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Master of Science in Quantitative Finance and FinTech

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Earn Two Master's Degrees in Just 2 Years with a Single Entry

Dual Master of Science in Financial Engineering and Quantitative Finance & FinTech offered by New York University and The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

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We are excited to announce the launch of a groundbreaking dual Master's degree programme in Financial Engineering and Quantitative Finance & FinTech, offered in collaboration between the Department of Finance and Risk Engineering at the Tandon School of Engineering, New York University (NYU), and the Department of Applied Mathematics at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU).

This dual degree programme leverages the strengths of both esteemed institutions, offering a robust curriculum that seamlessly integrates finance, engineering, and technology. It is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary for leadership roles in the dynamic financial sector.

The programme is designed as a non-reciprocal collaboration (outgoing only). Eligible students can apply for this innovative program starting in the second semester of the 2024/25 academic year. Those who are accepted and complete their studies at PolyU during the first year will have the exceptional opportunity to continue at NYU in the second year. 

Upon successful completion of the Dual Degree Programme, students shall be awarded two degrees: One from PolyU, stating "Master of Science in Quantitative Finance and FinTech", and another from NYU, stating "Master of Science in Financial Engineering".

Programme information

Dual Master of Science in Financial Engineering and Quantitative Finance & FinTech

Eligibility

Students admitted to MSc in Quantitative Finance and FinTech (programme code: 63029) for the 2024/25 academic year and beyond, who demonstrate excellent academic performance (specific criteria to be announced soon), are eligible.

Intake quota

15 local/ non-local PolyU students of 63029

Mode of study

Full-time

Duration

2 years

Credit requirement for graduation

Year 1 at PolyU

  • 18 credits of compulsory subjects, and
  • 1-credit subject – ‘Academic Integrity and Ethics in Business’

Year 2 at NYU

  • 24 credits and fulfil other non-credit bearing requirements at NYU Tandon School of Engineering

Tuition fee

Year 1 at PolyU: HKD 232,200

Year 2 at NYU: USD 56,000* (subject to annual adjustment)

* Remarks:

  • The published tuition rates are inclusive of applicable taxes and are based on the normal course load without considering exceeded credits.
  • The students shall assume full financial liability for any expenses incurred as a result of retaking failed subjects or voluntarily taking extra credits beyond the required curriculum.
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    Graduation requirements and parchments
    1. Students in the Dual Degree Programme will first register at PolyU and complete 18 credits of compulsory subjects and the 1-credit Academic Integrity and Ethics Requirement (AIE) subject – ‘Academic Integrity and Ethics in Business’ at PolyU’s main campus at Hung Hom during the first year. In the second year, students are required to complete 24 credits and fulfil other non-credit bearing requirements at NYU Tandon School of Engineering at Brooklyn.
    2. Students enrolling on the Dual Degree Programme must fulfill all the required credits in order to meet the graduation conditions of both PolyU and NYU.
    3. Upon successful completion of the Dual Degree Programme, students shall be awarded two degrees: One from PolyU, stating "Master of Science in Quantitative Finance and FinTech", and another from NYU, stating "Master of Science in Financial Engineering".
    4. Students must enroll in 12 credits per semester in the NYU FRE programme.

    How to apply

    - Details will be announced in the Semester 2 of 2024/25.

     

    Admission

    Students enrolled in PolyU's MSc in Quantitative Finance and FinTech programme who meet the following English & GPA requirements are eligible to apply for admission to NYU's MSc in Financial Engineering programme in the second-year of study:

    • Obtain an overall band score of 7.5 in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), OR a score of 100 or above in the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Internet-based test; and
    • Have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.225 or above out of 4.3 upon completion of the first-year study with 19 credits at PolyU.

    Selected candidates will be invited to attend interviews hosted by PolyU's Department of Applied Mathematics (AMA). Details will be announced in a later stage. 

    AMA shall nominate the suitable students to NYU's Department of Finance and Risk Engineering (FRE) for admission to the "Master of Science in Financial Engineering" programme for the second year of study.*

    * Remark:

    NYU FRE shall have sole authority to decide who is admitted to the NYU FRE program. Any admitted student who does not meet the GPA requirement upon completion of their first year at PolyU will have their offer of admission to NYU FRE rescinded and will not be allowed to enroll in the NYU FRE programme. 

    Curriculum

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    Enquiry

    Ms Elki Wong

    Programme Secretary

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