Hong kong : The Global Scholarship Programme for Research Excellence at CUHK

The Chinese University of Hong Kong offers the Global Scholarship Programme to support junior faculty and PhD students of CUHK to undertake short-term research visits at a selected group of leading research institutions.  It also supports PhD students from these institutions to undertake short-term research attachments at CUHK. 15th March 2013 is the deadline for CUHK faculty and Visiting PhD Students while 6th March 2013 for CUHK PhD Students. Only one award will be made to each applicant. Applicants will be notified of the results by May 2013.

Study Subject(s): Priority will normally be given to research that is within the Five Focused Areas i.e. Biomedical Sciences; Chinese Studies; Economics and Finance; Geoinformation and Earth Sciences; and Information Sciences.
Course Level : This scholarship is for pursuing short-term research.
Scholarship Provider : The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Scholarship can be taken at : Abroad and Hong Kong

Eligibility: For CUHK Faculty: Applicants must hold full-time appointment at CUHK and should be at Assistant or Associate Professor rank substantiated within the last 3 years or on a type of contract [Type K1 (SX)] that may lead to substantive appointment in the course of employment at CUHK.
For CUHK PhD Students: -Applicants must be registered full-time PhD students at CUHK at the time of application and during the research visit. Priority will be given to applicants who will be in their 3rd or 4th year of study when they undertake the visit.
-Applicants should possess a cumulative GPA of 3.30 or above.
For Visiting PhD Students: Applicants must be registered full-time PhD students at one of the institutions listed in the Programme Guidelines.

Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: The students of Hong Kong and PhD students from selected group of leading research institutions worldwide can apply for this scholarship.

Scholarship Description: The Global Scholarship Programme for Research Excellence was launched in 2007 with a generous funding provided by CNOOC. The Programme is designed to enhance research excellence at the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) through building and strengthening the University’s ties with leading research universities and institutes around the world and to increase the visibility of CUHK as a world-class research university through student and staff mobility.

Number of awards offered: Not Known

Duration of award(s): For CUHK Faculty: The research visit shall last for a minimum of 4 weeks. It shall be carried out and completed between 1 September 2013 and 31 August 2014.
For CUHK PhD Students: The research visit shall last for a minimum of 3 months and a maximum of 6 months. It shall be carried out and completed between 1 September 2013 and 31 August 2014, and prior to the submission of final thesis.
For Visiting PhD Students: The research visit shall last for at least one month. It shall be carried out and completed between 1 September 2013 and 31 August 2014.

What does it cover? For CUHK Faculty: Each award is valued at HK$20,000 for a 4-week activity or HK$30,000 for a 6-week (or longer) activity.
For CUHK PhD Students: The value of the award will vary based on the duration and destination of visit. Normally the amount will range from HK$15,000 to HK$50,000.
For Visiting PhD Students: Award holders will receive free on-campus housing during their visit.

Selection Criteria: Not Known

Notification: Applicants will be notified of the results in May 2013 via letters posted to their respective departments/units.

How to Apply: Completed applications should be submitted to the Office of Academic Links (c/o Global Scholarship Programme) via the following channels: -CUHK Faculty should submit their applications directly to the Office of Academic Links.
-CUHK PhD Students should submit their applications via the Graduate School Office.
-Visiting PhD Students should submit their applications via the CUHK Host Department.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 15th March 2013 is the deadline for CUHK faculty and Visiting PhD Students while 6th March 2013 for CUHK PhD Students.

Hong Kong : Master of Science in International Banking and Finance Programme

We are glad to introduce you to this distinctive Master of Science in International Banking and Finance (MIBF) Programme, hosted by the Economics Department of Lingnan University. According to a recent study published in the China Economic Review, Lingnan University is
ranked fifth among all economic research institutions in China (including Mainland, Hong Kong and Macau) in the period 2005 - 2009 based on the publications in top 50 economics journals. The overriding aim of this program is to provide a broad-based set of problem-solving
skills especially suited for those who are holding or anticipating positions as managers, financial analysts or economists in the banking and finance industry, big multinational corporations and government or international organizations.

1) Main Characteristics of the Programme
• Study banking and finance in one Programme
• Broad-based programme with international orientation
• Balanced coverage on theoretical and practical knowledge

2) Focus and Aims
The overriding aim of this program is to provide a broad-based set of problem-solving skills especially suited for those who are holding or anticipating positions as managers, financial analysts or economists in the banking and finance industry, big multinational corporations
and government or international organizations. More specifically, we strive to achieve the following objectives:
• to provide students with the latest theoretical and empirical knowledge in the field of international banking and finance;
• to prepare students for rapidly changing world, with updated knowledge about the economic and technological environment, fully
aware of their impact on modern day banking and finance;
• to equip students with the necessary analytical and quantitative
skills for working in the field of international banking and finance
or other related areas;
• to extend students'working knowledge of international banking and
finance in Hong Kong and the Asian-Pacific region.

3) Mode and Duration
This is a full-time, credit-based postgraduate programme. All courses
in the programme carry 3 credits. Students have to obtain minimum of
30 credits or 10 courses, which consists of 4 cluster courses (12
credits) and 6 elective courses (18 credits) in order to graduate. The
normal duration for the programme is one year full-time. Teaching
normally starts in late August and ends in May. The maximum period is
two years full-time. Classes will normally be held Monday to Friday on
Lingnan's Tuen Mun Campus.

4) Tuition Fee
The tuition fee for the academic year 2013-14 is HK$120,000 for local
student and HK$138,000 for non-local student.

5) Scholarships and Financial Aids
Maximum 3 full scholarships (including the full tuition fee of
HK$120,000 for local student, or HK$138,000 for non-local student,
plus a stipend of HK$40,000) will be offered each year for the best
candidates. Another 5-10 scholarships (amount between HK$5,000 -
HK$138,000) will be offered each year for excellent candidates. All
students admitted to the programme will be automatically qualified for
the award of scholarships. In addition, there will be a number of
part-time research assistantships available in the Department every
year. The Programme is eligible for the support of the Continuing
Education Fund (CEF) for Hong Kong students.

6) Application Period
For the current year intake, application starts from 1st November 2012
and closes on 31st March 2013. Late application may be considered on
case by case basis.

7) The Entry Requirements
A recognized good first degree in a relevant field OR a recognized
first degree plus relevant working experience. An applicant should
normally have a score at internationally recognized English tests with
scores equivalent to TOEFL score of 575 (paper-based test) or 90
(internet-based test) or IELTS 6.5 or above. Applicant may be invited
to sit-in an interview for assessment of their English language
ability.

8) Career Prospects
The majority of our graduates have landed jobs in large commercial
banks, local and foreign investment firms, big-four audit firm,
government departments and so on. Those graduates who decided to
continue their studies are now studying for PhD or MPhil at top
oversea and Hong Kong Universities.

9) Application Fee
The application fee is HK$400 (payable to "Lingnan University") , non-refundable.

10) Contact Information and Application Form Enquiries:
Tel: (852) 26167164, 26167167 or 26167180 Fax: (852) 28917940
Email: mibf_admission@ Ln.edu.hk

Mailing Address:
MSc in International Banking and Finance Programme
Department of Economics
Room WYL301, Dorothy Y. L. Wong Building
Lingnan University, Tuen Mun
N.T. Hong Kong

Application Deadline : 31 March 2013