PhD in Finance

The PhD in Finance program at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, offered by the Department of Finance, is a research-oriented graduate program designed to prepare students for academic and research careers. The program provides both Master of Philosophy (MPhil) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees, with the PhD following a strong research-intensive tradition. Students engage in advanced coursework, including quantitative methods, corporate finance, asset pricing, and behavioral finance, among other research foci. The program emphasizes original research and offers training in pedagogical skills, with a focus on preparing graduates for roles in academia.