Sept 2024 Entry
4 years
At least 120 academic credits plus 3 training credits
- Students will gain one of the following awards upon successful completion of the programme:
- BBA (Hons) in Accountancy
- BBA (Hons) in Accounting and Finance
- BBA (Hons) in Digital Finance and Investment
- Students are subject to further assessment criteria in the selection of the awards, such as GPA, at the end of Year One.
- The option of a Secondary Major in AI and Data Analytics (AIDA) is available to students taking the BBA (Hons) in Accounting and Finance. Admission to the Secondary Major is on a competitive basis and subject to a different credit requirement for graduation. Please see Secondary Major Details for further information.
Programme Aims
The BBA (Hons) 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 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 mainland China 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.
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, such as in 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:
- General university requirements (GUR)
- Compulsory core subjects for all programmes under the Scheme
- Discipline-specific subjects
- Free electives
Year One covers the University’s compulsory core subjects and fundamental business subjects, along with broadening subjects and modules covering language and communication requirements subjects. 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 in Work-Integrated Education (WIE).
The option of a 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.
| Accountancy | Accounting and Finance | Digital Finance and Investment | |
| Discipline-Specific Requirements (DSR) | 90 credits | 87 credits | 87 credits |
| Secondary Major Requirements (SMR) | 36 credits | 36 credits | 36 credits |
| General University Requirements (GUR) | 30 credits | 30 credits | 30 credits |
| 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.
At least 120 academic credits plus 3 training credits
BBA (Hons) in Accountancy
Programme Leader
Dr Percy Wong
DBA, MBA, B Social Sciences, FCCA, CPA, CTA
Assistant Programme Leader
Mr Raymond Chan
MBA, BBA, CFA
BBA (Hons) in Accounting and Finance
Programme Leader
Dr KP Yuen
DBA, MBA, BA, CPA, FCCA
Assistant Programme Leader
Dr William Wong
PhD, MPhil, BBA
BBA (Hons) in Digital Finance and Investment
Programme Leader
Dr Te-Feng Chen
PhD
Award(s) available in this scheme:
- BBA (Hons) in Accountancy
- BBA (Hons) in Accounting and Finance
- BBA (Hons) in Digital Finance and Investment
Please click here to view the entrance requirements for international applicants.
For further programme information, please contact:
the General Office (tel.: 2766 7038/2766 7039/2766 4538; email: af.enquiry@polyu.edu.hk).
When I reflect on my four years of university study, I feel very grateful for the fantastic springboard that PolyU provided me. This is the place where I learnt, grew and made huge progress in both my academic and personal development.
Information-rich lectures, workshops and seminars equipped me with essential academic knowledge. Group projects taught me how to present my ideas clearly and confidently and how to cooperate with others. They made me realise the importance of teamwork and collaboration. The huge variety of student associations and hall activities gave me numerous opportunities to make friends with international students and expose me to the cultures of the world.
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Through the experiences at PolyU, I have gained all-round development, both mentally and technically, which makes me more confident to face difficulties in the future.
During my studies at PolyU, I have always been encouraged and motivated to achieve outstanding academic performance.
PolyU and my school offer renowned resources in various aspects, including accounting, finance, marketing and leadership, which are essentially important not only for my academic improvement but also for my personal development. PolyU also provides me with different options to plan my future development. After enjoying the first-class teaching and learning resources in PolyU, I can have the opportunity to further pursue my master’s degree or start my professional career in the industry.
Apart from the academic resources, PolyU also gives a wide range of chances to me to experience and explore the real-world business practices. In 2019, I participated in a business competition held by PolyU and Dale Carnegie Training, which strongly improved my analytical skills and furnished my market insight. In the CFA Institute Research Challenge in 2021, I was selected to be one of the four members to represent PolyU to compete with students from other universities in Hong Kong and all over the world, and this experience effectively broadened my horizon and eventually helped me set my career target after graduation.
To evaluate applicants’ potential and interest in the programme and test their language and communication skills.
About 15 minutes
Suitable candidates may be invited for an interview. No make-up interviews or earlier interviews will be arranged for applicants who fail to attend the scheduled interviews.
Required
Final Year students of Associate Degree/Higher Diploma have to submit their examination result notifications and/or transcript up to Semester 1 of Year 2 when they apply for the programme.
They have to submit the full transcript showing they are eligible to graduate and all subjects they have taken, including Semester 2 of Year 2 when the examination result of Semester 2 finalised between June to August 2024.
To evaluate applicants’ potential and interest in the programme and test their language and communication skills.
About 15 minutes
Suitable candidates may be invited for an interview. No make-up interviews or earlier interviews will be arranged for applicants who fail to attend the scheduled interviews.
Required
To evaluate applicants' potential for and interest in the programme, and to test their language and communication skills.
About 15 minutes
