RISK Management Science | The Chinese University of Hong Kong

ACADEMICS

ADMISSIONS

We admit top local and international students via different channels…

Admissions Information

Students From Various Channels

JUPAS

Non-JUPAS

FAQ

Transfer-In

Scholarships and Financial Aid

ADMISSIONS INFORMATION

4 Years

Duration of Study

25 Students

Intake per Year

Jupas Code

JS4719

STUDENTS FROM VARIOUS CHANNELS

Scholarships
and Financial Aid

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JUPAS

Interview Arrangement

JUPAS applicants who place JS4719 as their Band A choice will be invited to the interview.
Bonus points will be granted to applicants who show an excellent performance during the interview.

Minimum Admissions Requirements

Core Subjects

Electives Subjects

Minimum Level

Chinese
Language

Level 3

English
Language

Level 3

Core
Mathematics

Level 3

Citizenship and Social Development

A (Attained)

Mathematics
_{(Module 1 or 2)}

Level 3

Electives
_{(Any 1 New senior Secondary

Category A elective subject)}

Level3

Admissions Score

The programme admissions score is computed based on the best five subjects (after weighting).

Bonus points will be granted to each extra core or elective subject, if any.

Core Subjects

Electives Subjects

Weighting

Chinese
Language

English
Language

Core
Mathematics

Mathematics
_{(Module 1 or 2)}

Electives
_{(Any 1 New senior Secondary

Category A elective subject)}

JUPAS Admissions Statistics

	HKDSE	CHI	ENG	MATH	CSD/LS	M1/M2	Best Elective	Second Elective	Third Elective
2024	Upper Quartile	5	5*	5*	A	5	5*	5	4
	Median	4	4	5*	A	5**	4	4	-
	Lower Quartile	5	5	5*	A	5	5	5	-
2023	Upper Quartile	4	4	5	4	5**	5*	5	-
	Media	4	3	5	3	5*	5*	5	-
	Lower Quartile	3	3	5*	3	5	5	5	-

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Admissions Handbook (2025 Entry)

CUHK – UoE Dual Degree Programme

Under the dual degree programme, students will graduate with two bachelor’s degrees each from CUHK and UoE respectively. The University of Edinburgh is one of the UK’s leading centres in Mathematics and ranked 16th in the world in the QS World University Rankings in 2022. In addition to core courses and capstone/ dissertation, the School of Mathematics offers a range of options in pure mathematics, applied mathematics, theoretical physics, statistics, operational research, financial mathematics and business analytics.

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NON-JUPAS

Programme-specific Requirements (2024 Entry)

Exam	Required Subjects
GCE AL/IAL (3AL)	i) Mathematics/Pure Mathematics; and ii) Further Mathematics
IB	i) 1HL subject in Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches, or Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation; and ii) 1 science subject (HL or SL) in BIOL, CHEM, ECON, or PHYS
SAT/ACT/AP	ACT/SAT Reasoning Test + 2 AP subjects (including Calculus AB or BC)

Non-JUPAS (Local Students) Non-JUPAS (International Students)

FAQ

What is Risk Management?

Risk Management is a discipline in which quantitative analysis is performed to identify, assess, mitigate and resolve various kinds of uncertainties, such as risk in a business engagement, personal health risk and environmental risk. Our programme focuses on the professional treatment of financial risk, equipping students with the skills essential for joining the banking/finance sector in Hong Kong and overseas. To become a successful risk manager, solid training is required to be built on the rigorous foundation of Mathematics and Statistics, Computer Science and knowledge of Economics and Finance.

Why is Risk Management a ‘Science’ subject?

Science is an indispensable component in the training of a risk management expert. By practicing scientific and quantitative methodologies, students are equipped with frontier knowledge in risk management – derivative pricing theory, mathematical modelling and risk control theory. The scientific elements in our programme enable our students to adapt to the ever-changing and increasingly competitive financial environment.

What are the career prospects for RMSC students?

Over the past decades our graduates have pursued careers as risk managers and financial analysts in various financial institutions and regulatory agencies. The financial sector requires experts in risk management who can ensure that standards issued by international regulatory bodies are adhered to and properly maintained.

Our graduates can enrich their qualifications by taking professional examinations such as Certified Risk Manager (CRM), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and Financial Risk Manager (FRM), or by furthering their studies in Hong Kong or overseas.

Are there any exchange opportunities?

Students can participate in student exchange programmes organised by CUHK. The University and Colleges offer more than 280 student exchange programmes. For details, please visit the page of Experiential Learning.

Are there any internship opportunities?

Students have the opportunity to enhance their work experience through summer internships and other internship opportunities. The information on internship opportunities will be regularly posted on the intranet and disseminated via department mass mail. For details, please visit the page of Experiential Learning.

TRANSFER-IN

General Requirement

Interview qualification: Cumulative GPA ≥ 3.3 and an application statement.
Admission qualification: Cumulative GPA ≥ 3.3, MATH1010 (required; equivalent courses may be considered with discretion) and a good grade in DSME1030 is preferred but not required.
Students are recommended to take STAT1011, MATH1030 and/or CSCI1510/1520/1530/1580 before applying, but these courses are not required for the transfer application.

Application Procedure

The Phase 1 application is open around February-March each year. Students should follow the application procedures.
Shortlisted applicants will be informed of the interview arrangement by email or phone.

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SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL AID

Admissions Scholarships

Four full-time first-year RMSC students will be awarded the Department of Statistics Scholarship upon admission. The amount is HK$10,000 each.
The Fan Fang Qi Ying Memorial Bursary is offered to a student with demonstrable financial need. The amount is HK$20,000 and is tenable for a maximum of four years.

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