The graduate programmes in Economics at the Chinese University of Hong Kong, one of the top universities in Asia, are well established in the territory. They aim to equip candidates with theoretical training, quantitative expertise and practical knowledge to enable them to master and tackle economic problems, with special attention to the economies of Hong Kong, China, and the Asia-Pacific region. Graduates since 1974 have been very successful in their careers as economists, researchers, and executives in both the private and public sectors, and as lecturers and professors in local tertiary institutions and overseas universities.

Students can enrol in both programmes on either a full-time or part-time basis. Applicants to the MPhil programme should possess a bachelor degree. The programme consists of one year of advanced course work plus a research thesis. The usual period of completion is 2 years for full-time students. Recently over 20 new MPhil students are admitted each year.

Applicants to the PhD programme should possess a master degree in Economics or in a related field. In addition to advanced course work, candidates are expected to complete a substantial thesis based on their research after passing a qualifying examination. The usual period of completion is 3 years for full-time students.

All successful applicants (as full-time MPhil or PhD students) will be offered teaching assistantships. Assistantship holders are required to assist in teaching or research work. In recent years, the monthly stipend is about HK$11,800. Other information on tuition, housing, libraries and computers can be found in the Graduate School Brochure.

The M.Phil. and Ph.D. programmes are articulated, which means that subject to the approval of the Division upon student’s request, the student can transfer from the M.Phil. programme into the Ph.D. programme.

Applications for admission to the MPhil or PhD programme in September should be made before the end of February. Application forms can be obtained from the Department of Economics, the Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, N.T., Hong Kong, or from internet: https://www.cuhk.edu.hk/gss/.
Queries can be directed to the Graduate Division, Department of Economics, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, N.T., Hong Kong.

A.  MPhil Degree Programme(Full-time and Part-time)

1. Qualification for Admission:
   
   
   Applicants should have majored in Economics or related disciplines with a Bachelor's degree and a good background in Mathematics or Statistics. Applicants are required to provide favourable recommendations from academic referees. An interview is normally required.
   
   
2. Examination Subject:
   
   
   Non-local applicants are required to take the GRE General Test; those without the GRE score may still be considered, but they will be at a disadvantage.
   
   All applicants must also fulfil the "English Language Proficiency Requirement" as stipulated by the Graduate School before being considered for admission. Please refer to the "Postgraduate Prospectus 2005-2006" or Homepage: (http://www.cuhk.edu.hk/gss) for details on such requirement. Applicants from Mainland China should have a TOEFL score at least 550, or obtain Pass in Grade 6 of CET.
   
   The M.Phil. and Ph.D. programmes are articulated, which means that subject to the approval of the Division upon student's request, the student can transfer from the M.Phil. programme into Ph.D. programme.
   
   
3. Programme
   1. Coursework Requirement
   
   
   1. Lecture courses
      

      Students are required to complete a minimum of 21 units of courses for graduation.

      1. Required courses:

         First Year of Attendance	12 units
         ECO5010, 5020, 5100 and 5120

         
         
      2. Elective courses:
         

         First Year of Attendance	9 units
         ECO5110, 5130, 5140, 5220, 5410, 5420, 5430, 5440, 5450, 5460, 5470, 5480, 5490, 6010, 6320, 6810, 6820 and 6830
         Subject to the approval of the Division Head, up to 3 units of these 9 units can be taken from the Economics undergraduate courses or other related courses at the University.
         	Total : 21 units

   2. Thesis research courses
      

      Each student must register for the following Thesis research course every term.

      Full-time students: ECO806R
      Part-time and continuing students: ECO803R

   2. Other Requirements
   
   
   1. GPA Requirement : Apart from achieving the minimum grade C- for each individual course, M.Phil. students are also required to achieve a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7 (i.e. B-) every year throughout the entire period of study. Students failing this may be discontinued from study upon consideration of the Graduate Panel.
   2. IT Proficiency Test. (Please refer to “Student IT Competence”.)
   3. To attend seminars organized by the Department of Economics.
   4. To present a pre-graduation seminar on his/her research in March/April preceding his/her planned year of graduation.
   5. To submit a research thesis and pass an oral defence for graduation.
   6. Complete an Improving Postgraduate Learning (IPL) module on “Observing Intellectual Property and Copyright Law during Research”. This will be an online module and relevant information can be accessed from the website: www.cuhk.edu.hk/clear/programmes/programmes.htm. (Applicable to students admitted in 2001-02 and thereafter.)

   3. Remark
   
   
   1. Students in the full-time and part-time M.Phil. programmes attend the same classes scheduled on weekdays during day time, and they have to fulfil the same requirements, except that part-time students enroll in fewer courses each term and take a longer time to finish.
   2. The M.Phil. and Ph.D. programmes are articulated, which means that subject to the approval of the Division upon student’s request, the student can transfer from the M.Phil. programme into the Ph.D. programme.

1. Qualification for Admission:
   
   
   Applicants should possess a Master's degree in Economics or related disciplines, and with a good background in Mathematics or Statistics. Those with a Bachelor's degree can also apply, but have to demonstrate excellent research potential. Applicants are required to furnish proof of their research capability in the form of strongly favourable comments from academic referees. Special consideration will be given to applicants' academic publications. An interview is normally required.
   
   
2. Examination Subject:
   
   
   Applicants are required to take the GRE General Test; those without the GRE score may still be considered, but they will be at a disadvantage.
   
   All applicants must also fulfil the "English Language Proficiency Requirement" as stipulated by the Graduate School before being considered for admission. Please refer to the "Postgraduate Prospectus 2005-2006" or Homepage: (http://www.cuhk.edu.hk/gss) for details on such requirement. Applicants from Mainland China should have a TOEFL score of at least 550, or obtain Pass in Grade 6 of CET.
   
   
3. Programme
   
   
   -- Ph.D. Student (Pre-candidacy)

   1. Coursework Requirement

   1. Lecture courses
      1. Required courses:

         First Year of Attendance	12 units
         ECO5010, 5020, 5100 and 5120

      2. Elective courses:
         

         First Year of Attendance	9 units
         ECO5110, 5130, 5140, 5220, 5410, 5420, 5430, 5440, 5450, 5460, 5470, 5480, 5490, 6010, 6320, 6810, 6820 and 6830

      Subject to the approval of the Division Head, up to 3 units of these 9 units can be taken from the Economics undergraduate courses or other related courses at the University.

      For a student who possesses a research Master degree, the minimum number of units is 12 units from the 4 required courses.

      For a student who does not possess a research Master degree, the minimum number of units is 21 units, that include 12 units from the 4 required courses, and 9 units from the elective courses.
      
      

   2. Thesis research courses

      Each student must register for Thesis research course every term.

      Full-time students: ECO806R
      Part-time and continuing students: ECO803R
      
      

   Note:

   GPA Requirement : Apart from achieving the minimum grade C- for each individual courses, Ph.D. students are also required to achieve a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (B) every year throughout the entire period of study. Students failing this may be discontinued from study or transferred to the M.Phil. stream upon consideration of the Graduate Panel.

   2. Candidacy Examination

   Advancement to Ph.D. candidature is conditional upon the passing of a Qualifying Examination. The examination consists of two papers. Paper I includes Microeconomic Theory and Macroeconomic Theory, while Paper II is on one chosen field of study. The examination will be arranged one to two times every year. Students can have two attempts. If a student fails in the first attempt, he/she may try the second time within three months. Students who fail in both attempts will be discontinued from study upon consideration of the Graduate Panel.
   
   

   3. Thesis Proposal and Oral Defence

   Within half year after passing the qualifying examination, the student must submit a thesis proposal and pass an oral defence of the proposal.
   
   

   4. Remark

   Students in the full-time and part-time Ph.D. programmes attend the same classes scheduled on weekdays during day time, and they have to fulfil the same requirements, except that part-time students enroll in fewer courses each term and take a longer time to finish.
   
   

   -- Ph.D. Student (Post-candidacy)

   1. Coursework Requirement

   Each student must register for Thesis research course every term.

   Full-time students: ECO812R
   Part-time students: ECO806R
   Continuing students: ECO803R
   

   2. Thesis and Oral Defence

   1. To present a pre-graduation seminar on his/her research in March/April preceding his/her planned year of graduation.
   2. To submit a research thesis and pass an oral defence for graduation.
      
      

   3. Other Requirements

   1. IT Proficiency Test. (Please refer to “Student IT Competence”.)
   2. To attend seminars organized by the Department of Economics.
   3. Complete an Improving Postgraduate Learning (IPL) module on “Observing Intellectual Property and Copyright Law during Research”. This will be an online module and relevant information can be accessed from the website: www.cuhk.edu.hk/clear/programmes/programmes.htm. (Applicable to students admitted in 2001-02 and thereafter.)

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