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exemption from modules of the Licensing Examination for Securities and Futures
Intermediaries.

5. Chinese Institute of Certified Financial Planners (CICFP) - Graduates are eligible to apply
for exemption from modules of the CICFP programmes.

6. Enhanced Competency Framework on FinTech (ECF-Fintech) - Graduates of our BComm
(Hons.) in Financial Technology are eligible to apply for exemption on Modules 1, 2 and 4
of the ECF-Fintech Core Level training programme. By completing Module 3 and obtaining
at least 1 year of relevant work experience, they may apply for certification as an Associate
Fintech Professional (CPFinT(A)).

DESCRIPTION OF COURSES (BA & BComm DEGREE PROGRAMMES)

ECON 103 Basic Microeconomics
1 Term; 3 Credits
This course is designed to offer a broad coverage of microeconomic principles essential
to an understanding of the economic activities of households, business organizations and
governments. It also equips students with the ability to apply microeconomic theory to critically
analyse and evaluate social issues from economic perspectives.

ECON 104 Basic Macroeconomics
1 Term; 3 Credits
This course aims at equipping students with the understanding of the principles and
concepts of macroeconomics. The structure of the course follows a standard pattern including
topics like fiscal policy, monetary policy, economic growth, open economy and business cycles.
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to acquire a well-balanced foundation for
evaluating macroeconomic issues.

ECON 105 Quantitative Methods for Economics and Finance
1 Term; 3 Credits
This course aims to provide students with a quantitative foundation in mathematics for
economic and financial analysis. It further aims to equip students with knowledge in various
quantitative techniques, such as differentiation, integration, optimization, annuities and present
values which are applicable to economic and financial problems and enable students to
interpret the analytical results, and broad overview of statistics.

ECON 113 Mathematics for Economics and Finance
1 Term; 3 Credits
This course aims to give first year students a quantitative foundation in mathematics for

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