Aims and Characteristics

Special Features

• The curriculum integrates theory and practice with emphasis on local applications;

• The programme has been accepted into the CFA Institute University Affiliation Programme, positioning students to sit for the CFA examinations.(https://www.cfainstitute.org/en/about/universities/university-affiliation)

• The Master of Finance (MoF) programme at PolyU is proud to be an academic partner with GARP for risk education;

• The programme is taught by staff from the School of Accounting and Finance, which is accredited by The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong as a recognised institution for providing continuous professional training.

Programme Aims

The Master of Finance (Corporate Finance) (MoF-MCF) programme aims to provide corporate finance practitioners with education opportunities to enhance their professionalism and elevate their intellectual capacity in corporate finance, corporate risk management and related areas.

On completion of the MoF-MCF programme, graduates will be able to:

• Apply conceptual frameworks to analyze investment and corporate finance issues;

• Solve asset management/corporate finance problems; and

• Formulate financial strategies.

Characteristics

• The most up-to-date industry practices are incorporated into the curriculum to make the programme a unique synthesis of academic theories and professional practices.

• Professional Development Lectures given by prominent practitioners provide students with updated industry information.

• There is a possible exit point with Postgraduate Diploma in Finance (Corporate Finance) for students who have completed six Year One Compulsory Subjects.