The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
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JS5331
BSc in Economics and Finance 理學士(經濟及金融學)
ECOF
Short Description
The BSc Economics and Finance (ECOF) program provides a solid training in both economics and finance, with a strong emphasis on the use of quantitative methods and techniques. Compare to BBA Economics program, ECOF requires fewer business core courses.
Enjoying the synergy between economics and finance, students will be furnished with solid economic knowledge and essential quantitative skills to form an in-depth understanding of the modern economy and public policies. Students interested in economic research may enroll in the Honors Thesis Courses in their final year to further develop their research skills and take the opportunity to work closely with a faculty member on their own research project.
Economics is a social science that studies people's decisions under constraints. It offers expertise in topics such as behavior of consumers and firms, efficiency and equity of markets, economic growth, business cycles, international trade and finance, taxation and public policies, etc. Important finance topics covered in the program include corporate finance, corporate valuation, investment analysis and portfolio management, derivative securities, financial markets and institutions, financial accounting, and international finance.
This program is suitable for students who aspire to enter into the fields that require strong analytical and quantitative skills, such as investment banks, consulting, data analysis, economists. The sophisticated analytical training and quantitative research also prepare students to pursue further studies.
Extended Major
ECOF students may apply for the extended major in Artificial Intelligence or Digital Media and Creative Arts at the end of the 3rd term of study, if they satisfy the extended major requirement. Students completing the extended major will graduate with a title bearing both the traditional major subject they selected and the extended major. For details, please refer to "JS5300 Business & Management".
Remarks:
The Year 1 curricula of JS5331 ECOF and JS5300 B&M are identical. JS5331 allows students who have a special interest in BSc ECOF to directly enter the major. Those admitted into JS5300 may apply to enter ECOF or other business majors via the major selection exercise held at the end of the first three terms. Students interested in ECOF should include either or both JS5331 and JS5300 in their program choices. Please click here for details of JS5300 Business and Management.
Interview is compulsory for admissions. Band A applicants who show talents and potentials for ECOF study will be invited to engagement activities and interviews in May–July 2025.
Programme Website
Requirements
- Programme Entrance Requirements
- General Entrance Requirements
Core Subjects | Minimum Level |
---|---|
CHINESE LANGUAGE | 3 |
CITIZENSHIP AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENTNote1 | Attained |
ENGLISH LANGUAGE | 4 |
MATHEMATICS COMPULSORY PART | 3 |
Elective Subject(s) | Minimum Level |
---|---|
ANY 2 SUBJECTSNote2 | 3 |
Or | |
MATHEMATICS EXTENDED MODULE 1 OR 2 | 3 |
ANY 1 SUBJECTNote2 | 3 |
- The result(s) of Liberal Studies (Level 2 or above) achieved in previous sitting(s) will also be considered.
- The above subjects refer to Category A subjects.
- Interview is compulsory for admissions.
Core Subjects | Minimum Level |
---|---|
CHINESE LANGUAGENote1 | 3 |
CITIZENSHIP AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENTNote2 | Attained |
ENGLISH LANGUAGE | 3 |
MATHEMATICS COMPULSORY PART | 2 |
Elective Subject(s) | Minimum Level |
---|---|
ANY 2 SUBJECTSNote4 | 3 |
Or | |
ANY 1 SUBJECT | 3 |
MATHEMATICS EXTENDED MODULE 1 OR 2 | 3 |
- Non-Chinese speaking (NCS) students may use an alternative Chinese subject, an HKDSE Other Language subject, or an HKDSE Applied Learning Chinese subject to satisfy the University’s Chinese language requirement.
- The result(s) of Liberal Studies in previous sitting(s) will also be considered in HKUST General Entrance Requirement. Level 2 or above is required.
"Attained" level in Citizenship and Social Development and the result(s) of Liberal Studies will not be considered in the admissions score calculation. - The above subjects refer to Category A subjects.
- Score 3 or above in Category C (Other Languages) subjects will also be considered as 2nd Elective. Please refer to https://join.hkust.edu.hk/admissions/jupas/ for the conversion of HKDSE level/grades to scores.
Calculation of scores for applicants with more than 1 sitting in HKDSE Examination
Once the minimum entrance requirements have been met, the best results achieved in all sittings will be used for calculating admissions scores.
First Year Tuition Fee
HK$ 44,500
Contacts
Undergraduate Recruitment & Admissions, HKUST Business School
Email: bmadmit@ust.hk
Tel: (852) 2358 6005
Statistics
Application Statistics (after Modification of Programme Choices)
Year | Band A | Band B | Band C | Band D | Band E | Total |
2024 | 105 | 70 | 173 | 267 | 215 | 830 |
2023 | 106 | 94 | 125 | 245 | 231 | 801 |
2022 | 106 | 87 | 169 | 264 | 213 | 839 |
2021 | 144 | 114 | 170 | 205 | 206 | 839 |
2020 | 72 | 83 | 186 | 238 | 199 | 778 |
2019 | 134 | 98 | 167 | 241 | 223 | 863 |
2018 | 143 | 102 | 188 | 289 | 279 | 1001 |
2017 | 111 | 95 | 179 | 293 | 246 | 924 |
2016 | 96 | 129 | 234 | 326 | 317 | 1102 |
Offer Statistics (as at the Announcement of the Main Round Offer Results)
Year | Band A | Band B | Band C | Band D | Band E | Total |
2024 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 33 |
2023 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 33 |
2022 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28 |
2021 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27 |
2020 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27 |
2019 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27 |
2018 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27 |
2017 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 |
2016 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
- As the 2025/26 academic year is the beginning of the 2025/26 - 2027/28 triennium for which the allocation of UGC-funded places is still subject to the Government's approval, the number of intake places shown above is indicative only and subject to changes or confirmation.