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HKU launches the First Undergraduate Programme in Asset Management and Private Banking in Asia

31 Oct 2016

The demand for qualified talent in the field of asset management and private wealth management continues to grow in line with the significant growth of wealth in Asia. In order to nurture talent in this industry, the University of Hong Kong (HKU) Faculty of Business and Economics (FBE) announced that a new undergraduate programme, Bachelor of Finance in Asset Management and Private Banking Degree [BFin(AMPB)], will be offered in the 2017-18 academic year.

Features of the Curriculum
The BFin(AMPB) programme is a practical and career-oriented curriculum, providing students with essential knowledge and skills for careers in the rapidly growing AMPB industry. The curriculum covers two major areas of study, including the management of asset for institutions and individuals in different asset classes and the provision of advice and services in private banking. The curriculum is also designed with reference to the curriculum requirements of major international and local professional qualifications, such as Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and Certified Private Wealth Professional (CPWP). BFin(AMPB) students will be able to gain experience in the field, polish their soft skills and broaden their professional network through various enrichment activities organised by the Faculty, including overseas exchange studies and industry-sponsored internships in either Year 2 or 3, mentorship programmes, career seminars by professional bodies, and thematic visits to AMPB firms.

Career Prospects
Graduates of this programme are versatile and will be well-equipped to land a wide range of jobs and excel in the industry as asset or fund managers, securities analysts, private bankers, investment advisors, trust managers, compliance officers and risk managers.

Dr Maurice Tse, BFin (AMPB) Programme Coordinator said: “This is the first undergraduate programme of its kind in Asia. It is not only designed with reference to the curriculum requirements of major international and local professional qualifications but also taught by professors with extensive experience in the AMPB industry. The final-year capstone course allows students to apply their knowledge to real world situations by conducting analyses and managing a portfolio based on investment policies of institutional or high net-worth clients. With the solid knowledge, professional skills and broad exposure obtained from the programme, I am sure our students will be well-prepared to enter the profession and becoming future industry leaders. FBE ensures this will be a strong and sustainable programme with international benchmarking and recognition. We are looking forward to welcoming the first cohort of students in September 2017.”

For media enquiries, please contact:
Helen Wong
Assistant Director of Communications
HKU Faculty of Business and Economics
Tel: +852 6199 6988 / +852 3917 4311
Email: hgewong@hku.hk

Anita Handayani
Communications Manager
HKU Faculty of Business and Economics
Tel: +852 3917 4488
Email: anitah@hku.hk

About Faculty of Business and Economics, The University of Hong Kong
The Faculty of Business and Economics at The University of Hong Kong strives to nurture first-class business leaders and foster academic and relevant research to serve the needs of Hong Kong, China and the rest of the world in the new Asia-led economy.  As Asia’s premier international business school, FBE engages leading scholars from all corners of the globe and they instil in the students global knowledge with an Asian perspective.  The Faculty attracts top students from Hong Kong and beyond.  It admits the highest proportion of non-local undergraduate students amongst all Faculties at HKU. Three of its undergraduate programmes are ranked among the University’s top 10 programmes.

The Faculty’s full-time MBA programme has a strong Asia and China focus, and the programme has been ranked Asia’s no. 1 in the World MBA Rankings released by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) for seven consecutive years from 2010 to 2016.  Students can opt for an overseas exchange opportunity to supplement their campus learning in Hong Kong: a London track at London Business School, a New York track at Columbia Business School or a Hong Kong/China track at Fudan University.

The Faculty also offers an elite EMBA Global Asia programme, jointly with CBS and LBS, for globally-focused senior executives and professionals.  Its International MBA Programme, delivered in Shanghai in collaboration with Fudan University, was the first of its kind when it was launched in 1998.

FBE is fully accredited by the European Quality Improvement Systems (EQUIS).  Its accounting and business programmes are also accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).