Fudan University
(Professional Degree) Finance - Financial Engineering (collaborate with Princeton University)
MasterPROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
- Gain cutting-edge knowledge from world class faculty through interactive lectures, real-life case studies and integrative projects.
- Develop advanced analytical and technical financial skills and tools necessary for future career in Finance.
- Gain unprecedented access to the financial industry in Shanghai. You have opportunities to visit leading financial institutions and meet most influential innovators in the industry.
Master of Finance program consists of two professional directions which are Financial Management and Financial Engineering Management. The direction of Financial Management was opened by the School of Management of Fudan University and the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) Anderson School of Management. Financial Engineering Management was from the cooperation of School of Management, Fudan University and Princeton University in the United States. Since 2014, this program has been transferred into a two-year professional degree program. Students who complete the required credits, meet the requirements, and pass the master's degree dissertation and defense, will obtain the Graduation Certificates, Master's Degree Certificate issued by the Fudan University, and a Learning Certificate signed by overseas university professors.
The Master of Finance Program is Practice Oriented, and Occupational Demand Targeted. The program is not only focusing on knowledge teaching, but more emphasizing on theory with practice, and on the career development plans for students. Therefore, the program has set up extracurricular activities to enrich, and to further develop the capacity and quality of the students in the practice. Extracurricular activities include various seminars and business courses, such as Lecture Series of Management, inviting chairmen or CEOs from leading enterprises to share their professional and successful experience, as well as Course Series of Financial Enterprise Practice, which invites financial industry experts to share the professional and most updated theoretical knowledge and financial practice. One of the Course Series was Fudan - UBS Banking Practice Courses cooperated with UBS bank. Besides the Course and Lecture Series, MF program offers internships, company visits to help students better understand the financial industry, learn more about the strategy and development of enterprises and the actual operations, and enrich their vision and experience. In addition, students can also apply for 1-2 weeks Overseas Study Tour programs, which will expand their knowledge and enhance their practical abilities.
General Qualifications
- Possess a High School Diploma or equivalent qualification.
- Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens holding a valid foreign passport and must comply with the relevant regulations stipulated in "Document No. 12 (2020) of the Ministry of Education of the PRC."
- Must be in good physical and mental health.
- Applicants who will be under 18 years of age (as of September) must provide a notarized Letter of Guarantee from their designated guardian in China.
General Application Documents
- Scanned Copy of Passport: Including the photo page and the endorsement page (page 3 or 4, if there has been an addition or change of name). (bit.ly/ContohPassport) (bit.ly/ContohEndorsement)
- Recent Passport-Sized Photograph, formatted as follows: A recent full-faced photo (head must occupy 70% of the photo size); aspect ratio 4:3; white background without borders; size 100-500KB (*.jpg, *.jpeg). (bit.ly/ContohPhoto)
- Language Proficiency Certificates:
- English Taught: IELTS with an overall score of 5.5/6.0 or TOEFL iBT 85 (requirements vary by university).
- Chinese Taught: HSK 4–6 (levels and minimum scores vary by major and university).
- Academic Diplomas: High School Diploma (for Bachelor's Degree applicants) or Bachelor's/Master's Diploma (for Master's/Doctoral Degree applicants). Applicants who have not yet graduated must submit an official Pre-Graduation Statement from their high school or university. (bit.ly/PreGraduationLetter)
- Academic Transcripts: High School Transcripts (for Bachelor's Degree) or University Transcripts (for Master's/Doctoral Degrees), compiled into a single file. Please ensure the transcripts are provided as a comprehensive 'one-sheet' document, if available from the issuing institution. (bit.ly/ContohOnePageTranscript)
- Two (2) Letters of Recommendation: Required from two high school teachers (for Bachelor's Degree) or two university professors/associate professors (for Master's/Doctoral Degrees). Letters must be issued on official letterhead, bear an official stamp from the institution, and include the recommender's email and phone number.
- Study Plan or Personal Statement: Approximately 800 words, written in English or Mandarin (corresponding to the chosen language of instruction). The statement must be clearly signed by the applicant. General guidance points are available here: (bit.ly/PoinPersonalStatement)
- Additional Requirements: Specific requirements vary by university. Examples include:
- Entrance Examination/Interview.
- Financial Statement (from Bank).
- Certificate of Non-Criminal Record (SKCK) issued by the local Indonesian Police. (bit.ly/ContohSKCK)
- Medical Check-Up Report. (bit.ly/SayaratPengisianForm) (bit.ly/PhysicalExaminationForm)
Note
- Documents 4 through 6 MUST be translated into English or Mandarin and officially legalized by the issuing institution. Alternatively, the services of a sworn translator may be utilized.
- Please neatly scan each document into PDF format. The file size for each document must not exceed 35 MB (the passport photograph must adhere to the specific requirements listed above). All documents must then be uploaded to the system at www.greatwall.co.id.