Research Area(s) in which research students will be admitted to:
• Accountancy, Economics and Finance
• Business and Management (Big Data, Knowledge and Innovation, and Healthcare) |
Programme Core Courses: (for PhD students in Economics: 30 credits; for PhD students in Finance: 42 credits ) |
For all PhD students:| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Units | Remarks |
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| EF8070 | Advanced Microeconomics | 3 | | | EF8071 | Topics in Microeconomics | 3 | | | EF8072 | Advanced Macroeconomics | 3 | | | EF8090 | Advanced Econometrics | 3 | | | and | Course(s) outside home department but within CB of at least 3 credit units at postgraduate level | 3 | | | FB8905 | Project (Thesis Proposal Defense) | 6 | A year-long course from Summer Year 2 to Semester A Year 3 | | FB8914 | Doctoral Seminar | 3 | Offered by College of Business | | SG8001 | Teaching Students: First Steps | 1 | Not counted towards the University's coursework requirement |
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For PhD students in Economics:| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Units | Remarks |
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| EF8075 | Topics in Econometrics | 3 | Only intended for students in Economics | | EF8078 | Topics in Macroeconomics | 3 | Only intended for students in Economics |
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For PhD students in Finance:| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Units | Remarks |
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| EF5250 | Stochastic Calculus for Finance | 3 | Only intended for students in Finance | | EF8077 | Theoretical Asset Pricing | 3 | Only intended for students in Finance | | EF8080 | Empirical Corporate Finance | 3 | Only intended for students in Finance | | EF8081 | Advanced Corporate Finance | 3 | Only intended for students in Finance | | EF8082 | Theoretical Corporate Finance | 3 | Only intended for students in Finance | | EF8083 | Empirical Asset Pricing | 3 | Only intended for students in Finance |
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Programme Electives: At least 6 credits by choosing the following courses (for PhD students in Economics only) |
For PhD students in Economics:| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Units | Remarks |
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| EF5400 | Advanced International Trade | 3 | Only intended for students in Economics | | EF5402 | Economic Growth and Development | 3 | Only intended for students in Economics | | EF5406 | International Finance | 3 | Only intended for students in Economics | | EF8074 | Independent Project | 6 | Only intended for students in Economics | | EF8077 | Theoretical Asset Pricing | 3 | Only intended for students in Economics |
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Qualifying Examination:
Students are required to take a departmental common written qualifying examination to make sure that they have solid foundation to pursue research. Students who fail in the qualifying examination are allowed to have at most one more attempt at the discretion of EF Department but all students must PASS the examination the latest by 31 August of their second year of study*. Those who cannot pass the examination by the corresponding deadline will be recommended for termination of study following the procedures stipulated by the University.
Qualifying/Annual Report Submission:
Students must submit a qualifying report within the specified qualified period. A qualifying report should include a survey of the relevant literature, and identification of a specific research topic, the research methodology and a discussion on possible outcomes.
After the qualifying period, students must submit progress reports on an annual basis until they have submitted the final version of their thesis for oral examination and completed any other academic requirements.
Thesis:
A PhD thesis should present the results of research investigation, give evidence of a throughout understanding of the research area, its context and applicability, and make a substantial original contribution to knowledge in the subject area concerned.
Additional Notes:
• For FB8905 Project, students must COMPLETE the thesis proposal defense conducted by a panel set up by EF Department the latest by 31 December of their third year of study*. Students who fail in the defence are allowed to have at most one more attempt at the discretion of the panel. If a second attempt is allowed, students must PASS the defence the latest by 30 June of their third year of study*. Those who cannot pass the thesis proposal defense will be recommended for termination of study following the procedures stipulated by the University.
• PhD students are recommended to attend the “Mathematics for Economics & Finance” workshop series held in Summer.
* The schedule is catered for full-time regular PhD students admitted in September. For those pursuing part-time studies or admitted in mid-year, the schedule will need to be adjusted in consultation with EF Department.
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