ME Course List

STAT3013 Life Contingencies

人寿偶然性

This course is a continuation of “Introduction to Actuarial Mathematics”. Mathematics of life contingencies as applied to insurance models including expenses, non-forfeiture benefits, dividends, and valuation theory for pension plans will be discussed.

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FOOD3043 Life Cycle Nutrition

生命周期营养学

This course provides students with the outline of the major physiological changes, nutritional needs and nutrition-related issues throughout the life cycle. It enables the students to apply basic principles of nutrition to nutrition-related problems that would occur in different stages of life cycle, and help them to describe possible interventions in different nutrition related problems throughout the life cycle.

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ECON3113 Linear Algebra for Economics and Finance

线性代数及其经济与财务应用

This course introduces the theory and technics of matrices, vector space, and liner programming, as well as their applications in economic models. After studying this course, students will have a better mastery of knowledge in linear algebra. With extensive examples and application in economic and financial areas, it will help them in studying economical and finance courses currently and in the future.

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TRA4043 Literary Translation

文学翻译

This course focuses on the “practical” skills of translating literary texts. Such skills can include the translation, re-creation and re-presentation of an image and of imagery and imagination embedded in the source texts. The cultural richness and its translatability will also be analysed. Literary works in Chinese and English literatures will be considered both to indicate issues common to translation and to identify strategies that are typically used by professional translators to address these issues.

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OR3003 Logistics

物流学

To provide an understanding of major areas in Logistics as well as to illustrate how to apply various skills and techniques in Logistics to solve and analyse various real problems. The emphasis will be on learning various models and techniques in Logistics. Many practical application models will be discussed and analysed.

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EPIN3053 Logistics and Transportation Management

物流运输管理

Logistics was originally a military term. Traditionally, logistics means the organised movement of goods, services, information and people from the point of origin to the point of consumption. The scope of logistics has been growing rapidly since the last few decades with the advance of technology. It has also been estimated that logistics costs account for one third of the cost of doing business. Effective logistics management is hence crucial for the success of the company. This course introduces logistics and distribution management and aims at providing students with a full understanding of business logistics management, transport, inventory and distribution systems.

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STAT4023 Loss Models

损失模型

This course covers basic probability, generating functions, theory of recurrent events, Markov chains and Markov processes. It develops and analyses models for fixed time intervals; covers models for claim severities, models for claim frequencies, aggregate claims models and ruin theory. This course is of interest to advance actuarial science students and statistics students.

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ENG4013 Major Author Study

文学名家研习

This course will focus on a single prominent fiction writer, dramatist, or poet, presenting the work in the author's biographical, historical, and critical contexts. Readings will include a representative selection of the author's works plus secondary critical and historical materials as appropriate to the author chosen.

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ENG4023 Major Genre in Literature

主要文类研习

This is a focused examination of one particular genre and its attendant sub-genres. For example, these genres could include magic realism, detective fiction, science fiction, Theatre of the Absurd, or historical fiction. Students are required to consider the various ways that texts can be understood in relation to established modes of expression and/or audience expectations. By examining the defining features of genres and sub-genres, students gain valuable knowledge about literary and cultural contexts, while at the same time developing interpretive strategies for reading texts in terms of their larger social significance.

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EBIS4003 Management Information Systems for Small and Medium Enterprises

中小型企业管理信息系统开发

This course aims at training and developing the students with the skills to analyse, evaluate and implement MIS for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The course will emphasise on data analysis, project management, and system evaluation and implementation. Each student is required to participate in the evaluation and implementation of a small computer-based information system. An oral presentation and submission of a written report are expected at the end of the term.

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FIN4003 Management of Financial Institutions

金融机构管理

This course focuses on the management of financial institutions, such as banks, unit trust companies, and insurance companies using the risk management approach. It provides students with the knowledge and know-how for them to understand the challenges of globalisation international financial institutions face.

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MKT3073 Marketing Communications

市场营销传播

This course aims to equip students with the necessary knowledge, skills and independence of thought so that they can appreciate the role of marking communication within its broader context, and critically evaluate marketing communication theories and models before applying them to practical marketing situations.

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MKT3053 Marketing Internship

市场营销实习

This course aims to provide students an opportunity to gain real-life working experience related to the various issues and activities associated with an organisation’s marketing function. Under the guidance of both faculty and workplace supervisors, students will work in an organisation as interns and complete work assignments that are primarily related to the organisation’s marketing activities. The internship assignment is expected to take up no less than 120 hours to complete, and it may or may not be paid.

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MKT4023 Marketing Management in China

中国市场营销管理

This course aims at providing students with marketing management theories and skills, particularly an understanding of the marketing environment, marketing mix and practices in China. Emphasis will be placed on combining marketing concepts with practical business requirements in China business. The current developments, problems and issues of doing marketing in China will also be examined.

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BUS2023 Marketing Strategy and Management

市场营销战略与管理

This course aims to provide the students with a solid understanding and application of marketing strategy and management. It includes how to formulating a marketing strategy, the development of strategic opportunities through internal and external analysis, the development of competitive advantages through distinctive competencies, and the maintenance of these advantages over time through application techniques like brand development.

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