Program Overview

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Program Overview

The Cross-Border MA Finance is a two-year postgraduate degree awarded by Peking University. The programme offers immersive global perspectives and in-depth insights into the Chinese market.

Program Structure and Content

The Cross-Border MA in Finance is structured around four modules per year. Each module runs for nine weeks: eight weeks of teaching followed by one week of assessment. Students typically take three courses per module, with five hours of lectures per week per course.

To successfully complete the programme, students must earn a minimum of 54 credits, as follows:

• 13 Major Required Courses (39 credits)
• 3 Major Elective Courses (9 credits)
• 2 Non-Major Elective Courses (6 credits)
• Graduate Thesis and Outdoor Leadership Training Program

Major Required Courses

Major required courses are typically taken according to the module schedule below. Please note the schedule and timetable are subject to change each year.

Course	Year/Module
Academic Writing in English	Year 1
Business Mathematics	Year 1 / Module 1
Financial Accounting	Year 1 / Module 1
Financial Markets	Year 1 / Module 1
Applied Econometrics	Year 1 / Module 2
Corporate Finance	Year 1 / Module 2
Microeconomics	Year 1 / Module 2
Investments	Year 1 / Module 3
Business Ethics and Research Methodology	Year 1 / Module 3
Introduction to Chinese Economy	Year 1 / Module 4
Business Chinese I	Year 2
Independent Study of China	Year 2
Macroeconomics	Year 2

*Exemptions may be granted if specific criteria are met.

Elective Courses

In addition to the core curriculum, students may choose from more than 50 elective courses across Finance, Management, Economics, and Media Studies. This flexibility enables students to design a study plan tailored to their academic interests and career aspirations.

Popular electives include:

• ESG Finance
• Entrepreneurial Finance
• Venture Capital
• Machine Learning in Asset Pricing
• Money and Banking
• Alternative Investment

Entry Requirements

This programme is for non-Chinese passport holders only. Chinese applicants can find out how to apply through the university's website.

• A bachelor’s degree from a recognized university
  • Your degree needs to be verified by CSCSE prior to enrolment. A minimum GPA of 3.0 (out of 4) or a UK upper second-class undergraduate degree with honours, or international equivalent is strongly recommended.
• Background
  • This programme is open to applicants from various academic backgrounds, preferably with a minimum of 2 years full-time work experience.
• English
  • An IELTS Secure English Language Test (SELT) score of 6.5 overall, with no component below 5.5, is required unless you are from a majority English-speaking country or have completed an undergraduate degree taught in English.
• Standardized Test
  • GRE, GMAT, or other standardized test scores are recommended but not required.

Fees & Financing

Tuition Fee (2026/27)

Year	Location	Fees
1	Oxfordshire, UK	£23,000
2	Shenzhen, China	£6,500

Scholarships

Peking University HSBC Business School (PHBS) strives to attract outstanding students who are interested in studying in China, demonstrate strong academic and professional potential, and have a passion for their chosen field of study. To support these students on their educational journey, PHBS offers a variety of scholarships up to full tuition fee.

Careers & Graduate Outcome

Graduates go on to roles in:

• Investment banking
• Financial trading & product design
• Corporate financial management
• Risk analysis & management

Graduates from the class of 2024 have gone on to work for employers including:

• Barclays
• Bank of China
• EFund
• Futu Holdings
• HSBC

Program Details

• Study Mode: Full-time
• Language of Instruction: English
• Duration: Two years
• Location: Year 1 in Oxfordshire, UK; Year 2 in Shenzhen, China
• Application Status: Open
• Start Date: September 2026
• Ranked 29th worldwide and 1st in Asia (QS Business Master’s Rankings 2026: Finance)