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Shue Yan University Prospectus 2023-24

ability to apply mathematical techniques to comparative statics and dynamic economic
analysis. It also introduces essential mathematics for machine learning problems.

ECON 446 Honours Project
1 Term; 3 Credits
The course enables students to crystallize what they have learnt in the programme. It
permits students the choice of doing a practical project or conducting a piece of research. It
also assists students develop a range of transferable skills (including communication, problem
solving, self-learning, self-management, working with others, computing and statistics) as an
integral part of the study of economics that are relevant to a wide range of careers and further
studies. Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: identify research topics
and design a research project independently; understand the techniques of collecting,
organizing and analysing data and information; acquire the ability to apply economic principles
and quantitative techniques to a range of practical economic issues; and communicate the
research findings in a report concisely and effectively.

ECON 450 Economics and Ethics
1 Term; 3 Credits
This course introduces students to the relevance and importance of ethics and social
responsibility in economics and finance. It aims to increase students’ awareness and
understanding of ethical issues in everyday life and to provide students with useful conceptual
tools to guide their analyses and decisions. After completing the course, students are expected
to be equipped with basic ethical concepts so that they can identify, think critically about, and
resolve ethical issues that are encountered in decision making at the individual, organizational
and societal levels.

ECON 460 Internship
1 Term; 3 Credits
The course aims to provide students with an opportunity to broaden their horizons beyond
the classroom and enable students to apply their academic and transferrable skills to real world
practice. Hence, it helps students enhance their employability and explore their career goals.

FIN 205 Foundations of Finance
1 Term; 3 Credits
The course aims to provide students with the knowledge of investment products, financial
analysis, and portfolio theory. Moreover, practical applications for real-world financing and
asset allocation decisions will be covered.

FIN 243 Money and Banking
1 Term; 3 Credits
This course aims to use basic economic models to develop students’ understanding of
the nature of a money economy, the structure of a banking system, principles and practice of

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