Compared with the BBA in Economics, our BSc in Economics and Finance (ECOF) places greater emphasis on the use of quantitative methods and techniques to form an in-depth understanding of the modern economy and public policy. Students are required to complete a research-based capstone course to demonstrate their solid base of economic knowledge and mastery of quantitative research skills.
This program is suitable for students who aspire to pursue careers that require strong analytical and quantitative skills, such as in investment banks, consulting, data analysis, and economics. The sophisticated analytical training and quantitative research skills offered by the program also prepare students to pursue further studies.
The flexibility of our curriculum design allows ECOF students to pursue additional majors in other business areas. Students may also take minors offered by other schools at HKUST. Synergizing economics and finance, the program makes ECOF graduates competitive in pursuing a range of careers across business fields.
Ranking:
#20 in Accounting and Finance (#1 in Greater China)
(QS World University Rankings by Subject 2020)
#29 in Economics and Econometrics (#1 in Hong Kong)
(QS World University Rankings by Subject 2020)
Our graduates have a competitive edge in a range of career fields, especially those requiring strong analytical and quantitative skills, such as commercial banking, consultancy, data analysis, investment banking, and economic strategy making in financial institutes and the government. The program’s sophisticated training in analysis and quantitative research also prepares students to pursue further studies at prestigious universities. ECOF students have recently received offers from Cambridge University, Harvard University, the University of Oxford, and the University of Toronto, among others.
