This course aims to:

1. Enable students to undertake an independent and in-depth research project that will develop their discovery and innovative ability and lead to the accomplishment of findings.
   
2. Provide students with the opportunity to integrate and apply their knowledge to the economic and financial decision making process in the environment of the Asia Pacific economies.
   
3. Develop students’ ability to think critically and work independently.

Students who wish to take this course should discuss with a prospective supervisor as to whether the prospective supervisor would be able to supervise the project.  During the discussion, the student will elaborate on the objectives of the project, methodology, data, etc.  Once the prospective supervisor agrees to be a supervisor, the student is then allowed to register for the course. The student must obtain the consent of the prospective supervisor before he/she registers for the course.