”
Ray Lam
2010 Graduate
Prime Brokerage Risk Support,
Morgan Stanley
“The life in CUHK Economics was enjoyable and memorable.
If you like to understand more about the world and like a
discipline which requires more logical thinking rather than
memorizing study materials line by line, CUHK Economics
is a place for you. I enjoyed the time here and I hope
you will not regret deciding to spend your upcoming
4 years here.”
Victor Ruan2014 Graduate
PhD student,
The University of Chicago
Harris School of Public Policy, USA
“As a student pursuing further studies in economics, I find
the solid theoretical training of the CUHK Economics to be
most helpful. The faculty of the department is also very
open to communicate with students. Without their
advice, I couldn’t be where I am today.”
Our department has a dedicated career unit to support students throughout different stages in job hunting
process. Apart from job updates, the career unit offers a variety of activities including job-hunting workshops,
company visits, and one-on-one counseling service.
Imperial College of LondonLondon School of EconomicsNorthwestern UniversityThe University of British ColumbiaThe University of Chicago
AlumniSharing
Toulouse School of EconomicsUniversity of California, BerkeleyUniversity of MinnesotaWarwick UniversityWashington University in St. Louis
Alan Book 2013 Graduate
MA, The University of
British Columbia, Canada (2014)
PhD student, McGill University, Canada
“I feel both proud and privileged to have spent 3 years
at CUHK Economics. The undergraduate programme
at CUHK Economics offers a rigorous training in
economic theory and econometrics that prepares
students for both PhD programmes and a
wide range of careers in government
and business sectors.”
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Our graduates keep in touch with their dear friends and classmates through the CUHK Economics Alumni
Association. The Association connects the different generations of CUHK Economics alumni, and it is a great
place for networking.
Mentorship programmeThe Alumni Association invites many of our successful alumni to provide guidance on life long skills to our
undergraduate students, such as Mr. Billy Cheung (Financial Analyst of Bank of China), Ms. Natalie Tsui
(Vice President of BNP Paribas Hong Kong), etc. Through this mentorship programme, students
can obtain advice for career planning and self-development as well as to build up resourceful
network for future development.
CUHK Economics Alumni Association
Annual dinner / Alumni reunionThe Almuni Association organizes annual dinner and alumni reunion in order to foster and promote alumni relations.
AdmissionRequirements
JUPASMinimum Programme Entrance Requirements for Admissions to CUHK ECON (JUPAS code: JS4824)
EligibilityFirst year Economics undergraduate students admitted via JUPAS and Non-JUPAS.
Amount of the awardAwards of HKD $5,000-10,000
Application methodJUPAS: Those who put CUHK Economics (JS4824) as their first choice (A1) will be automatically considered
Non-JUPAS: Those who choose Economics as their first choice in the CUHK Undergraduate Admissions Intranet
Selection CriteriaAdmission Interview and Academic Merits
* The two subjects may include:
(i) 2 new senior secondary elective subjects; or
(ii) 1 new senior secondary elective subject and Mathematics
(Extended Part) Module 1 or Module 2
AdmissionScholarship
Non-JUPAS• For students not applying based on their HKDSE performance, we consider most major international
qualifications (eg. GCE, IB, SAT, ACT, AP, ATAR, OSSD/ BC diploma, GSAT/AST, etc.) and qualifications in
Hong Kong (e.g. Associate Degree and Higher Diploma).
• Applicants must meet the CUHK language requirements. We carefully review each application on a case-by-
case basis.
• For mainland students with Gao Kao results, they should apply through the National Colleges and Universities
Enrolment System.
Subject weighting in HKDSE subjects
Calculation of the admission scoresWe adopt the Best 5 formula, which counts the scores of the best 5 subjects in HKDSE.
Mathematics (Compulsory Part)
x 1.5Best of M1/M2/Chemistry/Economics/Physics
x 1.5+
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