The University of Hong Kong

Bachelor of Economics

The University of Hong Kong
The Bachelor of Economics at The University of Hong Kong is a 4 Years long program for international students, taught in English.

IntroductionIntroduction

ProgramAbout the Program

TeachingObjectives

The BEcon programme trains students in economic theory, statistical tools, the application of theory to solve practical economic problems in trade, banking, the labour market, and evaluate the regional economic performances of China, Hong Kong and other economies. Students will be furnished with solid theoretical and empirical economic knowledge to analyse and understand human behaviour and social interactions. The programme allows students a high degree of flexibility in planning their future career specialisation. Students may also declare a minor or a second major if they are able to meet the respective requirements.

Main Courses

Compulsory major:
Economics
Optional majors:
Business Design and Innovation
Human Resource Management
Quantitative Finance
Information Systems
Marketing
Wealth Management

Duration

4 years

Degree Awarded

Qualified student will be granted Bachelor Degree of Economicsby The University of Hong Kong

Future Career

Given the solid training, graduates of the BEcon programmes are equipped to excel in a wide variety of jobs. Most graduates have secured employment in banks, financial institutions and major corporations. Some have developed careers in government and education, while others have furthered their studies in universities locally and overseas.

About The University of Hong Kong

The University of Hong Kong (HKU) is a comprehensive research-intensive institution comprising ten faculties. HKU's high-calibre staff and students—recruited from around the region and the world—engage in innovative research with local, regional and global significance across the University's faculties  and research centres and institutes.
HKU consistently ranks high among the world’s top universities.  It has the most Academicians of the Chinese Academy of Sciences/Engineering of any local institution, and many of its scholars are amongst the top 1% in their field according to ISI’s Essential Science Indicators. Research in the Arts and Humanities, with diverse fields focusing on both local and global concerns, also makes a vital contribution to HKU’s high international standing.

Accommodation

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Fees

Application Fee:
$ 150 USD
Service Fee:
$ 50 USD
Tuition fee:
$ 15736 USD/per year
 
¥ 113305 CNY/per year

Admissions Process

3 Steps to Apply to a Chinese University

1

Choose Programs

2

Apply Online

3

ENROLL IN CHINA

Entry Requirements


1. Applicants must be under the age of 25.


2. Applicants must be non-Chinese in good health.


3. Applicants must have high school certificate or will high school certificate by September 2015. 


4. Candidates with IELTS overall score of 6.5 or above with sub-score of 6.0 or above ; or overall score of 93 or above at Internet-based TOEFL with sub-score of 22 or above will be considered with preference

Grade C or better in English Language at GCSE / GCEO
Grade C or better in English First Language at IGCSE
Grade B or better in English Second Language at IGCSE
An overall band of 6.5 or better in Academic IELTS


Application Materials


1. a photocopy of your  passport / National identity card / birth certificate


2. referee's report (Word format, PDF format) / reference letter, to be completed by your school principal or teacher, or by an academic referee (In the case the referee report / reference letter is given to you by your school in a sealed envelope, please forward the report  / letter to the University). For reference letter, please arrange it to be sent with a cover page which specifies the admissions scheme you applied, your full name, application number, date of birth and first choice of curriculum.


3. the predicted grade / point issued by the school


4. final/latest academic transcript(s) / examination results


5. public examination results in detail e.g. GCSE, HKCEE, HKALE, including in the case of GCE AL / AS level, the Statement of Results which shows the numerical scores achieved
(optional) a summary of not more than two A4-size pages of your extra-curricular activities / personal achievements / working experience / any other information which you feel will help the selection committee in considering your application


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