Features
- Provides advanced training in economics, in order for students to analyse economic issues from economic viewpoints
- Trains postgraduate economics students with sound knowledge in economic theory and econometrics modelling techniques to facilitate policy formulation and implication through developing optimal solutions, and to accomplish excellence in undertaking research in economics
- Provides postgraduate education and training in public and economic policy analysis with econometric modelling and data science emphases
- Graduates will be particularly competitive in the job market for positions directly related to economic research in both private and public sectors
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of the programme, students will be able to:
- Explain economic issues and apply related concepts in analysing problems in economic policies and economic development;
- Conduct economic analysis and apply appropriate quantitative methodologies to undertake research in a wide variety of economic and public policy issues;
- Analyse critically how economic and public policy impact on individual countries;
- Evaluate influences of economic policies on local issues, and appraise the economic methodology in resolving local and global economic problems;
- Comment on economic policies; and
- Analyse how social and public policies impact on the economic development of Hong Kong.
Programme structures and contents#
Students must successfully complete at least 60 credits, including the following two common core courses:
| Course code |
Course title |
Credit |
|
SOSC A821F |
Social Science Perspectives
社會科學導論 |
10 |
|
SOSC A822F |
Social Research Methods and Applications
社會研究方法與應用 |
10 |
Students are also required to complete 40 credits from the following elective courses, among which 30 are from courses of the specializations (courses marked with *):
| Course code |
Course title |
Credit |
|
*ECON A822F |
Economic Analysis in Global Market
環球市場經濟分析 |
5 |
|
*ECON A823F |
Econometrics and Applied Statistics
計量經濟學及應用統計學 |
5 |
|
*ECON A826F |
Economic Development in Global Economy
世界經濟大勢下的經濟發展 |
5 |
|
*ECON A827F |
Economic Analysis in Public Policy
公共政策的經濟分析 |
10 |
|
*ECON A828F |
Data Science for Public Policy Analyst
公共政策分析師的數據科學 |
5 |
Students can choose either conduct a Research Project (SOSC A888F Research Project) or enrol in two courses that carry 5 credits each or one course that carries 10 credits:
| Course code |
Course title |
Credit |
|
GAPG A821F |
International Relations: Theories and Practices
國際關係：理論與實踐 |
5 |
|
GAPG A822F |
Exploring Global Issues
探索全球議題 |
5 |
|
GAPG A824F |
Global Political Economy: Theories and Key Issues
全球政治經濟：理論與關鍵議題 |
5 |
|
GAPG A825F |
Society and Culture in the Era of Globalization
全球化下的社會和文化 |
5 |
|
GAPG A826F |
Greater China: Governance and Politics
大中華：管治與政治 |
5 |
|
GAPG A833F |
Global Governance
全球管治 |
5 |
|
PSYC A813F |
Psychology for Work I: Assessment, Selection and Development
職場心理學I：測試、篩選及發展 |
5 |
|
PSYC A814F |
Psychology for Consumer Studies
消費心理學 |
10 |
|
PSYC A815F |
Psychology for Decision-Making
決策心理學 |
10 |
|
PSYC A816F |
Psychology for Work II: Organizational Behaviour
職場心理學II：組織行為 |
5 |
|
SOCI A811F |
Crime and Criminology
罪案與犯罪學 |
5 |
|
SOCI A812F |
Punishment, Prison, and Penology
懲罰、監獄和刑罰學 |
5 |
|
SOCI A814F |
Essentials of Social Policy Studies
社會政策研究的基礎 |
5 |
|
SOCI A815F |
Key Issues in Social Policy Studies
社會政策研究主要課題 |
5 |
|
SOCI A816F |
Criminology and Social Welfare
犯罪學與社會福利 |
5 |
|
SOCI A817F |
Criminal Justice and Selected Crime Issues
刑事司法專題探討 |
5 |
|
SOSC A888F |
Research Project
研究報告 |
10 |
# The above course arrangements are subject to revision without prior notice.
