Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting (through Pathway 1)

Programme Information for New Students

Note: Enrolled students who cannot find their course here should click on the above link ‘Programme Regulations’.

This pathway is not applicable to graduates of Associate of Business Administration of the University.
They should refer to the regular undergraduate programmes offered by the University.

This pathway is not applicable to graduates of Associate of Business Administration of the University. They should refer to the regular undergraduate programmes offered by the University.

Programme Description

This programme provides students with the basic practical skills and intellectual knowledge required of all managers. The programme offers students opportunities to explore various business management disciplines such as accounting and finance. This programme prepares students to be competent accounting and finance professionals in private and public enterprises.

Programme Intended Learning Outcomes (PILOs)

Explain and critically review business theories and concepts to identify issues, analyse situations, and develop solutions for multi-faceted problems in organisational settings.
Critically evaluate issues and make informed judgements in view of the organisation's strategies as well as ethical considerations.
Make meaningful contributions as a leader and member in a team setting and communicate effectively.
Analyse and apply accounting principles and standards to address business organisation issues.
Search, organise, assess and analyse data, and clearly convey relevant financial and non-financial information so that decision-makers can formulate informed decisions.

Programme Requirement

Programme-specific entry requirement:

A recognized Associate Degree or Higher Diploma in a business-related area (or its equivalent).

Students pursuing this programme must successfully complete at least 40 credits as follows:

(a) 5 credits from Middle level courses:

Course code	Course title	Credits	Level
FIN B280	Introduction to Financial Management	5	Middle
LAW B262	Business Law I	5	Middle

(b) 5 credits from:

Course code	Course title	Credits	Level
MGT B399	Management Policy and Strategy	5	Higher

(c) 30 credits from courses:

Course code	Course title	Credits	Level
ACT B304	Accounting Information Systems	5	Higher
ACT B313	Management and Cost Accounting	5	Higher
ACT B331	Company Accounting I	5	Higher
ACT B332	Company Accounting II	5	Higher
ACT B405	Advanced Management Accounting	5	Higher
ACT B407	Advanced Financial Reporting and Analysis I	5	Higher
ACT B408	Advanced Financial Reporting and Analysis II	5	Higher
ACT B414	Taxation I	5	Higher
ACT B415	Taxation II	5	Higher
ACT B416	Auditing I	5	Higher
ACT B417	Auditing II	5	Higher
BUS B368	Business Issues and Ethics	5	Higher
FIN B386	Financial Decision Making	5	Higher
LAW B333	Company Law I	5	Higher

For details of Professional Recognition, click here.

Choosing the first courses to get started

Students taking the Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting programme through pathway 1 are recommended to begin their studies with either LAW B262 or FIN B280.