Master of Professional Management in
Wealth Management

PROGRAMME CODE

MPMWMF

LANGUAGE

ENGLISH

STUDY DURATION

1-YEAR
2-YEAR

MODE OF STUDY

FULL-TIME, FACE-TO-FACE
PART-TIME, FACE-TO-FACE

In view of the ever-changing financial market and rapidly evolving innovative financial products, well-rounded theoretical knowledge and practical skills in wealth management are crucial for wealth managers. This programme aims at providing students with a leading-edge curriculum that stays relevant to the current industry. It not only strengthens students' professional competency, but it also enhances their strategic and global perspectives in wealth management. Graduates will demonstrate a comprehensive and up-to-date understanding of various wealth management strategies and become well-equipped professionals capable of dealing with wealth management issues in today's increasingly complex and sophisticated business environment.

About The Programme

Programme Intended Learning Outcomes (PILOs)

  1. Critically evaluate the contemporary wealth management issues using relevant theories and practices.
  2. Apply global transferrable skills in wealth management to address opportunities and problems faced by individuals as they present themselves in real-life situations.
  3. Formulate financial planning and wealth planning strategies with consideration of wealth management practices.
  4. Communicate effectively as a business executive with people in the same and different disciplines in the context of wealth management.

Entry Requirements

Applicants to the MPMWMF programme must satisfy the following entry requirement:

  • a recognised Bachelor's degree; and
  • applicants must meet the following English language proficiency requirements if their Bachelor's Degrees or equivalent qualifications did not adopt English as the medium of instruction.

Level 3 or above

In English Language Subject of the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (DSE)

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60 or above

In TOEFL – Paper-delivered* (total scores for Reading, Listening and Writing sections)

550 or above

In TOEFL – Paper-based*

79 or above

In TOEFL – Internet-based*^

6.0 or above

In IELTS*^

430 or above

In CET-6*

OR equivalent

* Test results are accepted for 2 years from the date of the test.
^ Test result of TOEFL iBT Home edition or IELTS Online is not accepted.

MPMWMF applicants may also enter the programme through Pathway 1 if he/she meets the following entry requirement:

  • a recognised Master's degree in business or a business-related area (or its equivalent).

Programme Structure and Contents

Students pursuing this programme must successfully complete 36 credit-units* as follows:

18 credit-units

from compulsory courses

Course Code
Course Title
No. of Credit-units
BUS 8060BEF
Applied Business Project
12
DB 8075BEF
Digital Economy and Innovation
6

18 credit-units

from the concentration courses

Course Code
Course Title
No. of Credit-units
FIN 8050BEF
Investment and Portfolio Analysis
6
FIN 8051BEF
Financial Planning and Risk Management
6
FIN 8057BEF
Tax, Estate and Trust Planning
6
IB 8094BEF
Management Issues for Global Managers
6

Students pursing the MPMWMF programme through Pathway 1 must complete 24 credit-units, including 12 credit-units from BUS 8060BEF Applied Business Project and 12 credit-units from concentration courses. (For details of Pathway 1, please refer to the Entry Requirements.)

12 credit-units

from the concentration courses for Pathway 1

Course Code
Course Title
No. of Credit-units
FIN 8050BEF
Investment and Portfolio Analysis
6
FIN 8051BEF
Financial Planning and Risk Management
6
FIN 8057BEF
Tax, Estate and Trust Planning
6

In addition to the 36 credit-units (or 24 credit-units for Pathway 1), students will need to complete additional courses required by the School after assessing their academic backgrounds, results in the admission tests, language proficiency and other relevant factors in order to facilitate effective learning of Master's degrees in business-related areas. The specific requirements will be stipulated in the offer letter.

DURATION OF STUDY

Full-time and part-time students can normally complete the Master's programmes in 18 and 30 months respectively. The minimum study duration for full-time students of the Master's programmes is 1 year. The minimum study duration for part-time students of the Master's programmes is 2 years.

MODE OF STUDY

The courses in the programme will be taught through face-to-face mode.

LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION

The language of instruction for all courses of the programme is English.

Global Immersion Programme

In the era of globalisation, market opportunities and business operations are no longer confined by national boundaries. B&A is dedicated to preparing students for the challenges of the international business environment. In view of this, the Global Immersion Programme is designed to provide students with opportunities to study and travel abroad, gain exposure to the language of global business, engage with global issues, and ultimately become empowered global citizens. The tuition fees include the fees for the Global Immersion Programme^. Air passage, food, accommodation, and other incidental expenses are not included in the tuition fees and are to be borne by students. The Global Immersion Programme is compulsory for full-time students and optional for part-time students.

^ The fee is subject to annual review.

Admission-related Information

PROGRAMME AND APPLICATION FEES

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ADMISSION PROCEDURES

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ADMISSION INTERVIEW ARRANGEMENT

Applicants who are deemed to have fulfilled the entry requirements will be invited to attend an admission interview. The interview will be conducted via Zoom. Candidates may be asked to discuss current affairs and/or case analysis for the assessment of their capabilities, such as analytical skills, adaptability, interpersonal skills, presentation skills, and their ability to form logical arguments.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Deadlines applicable to all applicants (2025 Autumn Term)
  • 31 May 2025 (for non-local applicants requiring a student visa)
  • 31 July 2025 (for local and non-local applicants who do not require a student visa)
The application will be closed when all places are filled.

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