The programme provides a rigorous training in economic analysis and empirical methods for those who plan to pursue a career as economic analysts, policy researchers and investment strategists in multinational corporations, investment or commercial banks, trade associations, government bodies and policy research institutes. The programme can also serve as a foundation for further academic work at the graduate level.
Core Courses
Students have to take the following 7 core courses (total 21 credit units):
- Advanced International Trade
- Advanced Macroeconomics
- Advanced Microeconomics
- Econometrics
- Economic Growth and Development
- International Finance
- Professional Seminars in Applied Economics
Electives
Students have to choose 3 electives (total 9 credit units) from the below list:
- Topics in Econometrics
- Topics in Microeconomics
- Up to two 3-credit-unit free electives (any courses subject to the approval from programme leader and course offering department)