The School of Law and the Department of Accountancy are internationally renowned for the strengths of their respective disciplines. Their work is linked with the financial and corporate sectors, which often have legal disputes that can only be solved by those with a detailed knowledge of accounting. Students in the double degree programme will acquire wide-ranging legal knowledge and skills that will enable them to progress to professional legal training, and will also acquire foundational knowledge that can assist them to qualify as accountants. The graduates of the double degree programme, the Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Business Administration in Accountancy, benefit from a rigorous legal education combined with solid academic training in accounting within a global business mindset.  It is thus expected that they will be highly sought after for positions in the commercial and financial sectors.

Students will enrol in a number of courses offered by AC (accounting courses) and SLW (law courses) in all semesters in the five-year programme, to complete a minimum requirement of 151 credit units (including 48 credit units for accounting and business courses and 57 credit units for law courses). In line with the University’s tuition fees policy, any extra credit units exceeding 144 completed in the first four years and any credit units taken in the fifth year of study and beyond will be charged on a self-financing basis.

Suggested Study Plan for Year 1 study

The double degree will prepare students for a career in the legal and financial sectors, and they will also have the option to become a legal professional. Students will receive a well-rounded education from our staff, which includes distinguished teachers and scholars from Hong Kong, Chinese Mainland, the UK, Australia, India, and Malaysia. In addition, students will have the opportunity to be taught by visiting faculty from law schools all around the world.

Students who complete the Law Major and two additional specific law electives (6 credits) will satisfy the requirements stipulated by the Standing Committee on Legal Education and Training to apply for admission to the Postgraduate Certificate in Laws (PCLL).

In accordance with the professional accreditation guidelines, after commencement of the double degree programme requests for accreditation will be submitted to professional bodies, e.g., The Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (HKICPA), to obtain the same professional accreditation as the Bachelor of Business Administration in Accountancy programme.

• Enjoying overseas exchange opportunities at universities in Asia, Australia, Canada, Europe and the U.S.;

• Having the opportunity to take a credit-bearing law course at University College Oxford (U.K.) in the summer*;

• Professional development opportunities for students to participate in business case competitions, professional seminars, and credit-bearing professional internship courses offered by the Department of Accountancy.

        * subject to confirmation

• Extensive scholarships and financial support are provided to students for participation in the overseas-learning activities, mooting competitions and overseas placement.

• CityUHK Scholarships for Hong Kong Talents are available to JUPAS and Non-JUPAS entrants.

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The LLB programme is an undergraduate law degree for students interested in legal education and practice. It provides students with legal knowledge in the areas of law which are prerequisites for admission to the Postgraduate Certificate in Laws (PCLL) and helps students develop relevant intellectual, personal and technical skills. The programme is also suitable for students aiming for a range of other careers where legal knowledge is an advantage. 

Suggested First-Year Study Schedules

For the full curriculum structure, please refer to the School website at https://www.cityu.edu.hk/slw/

The School of Law aspires to be an internationally renowned centre for legal research and teaching in the Asia-Pacific region. The School's mission is to provide students with an excellent education and to contribute to the advancement of knowledge. Through cooperation with other law schools and professional organisations, the School aims to foster an environment in which both students and staff can develop and use their legal knowledge, professional skills and expertise for the benefit of the entire Hong Kong community.

The Bachelor of Laws (LLB) programme is delivered over four years and emphasises the acquisition and development of wide-ranging legal and intellectual skills. Learning and teaching are interactive and aligned with intended learning outcomes. Students are trained to apply laws and legal principles to solve real-life problems. The LLB programme provides a firm foundation for a career in law and law-related fields, public service and post-graduate studies in Hong Kong and overseas.

Students receive a well-rounded legal education from our staff, all of whom are distinguished teachers and scholars from Hong Kong, the Chinese Mainland, the UK, Australia, India, Malaysia, etc. In addition, students have the opportunity to be taught by visiting faculty from law schools all around the world.

Our LLB programme guides students to develop the skills, knowledge and attitude required to put them within the best and brightest minds applying for jobs in law, business, civil service, banking and other fields.

The School of Law prepares you for the legal profession and law-related careers in both the public and private sectors. Our law degree is particularly suitable for those who wish to become legal professionals in Hong Kong and those who plan to become legal professionals in the Chinese Mainland or in any country of the Asia-Pacific region and wish to have a thorough knowledge of the Hong Kong legal system.

The Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree is a recognised qualification for admission to the Postgraduate Certificate in Laws (PCLL), a prerequisite for entering the legal profession in Hong Kong. This requires taking specific options during the four-year study.

The CityUHK mooting team has earned a formidable, world-class reputation. In 2023/24, CityUHK not only won the 2024 Jessup Hong Kong Regional Rounds and went into the International Round but also won the 11th Asia-Pacific M&A Moot Competition. 

In addition, the CityUHK mooting team has own twelve championships in international mooting competitions over the past years. These include being a three-time winner of the Susan J. Ferrell Intercultural Human Rights moot in North America (2011, 2013, 2016), winning both the prestigious Vis East and Vis Vienna moot championships (2012-2013) in Asia and Europe; being the first Asian team ever to win the International Criminal Court Trial Competition in Europe (2012); and being champions of the 8th Asia-Pacific M&A Moot Competition and the first International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) International Commercial Mediation Competition - Hong Kong (both in 2018).  In addition to international championships, our students have won numerous awards for best speakers and best memorials.

Student Exchange
Students are encouraged to pursue exchange studies outside Hong Kong by participating in the student exchange programmes organised by CityUHK and the School of Law, with the opportunity to study for one semester in Austria, Belgium, Canada, China, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Singapore, Spain, Taiwan, the Netherlands, the U.K., the U.S., etc.

Internship
The School of Law provides a credit-bearing legal placement programme for students. Students can engage in legal placements in law firms, barristers’ chambers, legal journal publishing houses, international companies and banks.

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CityUHK Scholarships for Hong Kong Talents

This is one of the CityUHK’s Flagship Programmes, which equip students with essential knowledge and skills, cultivate their global leadership abilities, and connect them with leading professionals. The Flagship Scholarships, which cover tuition and hall fees, a guaranteed berth, and a one-off exchange sponsorship of up to HK$500,000, will be awarded to local JUPAS talents who meet the criteria. 

Features of the LLB Flagship Programme include:

• Enjoying guaranteed admission to the CityUHK PCLL with conditions (from 2025 Entry);

• Having the opportunity to take a credit-bearing law course at University College, Oxford (U.K.) and The University of Melbourne in the summer*; 

• Enjoying overseas exchange opportunities at universities in Asia, Australia, Canada, Europe and the U.S.;

• Engaging in practical learning at law firms, international companies, banks and NGOs in Hong Kong or courts in China;

• Receiving extensive training and financial support to participate in international moot competitions; 

• Having the opportunity to complete CityUHK LLB and Georgetown LLM or CityUHK LLB and Melbourne Law Masters in 4 years; and

• Having the opportunity to enroll in short-term intensive elective courses taught by top scholars.

         *subject to confirmation

Operations management (OM) is the art and science of transforming ideas into actions.  At the core of running a business in our competitive economy, cost efficiency and operational flexibility are necessary for survival and success.  Many companies operate complex supply chains, and we are increasingly reliant on technological innovations to manage the challenging process of sourcing and delivering goods across countries in a timely manner. Companies are also seeking to increase their efficiency when they are faced with constrained resources, which may include human capital, time, and money. OM helps organizations to create value for customers, maximize sustainable profits, and achieve operational excellence. 

Our BBA Global Operations Management (GOM) programme aims to develop students' analytical abilities, problem-solving skills, and technical competence in the areas of OM, supply chain and logistics, and operations analytics.  You will study from an integrated curriculum, which combines a general business foundation with advanced topics, to prepare you for future success in managerial positions. 

學習如何以卓越的營運方法提升商業效能。課程包括學習設計及優化企業業務流程等，讓同學能有效運用人力、資金、時間、科技等資源，以創造最大的可持續利潤價值，實現卓越營運

透過實踐及學習一流企業所具備的成功因素及技術，令你對企業營運有更深入的了解

涵蓋不同行業面對的營運難題，確保畢業生具備足夠的營運知識及技能，將來於本地甚至國際層面上，管理多元化的企業營運以協助企業有效地提升其競爭力

提供實習機會，讓同學能學以致用，幫助你在管理培訓生、營運經理、營運分析師、項目經理的職業上作準備

By joining GOM, you will gain the skills to diagnose operational challenges and bottlenecks, and develop practical solutions for businesses in the financial, service, manufacturing, and retail sectors.  You will have access to courses such as Global Supply Chain Management, Global Business Logistics, Operations Analytics, Quality Management, and Pricing and Revenue Management.  GOM prepares you to start your career as a management trainee, analyst, or business consultant, and move on to senior managerial and leadership roles as you gain experience.  Some notable reasons to join us include:  

1. CityUHK Talents Programme:  Eligible students (with approval) can earn their BBA GOM and MSc Operations and Supply Chain Management degrees in four years.  
2. Joint Talents Programme:  Eligible students can their BBA GOM from CityUHK in their first three years, and a MSc in Business Analytics and Management Science at the University of Southhampton (U.K.) in their fourth year. 
3. Our college of Business is among the top business schools in Asia!  
4. We offer entrance scholarships for elite students.  
5. We have overseas exchange and summer programmes with partner universities around the world.

Please visit the following website for the detailed curriculum:

Global Operations Management
 

BBA GOM prepares you for careers in the financial, service, manufacturing, and retail sector.  Our graduates typically start careers as a management trainee, analyst, or business consultant, and move on to senior managerial and leadership roles based on experience. 

Exchange Programme

We encourage our students to go on exchange to one of our many partner universities around the world.  Going on exchange is an excellent opportunity to experience an unfamiliar culture, make new friends, and foster personal growth.  Visit our website to see our students' sharing and the universities that our students have visited!

Study Tour

Each year, our programme organizes a week-long study tour to visit companies and universities in a non-local setting.  Our students can observe the latest trends and developments of business operations in a global context.  Recent study tours include trips to Seoul, Sydney, Nanjing, and Tokyo. 

Overseas Summer Programmes 

Our students can also participate in overseas opportunities during the summer.  We offer a Cultural and Language Immersion Scheme, Service Learning Programme, and Study Abroad Programme.  This is a great way to experience a foreign learning environment over one or two months.  

Operations Management Project offers a unique opportunity for our students to participate in a real business project and to apply what they have learned in other GOM courses. Students work in teams under faculty supervision to solve problems related to operations management and identify improvement opportunities.  Through this opportunity, they gain practical experience in planning and executing a real-world problem.

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The BBA Business Decision Analytics (BDAN) programme aims to develop students’ qualitative and quantitative ability to solve business problems and make decisions through DEEP data analysis. We consist of two study streams:

Decision Analytics Stream:

• Provide professional training in business analytics, statistics, business intelligence (big data analysis), risk management, business knowledge and communication skills
• Develop students’ ability to manage and to analyze huge volume of business data using modern computer software which are popularly used in global business world
• Enable students to solve business problems by a judicious application of technical and practical skills
• Enable students to obtain internationally recognized professional qualifications such as SAS certification and Financial Risk Manager (FRM) Examinations
• Prepare students for a statistical and analyst position in the financial, commercial, and government sector

Data Informatics Stream:

• Provide professional training in data analytics, information management, business knowledge and communication skills
• Enable students to acquire knowledge in two different industries: Data Analytics and Information Systems
• Enable students to obtain international professional qualifications (Base SAS)
• Prepare students to work in the areas which require both data analytics and information management knowledge.

      1. BBA Business Decision Analytics programme offers you:

• Learn business analytics, statistics, business intelligence, risk management, information management skills
• Learn how to manage and analyse huge volume of business data using SAS, SPSS, Excel VBA and Python
• Flexibilities of choosing streams from Decision Analytics (DAN), and Data Informatics (DI)
• Flexibilities to take a double major in BBA Business Economics, BBA Finance, BBA Global Operations Management, BBA Information Management (Business Intelligence), BBA Management (Human Resource Management), and BBA Marketing
• Opportunity to apply for admission to the Joint Bachelor's Degree Program between City University of Hong Kong and Columbia University (http://gs.columbia.edu/cityu-hk/)

2. College of Business is among the top four business schools in Asia (https://www.cb.cityu.edu.hk/About-the-College/Accreditation-and-Rankings/International-Rankings)
3. Entrance scholarships up to HK$265,000 are available for elite students (https://www.cb.cityu.edu.hk/Programmes/Undergraduate-Programmes/Scholarships)
4. Overseas exchange and summer programmes are available in over 200 partner universities around the globe! (https://www.cb.cityu.edu.hk/ug/admissions/exchange)
5. Over 80% of students secure local and global internship opportunities in areas including banking, accounting, IT and consulting.

Please visit the following website for the detailed curriculum:

Business Decision Analytics

Our graduates are prepared to work in the areas which require data analytics, statistics and information management knowledge.

Many of our students are able to find summer internship, either by themselves or through our referral, in various industries. Below are some sharing from the students:

Kenneth Lee (Intern in Hang Seng Bank and HSBC)

Hi! My name is Kenneth. Over the past years, I have completed successive internships at two premier Hong Kong banking institutions - Hang Seng Bank (July - December 2024) and HSBC (January - June 2025), specializing in  commercial banking, digital innovation, and wholesale banking solutions.

Job Nature

My internship joinery encompassed diverse responsibilities across digital transformation initiative and traditional banking operations. At Hang Seng Bank's Wholesale Digital Team, I supported cross-border collaboration projects under the Greater Bay Area (GBA) initiative, contributing to the launch of digital lending products. 

At HSBC's Strategy & Innovation Team, I focus on commercialization activities for digital propositions like Business Go platform, conducting market research on fintech partnerships and managing client engagement events. My daily tasks integrate data analysis, and automation development using VBA to streamline workflows.

Achievement and Learnings

These experiences have been transformative in shaping my understanding of Hong Kong's evolving financial landscape. I discovered my passion for the intersection of technology and finance, leading me to pursue specialized knowledge in business analytics and digital transformation. The mentorship from senior bankers have provided invaluable insights into career progression within the financial services industry.

Philomena Wang (Intern in Sigtica Limited)

Hi, everyone! I’m Philomena, a current student majoring in Business Decision Analytics. In the summer of 2024, I had the opportunity to intern at Sigtica Limited, a start-up firm where I worked as a data analyst.

Job Nature

Sigtica Limited is a dynamic and fast-growing startup, and I was thrilled to secure a role as a data analyst. My solid background in programming and data analysis tools helped me stand out during the application process. Through this internship, I realized how valuable technical skills in machine learning and natural language processing are in today’s job market. My prior experience with programming languages and statistical analysis gave me the competitive edge needed to land this exciting opportunity.

Learning and Achievement

This internship marked a shift from my previous experiences, as it was more focused on computer science and model development. Although I initially encountered challenges adapting to the technical demands of the role, my perseverance and problem-solving skills enabled me to overcome these obstacles. I successfully built and fine-tuned a prediction model for Named Entity Recognition (NER), automating the extraction of key information from IPO documents. By leveraging the Transformer library, I developed a model that achieved an impressive F1 score of 95%, streamlining the process of analyzing large financial documents.

Throughout the internship, I gained invaluable experience working with different NLP platforms, including spaCy, Transformer, and ONNX. I was able to convert models between these platforms seamlessly, which enhanced my technical expertise. The data-related courses offered by DAO Department were particularly rewarding as they gave me a solid understanding of big data operations and statistics which is very important in the Internet industry.

The BDAN programme received accreditation from the Royal Statistical Society (RSS), U.K., recognising its standards in statistics and data analytics. Graduates are awarded Graduate Statistician (RSS) status and are eligible to pursue the Chartered Statistician (RSS) qualification after five years of work experience. 

Students are able to obtain internationally recognised professional qualifications including:

SAS Base Programmer Certification

SAS Advanced Programmer Certification

SAS Predictive Modeler Certification

The Financial Risk Manager (FRM)

Overseas Summer Programmes 

Students may participate in English immersion courses, which include components such as volunteer placements, homestays and cultural activities in Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the USA. Service Learning participants also provide voluntary services in less developed areas such as the Philippines, Thailand, Mongolia, Sri Lanka and Laos.

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CityUHK Scholarships for Hong Kong Talents
CityUHK Talents Programme

Starting in 2026/27, high school applicants can directly apply for Year 1 entry to the prestigious Joint Bachelor’s Degree Programme offered by CityUHK and Columbia University. Graduates will earn degrees from both institutions. For JUPAS applicants, a separate application to Columbia University is required after submitting the JUPAS application.

1. BBA Artificial Intelligence in Business offers you:
   o    Smart Financial Services, Auditing and Internet Services
   o    Social media, mobile apps, big data/artificial intelligence and cloud services for business innovations
   o    Flexibilities of choosing streams from Business Intelligence (BI), Information Systems Auditing (ISA), Internet Services and Social Networks (ISSN), and Data Informatics (DI).
   o    Flexibility to take a double major in BBA Artificial Intelligence in Business and Accounting, BBA Artificial Intelligence in Business and Finance, BBA Artificial Intelligence in Business and Marketing or Artificial Intelligence in Business and Business Analysis.
2. To support the Government’s Smart City Blueprint for the better future of Hong Kong, the BBA Artificial Intelligence in Business aims to equip students with competent knowledge and skills of applying innovative technologies for business innovation, our students change the way of doing business in Hong Kong and the region.
3. The Department of Information Systems is committed to nurture smart people for smart business, with careers of the future.  We support our students to choose a second major in the College of Business.
4. College of Business is among the top four business schools in Asia (https://www.cb.cityu.edu.hk/aboutus/recognition/rankings/)
5. Entrance scholarships up to HK$265,000 are available for elite students (https://www.cb.cityu.edu.hk/ug/admissions/apply/scholarships)
6. Students with non-weighted 4 core and 2 best elective scores at or above 28 are guaranteed free choice of BBA majors (except JS1000) by the end of year 1 (https://www.cb.cityu.edu.hk/ug/admissions/apply/requirements/)
7. Students with non-weighted 4 core and 2 best elective scores at or above 30 are guaranteed free choice of 2nd BBA major by the end of year 1 (JS1001 and JS1018 are excluded from the 2nd major choices) ((https://www.cb.cityu.edu.hk/ug/admissions/apply/requirements/)
8. Overseas exchange and summer programmes are available in over 200 partner universities around the globe! (https://www.cb.cityu.edu.hk/ug/admissions/exchange)
9. Over 80% of students secure local and global internship opportunities in areas including banking, accounting, IT and consulting.

Why Study BBA Artificial Intelligence in Business?

BBA Artificial Intelligence in Business (AIB) nurtures students to become smart business professionals.

AIB IS Smart Double Major  

Our students have great flexibilities to complete a double major degree in Information Management and in Accounting, Finance or Marketing. Local core industries, such as financial services, professional services, logistics and trading services, are being transformed by big data and artificial intelligence (AI). Our graduates have outstanding opportunities to play a major role in this digital transformation process.

AIB IS Smart Innovation

Our students gain the knowledge and skills to apply modern information systems (e.g., AI, big data and cloud services) to business innovations. They can participate in a one-week Smart Business Study Tour to Stanford University and visit AAAF companies (Apple, Amazon, Alphabet and Facebook) in Silicon Valley, or join a one-month Smart Business Project Tour for visits and work experience in FinTech and/or BAT companies (Baidu, Alibaba and Tencent) closer to home.

AIB IS Smart Business

Our students gain a business mindset from exposure to new IS business strategies and Internet business models. They will gain the knowledge and skills to analyse high-growth technology companies and make wise investment decisions. They will also gain good communication and project management skills that will qualify them for project management jobs in multinational companies.

AIB IS Smart Choice  

Our students have opportunities to conduct undergraduate research or consulting projects with faculty members in the largest IS department in Hong Kong and one of the best IS department in the world for research productivity [1]. The Department provides Smart Business scholarships to support our undergraduate students in regional and international business competitions. Our students make business smart with information systems.

AIB IS Smart Future

Our graduates begin their careers as business analysts, data scientists, IT auditors, systems analysts and programmers in global banks, consulting and technology firms, such as HSBC, BOC, PWC, Apple, Alibaba, Facebook, Google and IBM.

In 2018, 99% of our graduates were hired immediately after graduation and 1% went overseas for further studies. The highest, average and lowest monthly salaries of BBA Information Management graduates were HK$24K, HK$18K and HK$13K, respectively.

[1] Research Ranking of the Association for Information Systems (https://www.aisnet.org)

Please visit the following website for the detailed curriculum:

IFMG 2025 Suggested Study Plan

Regularly. we organise "Internet+" study tours to visit new economic companies like AAAF (Amazon, Apple, Alphabet, Facebook) in USA and BAT (Baidu, Alibaba, Tencent) in China. We are committed to nurture smart people for smart business, with great careers of the future.

JS1017 Bachelor's Degree in Intelligence Information Systems (BDIIS)  
JS1018 BBA Global Business Systems Management (GBSM)   
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BBA Global Business Systems Management programme offers you:

1. Global Business + Internet Technologies = Smart Technology Business Investors and Global Business Managers.
2. Two exchange studies (in Europe/America/ Asia-Pacific region)Learn from and join Internet giants like AAAF (Alphabet/Google, Amazon, Apple, Facebook) and BAT (Baidu, Alibaba, Tencent).
3. The Department of Information Systems is committed to nurture smart people for smart business, with careers of the future.  
4. We support our students to choose a second major in the College of Business.
5. College of Business is among the top four business schools in Asia (https://www.cb.cityu.edu.hk/About-the-College/Accreditation-and-Rankings/International-Rankings)
6. Entrance scholarships up to HK$265,000 are available for elite students (https://www.cb.cityu.edu.hk/ug/admissions/apply/scholarships)
7. Overseas exchange and summer programmes are available in over 200 partner universities around the globe! (https://www.cb.cityu.edu.hk/ug/admissions/exchange)
8. Over 80% of students secure local and global internship opportunities in areas including banking, accounting, IT and consulting.

Why Study BBA Global Business Systems Management? 

BBA Global Business Systems Management (GBSM) aims to nurture students to become smart business managers.

GBSM IS Smart Global

The best way to learn about the world is to experience it. Two semester-long exchanges to recognised universities in the US, Europe and/or Asia encourage our students to develop a global mindset. Enjoy a flexible curriculum and choose courses during your exchange that match your own interests and needs.

GBSM IS Smart Tech

Our students develop a technology mindset as they learn how modern information systems such as AI, big data and cloud services are transforming the business world. They can participate in a week-long Smart Business Study Tour to Stanford University and visit AAAF (Apple, Amazon, Alphabet and Facebook) companies in Silicon Valley, or join a one-month Smart Business Project Tour for visits and work experience in FinTech and/or BAT (Baidu, Alibaba and Tencent) companies closer to home.

GBSM IS Smart Business

Our students also develop a business mindset as they learn about new IS business strategies and Internet business models. Students gain the knowledge and skills to analyse high-growth technology companies and make wise investment decisions. They also develop good communication and project management skills, which prepare them for management trainee jobs in multinational companies.

GBSM IS a Smart Choice

Our students have opportunities to conduct undergraduate research or consulting projects with faculty members in the largest IS department in Hong Kong and one of the best IS department in research productivity in the world [1]. The Department provides Smart Business scholarships to support our undergraduate students in regional and international business competitions. Our students make business smart with information systems.

GBSM IS Smart Future

Our graduates begin their careers as management trainees and business analysts in global banks, consulting and technology firms, such as HSBC, BOC, PWC, Apple, Alibaba, Facebook, Google and IBM.

In 2018, 94% of our graduates were hired immediately after graduation and 6% of our graduates went overseas for further studies. The highest and average monthly salaries of our graduates from BBA Global Business Systems Management were approximately HK$60K and HK$24K, respectively. Their average salaries were 36% higher than those of BBA graduates of the Business College.

[1] Research Ranking of the Association for Information Systems (https://www.aisnet.org)

Please visit the following website for the detailed curriculum:

GBSM 2025 Suggested Study Plan

Regularly, we organize “Internet+” study tours to visit new economic companies like AAAF (Amazon, Apple, Alphabet, Facebook) in USA and BAT (Baidu, Alibaba, Tencent) in China.  We are committed to nurture smart people for smart business, with great careers of the future.

JS1017 Bachelor's Degree in Intelligent Information Systems (BDIIS)  
JS1019 BBA Artificial Intelligence in Business (AIB)   
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Undergraduate Catalogue

Business IS Smart

Amazon, Facebook and Google have propelled business into a world of smart business. Business is made smart with information systems, such as those based on artificial intelligence (AI), big data and cloud services (ABC).

The Department of Information Systems in the College of Business is the largest Information Systems department in Hong Kong and one of the top three in the world for research productivity [1]. The Department is committed to nurturing smart people for smart business with careers of the future.

Technology IS Changing the World

AI, big data and cloud services have played important roles in business transformation today. Together with social networks, 5G mobile, FinTech and other information systems, these technologies are driving business innovations in financial services, accounting and professional services, online services and marketing.

Research IS Driving Innovation

We are among the best in Information Systems in the world. Our faculty members are doing cutting-edge research in information systems for business innovations. Our students are encouraged to conduct undergraduate research with faculty members in the Department.

Practice IS Useful

Our students will have opportunities to experience business in real-world contexts with leading business executives from our EMBA programmes and alumni.

The Department provides Smart Business Scholarships to recognise students with outstanding performance and support them in regional and international business competitions. Our students make business smart with information systems.

Information Systems IS Smart Business

The Department offers new and comprehensive information systems courses to meet the rapidly changing nature of information technologies such as social networks, mobile apps, AI, big data analytics, cloud services and FinTech. Our students will not only be equipped with the latest knowledge but also with communication and project management skills and professional attitudes. Our graduates will be well prepared to help companies make business smart with information systems.

Today IS Good

When you are admitted to the Intelligent Information Systems [Majors: BBA Global Business Systems Management / BBA Artificial Intelligence in Business], you will study general BBA courses in year one. At the end of year one, you can choose to major in either BBA Global Business Systems Management or BBA in Artificial Intelligence in Business.

Tomorrow IS Even Better

Our graduates start their careers as management trainees, business analysts, data scientists, system analysts and programmers in global banks, consulting and technology firms, such as HSBC, BOC, PWC, Apple, Alibaba, Facebook, Google and IBM.

[1] Research Ranking of the Association for Information Systems (http://www.aisnet.org)

1. Students will have a choice to choose from one of the two majors, i.e., BBA Global Business Systems Management and BBA in Artificial Intelligence in Business by the end of year one.
2. To support the Government’s Smart City Blueprint for the better future of Hong Kong, the BBA in Artificial Intelligence in Business aims to equip students with competent knowledge and skills of applying innovative technologies for business innovation, our students change the way of doing business in Hong Kong and the region.
3. The Department of Information Systems is committed to nurture smart people for smart business, with careers of the future.  
4. We support our students to choose a second major in the College of Business.
5. College of Business is among the top four business schools in Asia: https://www.cb.cityu.edu.hk/About-the-College/Accreditation-and-Rankings/International-Rankings 
6. Entrance scholarships up to HK$265,000 are available for elite students: https://www.cb.cityu.edu.hk/ug/admissions/apply/scholarships 
7. Overseas exchange and summer programmes are available in over 200 partner universities around the globe!: https://www.cb.cityu.edu.hk/ug/admissions/exchange 
8. Over 80% of students secure local and global internship opportunities in areas including banking, accounting, IT and consulting.

Applicants to this programme (admission code: 1017) will be considered for admission to first-year studies at the Department of Information Systems. Students will enter a major (current major options: Global Business Systems Management; Artificial Intelligence in Business) after one year of study. The top 40% of students# will have a free choice of majors offered by the Department. The other 60% of students will be allocated a major within the Department, subject to the availability of places and the selection criteria set by individual majors.

# based on CGPA with no failed grades and completion of at least 30 credit units including College/Department required courses

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GBSM 2025 Suggested Study Plan (Please refer to the Year 1 courses)

IFMG 2025 Suggested Study Plan (Please refer to the Year 1 courses)

Regularly, we organise "Internet+" study tours to visit new economic companies like AAAF (Amazon, Apple, Alphabet, Facebook) in USA and BAT (Baidu, Alibaba, Tencent) in China. We are committed to nurture smart people for smart business, with great careers of the future.

JS1018 BBA Global Business Systems Management (GBSM)
JS1019 BBA Artificial Intelligence in Business (AIB) 
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CityUHK Talents Programme  
Undergraduate Catalogue

BBA Finance provides rigorous training in asset valuation, portfolio and risk management, derivative securities, global investment and quantitative methods. The programme prepares you for key financial management positions in business and government sectors.

學習定性研究及定量研究的技巧與工具（例如：彭博、資產估值、投資組合及風險管理）以作金融及投資決定令你勝任企業（例如摩根大通集團、匯豐銀行、德意志銀行及瑞銀）及政府部門中的重要金融職位

JUPAS Entrance Requirements

Notes:  
- Besides Category A elective subjects, Mathematics extended modules (M1/M2) and “other languages” can also be used to meet the elective requirement. If students take both M1 and M2, they are counted as one subject only.  
- Applied Learning subjects are not counted as elective subjects.  
- For details of the alternative Chinese Language qualifications acceptable by the University for Non-Chinese Speaking (NCS) students, please click here.

For details of the programme’s curriculum structure, please visit the 'Undergraduate Catalogue'.

Graduates are ready to develop career as corporate strategist, management consultant, economist, private banker, investment advisor and key financial management positions in business and government sectors.

Graduate Profile

Financial / Insurance : 50% 

Business Service / Real Estate : 30% 

Transport, Storage and Communications : 4%

Rotman International Trading Competition

The Rotman International Trading Competition (RITC) is an annual event that brings teams of students and their faculty advisors from universities worldwide to participate in a unique 3-day simulated market challenge at University of Toronto in Canada. Teams are invited to participate in various activities including electronic and outcry trading cases, seminars with industry practitioners, and social events with their fellow competitors from around the world. For more details, please visit http://ritc.rotman.utoronto.ca/

Inter-University Algo Trading Contest

The contest invites students from renowned universities in Hong Kong and Chinese Mainland to create and test the algo trading strategies. It serves as an ideal platform to transfer industry knowledge and skills to university students. It was initiated with the vision to identify and nurture algo trading talents at top universities; create a platform to access real life trading; and provide top performers with potential career opportunities / startup capital. For more details, please visit http://algocontest.cashalgo.com/

Overseas Summer Programmes

Students may participate in English immersion courses, which include components such as volunteer placements, homestays and cultural activities in Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the USA. Service Learning participants also provide voluntary services in less developed areas such as the Philippines, Thailand, Mongolia, Sri Lanka and Laos.

Young Scholars Programme

To nurture BBA students to become outstanding future leaders in the region/world, our Young Scholars Programme offers the following:

• overseas exposure during semester breaks, including study trips to renowned companies and universities;
• internship placements in multinational companies to be arranged locally or overseas;
• networking with top business students admitted locally and overseas;
• professional mentorships provided by professors and professional practitioners; and
• cultivation of social responsibility through community services and voluntary work.

Department of Economics and Finance
College of Business 
Undergraduate Catalogue
CityUHK Talents Programme 
CityUHK Scholarships for Hong Kong Talents

BBA Business Economics provides solid training in economic strategies for improving business operations, government policies and economic forecasting. Students are open for a wide range of career options, e.g. corporate strategist, management consultant, economist, private banker, investment advisor.

學習經濟策略以提升企業營運、政府政策及經濟預測

職業選擇廣泛 ：企業策略師、管理顧問、經濟學家、私人銀行家、投資顧問

與美國哥倫比亞大學及國立台灣大學合辦的雙聯學士學位課程安排

JUPAS Entrance Requirements

Notes:  
- Besides Category A elective subjects, Mathematics extended modules (M1/M2) and “other languages” can also be used to meet the elective requirement. If students take both M1 and M2, they are counted as one subject only.  
- Applied Learning subjects are not counted as elective subjects.  
- For details of the alternative Chinese Language qualifications acceptable by the University for Non-Chinese Speaking (NCS) students, please click here.

For details of the programme’s curriculum structure, please visit the 'Undergraduate Catalogue'

Graduates are ready to develop career as corporate strategist, management consultant, economist, private banker, investment advisor and key financial management positions in business and government sectors.

Graduate Profile

Financial / Insurance : 50%Business Service / Real Estate : 30%     
Transport, Storage and Communications : 4%

BBA Business Economics students are eligible to apply for the following joint degree programmes:

Joint Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Economics with National Taiwan University (https://www.cb.cityu.edu.hk/ef/ug/programmes/NTU/)

Joint Bachelor's Degree Program between City University of Hong Kong and Columbia University (http://gs.columbia.edu/cityu-hk/)

Rotman International Trading Competition

The Rotman International Trading Competition (RITC) is an annual event that brings teams of students and their faculty advisors from universities worldwide to participate in a unique 3-day simulated market challenge at University of Toronto in Canada. Teams are invited to participate in various activities including electronic and outcry trading cases, seminars with industry practitioners, and social events with their fellow competitors from around the world. For more details, please visit http://ritc.rotman.utoronto.ca/

Inter-University Algo Trading Contest

The contest invites students from renowned universities in Hong Kong and Chinese Mainland to create and test the algo trading strategies. It serves as an ideal platform to transfer industry knowledge and skills to university students. It was initiated with the vision to identify and nurture algo trading talents at top universities; create a platform to access real life trading; and provide top performers with potential career opportunities / startup capital. For more details, please visit http://algocontest.cashalgo.com/

Overseas Summer Programmes

Students may participate in English immersion courses, which include components such as volunteer placements, homestays and cultural activities in Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the USA. Service Learning participants also provide voluntary services in less developed areas such as the Philippines, Thailand, Mongolia, Sri Lanka and Laos.

Young Scholars Programme

To nurture BBA students to become outstanding future leaders in the region/world, our Young Scholars Programme offers the following:

• overseas exposure during semester breaks, including study trips to renowned companies and universities;
• internship placements in multinational companies to be arranged locally or overseas;
• networking with top business students admitted locally and overseas;
• professional mentorships provided by professors and professional practitioners; and
• cultivation of social responsibility through community services and voluntary work.

Department of Economics and Finance
College of Business 
Undergraduate Catalogue
CityUHK Talents Programme 
CityUHK Scholarships for Hong Kong Talents

Starting in 2026/27, high school applicants can directly apply for Year 1 entry to the prestigious Joint Bachelor’s Degree Programme offered by CityUHK and Columbia University. Graduates will earn degrees from both institutions. For JUPAS applicants, a separate application to Columbia University is required after submitting the JUPAS application.

BBA Business Economics provides solid training in economic strategies for improving business operations, government policies and economic forecasting. Students are open for a wide range of career options, e.g. corporate strategist, management consultant, economist, private banker, investment advisor.

學習經濟策略以提升企業營運、政府政策及經濟預測

職業選擇廣泛 ：企業策略師、管理顧問、經濟學家、私人銀行家、投資顧問

與美國哥倫比亞大學及國立台灣大學合辦的雙聯學士學位課程安排

BBA Finance provides rigorous training in asset valuation, portfolio and risk management, derivative securities, global investment and quantitative method. The programme prepares you for key financial management positions in business and government sectors.

學習定性研究及定量研究的技巧與工具（例如：彭博、資產估值、投資組合及風險管理）以作金融及投資決定令你勝任企業（例如摩根大通集團、匯豐銀行、德意志銀行及瑞銀）及政府部門中的重要金融職位

1. BBA Business Economics programme offers you:   
    o Learn economic strategies for improving business operations, government policies and economic forecasting.   
    o Wide range of career options: corporate strategist, management consultant, economist, private banker, investment advisor  

2. BBA Finance programme offers you:   
    o Learn qualitative and quantitative skills and tools (e.g. Bloomberg, asset valuation, portfolio and risk management) for making financial and investment decisions   
    o Prepare you for key financial management positions in business and government sectors (e.g. JP Morgan Chase, HSBC, Deutsche Bank, UBS  

3. College of Business is among the top four business schools in Asia (https://www.cb.cityu.edu.hk/About-the-College/Accreditation-and-Rankings/International-Rankings)  

4. Entrance scholarships up to HK$265,000 are available for elite students (https://www.cb.cityu.edu.hk/ug/admissions/apply/scholarships)  

5. Opportunity to apply for admission to the Joint Bachelor's Degree Programs between City University of Hong Kong and Columbia University (http://gs.columbia.edu/cityu-hk/), and between City University of Hong Kong and National Taiwan University (https://www.cb.cityu.edu.hk/ef/ug/programmes/NTU/)

Applicants to this programme (admission code: 1012) will be considered for admission to first-year studies at the Department of Economics and Finance. Students will enter a major (current major options: Business Economics; Finance) after one year of study. The top 40% of students# will have a free choice of majors offered by the Department. The other 60% of students will be allocated a major within the Department, subject to the availability of places and the selection criteria set by individual majors.

# based on CGPA with no failed grades and completion of at least 30 credit units including College/Department required courses

For details of the programme’s curriculum structure, please visit the 'Undergraduate Catalogue'.

Graduates are ready to develop career as corporate strategist, management consultant, economist, private banker, investment advisor and key financial management positions in business and government sectors.

.

Graduate Profile

Financial / Insurance : 50% 

Business Service / Real Estate : 30% 

Transport, Storage and Communications : 4%

Rotman International Trading Competition

The Rotman International Trading Competition (RITC) is an annual event that brings teams of students and their faculty advisors from universities worldwide to participate in a unique 3-day simulated market challenge at University of Toronto in Canada. Teams are invited to participate in various activities including electronic and outcry trading cases, seminars with industry practitioners, and social events with their fellow competitors from around the world. For more details, please visit http://ritc.rotman.utoronto.ca/

Inter-University Algo Trading Contest

The contest invites students from renowned universities in Hong Kong and Chinese Mainland to create and test the algo trading strategies. It serves as an ideal platform to transfer industry knowledge and skills to university students. It was initiated with the vision to identify and nurture algo trading talents at top universities; create a platform to access real life trading; and provide top performers with potential career opportunities / startup capital. For more details, please visit http://algocontest.cashalgo.com/

Overseas Summer Programmes

Students may participate in English immersion courses, which include components such as volunteer placements, homestays and cultural activities in Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the USA. Service Learning participants also provide voluntary services in less developed areas such as the Philippines, Thailand, Mongolia, Sri Lanka and Laos.

Young Scholars Programme

To nurture BBA students to become outstanding future leaders in the region/world, our Young Scholars Programme offers the following:

• overseas exposure during semester breaks, including study trips to renowned companies and universities;
• internship placements in multinational companies to be arranged locally or overseas;
• networking with top business students admitted locally and overseas;
• professional mentorships provided by professors and professional practitioners; and
• cultivation of social responsibility through community services and voluntary work.

Department of Economics and Finance
College of Business 
Undergraduate Catalogue
CityUHK Talents Programme 
CityUHK Scholarships for Hong Kong Talents

Starting in 2026/27, high school applicants can directly apply for Year 1 entry to the prestigious Joint Bachelor’s Degree Programme offered by CityUHK and Columbia University. Graduates will earn degrees from both institutions. For JUPAS applicants, a separate application to Columbia University is required after submitting the JUPAS application.