Director's Message

Director of MSc in Economics Programme

Ph.D., University of California, San Diego

Welcome to the MSc in Economics programme at Shenzhen Finance Institute (SFI)!

We prepare students for prominent professional careers in industry and government, or further study towards a Ph.D. degree. To achieve this goal, our master's programme features an internationally-trained faculty, delivering a leading-edge curriculum. We supplement this with programme mentors: operating executives from global financial companies and senior government officials, who teach practical-oriented electives and guide students on real-life projects outside of the classroom.

In addition, students are further exposed to cutting-edge economic research through the programme’s regular collaboration with top universities and research institutions. We have co-organized conferences with universities such as Princeton, international organizations such as IMF and Asian Development Bank Institute, and central banks such as the People's Bank of China and the Federal Reserve. Furthermore, students who intend to pursue a Ph.D. in Economics and Business can take advanced doctoral courses, laying a solid foundation for their own future academic research.

We emphasizes strong quantitative and digital skills along with a command of microeconomic and macroeconomic theory. This combined background is in high demand in today's job market and for entry into top global Ph.D. programmes. Our curriculum content regularly evolves with the latest industrial developments and job market demand, and our unique courses on Chinese economic and financial markets boosts students’ competitive advantage for careers throughout China.

We are proud of our outstanding faculty, Industry mentor team, strong ties with local business leaders and our high-achieving students. We are striving to create the most powerful Master of Science in Economics Programme in Greater China. We welcome you to join this great venture!