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Quantitative Finance (Selection process required)
Offered As: Major
URL: https://ug.hkubs.hku.hk/programme/major-and-minor-options
*Open to students of other Faculties: Yes
Credits: 96
What is it about? This major emphasizes the application of mathematics, computer programming and statistics to financial problems such as asset pricing and trading, portfolio management, financial engineering and risk management. The training prepares students to pursue challenging careers in the financial sector as financial engineers, risk managers, structured product designers and hedge fund managers.
Offering Faculty/ Department/ School/Institute HKU Business School


Pre-requisite requirements and/or other conditions for declaring the major/minor Candidates must undergo a selection process arranged by the BSc(QFin) Programme Director.

All courses offered by HKU Business School have quota restriction. Students' declaration of a major/minor offered by the School will NOT guarantee them a place in the courses for fulfilling the major/minor requirements.

Special note:
https://ug.hkubs.hku.hk/f/page/2400/262429/2nd%20Major%20in%20QFin_Important%20Notes_2024-25.pdf
Career opportunities For further information, please check with the School or CEDARS (Careers & Placement)
Further information https://ug.hkubs.hku.hk/programme/major-and-minor-options
Contact T: 3917 5343
E: fbe.undergrad@hku.hk
* Note: Students pursuing curricula with major / minor programme(s) must complete at least one major programme from their home Faculties upon graduation. Disclaimer: The information mainly applies to students admitted in 2024-25 and thereafter. For students from different cohorts, the information is only for reference. Please check with Faculty/offering department for details. The pre-requisite requirements / conditions are subject to changes by Faculties from time to time, and students are advised to check with their Faculty Office in case of doubt.