Data Science (Concentration in Quantitative Finance and Risk Management) Beijing Normal University - Hong Kong Baptist University

Overview

The curriculum places special emphasis on the integration of mathematics, data science, and finance, helping students not only master the application of cutting-edge technologies but also deeply understand the underlying mathematical principles. 

Graduates of the Data Science (Concentration in Quantitative Finance and Risk Management) programme from Beijing Normal University - Hong Kong Baptist University will possess the capability to identify problems in the financial and business sectors that can be solved by Data Science and to propose effective solutions. Upon fulfilling all programme requirements, students will be awarded the Master of Science in Data Science degree by HKBU.

Graduation Prospects

Graduates of this programme enjoy broad career prospects. According to an analysis of past graduates from the MSc in Mathematical Finance (MFIN) programme at Hong Kong Baptist University, they can choose from a wealth of career paths including risk managers, investment bankers, asset managers, derivative traders, and financial engineers, covering core segments of quantitative finance and risk management.

The alumni of the MFIN programme have secured ideal placements at leading institutions at home and abroad, or opted for further academic study, with typical paths including:

• Risk monitoring role at the Audit Department of Ping An Group

• Risk Manager at CGN Investment (HK) Co., Ltd

• Derivatives Analyst at Guangzhou Futures Co., Ltd

• Role in the Group Business Department of China Life Insurance Co., Ltd (Shenzhen)

• Risk Management Associate at Multibank Group

• Business Analyst at Fujitsu Hong Kong Limited

• Auditor at China Life Insurance Audit Center

• Pursuit of PhD degrees in the UK, Hong Kong (China), or other countries and regions for further academic development