香港中文大学

The Interdisciplinary Major Programme in Quantitative Finance and Risk Management Science (QFRM) is jointly administered by the Department of Finance and the Department of Statistics at the Chinese University of Hong Kong. It combines the strengths and features of two well-established and highly successful programmes from the respective departments: the Quantitative Finance programme and the Risk Management Science programme. The Programme is consistently one of the top programmes among all quantitatively related programmes in Hong Kong in terms of admission credentials.

As a major financial service centre, Hong Kong has a growing demand for professionals with both quantitative finance and risk management science background. The Programme provides state-of-the-art training in business and finance, risk management science, mathematics and statistics, and computing applications. By offering comprehensive academic and professional training, the Programme aims to nurture competent finance and risk management professionals who can work in investment banking, corporate and commercial banking, consulting, accounting and financial services, as well as in general management in the financial and government sectors. With our official tailor-made coaching schemes, students are also encouraged to participate in overseas exchanges and internships.

The Programme has established strong networks and partnerships with the finance industry over the years. Outstanding performance during internship renders strong motives for companies to offer them permanent positions upon graduation. The Programme also enables students to build up a solid theoretical background for pursuing further study, at the Master or PhD levels, in economics, finance, actuarial science and insurance, mathematics, statistics and risk management science.

Career Planning and Development

QFRM programme offers individual and group career coaching, training and advice. A number of career training workshops covering all aspects of the job hunting process will be held in the first semester and early in the second semester. These will equip students with a complete set of skills and techniques, from identification of leads, to CV writing, interviewing and job hunting strategies. There will also be practical coaching and drilling such as mock interviews, sharing sessions with alumni, mentorship and buddy programmes and so on.

Students are strongly encouraged to take part in these career activities early on in their studies to gain a clear picture and good understanding of the expectations and challenges of finding a job or an internship.

This course is jointly offered by Faculty of Science.