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The Master of Economics Programme at the HKU Business School is designed to equip students with advanced analytical skills and expose them to cutting-edge developments in economics. With a comprehensive curriculum and multiple learning streams, students can connect economic theory with real-world business practices. The programme offers flexibility through streams such as Data Analysis, Policy Analysis, Theory, and Advanced Research, allowing students to tailor their studies to their interests and career aspirations. The programme also provides a strong foundation for further PhD study. To be eligible, candidates must hold a recognized degree and meet the minimum English language proficiency requirements. Join us and become a future leader in the field of economics.

About the course

The Master of Economics Programme at the HKU Business School aims to introduce students to frontier developments in economics and to equip them with state-of-the-art analytical tools. Our comprehensive curriculum has multiple learning streams and helps students connect economic theory with real world business.

As a student on this course, you will have the opportunity to take part in in-depth discussions and conduct studies on China economics from Hong Kong’s unique perspective. The school boasts a top-class teaching faculty with strong economists and outstanding alumni and mentors, as well as an active research environment, with long-term collaborative research opportunities available both within and outside the faculty.

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Entry Requirements

To be eligible for admission to the Master of Economics Programme, a candidate must:

- Hold a recognised degree or equivalent;
- Obtain statements from two referees, regarding his/her suitability for the programme; and
- Minimum score requirement: TOEFL: 80 | IELTS: 6 (with no subtest below 5.5) TOEFL iBT® Home Edition and IELTS online tests are not accepted.


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Scholarships

We offer scholarships to qualified students, who may receive a scholarship ranging from 10% to 50% in most cases, on the basis of student’s academic merit at the time of admission. A full tuition fee waiver may be offered to outstanding cases.

Application Procedure

All eligible candidates are automatically considered; no separate application is required.


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We offer merit-based scholarships to qualified students, who shall receive a scholarship of 10%, on the basis of student’s performance, including but not limited to, academic performance of the first three modules, participation in the extra-curricular activities, recommendation from course instructors, and level of support provided to the programme office.

Those who have received the Entrance Scholarship will not be entitled to the Merit-based Scholarship. All eligible candidates are automatically considered; no separate application is required.

Application Procedure

Those who have received the Entrance Scholarship will not be entitled to the Merit-based Scholarship. All eligible candidates are automatically considered; no separate application is required.


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Up to 14 scholarships shall be awarded, starting from the academic year 2022-2023, to Year One students, available to all masters programmes offered by the HKU Business School on the bases of academic performance in the respective programmes and their contributions to the community of masters programmes. The Scholarship shall be of the value of HK$10,000 each.

Value of Scholarship(s)

HK$10,000

Application Procedure

Would be announced to the current student intake.


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