Program Overview
The Finance at Lingnan University is a MSc programme in Business & Management over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Finance programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Hong Kong and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 17,174 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students
- Location: Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Finance programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Corporate Finance
- Financial Markets And Investment Analysis
- Management Of Banks, Insurance Companies, And Other Financial Institutions In Hong Kong And China
- Principles Of Financial Analysis And Valuation
- Principles Of Risk Management And Insurance
- Quantitative Methods For Finance
- Case Studies In Finance
- Derivative Securities
- Financial Planning And Services In Hong Kong And China
- Fixed Income Securities
- Hong Kong And China Monetary And Financial Systems
- Insurance Law In Hong Kong
- Insurance Practice In Hong Kong And China
- International Financial Management
- Investment And Wealth Management
- Real Estate Investment And Finance
- Securities Laws And Regulatory Framework In Hong Kong And China
- Algorithmic Trading And Quantitative Strategies
- Venture Capital And Private Equity
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
To be eligible for entry into this MSc programme, candidates should:
hold a bachelors degree with a first class or second class honours from a recognized tertiary institution (applicants with no background in finance in their first degree will have to complete pre-entry courses); or have equivalent qualifications and experience, which will be considered on a case-by-case basis; and
meet the English language proficiency requirement (Students who have graduated from a university using English as a main teaching language do not normally need to present evidence of their proficiency.)
- TOEFL - minimum score of 550 (paper-based test), 213 (computer-based test), or 79 (Internet-based test),
- IELTS - minimum acceptable score of 6.5 or
- CET 6 - minimum acceptable score of 450
candidates will enjoy admission preference if they have work experience and/or have professional qualifications in finance, insurance, actuarial science, accounting, and others.
a recent GMAT or GRE test score, while not required, will be useful in determining admittance into the programme.
we will interview all short-listed applicants.
To apply for the MSc programme, you are required to submit the following application materials:
- Completed application form with your signature;
- Application fee of HK$350, non-refundable (Crossed cheque payable to "Lingnan University" or money order; cash is NOT accepted);
- Two confidential recommendation letters or forms with your referees signatures;
- Copy of your academic certificate(s);
- Copy of your academic transcript(s);
- Copy of your English language test result(s);
- Copy of your Resident Identity Card (Hong Kong ID/ID/passport);
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 17,174 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students
Tuition fees: EUR 17,174 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Lingnan University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Lingnan University
Lingnan University
Guangzhou, Taiwan
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University Profile- Application Deadline Apr, 2027
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
