MSc in Economics (Applied Economics/Digital Economics) - Programme (Applied Economics)

Programme Structure

To obtain the MSc, students are required to complete 6 Compulsory Core Subjects, 2 Core Elective Subjects and 4 Free Elective Subjects (34 credits).

Those who are unable to complete the MSc programme may graduate with a Postgraduate Diploma upon completing 6 Compulsory Core Subjects, 1 Core Elective Subject and 2 Free Elective Subjects (25 credits).

The following is a summary of the core areas of study. Detailed information will be provided upon registration.

Compulsory Subjects

Academic Integrity and Ethics in Business (1 credit)
Advanced Topics in Applied Economics
Econometrics for Data Analysis
International Economics
Macroeconomics
Microeconomics

Core Elective Subjects

Development Economics
Economics of Sustainability
Labor Economics
Research Project in Applied Economics

Free Elective Subjects

Advanced Topics in Digital Economics
Data Structures and Database Systems
ESG Investment and Green Finance
Investment
Managerial Economics and Digital Transformation
Quantitative Methods for Accounting and Finance
Quantitative Methods for Finance

Note: Programme structure and content are subject to continuous review and change.

* Not all subjects will be offered each year and it is subject to staffing resources and student enrolment.

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