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Author: Xie Deqin
2020-05-08 07:00
Last update date: 2020-05-08 07:00In the continuing economic downturn, many people will choose to study and enhance their competitiveness. This year's Hong Kong Polytechnic University Master of Finance degree program will increase the number of scholarships to 30% of freshmen, hoping to help more people who are advancing against the market to equip themselves.
Increased demand for financial talent
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Master's degree in Finance is divided into investment management and corporate finance. Students can choose according to their own interests. In 2020, the number of scholarships for courses will be increased from the previous 10 to 30% of freshmen, and eligible students will be exempted from tuition fees of up to 20%. Dr. Wu Zhichang (Allen), deputy director of the Master of Finance course, said that the increase in scholarships was due to the economic downturn. "When the economic environment is not good, many people will choose to apply for a master's degree to enhance their competitiveness."
Allen said that the course decided to increase the number of scholarships due to the economic downturn.
Allen pointed out that Fintech and Green Bond are currently popular areas in the financial industry, and the Shenzhen-Hong Kong stock market trading interconnection mechanism (Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect) is becoming more and more mature, so the industry needs to have more relevant Experienced talent. However, the market has fluctuated this year, so Risk Management is also very important. According to market demand, the course has added corresponding elective subjects for students to choose.
The first year of the two-year master's degree in finance covers more basic knowledge such as finance, accounting, economics, and investment management. The second year of the course is based on elective majors, including Entrepreneurial Finance, Acquisitions, financial analysis and valuation (Financial Analysis and Valuation) and risk management, etc. Allen also pointed out that the most unique aspect of the course is that it covers 70% of the content and concepts of the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) assessment to help students prepare for the exam. "Most of our classmates will take the CFA after completing the course. They all said that the course is very helpful for obtaining professional qualifications."
Multi- culture training to enhance competitiveness
King, who is currently working as a corporate account manager in a local bank, worked in a bank after graduating from university. However, he felt that the career development was not broad enough. In addition to the current academic inflation in the environment, he enrolled in courses to enhance his competitiveness. King pointed out that because of his professional background, he felt that the course content was very suitable for him.
King felt that the course content was very suitable for him.
King's current work revolves around corporate finance. It is necessary to recommend appropriate banking products based on the credit capabilities of corporate customers, which involves a large number of market trends and product analysis. King said that because of the many analytical tasks involved, it is important to give confidence to guests. The knowledge taught in the course just allows him to make a more incisive analysis for the guests, build a more professional image, and give the guests greater confidence. King also said that the course allows him to meet many friends who also work in the financial industry and exchange the latest information in the industry. The course also regularly invites people from different industries to share hot topics and enrich the students' learning experience.
Working people studying for a new degree, busy work schedules and life-size things are enough to make people breathless, but King believes that the course does not bring additional pressure. He suggested that as long as the students manage their time well, the problem is not big.
Course places are limited, and interested applicants should register as soon as possible.
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Investment Management Major:
https://af.polyu.edu.hk/study/master-programmes/mof/
Corporate Finance:
https://af.polyu.edu.hk/study/master-programmes/mcf/
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