Master of Science in Global Finance

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

MS in Global Finance program is a one-year, modular master's degree program jointly offered by the HKUST Business School and NYU Stern that lets you experience 3 major financial centers in the world!

  • 7 modules to be held in Hong Kong (at HKUST Business School)

  • 1 module in Beijing (at Tsinghua University)

  • 2 modules in New York (at NYU Stern)

*The program is designed with busy schedules in mind, with classes mostly held once a month during the weekends.

The Master of Science in Global Finance program-the first executive-format master's degree, focusing on global finance, program in Asia Pacific- offers professionals the opportunity to advance their knowledge and hone their skills under the guidance of internationally recognized academics.

DEADLINE

June 25, 2012

* Applications will be accepted until places are filled.

* An interview will be arranged after a completed application and the supporting documents have been received.

* Program start date: Late November 2012 (tentative)

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

- A Bachelor degree with an acceptable GPA result

- Five years of full-time working experience; applicants with less experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis

- Two recommendation forms

- TOEFL at least 100 (iBT) or IELTS with an overall score of 6.0

*GMAT is required for applicants with insufficient quantitative background; the Program Office will inform applicants if GMAT is required

ESSAY TOPICS

1. Please describe your current employment responsibilities. (max. 250 words)

2. Why do you want to pursue this degree? What do you hope to achieve? (max. 250 words)

3. Discuss a business challenge that you have faced. How have you dealt with or resolved this issue, and what are the lessons you learned from this experience? (max. 250 words)

4. How do you define success? (max. 250 words)

RECOMMENDATION FORMS

1. How long have you known the applicant? ____ Years

2. Under what circumstances have you known the applicant?

3. What do you consider the applicant’s most outstanding talents or characteristics?

4. What are the applicant’s major weaknesses?

*Two recommendation forms are required.

CONTACT INFORMATION

MS in Global Finance Program Office

HONG KONG OFFICE (Campus)

Room 6417, 6/F (Lifts 25-26),

HKUST, Clear Water Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong

Tel: (852) 2358-5028 Fax: (852) 3104-0329

Website: http://globalfinance.bm.ust.hk; www.globalfinancemaster.com

Email: apply@ust.hk

NEW YORK OFFICE

Henry Kaufman Management Center

NYU Stern

44 West 4th Street, Suite 4-100

New York, NY 10012

Tel: (1) 212-998-0442 Fax: (1) 212-995-4222

Email: msgf@stern.nyu.edu