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Economics & Finance

bank management, and the role of monetary policy in the economy.

FIN 245 Introduction to Corporate Finance
1 Term; 3 Credits
This course introduces students to the theory and practice of corporate finance. It aims
to enable students to address the concepts and techniques of valuation of cash flows, capital
budgeting decisions, risk and return, cost of capital, capital structure theories and decisions,
dividend theories and policy, working capital management, and financial planning.

FIN 324 Financial Institutions in Hong Kong and Global Banking
1 Term; 3 Credits
This course aims to develop students’ understanding of the theoretical concepts on local
financial institutions and the role of global banking in Hong Kong. It also aims to enhance
students’ abilities to analyse the interaction between global banking industry and local financial
institutions. The challenges and prospects faced by the financial institutions in Hong Kong and
global banking will also be discussed.

FIN 330 International Finance
1 Term; 3 Credits
Under a highly globalized and integrated world economy, issues related to international
financial management have emerged rapidly. The course aims to equip students with several
important topics in international finance, including nature of international financial system, key
parity relationships, managing foreign exchange risk, international portfolio relationship and
digital finance. By the end of the course, students are expected to make optimal corporate
financial decisions under a complex financial environment.

FIN 347 Introduction to Financial Derivatives
1 Term; 3 Credits
The course aims to provide students with the knowledge and pricing theory of financial
derivatives. Practical applications for hedging, arbitrage and speculating strategies using
financial derivatives will also be covered. In addition, the course enables students to
understand the development of financial derivatives, and ethical standards in the profession of
financial derivatives.

FIN 349 Wealth Management and Planning
1 Term; 3 Credits
The course aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the process
of wealth planning and management, and equip them with the knowledge and skills that a
wealth manager should possess in identifying and assessing clients’ needs and goals.
Moreover, it helps students acquire global asset allocation and portfolio management
techniques. Students will also be trained to make all aspects of wealth management decisions
from an integrated perspective.

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