Master of Science in Finance, City University of Hong Kong Prepares senior bankers and financial executives to excel in corporate finance and investment. Includes advanced corporate finance, banking and finance workshops corporate finance, derivatives and risk management, econometrics, fixed-income securities, international financial management and investments. Requirements Bachelor's degree and two to four years' experience in banking or finance. Graduates of first degree not taught in English will need a TOEFL score of 550 (paper-based) or its equivalent. Cost HK$3,920 per credit unit in 2007-08. Minimum 30 credits required. Aid A few HK$40,000 scholarships are provided. Enrolment deadline March 31, 2007 Master of Finance (MFin), The University of Hong Kong Offers a mix of fundamental and current knowledge in all areas of finance. Four basic courses in financial analysis that are based on the Chartered Financial Analysts (CFA) curriculum, to broaden knowledge of quantitative analysis, financial statement analysis, economics and fundamentals of asset valuation, such as investment valuation and portfolio management. Two streams - risk management or financial engineering. Requirements Bachelor's degree with at least two years of postgraduate work experience. TOEFL needed if the first degree was not taught in English. Cost For 2006-07, the total tuition fees are HK$120,000. The fees for 2007-08 are under review. Aid Non-means tested loan scheme. Enrolment deadline February 15, 2007 MA in Finance, Accounting and Management, University of Bradford Core courses include business economics, human resource management, international business environment, marketing, research methods, total quality management and e-business and a dissertation. Specialisations are strategic accounting and strategic financial management. Requirements Bachelor's degree plus managerial experience. Other tertiary qualifications considered. Cost HK$79,800 in total. Aid CEF and non-means tested loan. Enrolment deadline January 18 last year for January 2007 intake Master of Professional Accounting, Southern Cross University in collaboration with Hong Kong Institute of Technology Allows non-graduates to further their careers. Courses include contemporary issues in business accounting, issues in accounting theory, corporate reporting, auditing and assurance services, corporate finance, taxation practice, accounting information systems and corporation and securities law. Requirements Bachelor's degree or non-degree holders with at least three years of relevant experience. English proficiency essential and must be over 21 years of age. Non-degree holders need to complete additional four postgraduate courses. Maximum exemption of six courses if completed similar tertiary courses. Cost HK$5,000 per course, 12 courses (graduates), 16 courses (non-graduates). Aid Non-means tested loan scheme. Some core courses come under the CEF. Enrolment deadline January, May and September 2007 MSc in Financial Management, SOAS, University of London in collaboration with HKU SPACE Distance-learning programme focuses on the principles and techniques of finance at various levels of management in commercial banks, investment banks, fund management institutions or corporate treasurers' departments. Includes banking and capital markets, corporate finance, managerial economics, investment and project appraisal, risk management courses, macroeconomic policy and financial markets, the Japanese financial system and IMF and economic policy. Requirements Bachelor's degree in economics or finance, advantage with mathematics or statistics. Selection made by the University of London. Cost GBP8,182 (HK$123,000). Aid Included in the list of CEF reimbursable programmes. Enrolment deadline April 1, 2007 MSc in Financial Analysis, MSc in Investment Management, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Eighteen months part-time with five core, four required and six elective subjects. In the first year, all students do the five core subjects. In the second year, students will either stream into financial analysis or investment management. They can then decide on completing either one or two concentrations - for the financial analyst - corporate finance and/or security analysis; for the investment manager - asset management and/or risk management. Both programmes prepare students for the chartered financial analysts' examinations. Requirements Good Bachelor's degree and satisfactory GMAT score. Applicants with at least seven years' experience in the finance or related industry will be considered for exemption. Cost HK$120,000 for 30 credits (tentatively). Aid Scholarships available for outstanding students. Enrolment deadline February 14 and April 2, 2007 (2nd phase) Master of Science in Applied Accounting and Finance, Hong Kong Baptist University This programme aims to integrate knowledge of both accounting and finance disciplines e.g. in courses such as financial statement analysis and business valuation and financial strategy. Requirements Bachelor's degree with honours in business, or equivalent professional qualification or a bachelor's degree in another discipline, with training or experience in accounting or finance; and minimum three years of relevant work experience. English proficiency tests for degrees not taught in English. Interview process. Foundation course for non-relevant degree holders. Cost HK$95,000 (2006) in total (under review). Aid Continuing Education Fund. Enrolment deadline End April 2007 Master of Finance (Wealth Management), The Hong Kong Polytechnic University For students with or without a finance background, the degree aims to teach students personal financial planning, insurance and wealth planning. Requirements Bachelor's degree or a professional diploma awarded by the former Hong Kong Polytechnic or City Polytechnic of Hong Kong. Cost Minimum required credits is 36 at HK$3,000 per credit. Aid Non-means tested loan scheme, CEF and a number of scholarships available. Enrolment deadline March 17, 2007 Master of Corporate Governance, The Open University of Hong Kong Distance learning programme that teaches financial management, administration and secretarial skills, as well as IT for corporate governance. Aims to develop students' international outlook on corporate governance and facilitates their understanding of law enforcement with regard to corporate governance. Requirements Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in business or a business related area or a recognised bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a non-business area plus three years of supervisory /managerial experience; or an OUHK Postgraduate Certificate in Business Administration (or equivalent). Cost HK$76,500 (60 credits). Aid Means-tested student loan from the OUHK, interest-free tuition loans offered through OUHK MasterCard. Non-means tested loan scheme from the government and some of the courses are reimbursable under the CEF. Enrolment deadline March 8, 2007Master of Science in International Banking and Finance Programme, Lingnan University Broad-based programme to improve analytical and quantitative skills for the Asia-Pacific region. Courses include international money and finance, corporate finance, comparative development of international financial centres, international macroeconomics, investment theory and application, financial institutions in China and Hong Kong, management of banks and financial institutions and information technology in banking and finance. Requirements Strong first degree in relevant field or first degree plus relevant working experience. Associate members of the Hong Kong Institute of Bankers may apply. Cost HK$72,000 in total. Aid Limited scholarships (between HK$5,000 to HK$20,000) annually for the best students. Research assistantships available. Non-means tested loan scheme and CEF. Enrolment deadline March 31, 2007 Master of Professional Accounting, University of South Australia in collaboration with the School of Continuing Education, Hong Kong Baptist University For a career move into the accounting profession. Courses include analytical techniques, auditing principles, commercial and corporations law, information systems and competitive advantage, and managerial finance. Requirements Bachelor's degree in English or degree with English Language Proficiency - IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. Cost HK$98,100. Aid CEF and non-means tested loan scheme. Enrolment deadline January 13, 2007 Executive Master of Science in Finance, Baruch College, City University of New York in collaboration with City University of Hong Kong (SCOPE) This programme aims to develop students' understanding and analytical tools to make financial and investment decisions. Requirements Bachelor's degree with at least three years' work experience at a senior level. Candidates with other qualifications with at least five years' experience at a senior level may be considered. Interview required for non-native English speakers or if English was not used to teach first degree. Cost HK$175,500. Aid Non-means tested loan scheme and CEF. Enrolment deadline January 31, 2007
