Master of Finance Program Curriculum

The Master’s in Finance program curriculum is quantitative-based, emphasizing the development of essential quantitative skills for a successful career in finance and the achievement of specific career goals. The School offers a diverse range of courses designed to sharpen students' quantitative abilities, ensuring they are well-prepared for the demands of the financial industry.

While we welcome applicants from various academic backgrounds, it is strongly recommended that students who apply for this program have a high level of mathematical skills or an undergraduate degree in a related or quantitative field such as economics, finance, mathematics, or engineering. 




General Prerequisite
Does not count in the 54 credits for degree completion, but the credits and grade are included on the PKU transcript and calculated into GPA.
Chinese I (Chinese II prerequisite)
2
4 credits
Chinese II (Business Chinese prerequisite)
2
General Required
Graduate Thesis Seminar
N/A
N/A
Outdoor Leadership Training Program
N/A
Master’s Thesis and Defense
N/A
Major Required
Microeconomics
3
42 credits
Microeconomics
3
Applied Econometrics
3
Financial Accounting
3
Financial Markets
3
Investments
3
Corporate Finance
3
Introduction to Chinese Economy
3
Business Chinese I
3
Business Chinese II
3
Independent Study of China
3
Business Ethics and Research Methodology
3
Writing in English
3
Business Mathematics
3
Major Elective
3 courses
9 credits
Non-Major Elective
1 courses
3 credits