FIN Course List

FIN2003 Financial Management

财务管理

The objective of this course is to enable students to (1) understand the fundamental concepts in finance; (2) assess alternative investment possibilities; and (3) evaluate different sources of financing projects.

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FIN4053 Financial Markets in China

中国金融市场

This course is designed to help the students understand the issues faced by firms operating in China, and to deal with them in an efficient way. It examines the structure of financial system, the development of financial market, the regulation of capital market, the management of financial institutions, and the operation of corporations in China. Emphasis is placed on the general environment of financial market in China.

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FIN3073 Financial Mathematics

金融数学

Fundamental methods for formulating and solving financial models will be developed. Emphasis will be on defining the mathematical structure of problems and on practical computer methods for obtaining model solutions.

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FIN2013 Financial Planning and Investment Analysis

财务策划与投资分析

This course provides students with an understanding of basic investment products and financial planning techniques commonly used today. Various investment products will be introduced in this course, such as common stocks, fixed income securities, unit trust, derivatives, etc. Particular attention is given to forming a sound and executable financial plan.

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FIN4023 Financial Risk Management

财务风险管理

Initially much neglected by non-financial and financial institutions, risk management has become an increasingly important area of finance and nowadays attracts widespread attention in companies in various business sectors. This course will apply financial risk management methods using concepts from areas such as value at risk, derivatives, hedging and financial engineering. Some of the markets studied include commodities, stocks, bonds, and currencies. Analytical methods to quantity market risks, credit risks as well as operational risks will be covered in this course. This course aims to train future managers to use the framework to actively manage the financial risks their organisations face.

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FIN3023 Fixed Income Securities

定息证券

This objective of this course is to enable students to (1) explore various fixed-income securities and the methods for analysing them; and (2) discuss interest rate related derivative instruments and how to use these contracts to modify the exposures and enhance the yields of the fixed-income portfolios

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GCIT1003 IT for Success in Everyday Life and Work

日常生活和工作中的信息技术

This course introduces students to the fundamental concepts of Information Technology (IT), and develops students’ confidence in using computers and computer applications. Useful and practical course contents are selected for learning how to be a competitive person in this information era. Students are introduced to the background of Computer Science, and the modern IT sector. Some of the major IT organisations are introduced, and current IT issues and questions are discussed. The basic architecture and design of a computer is explained. Software applications useful for students of all majors are introduced.

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FIN3033 Introduction to Futures and Options Markets

期货及期权市场

This objective of this course is to enable students to (1) understand the fundamentals of derivatives such as futures, options, etc.; and (2) explore theoretical as well as practical aspects of these topics.

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FIN3043 Investment Management

投资管理

This course examines the investment environment in Hong Kong, the basic principles of valuation of financial assets, and the development of portfolio and capital market theories. The purpose is to offer students guidance in the management of financial investments

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BUS4023 Management Information Systems

管理资讯系统

This course aims to provide an introduction to the field of management information systems (MIS). Students will learn how to analyse the business processes for an enterprise system. Then, the technical foundation, including different kinds of hardware and software, will be introduced such that students can think of tools to enhance improvement for the companies. After that, students will learn how the companies apply management information systems to maintain their competitive edge nowadays. Last, but not the least, students will learn how to develop and to manage information systems in organisations.

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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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GCNU1023 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

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FIN3053 Multinational Finance

国际金融

This course provides students with knowledge to understand the international financial environment and to analyse and solve financial problems facing multinational firms. All traditional areas of corporate finance are approached from the perspective of multinational corporations.

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BUS2003 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.

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ACCT2003 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.

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