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What are the main differences between MSc(IM) Program and MSc(FA)
Program, especially what type of students each
Program is aiming at? |
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The MSc(FA) Program is designed for executives who are working or planning to
work in the finance industry or related functions.
The MSc(IM) Program is designed for professionals
in the finance field interested in acquiring advanced
specialist skills in risk and asset management.
Both
MSc(IM) and MSc(FA) Program begin with the solid
foundation in accounting, economics, quantitative
and computing skills, asset valuation and financial
derivatives. After completion of the core and required
courses, MSc(FA) students will then have the concentration
option in Corporate Finance and Security Analysis
by choosing related advanced courses and specialized
electives. Likewise, MSc(IM) students will have the
concentration option in Asset Management or Risk
Management. |
| 2 |
At
this stage, I am not sure which program is more suitable
for me. Could I transfer from one program to another
after I have applied for one program?
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Students
are allowed to transfer freely between the two programs
before end of first year. The two programs give flexibility
for students to make their program choice after completing
the core course.
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| 3 |
I
need to work on every Saturday morning, are there
any courses held on weekdays? How many courses will
be held in downtown?
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Both
programs offer two different class schedule patterns
for the core and required courses - Saturday only
(on campus) or evening (downtown) plus Saturday afternoon
(on campus) session. Students have the option to
choose which class schedule pattern to take upon
application.
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| 4 |
Could
I take the CFA exam after studying for both programs?
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The
structure and sequence of the curricula of both programs
should prepare students for taking the CFA exam,
provided that they follow some suggested courses.
Furthermore, the course scheduling will also accommodate
students for taking the CFA exam that is normally
held in June.
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| 5 |
I
am a CFA Charter holder. Could I get any exemption
from any course?
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Students
who successfully pass the CFA exam and are CFA Charter holders could apply for
course substitution, i.e., using advanced electives
to replace some core courses, for example FINA 5120 Corporate Finance. However, students should
note that since the electives are taken in the later
stage of the program, they might have to defer the
program completion date.
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| 6 |
What
is the tuition fee for the whole program?
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Both
programs are charged on a credit basis. The fee for
the 2011 intake is set at HKD5,800 per credit, HKD174,000
for 30 credits. The program fee for the 2012 intake is under review and
will be announced in Spring 2012.
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