Economics

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Economics 课程名称：Master of Science Program in Economics 学位类型：理学硕士（Economics） 修读模式：全日制 学制：1 年 学费：港币350,000 开设学院/学系：Department of Economics 官方网站：https://mscecon.hkust.edu.hk 课程简介：The Master of Science (MSc) Program in Economics emphasizes coursework to strengthen students’ general background in economics and their ability to apply such knowledge to analyze real world problems. The program aims to provide solid economics and analytical training for students in order to prepare them for further

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To qualify for admission, applicants must meet all of the following requirements. Admission is selective and meeting these minimum requirements does not guarantee admission. 1. General Admission Requirements of the University Applicants seeking admission to a master's degree program should have obtained a bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution, or an approved equivalent qualification. 2. English Language Admission Requirements Applicants have to fulfill English Language requirements with one of the following proficiency attainments: TOEFL iBT: 80 (for tests taken prior to 21 January 2026) * 4.5 (for tests taken from 21 January 2026 onwards) * TOEFL pBT: 550 TOEFL Revised paper-delivered test: 60 (total scores for Reading, Listening and Writing sections) IELTS (Academic Module): Overall score: 6.5 and All sub-score: 5.5 * * Refers to scores in one single attempt only. Test at home option is not accepted. Applicants are not required to present TOEFL or IELTS score if their first language is English, or they obtained the bachelor's degree (or equivalent) from an institution where the medium of instruction was English. 原文链接：https://prog-crs.ust.hk/pgprog/2027-28/msc-econ/ 二、课程简介（英文原文） The Master of Science (MSc) Program in Economics emphasizes coursework to strengthen students’ general background in economics and their ability to apply such knowledge to analyze real world problems. The program aims to provide solid economics and analytical training for students in order to prepare them for further pursuit of higher academic degrees or industry jobs. The variety of applied courses offered in the program equips students with sufficient knowledge to enter the job market. They can benefit from the good employment opportunities in Hong Kong, Mainland China and overseas. 三、学习目标（英文原文） On successful completion of the program, graduates will be able to: Solve advanced economic models using mathematical methods related to real analysis, static optimization, and dynamic optimization. Assess the underlying insights of these economic models, and construct simple economic models using the above methods. Explain firms’ and individuals’ behaviors in given economic and industry environments using an understanding of theories and knowledge from microeconomics. Explain the effects of economic policies on monetary and business cycle stability, trade and economic growth using an understanding of theories and knowledge from macroeconomics. Evaluate the implications of empirical data analysis using an understanding of theories and tools from empirical data analysis. Explain and apply econometric principles, and decide how to collect and deal with raw data. Construct proper econometric models and use relevant software to conduct empirical analysis on given data. Make predictions on economic and business outcomes based on results from empirical analysis. Explain economic models and intuition to academic people using professional language in economics, and present economic insights or their empirical findings to industry people using both economic and business languages. Use various approaches including graphs, diagrams, figures, etc. to enrich their communication. 四、课程设置（英文原文） Minimum Credit Requirement 30 credits The total credit load should not exceed 34. Core Courses 14 credits ECON 5130 * ECON 5140 * ECON 5150 ECON 5280 * * The course may be substituted by an equivalent course subject to prior approval of the Academic Director and the other course instructor. Elective Courses At least 16 credits Students are free to register in any postgraduate courses offered by the Department of Economics, except ECON 5030, ECON 5110 and ECON 5200. Subject to the approval of the Academic Director, students can choose to take up to two postgraduate courses (of no more than 6 credits taken together) related to economics offered by other departments in the School of Business and Management, School of Science, or Division of Social Science. Students may take up to 8 credits of economics related undergraduate courses at 4000-level. Of the 8 credits, no more than 6 credits may be from the Department of Economics. Students may take ECON 6950 as an elective to fulfill the program requirement. The project should be carried out under the supervision of a faculty member in the Department of Economics. The final report will be read by two faculty members, one of whom is the supervisor. ECON 6950 Remarks Courses will need to be repeated or replaced if students fail to obtain a passing grade.

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