JUPAS: JSSU96
DIRECT APPLICATION: BBAHFFTJ1
YEAR-1 ENTRY
4-YEAR
FULL-TIME, FACE-TO-FACE
JUPAS: JSSU96
DIRECT APPLICATION: BBAHFFTJ1
YEAR-1 ENTRY
4-YEAR
FULL-TIME, FACE-TO-FACE
The programme provides students with broad-based knowledge in the trends and development of the fast-growing and dynamic fintech industry. Students would learn about the operations and practices of financial systems, while developing a comprehensive understanding of the various applications of artificial intelligence, big data and blockchain technology in finance.
Graduates of this programme would develop the theoretical and practical knowledge and skills needed to take up positions of leadership and consultancy in the financial services industry.
Students shall have attained either
IN CHINESE LANGUAGE
IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE
IN MATHEMATICS
IN LIBERAL STUDIES
IN AN ELECTIVE SUBJECT
in the HKDSE OR an equivalent qualification
Students admitted to the programme through Year-1 Entry are required to successfully complete at least 120 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.
It is compulsory for students to complete the Global Immersion Programme.
* Course carry-over from Autumn Term
# General Education course:
Students should take General Education courses from fields of study which are different from those of their programmes.
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.
UG-GIP comprises four non-credit bearing courses: GIP 100BEF (Year 1), GIP 200BEF (Year 2), 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.
Graduates can take up various positions ranging from entry to senior level in financial services industry.
Opportunities are available for the graduates of this programme to pursue postgraduate studies in Hong Kong and abroad. Students may continue to study for a Master of Business Administration or a master's degree in finance or other business-related areas.
This programme is a CFA Institute University Affiliation Program. This status is granted to institutions whose degree programme(s) incorporate(s) a significant portion of the CFA Program Candidate Body of Knowledge (CBOK), which provide(s) students with a solid grounding in the CBOK and position(s) them well to sit for the CFA exams. The students are also eligible to apply for a CFA level 1 examination scholarship offered by the CFA Institute.
Please refer to the CFA Institute website at www.cfainstitute.org for latest information.
About Admission Procedures
Admissions Team (Undergraduate), Registry
About Programme
Lee Shau Kee School of Business and Administration
