Bachelor of Business Administration with Honours in Business Management

PROGRAMME CODE

BBAHMGTJS

ENTRY

SENIOR YEAR ENTRY

STUDY DURATION

2-YEAR

MODE OF STUDY

FULL TIME,
FACE-TO-FACE

The programme provides a broad-based education in the concepts, theories and practices of business management. Building on the management knowledge they have acquired in the programme, students can further choose to specialise in a particular field of study, ranging from human resource management, international business, marketing, and supply chain management. The universality of the business management knowledge and skills would provide graduates with enhanced career opportunities in a wide range of professions and industries.

About The Programme

Programme Intended Learning Outcomes (PILOs)

  1. Explain and critically review business theories and concepts to identify issues, analyse situations, and develop solutions for multi-faceted problems in organisational settings.
  2. Critically evaluate issues and make informed judgements in view of the organisation's strategies as well as ethical considerations.
  3. Reflect on new ways of thinking and make meaningful contributions as a leader and member in a team setting and communicate effectively.
  4. Command knowledge of the practices and activities of different aspects of management.
  5. Integrate and apply advanced analytical skills to address issues and make business and management decisions related to complex situations.
  6. Assimilate and synthesise new knowledge in different aspects of management, apply it to solve problems related to management, and develop practical recommendations.

Admission Requirements

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.

Programme Structure and Contents#

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.

Core Courses
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 4098BEF
Business Strategy
3
Concentration Core Courses
Course Code
Course Title
No. of Credit-units
IB 3091BEF
International Business Environment
3
MGT 3044BEF
Theory and Design of Organisations
3
MGT 3045BEF
Organisational Behaviour
3
MGT 4044BEF
Negotiation and Conflict Management
3
MGT 4056BEF
Innovation Management
3
SCM 4071BEF
Integrated Supply Chain Management
3
Concentration Elective Courses
No. of Credit-units
Concentration Elective Courses
9
Business Elective Courses
No. of Credit-units
Business Elective Courses
12
University Core Courses
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
GIP Courses
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.

Suggested Study Plan

Course Code
Course Title
No. of Credit-units
BUS 3098BEF
Business Internship
6
DB 4027BEF
Digital Transformation
3
FINT 4052BEF
Business Applications of Artificial Intelligence and Big Data
3
IB 4097BEF
Global Issues in Management
3
MGT 3042BEF
Training and Development
3
MGT 4041BEF
Strategic Human Resource Management
3
SCM 3072BEF
Operations Management
3
Course Code
Course Title
No. of Credit-units
ACT 3011BEF
Financial Accounting
3
DB 3047BEF
Digital Marketing
3
FINT 2030BEF
Introduction to FinTech
3
FINT 3038BEF
E-payment Systems, Cryptocurrencies and Cyber Security
3
IB 3092BEF
Managing International Business
3
IB 4061BEF
International Marketing
3
IB 4096BEF
Asia Pacific Issues in Management
3
MGT 4042BEF
Contemporary Issues in Human Resource Management
3
MGT 4043BEF
Employee Resourcing and Development
3
MKT 3063BEF
Consumer Behaviour
3
MKT 3066BEF
Marketing Communications
3
MKT 4062BEF
Strategic Marketing
3
MKT 4063BEF
e-Retailing
3
MKT 4077BEF
Brand Management
3
SCM 3071BEF
Logistics Management
3
SPM 3015BEF
Recreation Facility Management
3
SPM 3056BEF
eSports Ecosystem
3
SPM 3057BEF
eSports Business Planning
3
SPM 4036BEF
Sports Coaching
3

Undergraduate Global Immersion Programme

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 and Further Studies

Career Prospects

Graduates can seek employment in various for profit and not-for profit organisations as entry level professionals and managers.

Further Studies

Opportunities are available for the graduates of this programme to pursue postgraduate studies in Hong Kong and abroad. Some students will continue to study for a Master of Business Administration or other master's degrees in business-related areas such as accounting, human resource management, corporate governance or electronic commerce.

Student Activities Highlights

  • Student Achievements

  • A-Team Student Development Programme

  • Early Industry Engagement

  • Leadership Training

  • Study Tours

  • Overseas Exchange

  • Student Achievements

  • A-Team Student Development Programme

  • Early Industry Engagement

  • Leadership Training

  • Study Tours

  • Overseas Exchange

Enquiries

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