Department of Economics and Finance
Master of Science in Applied Economics

Alumni Achievements

Further Study Opportunities Around the World

After graduation with the Master of Science in Applied Economics (MSAE), students may wish to further their academic studies by engaging in postgraduate or doctoral studies overseas in their interested and specialized areas.

Yang Yasong, a 2011 graduate of the MSAE programme, is studying her MPhil Economics at Oxford University this year.

“MSAE provided me a solid foundation which leads me to an advanced level of study in a first-class univeristy…

Without their kind help, encouragement, and consistent support, I will not be able to go to Oxford and make a big change to my life,” Yasong said. [ more ]
Yang Yasong (2011 Graduate)
at Oxford University

 

Lu Peng is pursuing studies at Oxford University. Li Han is studying at London School of Economics.

"Not only the academic achievement and teaching dedication of our professors, but also the provision of good study atmosphere among my classmates..." Peng said.
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"... for an extraordinary future in personal development, MSAE is a great place to start with," Han commented.

Lu Peng (2008 Graduate)
at Oxford University

Li Han
(2009 Graduate) 
London School of Economics

 

Gong Yifan and Yao Yuxi, 2012 graduates of the MSAE programme, are pursuing PhD Economics at the University of Western Ontario.

“Thanks to the high sufficiency and quality of the faculty here, the structure of the MSAE program is actually very flexible…” Yifan mentioned. [ more ]

“MSAE not only provided me with solid foundation in economic theories and research skills, but also educated me a new way of thinking…” Yuxi said.
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Gong Yifan
(2012 Graduate)
University of Western Ontario

Yao Yuxi
(2012 Graduate)
University of Western Ontario

 

Xu Xiaoqi is pursuing Master in Quantitative Finance at Fordham University. Another 2012 graduate, Leung Tsz Kin, Benson, is pursuing his study at Toulouse School of Economics.

“MSAE offers us a good learning environment. I really treasure the opportunity of exchanging different ideals with classmates and teachers by doing projects and treasure those days that we struggled together for a common goal…” Xiaoqi said. [ more ]

“The courses in the program equipped me with strong skills in different aspects and in analysis of Economics. The courses are intensive but very beneficial for us …” Benson said. [ more ]

Xu Xiaoqi
(2013 Graduate)
University of California - Irvine

Leung Tsz Kin, Benson
(2012 Graduate)
Toulouse School of Economics

 

Kong Wei is studying at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Wu Xiaokang is pursuing his PhD studies at Columbia.

“MSAE program is a great choice for students like me who intend to pursue further studies, since the professors provide guidance on overseas’ admission applications…” Wei commented. [ more ]

“Weekly seminars that invite CEOs and managers from famous companies to introduce topics such as M&A and private equity help to extend the view and knowledge of students significantly…” Xiaokang said. [ more ]

Kong Wei
(2012 Graduate)
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Wu Xiaokang
(2012 Graduate)
Columbia

 

Another two 2011 graduates, Zhang Jian & Hou Yifeng, are pursuing further studies at National University of Singapore & City University of Hong Kong respectively.

“Learning at MSAE is the right opportunity for me and I believe it will be the same for those who truly love economics and would like to develop further in related areas…” Jian said. [ more ]

“MSAE not only offers the opportunity to learn the state-of-the-art knowledge in economics but also teaches us the methodology of doing research…” Yifeng said. [ more ]

Zhang Jian
(2011 Graduate)
National University of Singapore

Hou Yifeng
(2011 Graduate)
City University of Hong Kong

 

Cen Bingfeng & Huang Yang (2010 graduates) , Cai Jingzhe & Huang Anni (2011 graduates) are pursuing studies at Paris School of Economics. Zhao Bohan is studying at HEC Paris.

“The professors here have eminent academic achievements, and the students of MSAE programme have serious attitude towards study…” Jingzhe said.
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“I love MSAE! Nothing can better express my feelings than this sentence… MSAE is excellent and the training is rigorous. I have been well prepared for my further study overseas…” Anni said. [ more ]

From Left to Right: Cen Bingfeng, Huang Yang, Zhao Bohan, Cai Jingzhe & Huang Anni (2010 & 2011 Graduates) at Cité Internationale Universitaire de Paris

 

Another two 2010 graduates, Guo Jianglan & Huang Jiajin, are pursuing studies at Kent State University & Goethe University respectively.

"... I did not only achieve success in the academic fields, but also I accomplished all applications of further education..." Jianglan said. [ more ]

Guo Jianglan
(2010 Graduate)
at Kent State University

Huang Jiajin
(2010 Graduate)
at Goethe University (Germany)

 

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Career Opportunities

Apart from the study opportunities, a range of options are available to students graduating from MSAE. The master's degree could lead to employment opportunities in a wide range of occupations, especially in the Greater China region.

Zeng Ziyang, graduated in 2013, is employed in the Agricultural Bank of China (Hong Kong branch).
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Another 2013 graduate, Zheng Mengyao, is the Assistant Relationship Manager in the E.sun Bank (Hong Kong).
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Zeng Ziyang
(2013 Graduate)
Agricultural Bank of China (Hong Kong branch)

Zheng Mengyao
(2013 Graduate)
Assistant Relationship Manager in Corporate Banking
E.sun Bank (Hong Kong)

 

Huang Ning, a 2013 graduate, is a Management Trainee in the China Merchants Bank (Shenzhen).
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Zhang Jingjing is working as a Project Manager at the Zhongshan Securities Ltd. (Shenzhen). [ more ]

Huang Ning
(2013 Graduate)
Management Trainee
China Merchants Bank (Shenzhen)

Zhang Jingjing
(2013 Graduate)
Project Manager
Zhongshan Securities Ltd. (Shenzhen)

 

After graduation, Liu Yilun is employed as the Strategy Planning Officer at the HONG KONG Airlines. [ more ]

Lau Yuen Hoi is working at City University of Hong Kong as Research Assistant. [ more ]

Liu Yilun
(2013 Graduate)
Strategy Planning Officer
HONG KONG Airlines

Lau Yuen Hoi
(2013 Graduate)
Research Assistant
City University of Hong Kong

 

Huang Yangyang, graduated in 2012, is employed as a Management Trainee in China Construction Bank, Headquarters (Beijing). [ more ]

Another 2012 graduate, Ma Junming, is working as an Assistant in the Market and Investment Department of China Development Bank (Shandong Branch). [ more ]

Huang Yangyang
(2012 Graduate)
Management Trainee China Construction Bank, Headquarters (Beijing)

Ma Junming
(2012 Graduate)
Assistant
Market and Investment Department, China Development Bank (Shandong Branch)

 

After graduation, Chen Guowang is employed as Assistant General at Feed Division, China Oil & Foodstuffs Corporation (COFCO). [ more ]

Frias Lugo, Claudia Monserrat is working at Trafigura, Switzerland as Hedging Deals Desk Analyst. [ more ]

Chen Guowang
(2012 Graduate)
Assistant General
Feed Division, China Oil & Foodstuffs Corporation (COFCO)

Frias Lugo, Claudia Monserrat
(2011 Graduate)
Hedging Deals Desk Analyst
Trafigura, Switzerland

 

Li Yizhen, graduated in 2011, is employed as a Management Trainee in the Headquarter of the People’s Bank of China (Shanghai). [ more ]

After graduation, Zheng Kai is working as an Associate Manager in China Construction Bank in Hong Kong (CCBHK). [ more ]

Li Yizhen
(2011 Graduate)
Management Trainee
The People's Bank of China, Headquarter (Shanghai)

Zheng Kai
(2011 Graduate)
Associate Manager
China Construction Bank in Hong Kong (CCBHK)

 

Another 2011 graduate, He Huan, is a Management Trainee in the Headquarter of Bank of Communications (Beijing).
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Xiang Qingyu is working as a Senior Analyst at Orient Securities Co., Ltd (Shenzhen). [ more ]

He Huan
(2011 Graduate)
Management Trainee
Bank of Communications, Headquarter (Beijing)

Xiang Qingyu
(2011 Graduate)
Senior Analyst
Orient Securities Co., Ltd (Shenzhen)

 

Ding Rui is currently a Research Assistant of City University of Hong Kong. [ more ]

Jia Zhenzhen is employed as a Property & Casualty Underwriter at Swiss Reinsurance (Hong Kong).
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Ding Rui
(2011 Graduate)
Research Assistant of City University of Hong Kong

Jia Zhenzhen
(2011 Graduate)
Property & Casualty Underwriter
Swiss Reinsurance (Hong Kong), China

 

As a MSAE graduate of 2010, Xiao Miao is an Analyst of Quam Securities Company Ltd., Hong Kong. [ more ]

Li Chaopeng is a Wealth Management Consultant of ICBC (Shenzhen). [ more ]

Xiao Miao
(2010 Graduate)
Analyst
Quam Securities Company Ltd., Hong Kong

Li Chaopeng
(2010 Graduate)
Wealth Management Consultant
ICBC (Shenzhen)

 

Charles Avery (USA) is working as a Business Analyst at Kingsphere Business Solutions in Beijing, China. [ more ]

Wauters Diane (Belgium) found employment in Mainland China after graduation. She is currently the Deputy Financial Manager at Veolia Water, the world's leading operator of water services located in Urumqi. [ more ]

Charles Avery
(2009 Graduate) in Beijing
Business Analyst
Kingsphere Business Solutions
Beijing, China

Wauters Diane
(2008 Graduate)
Deputy Financial Manager
Tianjin Veolia Water Bohua Yongli Co., Ltd.

 

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