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Shue Yan University Prospectus 2023-24

FIN 410 Financial Data Analysis
1 Term; 3 Credits
The course aims to provide students with quantitative techniques for extracting
information from international financial and accounting data. The course will also equip
students with research methodologies to handle data analysis and conduct empirical studies
in global financial markets.

FIN 423 Financial Risk Analysis and Management
1 Term; 3 Credits
This course provides an overview of the key theoretical concepts and principles
underlying financial risk analysis and management, and demonstrates how these concepts and
principles can be implemented in practice in a variety of contexts. In addition to the quantitative
approaches, this course also focuses on the qualitative approaches including Basel III capital
requirements, risk governance, risk culture and organizational structure, in the light of the
current financial crisis which has revealed limitations of the financial models.

FIN 443 Financial Economics
1 Term; 3 Credits
The course aims to offer an in-depth treatment of how economic theory is applied to
making financial and investment decisions in uncertain environments. It also discusses the
financial models for asset valuation and risk management.

FIN 445 Regulation and Management of Financial Institutions in Hong Kong
1 Term; 3 Credits
The course aims to highlight the importance of regulations in maintaining financial stability
and prevention of bank failures. It identifies and assesses the trade-offs between
regulation/supervision and domestic/international competitiveness, between safety nets and
other major policies that have been ushered in by the recent global financial crises. It also
sheds light on Hong Kong’s regulatory tradition and policy implications on Hong Kong financial
sector.

FIN 446 Property Valuation, Funding and Finance
1 Term; 3 Credits
This course is designed to equip students with an in-depth understanding on real estate
markets. It discusses the essential techniques of valuing different kinds of properties, including
residential building, office, retail and land. It also discusses issues which are related to property
funding and investment.

FINT 100 Introduction to FinTech
1 Term; 3 Credits
The course is aimed at providing foundational knowledge such as FinTech evolution,
digital transformation trends in financial services and virtual banking, and evaluating the impact

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