The BSc in Quantitative Finance (QFIN) program is designed for students with a strong desire to pursue a career in the finance industry.

Students will follow an integrated curriculum covering areas in finance, mathematics, statistics, data analytics and computer programming. Students will acquire knowledge and skills to solve complex financial problems. Important topics covered in the program include investment analysis, portfolio management, risk management, derivative securities, and quantitative trading. 

Our graduates are well prepared for professional qualifications such as the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), the Certified Financial Planner (CFP), the Financial Risk Manager (FRM) and the Professional Risk Manager (PRM). Meanwhile, our curriculum is also flexible enough to accommodate students’ interest in choosing their additional majors or minors. The BSc in Computer Science (COSC) is one of the most popular additional majors for QFIN students.  Available minors include, but not limited to, Actuarial Mathematics, Big Data Technology, Entrepreneurship, Information Technology, and Mathematics.

Our program offers a wide range of training and enrichment activities, such as Career Mentor Link Program, QFIN Speaker Series, Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP), International Exchange Program, Bloomberg Market Concepts Certification, business case competitions, and personal development training.

It is common for our students to take one or two semesters of study leave to work as full-time interns at financial firms. The connection with the industry and the experiences from multiple internships give them a significant advantage in the job market upon graduation. QFIN graduates are highly sought after by employers from the finance industry and across different business sectors.

Extended Major

QFIN 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 major. For details, please refer to "JS5300 Business & Management".

QFIN program talk: Program Highlights - Undergraduate Programs (hkust.edu.hk)

Remarks:

The Year 1 curricula of JS5332 QFIN and JS5300 B&M are identical. JS5332 allows students who have a special interest in BSc QFIN to directly enter the major. Those admitted to JS5300 may apply to enter QFIN or other business majors via the major selection exercises held at the end of the first three terms. Students interested in QFIN should include either or both JS5332 and JS5300 in their program choices. Please click here for details of JS5300 Business and Management.

Selected Band A applicants who show talents and potentials for business study will be invited to engagement activities or interviews organized by HKUST Business School in May–June 2023.

HK$ 42,100