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NTU-PKU Double Master's

Programme Information

The NTU-PKU double master's degree is a bilingual programme offered collaboratively by Nanyang Business School, NTU and School of Economics, PKU. It prepares participants to excel in an evolving global business landscape.

The double master's degree will be delivered in two stages at both universities. In the first year, students study at NBS, NTU, completing all courses mandated by NTU's MSc Finance programme. In the subsequent years, they transition to SEPKU to fulfill the requirements of one of four professional master's degrees in Finance, Insurance, Tax, and International Business.

The duration of the full-time programmes is two to three years. Graduates will be awarded NTU's MSc Finance degree and a PKU's professional master's degree upon completing this double master's programme.

Please view the illustration below for reference. The programme schedule and curriculum are subjected to revision at the discretion of the universities. 

 

NTU-PKU Double Masters curriculum
As part of their personal and leadership development, structured Student Industry Field Trips are organised to provide hollistic experiences and professional networks for participants learning to lead in a global market. Participants will also gain a broader view of how the different financial markets work by attending seminars and workshops conducted by industry experts on the purpose of Finance, current financial market trends, and more.

In addition, participants have access to state-of-the-art terminals, comprehensive real-time financial data, trading simulation software, statistics and analysis software, coupled with Bloomberg and Refinitiv to enrich their learning experiences.
 

Course Information

The duration of the full-time programmes is two to three years. Participants are required to complete 36 AUs consisting of core and elective courses at both universities to graduate. As part of their learning experience, participants are also expected to complete at least a 3 months internship at PKU.
  

MSc Finance

YEAR 1 - NTU MSc Finance1
 Pre-course

Excel for Finance, Python for Finance, Foundation to Financial Accounting.

Core CoursesCorporate Finance, Investments, Data Science for Finance, Financial Accounting & Analysis, Global Economy, Fixed-Income Securities Analysis, Derivatives & Structured Products, Securities Analysis & Valuation, Sustainable Finance, Mergers & Acquisitions & Company Valuation, Financial Institutions and Risk Management, China's Financial Markets & Policies

Elective CoursesFintech - Machine Learning in Finance, Blockchain Systems: Concepts & Principles
or
Sustainability - Corporate Strategy and Risk Management, Sustainability Reporting



YEAR 2 - PKU MSc Finance1
Core CoursesChinese/English2, Lecture Series on Contemporary China, Economics, Economic Reform & Development, Financial Risk Management, Special Topic on Corporate Finance, Internship



Elective CoursesTime Series Analysis, Data Analysis Software & its Applications, Quantitative Trading, Private Equity Investment, Investment Banking, M&As & Corporate Restructuring, Bank Management & Practices, International Finance & Monetary Policy, Internet Finance, Empirical Financial Analysis



Students can also choose to complete one of three other professional Masters's Degrees in Tax, Insurance, and International Business (IB) at SEPKU. 

 

MSc Tax

YEAR 2&3 - PKU ​​MSc Tax1
Core CoursesChinese/English2, Lecture Series on Contemporary China, Economics, Economic Reform & Development, Public Economics, Tax Theory & Policy, Tax Planning, Special Topic on Corporate Finance, Special Topic on Tax Law, Internship


Elective CoursesComparison of Tax Systems, Tax system of USA, Empirical Analysis of Taxation Data, Budgeting & Government Accounting



 

MSc Insurance

YEAR 2&3 - PKU ​​MSc Insurance​1
Core CoursesChinese/English2, Lecture Series on Contemporary China, Economics, Economic Reform & Development, International Insurance Theory & Practice, Risk Evaluation & Management, Insurance Actuarial Practice, Social Insurance Theory & Practice, Special Topic on Corporate Finance, Internship


Elective CoursesRisk Management Models and Practices, Comprehensive Risk Management for Enterprises, Financial Risk Management, Topics on China Insurance Market, Management of Insurance Companies, Finance & Accounting of Insurance Companies, Insurance Laws & Regulations, Selective Topics on Financial Mathematics & Actuarial Science, Actuarial Methods, Portfolio Management
 

MSc International Studies

YEAR 2&3 - PKU ​​MSc International Studies1
Core CoursesChinese/English2, Lecture Series on Contemporary China, Economics, Economic Reform & Development, International Trade Theory & Policy, International Business, International Marketing, International Finance & Monetary Policy, Internship


Elective CoursesChina's Foreign Trade Policy & Management, Management of Multinational Companies, Cross-Border E-Commerce, Business English, Corporate Strategic Management, International Technology Trade, International Settlement, International Investment




1Nanyang Technological University and Peking University reserve the right to modify the courses at any time.

2Non-Chinese citizens are required to attend a Chinese course while Chinese citizens are required to attend an English course. 

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