MSc in Finance

What made you decide to apply to the finance program at HKUST?

In what ways will the degree from this program help you reach your future career goals?

Can you start by telling me a bit about yourself and why you want to join this program?

Who or what inspired you to pursue a career in finance?

How do your past experiences connect to your future career plans?

In what ways do rising international interest rates affect whether people choose to buy a house or put their money in savings?

What role do commodities play in an investment portfolio?

What experiences have you had that make you ready for the challenges of working in finance?

What key skills do you think someone needs to do well in the finance field?

How would you explain the impact of cloud computing on modern industries?

Given the widespread use of digital currencies today, do you think physical cash is still necessary?

What kind of problems would a cashless economy run into if a cyber attack caused a two-day network outage?

Can you share a time when you faced a tough challenge during an internship and how you handled it?

Describe a major challenge you faced during your finance internship and how you handled it.

Tell me about a difficult challenge you faced during your recent internship and how you handled it.

When you join a new organization or group, what kind of role do you typically like to take on?

How has teamwork shaped your career goals?

What does your ideal work setting look like for your future career?

What is your dream job, and what steps are you taking to reach that goal?

In what ways do population trends and demographics impact financial markets?

Do buy-now-pay-later services actually help fix debt problems or just make them worse?

When young investors face economic uncertainty today, do you think they should put their money into gold or digital products?

Looking further down the road, what are your long-term career plans in the financial sector?

Some people use AI to analyze how CEOs speak in public, looking at their tone and delivery. Do you see this as a useful innovation or a violation of privacy?

Do you think moving toward a cashless society makes things safer or riskier for everyday people?

What do you see as the major pros and cons of moving toward a cashless society?

What is your perspective on the cryptocurrency market?

In what ways does climate change impact the financial sector?

Would you invest in a fast-food company offering very high returns even if it might negatively impact public health, and why?

Suppose an AI financial software system makes a bad call that causes an investor to lose money. Who do you think should take the blame, the engineer who built the software or the investor who used it?

Can you share a time when you faced a tough challenge during an internship and how you handled it?

Describe a major challenge you faced during your finance internship and how you handled it.

How do you see blockchain technology driving the development of global finance?

Can you share your thoughts on why transparency and accountability matter so much in the financial industry?

How do you approach making a decision when you are facing a tough choice as a leader?

What are your thoughts on the role of environmental, social, and governance factors in today's investment choices?

In what ways do natural disasters impact financial planning and risk management strategies?

What role does technology play in tackling global inequality?

How do you think climate change affects global investment strategies?

How do financial institutions help reduce climate risks?

How can businesses leverage sustainable practices for competitive advantage?

What is your perspective on how financial globalization impacts both developing and developed nations?

What are the main difficulties and benefits that come along with financial globalization?

What is your perspective on the worldwide drive toward sustainable and ESG investing?

What is your perspective on the importance of ethical investment practices in today's financial markets?