Faculty of Business & Economics Quantitative Finance

Offered As:	Major
URL:	https://ug.hkubs.hku.hk/programme/major-and-minor-options
*Open to students of other Faculties:	Yes
Selection process required:	No
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/2400/263635/Important%20Notes%20-%202nd%20Major%20in%20QFin%20-%20202509.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 is provided by the Faculties/Schools as of August 2026 and is subject to change by respective units. Students are advised to consult their Faculty/School Office(s) in case of doubt.