The Bachelor of Business Administration with Honours in Professional Accounting aims to develop students' professional competencies, and broadens their knowledge of accounting and related disciplines. Students will be introduced to financial accounting, management accounting, taxation, auditing, law and accounting information systems.
This programme is accredited by various professional bodies. It prepares students for a promising career in accounting and related areas.
A unique feature of this and other BBA programmes is the pioneering undergraduate global immersion programmes (UG-GIP), which is designed to support B&A students in developing their potential in the internationalized environment. UG-GIP aims to instill in students a deeper understanding of a foreign culture and its society and environment, and expose students to a broader overview and understanding of international business.
The programme is accredited by the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (HKICPA), the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), the Association of International Accountants (AIA), CPA Australia, and the Taxation Institute of Hong Kong (TIHK). Graduates are eligible to register with HKICPA’s Qualification Programme, claim maximum exemptions from examinations of ACCA, AIA and CPA Australia, and exemptions of two papers from the Certified Tax Adviser (CTA) Qualifying Examination.
Graduates can seek employment as professional accountants, or pursue careers in related fields such as auditing, taxation and business advisory services.
Opportunities are available for the graduates of this programme to postgraduate studies in Hong Kong and abroad. Some students will continue to study for a Postgraduate Diploma or Master degree in accounting, while others may choose to study further in the fields of business administration, corporate governance, or management.
During the four years of study, students will need to complete 160 credits of courses, comprising 45 credits prescribed concentration courses; 15 credits of Investigating Entrepreneurial Opportunities and Business Issues and Ethics; 10 credits business electives from courses within the Accounting, Banking & Finance and Management concentrations and 20 credits Purpose-Designed General Education Courses from fields of study which are different from those of their programmes.
In the era of globalization, business opportunities are inevitably increasing around the world. The School is committed to preparing students for the challenges in the international business environment. In view of this, a Global Immersion Programme will be held to provide students with opportunities to study and travel abroad, be exposed to the language of global business, engage with global issues and eventually become empowered global citizens. This programme is compulsory.
| Term | Course Code | Course Title | No. of Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Autumn |
BUS B200F* |
Integrated Business Foundation |
30 |
|
|
A purpose-designed general education course# |
5 |
|
|
Spring |
BUS B200F* |
Integrated Business Foundation |
30 |
|
|
A purpose-designed general education course# |
5 |
| Term | Course Code | Course Title | No. of Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Autumn |
BUS B200F* |
Integrated Business Foundation |
30 |
|
|
A purpose-designed general education course# |
5 |
|
|
Spring |
BUS B200F* |
Integrated Business Foundation |
30 |
|
|
A purpose-designed general education course# |
5 |
| Term | Course Code | Course Title | No. of Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Autumn |
ACT B331F |
Company Accounting I |
5 |
|
BUS B368F |
Business Issues and Ethics |
5 |
|
|
FIN B280F |
Introduction to Financial Management |
5 |
|
|
LAW B333F |
Company Law I |
5 |
|
|
Spring |
ACT B304F |
Accounting Information Systems |
5 |
|
ACT B313F |
Management and Cost Accounting |
5 |
|
|
ACT B332F |
Company Accounting II |
5 |
|
|
MGT B399F |
Management Policy and Strategy |
5 |
| Term | Course Code | Course Title | No. of Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Autumn |
BUS B328F* |
Investigating Entrepreneurial Opportunities |
10 |
|
ACT B407F |
Advanced Financial Reporting and Analysis I |
5 |
|
|
ACT B414F |
Taxation I |
5 |
|
|
ACT B416F |
Auditing I |
5 |
|
|
Spring |
BUS B328F* |
Investigating Entrepreneurial Opportunities |
10 |
|
ACT B405F |
Advanced Management Accounting |
5 |
|
|
ACT B417F |
Auditing II |
5 |
|
|
|
One Business Elective Course |
5 |
| Term | Course Code | Course Title | No. of Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Autumn |
ACT B331F |
Company Accounting I |
5 |
|
BUS B368F |
Business Issues and Ethics |
5 |
|
|
FIN B280F |
Introduction to Financial Management |
5 |
|
|
LAW B333F |
Company Law I |
5 |
|
|
Spring |
ACT B304F |
Accounting Information Systems |
5 |
|
ACT B313F |
Management and Cost Accounting |
5 |
|
|
ACT B332F |
Company Accounting II |
5 |
|
|
MGT B399F |
Management Policy and Strategy |
5 |
| Term | Course Code | Course Title | No. of Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Autumn |
BUS B328F* |
Investigating Entrepreneurial Opportunities |
10 |
|
ACT B407F |
Advanced Financial Reporting and Analysis I |
5 |
|
|
ACT B414F |
Taxation I |
5 |
|
|
ACT B416F |
Auditing I |
5 |
|
|
Spring |
BUS B328F* |
Investigating Entrepreneurial Opportunities |
10 |
|
ACT B405F |
Advanced Management Accounting |
5 |
|
|
ACT B417F |
Auditing II |
5 |
|
|
|
One Business Elective Course |
5 |
Being able to work effectively with foreigners and foreign organizations has become a very important contributor to career success in the internationalized economy. The Undergraduate Global Immersion Programmes (UG-GIP) will prepare you to excel in this aspect.
UG-GIP comprises of four non-credit bearing courses: BUS B081F (Year 1), BUS B082F (Year 2), BUS B083F (Year 3)*, and BUS B084F (Year 4). These courses are designed to enhance students' intercultural awareness and communication skills and help students to develop a global mindset. Details can be found here.
*BUS B083F includes a study tour. Students are responsible for incidental expenses such as airfare and accommodation.
Being able to work effectively with foreigners and foreign organizations has become a very important contributor to career success in the internationalized economy. The Undergraduate Global Immersion Programmes (UG-GIP) will prepare you to excel in this aspect.
UG-GIP comprises of three non-credit bearing courses: BUS BUS B082F (Year 2), BUS B083F (Year 3)*, and BUS B084F (Year 4). These courses are designed to enhance students' intercultural awareness and communication skills and help students to develop a global mindset. Details can be found here.
*BUS B083F includes a study tour. Students are responsible for incidental expenses such as airfare and accommodation.
Being able to work effectively with foreigners and foreign organizations has become a very important contributor to career success in the internationalized economy. The Undergraduate Global Immersion Programmes (UG-GIP) will prepare you to excel in this aspect.
UG-GIP comprises of two non-credit bearing courses: BUS B083F (Year 3)*, and BUS B084F (Year 4). These courses are designed to enhance students' intercultural awareness and communication skills and help students to develop a global mindset. Details can be found here.
*BUS B083F includes a study tour. Students are responsible for incidental expenses such as airfare and accommodation.
The integrated curriculum in the junior years of study of our full-time undergraduate programmes exposes students to various aspects of business education. In addition to learning in classroom setting, the School offers an engaging learning experience to students through a variety of teaching and learning activities.
The School provides students with ample opportunities to participate in a wide range of student activities with the objective to enrich their knowledge, develop and improve their personal skills and thus, granting them a distinct competitive edge in the ever-changing business world.
