Master of Science in Finance

The Master of Science (MSc) in Finance is offered by the Department of Finance at Lingnan University. The MSc in Finance Degree will provide a broad coverage of the major areas in finance, with an emphasis on fundamental principles and professional practice. As such, the Degree will cover asset pricing, commercial and investment banking, corporate finance, financial engineering, insurance, investments, risk management, and wealth management.

Special Features

• The Programme is ideal for those students who have a strong desire to expand their knowledge of finance and are keen to work in the finance industry in Hong Kong, Mainland China, and internationally.
• The Programme will emphasize the important concepts, skills, and theoretical and institutional underpinnings of finance in Term 1 and more advanced topics and practical aspects in Term 2.
• The Programme will provide a comprehensive education for students who wish to attempt the major professional qualifications in finance such as the CFA, CIIA, FRM, and CII designations

Learning Outcomes

• Demonstrate knowledge of the functions and operation of financial institutions and of how financial services benefit firms and individuals;
• Analyse the risk and return profiles of different investments and devise suitable investment strategies;
• Demonstrate mastery of quantitative skills in applying financial models and performing financial analysis and valuation;
• Develop and apply risk management techniques and financial products to control exposure to risk in a global capital market; and
• Explain how compliance to regulation and ethical standards in the business environment are implemented by financial institutions.