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Master of Arts in Quantitative Analysis for Business

Programme	Master of Arts in Quantitative Analysis for Business 文學碩士(工商數量分析)
Award Title	Master of Arts in Quantitative Analysis for Business 文學碩士(工商數量分析)
Offering Academic Unit	Department of Management Sciences
Mode of Study	Combined mode

Normal Period of Study

- 1 year (full-time)
- 2 years (part-time/combined mode)

Maximum Period of Study

- 2.5 years (full-time)
- 5 years (part-time/combined mode)

Credit Units Required for Graduation

30

Programme Aims

The aim of this programme is to provide training, at the postgraduate level, in modern quantitative techniques and their applications in solving practical problems in business. More specifically, the programme aims:
• to provide in-depth knowledge of modern statistical concepts and methods;
• to develop the competency to apply these methods to identified areas;
• to develop the ability to define, formulate and model real world problem quantitatively through case studies, workshops and projects; and
• to provide a conceptual understanding of the environment in which organizational decision making is practiced.

Programme Intended Learning Outcomes (PILOs)

Upon successful completion of this Programme, students should be able to:

1. Demonstrate an understanding of and competence in the key concepts, ideas and techniques in different areas of statistics.

2. Critically evaluate the use of quantitative methods in solving business problems.

3. Apply acquired quantitative knowledge to new situations to solve business problems and to make decisions.

4. Use appropriate statistical software to investigate and solve practical problems.

5. Present and communicate quantitative material and analysis, in oral and written format, accurately and effectively.

Programme Requirements

1. Core Courses: (6 credit units)

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Units
MS5212	Statistical Methods I	3
MS5213	Statistical Methods II	3

2. Electives: (24 credit units)

Any 8 of the following courses:

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Units
MS5211	Quantitative Methods	3
MS5214	Business Survey Methods	3
MS5215	Business Analytics with Spreadsheet	3
MS6211	Statistical Modelling in Risk Management	3
MS6215	Forecasting Methods for Business	3
MS6217	Statistical Modelling in Economics and Finance	3
MS6218	Statistical Modelling in Marketing Engineering	3
MS6711	Data Mining	3
MS6712	Contemporary Topics in Quantitative Analysis for Business	3
MS6713	Quantitative Analysis Project	6
	CB Elective (3 CU)	3
	CB Elective (3 CU)	3

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