Joint Program

BSc in Mathematics and Economics

Award

Duration

Jupas code (for HKDSE students)

JS5813 BSc in Mathematics and Economics

Application Choice(s)

(for international qualifications)

BSc in Mathematics and Economics

Students who have developed clear interests in this program may apply and be admitted directly to this program.

Science (Group A)

Science (Group A) program is a School-based program for students who are interested in the field of Physical Science.

In the first year of study, students will take the Science Foundation courses as well as some of the language, elective and/or general education courses. Upon completion of the first year, students can opt to declare Mathematics and Economics as their major.

Business and Management

Students admitted into the Business and Management program can opt to declare Mathematics and Economics as their major after completing the first year of study.

Overview

The Mathematics and Economics (MAEC) program is jointly offered by the School of Science and School of Business and Management of HKUST. The program provides students with solid training in the fundamental theories of both mathematics and economics. The curriculum equips students with quantitative reasoning skills, conceptual understanding, and the ability to communicate effectively in mathematics and the language of economics and social sciences. This interdisciplinary degree is suitable for students who seek to obtain a finance industry position that emphasizes quantitative skills or who intend to pursue postgraduate study in applied mathematics, economics, business or related areas such as operations research or management science.

Rankings:
#34 in Economics and Econometrics (No.1 in Hong Kong)
#43 in Statistics and Operational Research (No.1 in Hong Kong)
#47 in Mathematics (No.1 in Hong Kong)
(QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024)

Career Prospects

Career opportunities in the banking and finance industry in Hong Kong are promising for those capable of applying mathematical tools to understand the financial markets and make economic forecasts. Graduates with an interdisciplinary degree are increasingly valued and needed in the job market, and tend to have more diverse career options than those majoring in either mathematics or economics alone. A number of MAEC alumni have joined top-ranked financial institutions and multinational firms.

Our MAEC graduates are equipped with sufficient background for entry into advanced and professional degree programs in economics, financial mathematics, statistics, and other business-related fields. Recent graduates have also been admitted to PhD and Master's programs at leading universities worldwide.

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