In summer of 2015, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen (CUHKSZ) launched, in partnership with The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), the Master of Science Programme in Financial Engineering. This programme is one of the first such master degree programmes offered by CUHKSZ. Upon fulfilling graduation requirements, students of this programme receive degrees from CUHK. In particular, China is well positioned for the next great transition from its past economic miracle to the coming financial revolution. Domestically, its regulatory framework is going to be more effective; its central bank operation will be more independent; institutional financing will see a deeper debt market induced by interest rate liberalization, and retail investors are going to enjoy diversified investment products on top of more efficient equity markets. With carefully-watched capital account opening, we start to witness the global effects of RMB internationalization gradually. All major international financial institutions and individual players are now actively seeking to participate in opportunities presented by the future of China. The principles of financial engineering enhance our fundamental understanding of market randomness, and their successful practices allow investors to harness the right risk for a better return. Hosting a world-class research team in both CUHK and CUHKSZ, financial engineering has been designated as our strategic area of development. Benchmarking with similar master programmes in financial engineering in leading universities around the world, our programme is the first of its kind in the Pearl River Delta region. With a clear goal of nurturing talents in financial engineering, we are determined to serve and benefit the region, China as a whole, and far beyond. While faculty members from both CUHK and CUHKSZ will join force to teach this programme, renowned scholars from other leading institutions and experienced practitioners from the financial industry will also be involved in teaching. Moreover, the Programme will leverage on its excellent location in Shenzhen, one of the two financial centers in Mainland China, where its fast-growing financial industry offers ample opportunities for our students.

1. Graduated from a recognized university and obtained a Bachelor's degree, normally with honours not lower than Second Class; or 2. Graduated from a degree programme of a recognized university with a Bachelor's degree, normally achieving an average grade of not lower than "B" ; or 3. Completed a course of study in a tertiary educational institution and obtained professional or similar qualifications equivalent to an honours degree. All applicants must fulfil the English Language Proficiency Requirement.