The aim of the programme is to provide an opportunity of further education for working professionals in the field of Mathematical Finance and Financial Markets, and to offer well-motivated individuals a path for career conversion into the field of Mathematical Finance and Financial Markets. Students acquire a solid foundation in the principles of Mathematical Finance and Financial Markets, and a wealth of knowledge of software packages and their applications.

The programme teachers are either from the Department of Mathematics, Hong Kong Baptist University or from the Kent Business School, University of Kent. The faculty members in the Department of Mathematics of Hong Kong Baptist University have a very strong background in Mathematical Finance and Statistics. The University of Kent has an excellent international reputation and Kent Business School has a very strong faculty in both teaching and research. Their experience and expertise, in particular in the area of business and management would give us the strength in practical, operational and managerial areas.

Students will study in both universities in three semesters. In the first semester (from January to May), students will study in Hong Kong Baptist University. In the second semester (from September to December) and third semester (from January to May), students will study in University of Kent.

Students are required to take and pass all 13 courses in three semesters and obtain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.50 to qualify for the two MSc degrees: