Major Overview

The objective of a Finance major is to equip our students with the analytical skills, practical experience, and global vision needed to meet the challenges and succeed in the banking and finance industry. Students will gain a deep understanding of the complex interrelationships among the world economies in terms of the flow of goods, services, and funds, the functions and operations of financial markets and institutions, and the interactions among them in a globalized context. This major may well be the first of its kind in the Chinese mainland that offers solid interdisciplinary training in economics and finance in the context of the global economy. As key global financial centers, the continuing development of Shenzhen and Hong Kong and rich professional knowledge will ensure this major attracts students from the Chinese mainland, Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan region and the rest of the world.
The major is equipped with the strongest team of faculty in domestic undergraduate education and a first-class curriculum, aimed at cultivating and discovering future talents who can truly lead forms. Nationwide, the major in Finance of SMEs, CUHK-Shenzhen is one of the best to combine basic theories with practical applications. The School not only has a modern and cutting-edge curriculum framework but also has the strongest team of faculty in domestic undergraduate education. With basic theories and applications combined, the courses connect not only theories and practice but also academia and industry.

Major Details

01 What will Finance major study (research)?
Finance is an applied science that deals with the allocation of scarce resources over time under conditions of uncertainties, with the allocation efficiency of capital and assets at its core. Broadly. there are two types of research, One is on corporate finance, namely, companies’ decisions on investment and financing, as well as issues such as liquidity and risk management, including research on financial intermediaries such as banks; and the other is on liquidity, pricing of risks and efficiency of capital markets (including stock, bond, and foreign exchange markets).
02 What are the core courses for Finance majors in their undergraduate education?
The core courses for Finance major in their undergraduate education include international financial management, the foundation of finance, investment analysis and portfolio management, corporate finance, and options and futures. The textbooks used are in sync with those of world-class universities and all courses are taught in English.

Applicants must have held a passport from a country or region other than Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macao or Taiwan for a minimum of four years.

The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen seeks top quality students. Our minimum entry requirements, based on the recognized qualifications listed above, are:
an overall score in the top 20%,

core subjects (mathematics, English and subjects directly related to your major) also within the top 20%.

International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB) with 30 points out of 45. For candidates who have completed only the first year of IB Diploma studies with outstanding results, they may be considered admission under special circumstances on individual merits case-by-case. For specific preference for IB subjects/levels, please kindly click HERE.

European Baccalaureate  with an overall average of 80%

GCE A-Level / International A-Level 3 AL passes or 2 AL + 2AS passes in one sitting (All grades must be obtained from examinations taken within a twelve-month period.), with an average of grade C For candidates who have completed only GCE-AS / International-AS with outstanding results, they may be considered for admission under special circumstances on individual merits case-by-case.

SAT Reasoning Test / ACT and SAT Subject Test / Advanced Placement (AP) Test Senior Secondary School Graduation Diploma / Certificate; and an overall total score of 1190 out of 1600 in SAT (from March 2016) / 1650 out of 2400 in SAT Reasoning Test (before March 2016) / a composite score of 24 in ACT; and a score of 600 each in 2 SAT Subject Tests / grade 3 each in 2 Advanced Placement (AP) Tests

English Language Requirements

Besides our General Requirements an applicant must demonstrate an acceptable level of proficiency in English. Our minimum standards are:

"*" means necessary documents that you must provide in your application.

*1. Application Form

Please upload your finished application form here

*2. Passport photo

A recent passport-sized photo of the applicant

*3. Scan of your passport

With name, passport number & expiration date, and photo included

*4. English proficiency test certificate

For example, IELTS or TOEFL, only for applicant whose native language is not English.

*5. Certificate/diploma of highest education

Graduation certificate in languages other than Chinese or English should be translated into Chinese or English and be certified by notarization.

*6. Official transcript

Transcript in languages other than Chinese or English should be translated into Chinese or English and be certified by notarization.

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