Program Features The BSc program designed to be quantitative oriented, it focuses on the scientific basis of economic and financial phenomena, problems, and solutions that required sophisticate analytical skills and quantitative methods. The program provides a solid background for students to pursue further study in accounting, economics, finance or marketing. the program provides a general education in economics and finance with an emphasis on analytical skills and quantitative methods. the program equips students with a solid training in the scientific basis of economics and finance. graduates will be able to perform quantitative analysis of a wide range of economic and financial issues. A distinguishing characteristic of the BSc program is that it requires less business core courses but more analytical courses in economics, finance, mathematics and statistics. The following courses are especially designed for this program:  they are serial microeconomics and macroeconomics, a combination of the two areas from elementary to intermediate level,     ECON 198  Microeconomic Theory I   ECON 199  Macroeconomic Theory I   ECON 200  Microeconomic Theory II   ECON 201  Macroeconomic Theory II  Program Intended Learning Objectives 1. Graduates will be critical and creative thinkers who make effective decisions     supported by analytical and quantitative techniques. 1.1 Analyze the core issues and weigh the significance of key assumptions used in business decision-making scenarios. 1.2 solve business problems using appropriate quantitative and analytical techniques. 1.3 Approach business problems from alternative perspectives and consider unconventional concepts and solutions. 1.4 Defend reasoned solutions to business problems. 2. Graduates will be effective communicators in oral and written English and     Chinese for general business applications. Communicate effectively in oral and written English. 3. Graduates will have broad understanding of the core business functions and     integrate these functions to solve business problems. Have a broad-based education in business, humanities, social science, science, and engineering. 4. Graduates will have in-depth grasp of their area of business concentration or     major. 4.1 Understand the logic and scientific basis of economics and financial analyses. 4.2have a sophisticated knowledge of economics and finance and can use it to explain economics phenomena. 4.3 Analyze qualitatively and quantitatively basic economic and financial problems. 4.4 Apply economic knowledge to practical situations and make sound economic and finance decisions. 4.5 Conduct basic economics analysis and re4search of the economy and society, 4.6 have a sold foundation for postgraduate studies. 5.  Graduates will be effective team members and leaders. Work with others effectively and responsibly. 6. Graduates will be effective in multi-cultural and international settings. Demonstrate a global outlook and an understanding of cultural diversity, as evidenced by an understanding of globalization, the dimensions along which cultures vary and the implications of both for business. 7. Graduates will be effective users of information technology in business     applications. 7.1 Demonstrate proficiency in using IT applications in business and management. 7.2 Locate, gather, and organize information using appropriate information technology and systems. 7.3 Use econometric or statistical software to deal with databases and conduct empirical analysis. 8. Graduates will understand their professional and ethical responsibility. Have informed ethical thinking based on rigorous economic and social analyses. 9. Graduates will be life-long learners who have an inquiring mind characterized by     a love for learning, curiosity, a critical spirit and self-monitoring of their own     learning. Be lifelong users of economic analysis and econometric or statistical software. Exchange Program              Approximately 400 undergraduate students in the School of Business and Management can participate in a one-semester academic exchange program. Our exchange partners include 102 highly renowned universities in Latin and North America, Europe and the Pacific region. Exchange normally takes place in the Spring semester of the second year or Fall semester of the third year of study. Participating students pay regular tuition fee to HKUST during the semester that they transferring out. Credits taken at the exchange institutions can be transferred to UST to fulfill the program requirement. Students can apply for sponsorship after the exchange. There are several corporate scholarships to help students defray the expenses of the exchange program. In addition to the scholarships, the university has exchange sponsorship for local students who will not receive any other scholarship or sponsorship.                                                                                                               (more details)   Minor Programs Program Department Program Code Undergraduate Biochemistry BICH Biochemistry Biology BIOL Biology Chemistry CHEM Chemistry Mathematics MATH Mathematics Physics PHYS Physics Bioengineering BIEN Bioengineering School of humanities and Social Science CS China Studies   HUMA Humanities   LS Liberal Studies   SOSC Social Science Each Minor program has its own academic result requirement ranges from a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 (C-), 4.5 (C+) to 7.5 (B) or above. Students must declare their intention to enrol in the minor program between second year fall to third year fall (before the last day of the add/drop period. Each minor program requires a minimum of 18 credits and obtain a satisfactory grade of at least least 3.5 (C-) in courses taken with the minor program.   Research Opportunities The Department regularly employs a number of outstanding students as  Junior Research Fellows. They work for a maximum of ten hours per week assisting faculty members conduct research. Summer employment opportunities are also available. Some courses offered by the department require students to do individual, independent research projects. Research employment and individual research opportunities have proven useful both to the students' career prospects and to their post-graduate studies. Further Studies Many of our graduates go on to postgraduate studies. Our Department offers Master of Philosophy and Doctor of Philosophy (MPhil., Ph.D.) programs. Some students pursue the Ph.D. at North American universities including Boston University, New York University, Rochester, Pennsylvania, Northwestern, Harvard, UBC, UCLA, Chicago and Stanford. Career Prospects B.Sc. graduates use their general education in Economics and Finance to pursue careers in banks, financial institutions, industry, trade, and government agencies. They are especially suited for jobs that require greater skills in economics and finance and additional quantitative methods. The B.Sc. program also prepares students for graduate studies in economics and other subjects that require a strong analytical background.                [BBA program]                               [Department of Economics]