Bachelor of Business Administration with Honours in Corporate Governance and Sustainability
PROGRAMME CODE
BBAHCGSJS
ENTRY
SENIOR YEAR ENTRY
STUDY DURATION
2-YEAR
MODE OF STUDY
FULL TIME,
FACE-TO-FACE
Designed to nurture future governance professionals, the programme imparts knowledge on corporate administration and company secretaryship, with emphasis on how sustainability policies and practices could be integrated in governance and strategic management.
Graduates of this programme would be able to demonstrate their knowledge in principles and theories underpinning good governance and compliance, and would be able to develop practical solutions for strengthening accountability and promoting sustainability for the organisation.
Applicants of Senior Year Entry to the programme must satisfy the following entry requirement:
An Associate Degree / Higher Diploma (or its equivalent) in a business-related discipline from a tertiary institution recognised by the University;
OR
An Associate Degree / Higher Diploma (or its equivalent) in a non-business related area from a tertiary institution recognised by the University upon completion of a bridging programme offered by HKMU.
Applicants are required to fulfill the English language requirements of the University and may be required to attend an admission interview and/or written test.
Students pursuing this programme are required to successfully complete at least 63 credit-units of which at least 24 credit-units should be taken at 3000-level and another 24 credit-units at 4000-level.
In order to prepare students for the challenges in the international business environment, the Global Immersion Programme is incorporated in the study programme to provide students with opportunities to study and travel abroad, gain exposure to the language of global business, engage with international issues and eventually become empowered global citizens. This programme is compulsory.
Course Code | Course Title | No. of Credit-units |
|---|---|---|
BUS 3068BEF | Business Issues and Ethics | 3 |
BUS 4028BEF | Investigating Entrepreneurial Opportunities | 6 |
BUS 4088BEF | Business Sustainability: Theory and Practice | 3 |
MGT 4099BEF | Management Policy and Strategy | 3 |
Course Code | Course Title | No. of Credit-units |
|---|---|---|
ACT 3011BEF | Financial Accounting | 3 |
ACT 3020BEF | Contemporary Issues in Accounting and Finance | 3 |
ACT 4014BEF | Hong Kong Taxation | 3 |
ACT 4015BEF | Tax Management | 3 |
BUS 3090BEF | Environmental, Social and Governance Issues | 3 |
BUS 3092BEF | Corporate Social Responsibility in Practice | 3 |
CGV 3011BEF | Corporate Secretaryship | 3 |
CGV 4012BEF | Corporate Compliance | 3 |
CGV 4013BEF | Corporate Governance | 3 |
FIN 3086BEF | Financial Management | 3 |
LAW 3033BEF | Company Law | 3 |
LAW 4034BEF | Securities Law and Regulations | 3 |
Course Code | Course Title | No. of Credit-units |
|---|---|---|
LAW 3062BEF | Business Law | 3 |
Course Code | Course Title | No. of Credit-units |
|---|---|---|
UNI 1002ABW | University Core Values | 2 |
UNI 1012ABW | Social Responsibilities | 1 |
UNI 2002BEW | Effective Communication and Teamwork | 3 |
UNI 3002BEW | Entrepreneurial Mindset and Leadership for Sustainability | 3 |
Course Code | Course Title | No. of Credit-units |
|---|---|---|
GIP 300BEF | Global Immersion Programme (Undergraduate Year 3) | 0 |
GIP 400BEF | Global Immersion Programme (Undergraduate Year 4) | 0 |
# Students may be required to complete a bridging programme which consists of selected 1000- and/or 2000- level course(s) and/or a summer bridging course.
During the four years of study, students will need to complete 160 credits of courses, comprising 85 credits of core courses, 45 credits prescribed concentration courses; 10 credits business elective and 20 credits from 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 B220F* | Integrated Business Functions | 30 |
A purpose-designed general education course# | 5 | ||
Spring | BUS B220F* | Integrated Business Functions | 30 |
A purpose-designed general education course# | 5 |
Term | Course Code | Course Title | No. of Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
Autumn | FIN B280F | Introduction to Financial Management | 5 |
LAW B333F | Company Law I | 5 | |
MGT B344F^ | Theory and Design of Organizations | 5 | |
MGT B341F^ | Managing Key Functions in Human Resource Management: Labour Relations and Law | 5 | |
Spring | ACT B311F | Financial Accounting | 5 |
ACT B313F | Management and Cost Accounting | 5 | |
BUS B368F | Business Issues and Ethics | 5 | |
LAW B334F | Company Law II | 5 |
Term | Course Code | Course Title | No. of Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
Autumn | BUS B328F* | Investigating Entrepreneurial Opportunities | 10 |
ACT B414F | Taxation I | 5 | |
CGV B411F | Corporate Administration and Secretarial Practice I | 5 | |
MGT B399F | Management Policy and Strategy | 5 | |
Spring | BUS B328F* | Investigating Entrepreneurial Opportunities | 10 |
CGV B412F | Corporate Administration and Secretarial Practice II | 5 | |
CGV B413F | Corporate Governance | 5 | |
FIN B386F | Financial Decision Making | 5 |
It is compulsory for students to complete the Global Immersion Programme.
* Courses carry-over from the Autumn Term
# Purpose-Designed General Education Courses:
Students should take General Education courses from fields of study which are different from those of their programmes.
^ Prescribed Elective
Term | Course Code | Course Title | No. of Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
Autumn | FIN B280F | Introduction to Financial Management | 5 |
LAW B333F | Company Law I | 5 | |
MGT B341F# | Managing Key Functions in Human
Resource Management:
Labour Relations and Law | 5 | |
MGT B344F# | Theory and Design of Organizations | 5 | |
Spring | ACT B311F | Financial Accounting | 5 |
ACT B313F | Management and Cost Accounting | 5 | |
LAW B334F | Company Law II | 5 | |
BUS B368F | Business Issues and Ethics | 5 |
Term | Course Code | Course Title | No. of Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
Autumn | BUS B328F* | Investigating Entrepreneurial Opportunities | 10 |
MGT B399F | Management Policy and Strategy | 5 | |
CGV B411F | Corporate Administration and Secretarial Practice I | 5 | |
ACT B414F | Taxation I | 5 | |
Spring | BUS B328F* | Investigating Entrepreneurial Opportunities | 10 |
FIN B386F | Financial Decision Making | 5 | |
CGV B412F | Corporate Administration and Secretarial Practice II | 5 | |
CGV B413F | Corporate Governance | 5 |
* Course carry-over from Autumn Term
^ Students may be required to complete a bridging programme which consists of selected foundation and/or middle level course(s) and/or a summer bridging course.
# Prescribed Elective
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.
Course Code | Course Title | No. of Credit-units |
|---|---|---|
BUS 3098BEF | Business Internship | 6 |
DB 3047BEF | Digital Marketing | 3 |
DB 3074BEF | Consumer Lifestyle and User Experiences | 3 |
FIN 3085BEF | Investment Management | 3 |
FIN 4091BEF | Green and Sustainable Finance | 3 |
FINT 2030BEF | Introduction to FinTech | 3 |
LAW 3062BEF | Business Law | 3 |
MGT 3041BEF | Employee Relations and Employment Law | 3 |
MGT 3042BEF | Training and Development | 3 |
MKT 2050BEF | Introduction to Marketing | 3 |
MKT 3063BEF | Consumer Behaviour | 3 |
MKT 3066BEF | Marketing Communications | 3 |
SCM 3071BEF | Logistics Management | 3 |
SCM 3072BEF | Operations Management | 3 |
SCM 3073BEF | Operations Analytics for Decision Making | 3 |
SPM 3015BEF | Recreation Facility Management | 3 |
SPM 3016BEF | Communication and Leadership in Sports and Fitness Organisations | 3 |
SPM 3020BEF | Exercise for Special Population | 3 |
SPM 3056BEF | eSports Ecosystem | 3 |
SPM 3057BEF | eSports Business Planning | 3 |
SPM 3059BEF | eSports Broadcasting and Hosting | 3 |
TRM 3006BEF | Cultural Heritage Management | 3 |
TRM 3010BEF | Tourism Planning and Policy | 3 |
TRM 3012BEF | Responsible Tourism and Community Development | 3 |
TRM 3013BEF | Customer Experience Management in Tourism and Hospitality | 3 |
Being able to work effectively with foreigners and foreign organisations has become a very important contributor to career success in the internationalised economy. The Undergraduate Global Immersion Programme (UG-GIP) is designed to support B&A students in developing their potential in the internationalised 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.
For senior year entry students, UG-GIP comprises two non-credit-unit bearing courses: GIP 300BEF (Year 3)*, and GIP 400BEF (Year 4). These courses are designed to enhance students’ intercultural awareness and communication skills and help students to develop a global mindset.
*GIP 300BEF includes a study tour. Students are responsible for incidental expenses such as airfare and accommodation.
Career Prospects
Graduates can seek employment as company secretary assistant or officer, compliance manager, risk and compliance analyst, and company secretary.
Further Studies
Opportunities are available for the graduates of this programme to pursue postgraduate studies in Hong Kong and abroad. Students will continue to study for master's degree in corporate governance or other fields of business administration, such as management and accounting.
The programme is a Partnership Bachelor's Programme (PBP) accredited by The Hong Kong Chartered Governance Institute (HKCGI). Graduates of PBP are eligible for a maximum of four modules of exemption under the Chartered Governance Qualifying Programme (CGQP). These modules include Hong Kong Company Law, Interpreting Financial and Accounting Information, Strategic Management, and Hong Kong Taxation.
*Please note that all exemption applications are subject to the final decision of HKCGI.
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