General
Founded in 1911, the University of Hong Kong is one of the leading international and comprehensive research universities in the Asia-Pacific region, with more than 100 departments and sub-divisions of studies and learning. There is currently an enrolment of more than 15,000 students (6,000 at postgraduate level). The medium of instruction is English. The University is committed to its vision of globalization, together with excellence in scholarship and research.
The School
Since its inception as the Department of Economics and Political Science to its current structure, the School of Economics and Finance plays a leading role in the theoretical study of economics and finance and their application to substantive issues pertaining to Hong Kong and the region. The School offers comprehensive training with particular attention paid to economic and financial institutions and systems in the Asian region. A wide range of courses is available to give students a balanced perspective and an in-depth understanding of various issues in economics and finance. Courses in economics can be selected from such areas such as general economics theory, money and finance, institutions and quantitative economics. Courses in finance focus on financial analysis, financial institutions, financial products and markets, and financial management. Reading courses and dissertations are also offered and consist of supervised reading and research on a special topic under the guidance of teaching staff.
Given the in-depth training of the School''s programmes, graduates are will equipped to excel in a variety of jobs. A majority of our graduates are employed in the business and government sectors while others work in educational institutions or continue their formal education for a career in academia.
How to Contact Us
We are located on the main campus at Room 908, K.K. Leung Building (Building No. 20 on map http://www.hku.hk/estates/newmap ).
Telephone: (852) 2859-1058
Fax: (852) 2548-1152
Email: econ@hku.hk
Location: Hong Kong
Postal: Room 908, 9/F, K.K. Leung Building, Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong
Email: econ@hku.hk
Tel: (852) 2859-1058
Fax: (852) 2548-1152
Homepage: http://www.econ.hku.hk/
