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Accountancy
Major
Accountancy
會計
Degree / Award Title
Bachelor of Business Administration in Accountancy
工商管理學士(會計)
Offering Academic Unit
Department of Accountancy
Mode of Study
Full-time

Aims of Major

The Major in Accountancy aims to provide an active learning environment in which students can develop knowledge of accounting and inter-related business disciplines and enrich the broader skills and values essential for members and leaders of the accountancy profession in Hong Kong and the Greater China region. 

The Professional Accounting stream is designed to equip students with technical knowledge and professional skills for the profession.

The ESG and Tech stream is designed to equip students with digital technology, risk management and governance issues, in addition to the fundamental accounting knowledge.

 
 


Intended Learning Outcomes of Major (MILOs)
  1. Demonstrate key knowledge and skills in business related disciplines.
  2. Communicate effectively in English and Chinese.
  3. Apply creative and critical thinking in solving business-related problems.
  4. Attain personal and team goals using individual and interpersonal skills.
  5. Demonstrate awareness of ethical and global issues in business.
  6. Apply accounting principles and practices to business situations in the context of ethical and regulatory framework. 
  7. Formulate professional solutions to contemporary accounting and business issues.
  8. Demonstrate key knowledge and skills in corporate governance and emerging technologies in accounting profession (for ESG and Tech Stream).

Degree Requirements

Requirements Normative 4-year
Degree		 Advanced Standing I1 Advanced Standing II2
Gateway Education requirement 31 credit units 22 credit units 12 credit units
College requirement 42 credit units 42 credit units 21 credit units
Major requirement

30 credit units

 30 credit units 30 credit units
Free electives / Minor (if applicable) 18 credit units 0 credit unit 0 credit unit
Minimum Graduation Requirement: 121 credit units 94 credit units 63 credit units
Maximum Credit Units Permitted: 144 credit units 114 credit units 84 credit units
Note 1: For students with recognised Advanced Level Examinations or equivalent qualifications.
Note 2: For Associate Degree/Higher Diploma graduates admitted to the senior year.

Professional Recognition

This major is accredited by professional bodies, including the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), CPA Australia, and the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (HKICPA). Accreditation is granted based on the successful completion of designated courses and is subject to periodic review by the respective institutions. To qualify for module exemptions, students must complete the accredited courses aligned with the relevant professional modules. This is particularly important when these courses are not included among the core courses required for graduation and must be taken as electives. Students who have not completed the required accredited electives, for any reason, or who have not studied equivalent subject areas previously, may be required to undertake the relevant modules independently. Please note that all exemptions are subject to the specific criteria and approval processes established by the respective professional bodies.


Additional Information

To nurture BBA Accountancy students as professional and ethical leaders for business challenges, students are strongly encouraged to actively attend a “Strategic Leadership Development Series”, arranged for BBA Accountancy students to gain exposure to a variety of skills trainings, seminars, workshops, and professional development opportunities, and to interact with potential employers and other practitioners.