Overview

The Global Finance program at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology is designed mainly for high-performance professionals in the financial services industry and those with finance functions in non-financial firms. With the complementary strengths of senior faculty from both Schools, the program offers the opportunity to advance knowledge and practices in global finance marketplace under the guidance of internationally recognized academics.

Overview

The program takes the latest insights from Wall Street and the emerging Asian market and puts them into a global context. Classes are held in Hong Kong, New York and Shanghai. Participants are mostly experienced finance professionals from more than 10 countries all over the world.
Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will be awarded a Master of Science degree jointly by NYU and HKUST. Graduates will become alumni of both Universities.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Corporate Finance
Investments
Asset Allocation
Derivatives Markets
Fixed Income Instruments and Markets
Applied Corporate Finance and Valuation
Behavioral Finance
Financial Markets and Corporate Finance in China
Risk Management in Financial Institutions
Topics in Financial Markets and Innovation
Group Integrative Project Presentations

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , Local

More details

Deadline: September 1 for mainland China applicants

Language

English

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80

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6.5

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Credits

24 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants seeking admission to a master's degree program should have obtained a bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution, or an approved equivalent qualification.

Applicants have to fulfill English Language requirements

Five years of full-time work experience after obtaining the bachelor’s degree

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

86000 USD / year

≈ 86000 USD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

86000 USD / year

≈ 86000 USD / year

Additional Details

HK$659,100

Living costs

Hong Kong

Hong Kong (SAR)

13720 - 23419 HKD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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