2021 Fall Admission to the MPhil-PhD Programme in Economics and the MPhil-PhD Programme in Finance of School of Management and Economics (SME) at The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen (CUHK-SZ), is now open for application. We welcome applicants who have a keen interest in the two academic fields and plan to study further.  Applicants from all backgrounds are welcome to apply for admission.

Introduction

This MPhil-PhD Programme in Economics and the MPhil-PhD Programme in Finance target highly motivated, self-directed individuals who wish to pursue a higher degree in the area of economics and finance. Students who satisfy the graduation requirements will receive degrees of The Chinese University of Hong Kong.

The research of the MPhil-PhD programme in Economics focuses on microeconomic theory, applied microeconomics, financial economics, macroeconomics, international economics, industrial organization, market design, econometrics, economic data science, and related domains.

The research of the MPhil-PhD programme in Finance focuses on asset pricing, corporate finance, market microstructure, behavioral finance, FinTech and related domains.

- Faculty

SME has established a strong faculty team in the area of economics and finance. Faculty members in all major areas of economics and finance have been recruited worldwide. Many of them are active researchers recognized internationally and have prior experience in supervising PhD students.

Prof. Wei Xiong

Academic Dean of SME

Academic Director of Shenzhen Finance Institute (SFI)

The Winner of the 2018 China Economics Prize

Prof. Lixin Ye

Director of the MPhil-PhD Programme in Economics

Co-director of MSc Programme in Economics

Professor of The Ohio State University

Prof. Tao Shu

Presidential Chair Professor

Director of the MPhil-PhD Programme in Finance

Associate Director of SFI, Director of the Hong Kong-Shenzhen Finance Research Centre at SFI

Director of Capital Markets and Asset Management Research Center at SFI, Director of MSc Programme in Finance

Prof. Bohui Zhang

Presidential Chair Professor

Executive Associate Dean of SME

Co-Director of FinTech and Social Finance Research Center at SFI, Co-director of MSc Programme in Data Science

Professor Marlene AMSTAD

Professor of Practice in Economics and Finance, SME, CUHK-Shenzhen

Co-Director, FinTech and Social Finance Research Center, SFI

Chair of the Board of Directors, Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) (from January 1, 2021)

Prof. Chunrong Ai

Presidential Chair Professor

Co-Director of FEMBA Programme, Director of Social and Behavioral Big Data Lab at The Shenzhen Research Institute of Big Data

Co-Editor of Frontiers of Economics in China, Associate Editor of Econometrics Journal

Associate Editor of Annals of Economics and Finance

Prof. Cong Wang

Presidential Chair Professor

Master of Shaw College, Associate Director of SFI

Director of Center for Corporate Governance and Employee Ownership at SFI, Director of MSc Programme in Business Management

Prof. Yongxiang Wang

Presidential Chair Professor

Associate Editor of China Economic Review, Associate Editor of Review of Economics and Statistics, Associate Editor of Review of Finance, Associate Professor of Finance (with tenure) of University of Southern California

Prof. Jian Wang

Associate Professor

Assistant Dean of SME (academic), Co-director of Master of Science in Economics

Director of Center for Macro-Financial Stability and Innovation of SFI

Author of Demystifying the Fed, Co-author of Rationally Irrational Financial Markets

Professor Feng LIU

Associate Professor, SME, CUHK-Shenzhen

Professor Haichun YE

Associate Professor, SME, CUHK-Shenzhen

Some Placements of Faculty Members’ Previous PhD Students

MIT, University of Chicago, Columbia University, Cornell University, University of Texas-Austin, Northwestern University, Boston University, The University of Hong Kong, Peking University, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Singapore Management University, Xiamen University, Renmin University of China, The Australian National University, The University of Queensland, etc.

- Fees and Funding

In the academic year 2021-2022, the University and the School may offer full tuition waiver (RMB95,000 per year) and teaching/research assistantships of RMB10,000 (before-tax) per month.

How to Apply

- Entry Requirements

Applicants applying for admission should satisfy the following requirements:

* A Bachelor’s degree with honours or above

* Taken GRE or GMAT test

* Fulfilled the English language proficiency requirements

* Good background in mathematics or statistics

* Normally completed undergraduate courses of study in economics, statistics and calculus

- Supporting Documents

* A copy of bachelor’s and/or master’s degree certificate(s)

* A copy of transcripts

* A copy of TOEFL, IELTS or GMAT score report as evidence of English language proficiency

* A copy of GRE or GMAT score report

* Contact details of at least two referees

* Personal Statement (in English)

* Curriculum Vitae (in English)

* A writing sample (in English) is encouraged but not required

* Other supporting documents as deemed appropriate

- How to Apply

Applicants should apply via the online application system. A non-refundable application fee of RMB300 will be charged.

- Application Dates

Open on 15 November 2020

Close on 15 March 2021

Early application is strongly recommended.

-Contact Us

Tel: (86) 0755 - 2351 8543, 2351 8518

E-mail: rpg_sme@cuhk.edu.cn

Office Hours: 8:30-12:00, 13:00-17:30 (Mon-Fri)

Address: 6/F, Teaching A, 2001 Longxiang Boulevard, Longgang District, Shenzhen, China

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