Learning Supports

Quantitative Finance Executive Mentorship Programme (QFEMP)
As the oldest university in Hong Kong, the University of Hong Kong has an extensive network of alumni who hold senior positions in the quantitative finance industry to serve as students’ mentor.

Professional Seminars Series PSS
Distinguished market professionals are invited to campus to share with students the latest developments in the financial market so that they can better relate theory and practice.

Overseas Exchange Opportunities
The School of Economics and Finance has exchange agreement with many renowned institutions overseas. All students meeting basic academic requirements are eligible to go. Our exchange partner institutions include universities with highly acclaimed quantitative finance programme, including New York University and University of Toronto.

International Field Trips
Field trips to overseas will be arranged to broaden students' global perspective which is strongly appreciated by financial institutions these days.

Career Seminar/Workshop Series
Seminars and workshops are held to enhance students’ job search skills and industry knowledge. Job search training includes CV/cover letter writing workshops, individual CV/cover letter review, mock individual/group interviews, and personal career counseling. Professionals from banking/finance industries and recent graduates are invited to talk about different types of banking and financial markets, career prospects, and required competencies.

Internship and Financial Practium
Through internship opportunities, students can gain hands-on experience in business environment and enhance their industry knowledge, communication skills, and problem solving ability, which are strongly emphasized in the business world.

Our students have been able to find internship positions with Morgan Stanley, Citicorp, HSBC, Merrill Lynch, Bank of Tokyo Mitsubishi UFJ, DBS, Watyson Wyatt, and Daiwa Institute of Research. Our students’ placement record attests to the high regard for graduates from the School of Economics and Finance.

• Financial Practicum – this elective course allows students to earn course credit while gaining real world experience via internship or providing consulting service to financial institutions. Students will be supervised by a faculty member and a mentor from a financial institution.

Scholarships
Generous scholarships are available for qualified students.