Sept 2023 Entry
Programme code: JS30604 years
At least 120 academic credits plus 3 training credits
Programme Leader of BBA (Hons) in Accountancy
Mr Percy Wong
B Social Sciences, MBA, FCCA, CPA, CTA
Assistant Programme Leader of BBA (Hons) in Accountancy
Mr Raymond Chan
BBA, MBA, CFA
Programme Leader of BBA (Hons) in Accounting and Finance
Dr KP Yuen
DBA, MBA, BA, CPA, FCCA
Assistant Programme Leader of BBA (Hons) in Accounting and Finance
Dr Lam Lap Pun Francis
PhD, MBA, FCCA, CPA
Programme Leader of BBA (Hons) in Digital Finance and Investment
Dr Justin Law
PhD, AICPA, CGMA
Programme Aims
The BBA (Hons) Scheme in Accounting and Finance comprises the following awards. It gives students the flexibility to decide on a final award in their first year of study.
BBA (Hons) in Accountancy
This programme provides students with a well-rounded business education and an opportunity to specialise in accounting. Students are provided with an integrated academic foundation for careers as accountants with the required competencies, independence of mind, objectivity and ethical awareness.
BBA (Hons) in Accounting and Finance
The aim of this programme is to exploit the synergy between accounting and finance and prepare students to become competent accountants with a sound knowledge of finance.
The programme provides a well-rounded business education and an opportunity to specialise in accounting and finance. Students develop strong skills in accounting and finance, including accounting and financial analysis, control and risk management, and corporate governance and ethics.
BBA (Hons) in Digital Finance and Investment
This programme aims to provide students with a well-rounded business education and an opportunity to specialise in digital finance and investment management.
The highly practical programme emphasises the application of professional finance and investment knowledge, together with hands-on experience of innovative financial technologies, to address the challenges faced by modern finance and investment professionals.
Programme Characteristics
Our highly qualified academic staff share their business experience and research findings with students. Students are able to apply what they have learned through internships.
Our programmes integrate the latest technological knowledge related to business into the curriculum. New concepts such as fintech and big data are included in selected accounting and finance subjects.
Subject to availability, BBA students can spend one semester studying at another university overseas or in mainland China, with any credits accrued counting towards their corresponding PolyU degree.
Work-Integrated Education (WIE)
To graduate, every student must complete 100 hours (3 training credits) of WIE. The School offers opportunities for students to work in firms in Hong Kong and the Chinese mainland during either the spring semester or over the summer. These and other forms of work experience count towards the WIE requirement.
Characteristics of Scheme-based Admission
Students first follow a common curriculum under the Scheme.
This offers students approximately one year to identify their area(s) of interest and career aspirations, which facilitates their Major programme selection.
The decision to admit a student to a Major programme will be made by the School in consideration of the student’s preference and overall GPA from Year One. Students will be asked to rank their choice of Major programme (in order of preference) during Semester 2 of Year One for the School’s consideration and approval.
The number of students admitted to the BBA (Hons) in Accountancy, BBA (Hons) in Accounting and Finance and BBA (Hons) in Digital Finance and Investment will be capped respectively at 60%, 40% and 40% of the number of students in the respective year.
JUPAS applicants with a DSE score of 25.0 or above in their best 5 subjects are guaranteed to be admitted to their most preferred Major programme.
Professional Recognition
BBA (Hons) in Accountancy
This programme is accredited by the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (HKICPA). Graduates who have taken the relevant subjects meet the exemption requirement of the HKICPA Qualification Programme. Subject to accreditation assessment, graduates are eligible to enter the CPA Programme of CPA Australia. They are also eligible for an exemption of a maximum of 9 papers from the professional examinations of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) if they have taken the relevant subjects.
BBA (Hons) in Accounting and Finance
The programme is accredited by the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (HKICPA). Graduates who have taken the relevant subjects meet the exemption requirement of the HKICPA Qualification Programme. Subject to accreditation assessment, graduates are eligible to enter the CPA Programme of CPA Australia. They are also eligible for an exemption of a maximum of 9 papers from the professional examinations of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) if they have taken the relevant subjects.
BBA (Hons) in Digital Finance and Investment
To be confirmed.
Career Prospects
BBA (Hons) in Accountancy
Equipped with a broad base of accountancy and related knowledge, graduates from this programme are able to pursue careers in any public or private business sector, in both commerce and industry. This qualification opens doors to a wide range of career opportunities, including accountancy, auditing, taxation, finance, management consultancy and other general management positions.
BBA (Hons) in Accounting and Finance
Graduates have a great variety of job opportunities in accounting and finance settings, such as accounting firms, brokerage houses and the banking and financial planning sectors. Given that Hong Kong is a financial centre, and accounting and finance professionals are in great demand in mainland China, both locations are expected to provide extensive opportunities for graduates of the programme.
BBA (Hons) in Digital Finance and Investment
Graduates of this programme are equipped with the latest practical investment management knowledge, along with hands-on experience of cutting-edge digital finance technologies, that are expected to shape the expertise of the next generation of finance professionals. They are well positioned to join the talent pool to foster Hong Kong’s strategic position as a technology-oriented international financial centre and to exploit the opportunities offered by the financial reform in the Greater Bay Area.
All programmes under the Scheme have the following structure:
Year One covers the University’s compulsory core subjects and fundamental business themes, along with broadening subjects and modules covering language and communication requirements. The course content exposes students to a wide range of business, accounting and finance disciplines, helping them to make informed choices about a suitable award with specialisation for graduation.
From Year Two onwards, students follow the curricula of their selected Major programmes. They also have the chance to apply their knowledge through the one-year Capstone Project in their final year of study.
To graduate, every student must complete at least 120 academic credits and 3 training credits of Work-Integrated Education (WIE).
The option of Secondary Major in AI and Data Analytics (AIDA) is available to the students admitted to the three programmes under the BBA (Hons) Scheme in Accounting and Finance.
Features
The curriculum structure of our programmes with a Secondary Major in AIDA is as follows.
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Accountancy |
Accounting and Finance |
Digital Finance and Investment |
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Discipline-Specific Requirements (DSR) |
90 credits |
87 credits |
87 credits |
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Secondary Major Requirements (SMR) |
36 credits |
36 credits |
36 credits |
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General University Requirements (GUR) |
30 credits |
30 credits |
30 credits |
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Minimum credit requirements for graduation |
At least 135 credits |
At least 132 credits |
At least 132 credits |
9 credits of GUR subjects and 12 credits of SMR subjects can be fulfilled by completing the relevant DSR subjects.
Students are also required to complete 3 training credits in Work-Integrated Education (WIE) to graduate.
All 90 credits of DSR in Accountancy + AIDA and all 87 credits of DSR in Accounting and Finance + AIDA are compulsory subjects. The 87 credits of DSR in Digital Finance and Investment + AIDA include 84 credits of compulsory subjects and 3 credits of one elective subject.
Remarks
The quota for the Secondary Major in AIDA will be determined by the University/School of Accounting and Finance on a yearly basis. The School may impose selection criteria for admission, such as GPA during the first year of study.
The exemption from professional bodies for Accountancy + AIDA is the same as that for the BBA (Hons) in Accountancy.
Students enrolled in Accounting and Finance + AIDA need to take extra credits to achieve similar exemption from professional bodies as that for the BBA (Hons) in Accounting and Finance.
The exemption from professional bodies for Digital Finance and Investment + AIDA is to be confirmed.
Satisfy the University's General Entrance Requirements.
There is no compulsory subject requirement. Preferred subject(s) with the highest weighting for admission score calculation include(s):
2022/23 Average Score: Any Best 5 Subjects (with Subject Weighting) = 175.1
2023/24 Flexible Admission Threshold Score: Any Best 5 Subjects (without subject weighting) = 23.0
For further programme information, please contact:
the General Office (tel.: 2766 7038/2766 7039/2766 4538; email: af.enquiry@polyu.edu.hk).
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