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    MSc in Applied Economics

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    Kowloon, HKMScIn-person1 year
    HK$327,000.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    30
    Credits

    MSc in Applied Economics at City University of Hong Kong is a 30-credit, 1-year, in-person MSc program based in Kowloon, HK. Tuition is HK$327,000.

    About the program

    Provides training in economic analysis, empirical methods, and quantitative techniques through core courses in advanced econometrics, microeconomics, macroeconomics, and electives in areas like international trade and finance.

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    Min a score of 79 (Internet-based test) in the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
    IELTS
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    Min an overall band score of 6.0 in International English Language Testing System (IELTS)

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    24 months IANG (Hong Kong) for recent graduates without job offer; requires job offer for non-recent

    HK$13,800.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does MSc in Applied Economics at City University of Hong Kong cost?
    The total estimated tuition for MSc in Applied Economics at City University of Hong Kong is HK$327,000 across 30 required credits.
    Is MSc in Applied Economics at City University of Hong Kong online or in-person?
    MSc in Applied Economics at City University of Hong Kong is offered in-person.
    How long does MSc in Applied Economics at City University of Hong Kong take to complete?
    MSc in Applied Economics at City University of Hong Kong is structured around 1 year and 30 credits.
    What work-permit options follow MSc in Applied Economics at City University of Hong Kong?
    Post-completion work rights for MSc in Applied Economics at City University of Hong Kong: 24 months IANG (Hong Kong) for recent graduates without job offer; requires job offer for non-recent