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ECON2023 Mathematical Economics
数理经济学
This course aims to introduce students (particularly undergraduate students majoring in economics) to fundamental mathematical methods which are commonly used in economics literature. The course will examine how mathematics is used to analyse economic problems, such as equilibrium models, comparative-static models, optimisation, and dynamic models. The course will provide fundamental mathematical preparation for further studies in economics
Check DetailsECON3083 Mathematical Economics II
数理经济学 II
This course aims to introduce economics students to more advanced mathematical methods which are commonly used in economics literature. The topics covered will be linear algebra, integration, second-order differential equations, second-order difference equations, calculus of variations, control theory, discrete time optimisation, and topology. The course will provide solid mathematical foundations to students for further studies in economics.
Check DetailsGCNU1023 Mathematics Around Us
生活中的数学
This course stresses the prevalence, relevance, and practicality of mathematics in the modern society especially in the context of planning and scheduling in management science, and issues concerning social choice and decision-making. Numerous real world examples are discussed. The mathematical techniques involved are taught through hands-on applications
Check DetailsECON3043 Money and Banking
货币银行学
This course is organised to help student understand both the money and financial system and its economics effects on their lives. The students will learn from this course the five core principles of money and banking, i.e. (1) Time has value; (2) Risk requires compensation; (3) Information is the basis for decisions; (4) Markets determine prices and allocate resources; and (5) Stability improves welfare. This course also aims at providing students with a general understanding of the banking industry and the importance of an efficient banking industry to the working of a market economy. It examines the structure of the banking industry, the role of the central bank, and the basic functions of commercial banks. This course also discusses the products being offered by the banks and the methods in analysing the performance of a typical commercial bank, as well the credit analysis and credit control of bank customers. Recent developments of banking regulations and capital adequacy will be discussed, particularly the Basel II and the CAMELS rating of the U.S.
Check DetailsECON4033 Money and Finance in China
中国金融及财政
This course aims at fostering an understanding of the functions and the administration of money and finance in Mainland China, and their impact on the economy at both the micro and the macro levels. Fiscal, monetary and exchange rate systems will be analysed from optimality as well as policy viewpoints. The developments of the post-1979 and post-1994 financial reforms and their policy implications will be emphasised. Financial relations between the Mainland and Hong Kong will also be investigated.
Check DetailsBUS2003 Organisational Behaviour
组织行为学
The purpose of the course is to introduce students to organisational behaviour principles and concepts. Students can identify and define key concepts in the organisational behaviour area; define basic theories and research about the nature and functioning of organisations as well as managers’ roles and responsibilities within organisations; develop the students’ ability to diagnose organisational situations and apply concepts and theories to help solve organisational problems; acquaint with the nature, forms, and scope of behaviour in business organisations.
Check DetailsACCT2003 Principles of Accounting I
会计学原理 I
The objective of this course is to provide students with a general understanding of basic accounting concepts, accounting cycle (bookkeeping), principles and their applications in some elementary financial accounting topics including cash; current assets and current liabilities; inventory and non-current assets.
Check DetailsACCT2013 Principles of Accounting II
会计学原理 II
The objective of this course is to provide students with a general understanding of basic accounting concepts, accounting cycle (bookkeeping), principles and their applications in some selected financial and management topics including partnerships; corporations; non-current liabilities; cash flow statement; financial performance analysis; accounting for manufacturing operations; cost behaviour and CVP analysis; budgeting and budgetary control.
Check DetailsBUS2013 Principles of Law
法律原理
Introducing to business students a comprehensive overview of the Hong Kong legal system and the basic principles of contract law and the law of tort, which are two of the important areas of business law
Check DetailsECON2003 Principles of Macroeconomics
宏观经济学原理
This course aims to introduce students with the main building blocks of macroeconomics, so as for students to acquire a basic understanding of how a market economy functions, to appreciate the critical macroeconomic issues facing the society, and to understand to a certain degree the going debate on these issues. This is a necessary preparation not only for many careers in private and public sectors but also for responsible citizenship in modern society.
Check DetailsMKT2003 Principles of Marketing Management
市场管理导论
The objective of this course is to introduce students to the essential concepts of marketing and their application in contemporary dynamic business environment. This course aims at helping students to develop an awareness of and the sensitivity to the marketing activities on one’s daily life as consumers. This course also helps student to understand the marketing management functions of planning, organisation and control and develop skills to make optional marketing decisions.
Check DetailsECON2013 Principles of Microeconomics
微观经济学原理
This course aims first to introduce students with the basic principles and the main building blocks of microeconomics. The students should appreciate the relevance of the course materials in real life, and learn to apply them in analysing some simple economic problems commonly encountered by individuals and firms. The major topics covered are: the market forces of demand and supply, and the associated concept of elasticity; the key role of price in the resource allocation; the efficiency of, and some possible problem with, the market mechanism; the various cost measures for firms; the different forms of market competition, and the impact on social welfare; and finally, the basic role of government in the economy.
Check DetailsECON4043 Public Finance
财政学
This course aims to provide an understanding of the public sector in an economy. It seeks to describe, theorise, and analyse the economics of the public sector. Fiscal objectives, instruments and constraints, as well as concepts and theories of public finance will be discussed, mainly from a positive perspective. Considerations will also be given to the economic impacts due to political interactions of interest groups. The analytical tools, models and applications to the real world public sector problems are emphasised. This course will provide the theoretical and technical training in economics helpful for students aspiring for positions in business, government, or other social organisations.
Check DetailsGCCH1023 Selected Themes in Chinese History and Civilisation
中国历史与文明专题
This course aims to provide students with (1) knowledge on the various aspects of China’s unique cultural qualities and achievements from past to present; (2) a rich vocabulary for them to be able to illustrate the historical eras of Chinese civilization; (3) the ability to critically analyse various cultural phenomena by looking at a wide spectrum of traditional Chinese ways of life; and (4) the awareness, interests and curiosities in Chinese history and civilization from a cultural perspective.
Check DetailsGCNU1003 Speaking of Statistics
统计漫谈
This course provides students with an understanding of fundamental statistical techniques commonly used in social science, business, and science today. The emphasis is on statistical thinking, concepts and data analysis. Students are required to solve a variety of problems using statistical packages.
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