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MasterofFinance (Investment Management) 財務學碩士學位（投資管理）Sept 2012 EntryProgramme Code: 26023 Stream Code-Mode of StudyFull-timeNormal Duration1 yearCredits Required for Graduation36Fund TypeSelf-financedProgramme DirectorProf. Wilson TongPhD, MIM, BSocScDeputy Programme DirectorDr Allen NgCFA, CFPProgramme AimsThe full-time day-time Master of Finance - Investment Management (FT MoF-IMM) programme aims to provide degree graduates who would like to specialise in investment management, particularly those with no or little work experience, with a combination of solid finance concepts and up-to-date industry know-how. Furthermore, the programme prepares students for the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) examination. On completion of the FT MoF-IMM programme, graduates will be able to: Understand conceptual frameworks drawn from Accounting, Risk Management, Economics, Quantitative Methods and Law to the analysis of investment and corporate finance issues; Solve asset management/corporate finance problems as they present themselves in real-life situations; Formulate financial strategies and policies; and Envision possible outcomes on financial and strategic recommendations, and to evaluate the performance in a relevant and effective way. Characteristics Students are able to complete the Masters programme in ONE year. The most up-to-date industry practices are incorporated into the curriculum to make the programme a unique synthesis of academic theories and professional practices. The curriculum covers more than 80% of the contents of theChartered Financial Analyst (CFA) examinationProgramme StructureStudents have to complete 6 Compulsory Subjects (i.e. 18 credits), 4 Elective Subjects (i.e. 12 credits), and 2 Compulsory Capstone Subjects (i.e. 6 credits). A total of 36 credits are required for the Master of Finance (Investment Management) award. Students will study six subjects in each of Semesters 1 and 2. Semester One (18 credits) Compulsory SubjectsAccounting for Business Analysis Economics for Financial Analysis Investments Principles of Corporate Finance Quantitative Methods for Finance Regulatory Framework Semester Two (18 credits)Elective Subjects* (any four) Derivatives Securities Financial Analysis & Valuation Fixed Income Securities Investment Banking & Credit Rating Security Analysis & Portfolio Management Project# Compulsory Capstone Subjects* (any two)Finance & Strategy Financial Management Theory & Practice International Financial Management* Subject to the Universitys minimum enrolment requirement, not all subjects will be offered each year. And registration is subject to the availability of quota.# The Project can be either 3 credits or 6 credits depending on its scope. Students are required to take the 6-credit Project if they are granted credit transfer for:Accounting for Business Analysis AND Principles of Corporate Finance; OR Any three subjects. Students who choose to take the 6-credit Project are exempted from Finance and Strategy as the scope of the project will cover the content of this subject. However, these students are required to take a replacement subject (one elective subject within the curriculum of the programme they enrol in) to fulfil the programme requirement of 36 credits.2. Student Visa, Accommodation and other Information for Non-local StudentsNon-local students must obtain a valid student visa issued by the Hong Kong Immigration Department before being allowed to register as students or commence study with PolyU. For information on accommodation, please refer to .hk/hall/nls/nls_sfnls.htm.For information on living cost and related expenses in Hong Kong, please refer to .hk/sao/services/3-8_forNonLocalStudents_taught_postgrad.htm.Tuition Fees -Taught Postgraduate ProgrammesPlease note that the fees listed below may be revised for the 2012-13 academic year.窗体顶端窗体底端Prog. NameFinance (Investment Management)Prog. Code26023 Required Credits36Tuition FeeHK$158,400 per programme for local students HK$198,000 per programme for non-local students Initial Registration Credits9ScholarshipsFull or tuition fee waiver scholarships are available for students with outstanding academic and non-academic performance: Full scholarship: wavier of tuition fee plus living cost subsidy; Tuition-fee waiver scholarship Candidates