Hong Kong's First Homebuilt Aircraft Takes Off on a Round-the-World Trip
BKOO Inspiration will be stopping at 50 airports in 25 countries and covering a total distance of 55,000km before returning to Hong Kong.
As the world economy teeters on the brink of a recession, it is of great importance to understand how the international financial system functions. The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) offers two degree courses in economics for those who are curious about how to forecast and avoid crisis situations.
The master of social sciences (MSSc) in global political economy is a taught degree course organised by the faculty of social sciences and launched in 2008, in response to the financial crisis and the dire state of the global political economy.
Its fourth intake is now open to students from different sectors and countries to apply for, although candidates usually hail from the Hong Kong government, investment banks, retail banks, and not-for-profit organisations.
The programme's aim is to provide a comprehensive curriculum based on theoretical training and empirical analysis, giving students a good grounding in global political and economic issues.
But the ultimate objective is to equip students with broad vision in the globalising career market and in a fast-changing and volatile world.
For better flexibility, the programme has just two required courses, and 13 elective courses covering China and its neighbours, plus other developing and developed economies.