This programme prepares students for a professional qualification in accounting and equips them with broad-based knowledge in financial accounting, management accounting, taxation, auditing, law and accounting information systems. Graduates can seek employment as professional accountants or pursue careers in related fields such as auditing, taxation and business advisory services.
Programme Intended Learning Outcomes (PILOs)
Explain and critically review business theories and concepts to identify issues, analyse situations, and develop solutions for multi-faceted problems in organisational settings.
Critically evaluate issues and make informed judgements in view of the organisation's strategies as well as ethical considerations.
Reflect on new ways of thinking and make meaningful contributions as a leader and member in a team setting and communicate effectively.
Analyse and apply accounting principles and standards to address business organisation issues.
Search, organise, assess and analyse data, and clearly convey relevant financial and non-financial information so that decision-makers can formulate informed decisions.
Assimilate and synthesise new knowledge in financial reporting, taxation and auditing, and be able to provide critical analysis of the fields.
Admission Requirements
Students shall have attained either
LEVEL 3 OR ABOVE
IN CHINESE LANGUAGE
LEVEL 3 OR ABOVE
IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE
LEVEL 2 OR ABOVE
IN MATHEMATICS
LEVEL 2 OR ABOVE
IN LIBERAL STUDIES
LEVEL 2 OR ABOVE
IN AN ELECTIVE SUBJECT
in the HKDSE OR an equivalent qualification
Programme Structure and Contents
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.
# General Education course: Students should take General Education courses from fields of study which are different from those of their programmes.
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.
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.
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Career and Further Studies
Career Prospects
Graduates can seek employment as professional accountants, or pursue careers in related fields such as auditing, taxation and business advisory services.
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 Postgraduate Diploma or master’s degree in accounting, while others may choose to study further in the fields of business administration, corporate governance, or management.
Professional Recognition
The programme is accredited by the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (HKICPA), 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 AIA and CPA Australia, and exemptions of three papers from the Certified Tax Adviser (CTA) Qualifying Examination.