
Programme Overview
The Master of Science in Economics programme was established in 2017 to enhance students’ broad understanding of economics, enrich innovative thinking and expand quantitative analysis abilities. Our English-taught curriculum skillfully blends economic theory with contemporary data science applications and features three concentrations: Macro-Finance, Economic Data Science, and Economic Science – each tailored to suit varied interests and career goals. Students enjoy an integrated learning experience that builds advanced professional knowledge and enhanced practical skills.
All of our students are graduated from well-known domestic and foreign universities.


The employment rate of 2021 and 2022 graduates are 100%
Programme Concentrations
Macro-Finance Concentration
The Macro Finance concentration builds a thorough and in-depth understanding of macroeconomics and financial markets. Students master key skills such as macro data analysis, quantitative modeling, risk management, and investment strategies. Focus is on building core competencies in many facets of Economics, to address diverse challenges such as assessment of macro and government policy impacts on financial markets, strategic plan formulation, macroeconomic forecasting and authoring industry research reports. This concentration is particularly suitable for careers in macro financial analysis, investment management, risk control, policy research, and strategic planning.
Economic Data Science Concentration
The Economic Data Science concentration develops professional skills in the field of digital economy. Students master advanced data science techniques to address the complex challenges facing the economic and business fields in today’s digital age, and provide intelligent solutions. This track equips students with the skills and knowledge to lay a solid foundation for future roles in the data-driven economy. This track is particularly suitable for careers in quantitative investment, market analysis, financial technology, business intelligence, and data analysis.
Economic Science
The Economic Science concentration is tailored for students planning advanced studies by helping them explore their interests in economics and business research. It provides a more in-depth treatments across a broad range of economic theories and emphasizes development of solid academic research abilities. Students have access to advanced doctoral courses, helping to lay a solid theoretical foundation for their future academic research. This concentration is particularly suited for students planning to pursue a Ph.D. in economics or related business disciplines.

Admission
The Chinese University of Hong Kong ,Shenzhen has obtained approval from the Ministry of Education and implements independent enrollment. Applicants do not need to take the Unified National Graduate Entrance Examination, and the application is not subject to the postgraduate recommendation quota.
Master Programme in Economics for the Digital Era


Our Faculty

Xiong, Wei

Ai, Chunrong

Wang, Jian

Chen, Qihui

Liu, Bin

Sheng, Shuyang

Song, Yangbo (Darcy)

Ye, Haichun

Zhang, Peng

Chung, Barick

Khoo, Lawrence

Cao, Yue
Students’ Story

FANG Huadong
2018 Cohort,CCIC Capital

LIANG Siqi
2019 Cohort, Bosera Asset Management Co., Ltd.

HUANG Tao
2018 Cohort,Tencent

HUANG Jinyuqi
2019 Cohort
Ph.D. Student in Economics, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Students’ Story
Test content--Shenzhen Finance Institute (SFI) was established by The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen (CUHK-Shenzhen) with the support of Shenzhen. We aim to satisfy academia and industries worldwide by building a platform with a "global vision and Chinese focus" for research and communication, and tackle opportunities and challenges brought by the upcoming changes in the world's financial and economic structures.

WANG Ying

HUANG Yiming
