Law and Accountancy
Major
Law and Accountancy
法律與會計
Degree / Award Title
Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Business Administration in Accountancy
法律學學士與工商管理學士(會計)
Offering Academic Unit
This Double Degree is jointly offered by:
School of Law
Department of Accountancy
Mode of Study
Full-time

Aims of Major

In terms of its law component the programme aims to:
  1.  provide a liberal education in the theory and practice of law at the level and rigour appropriate for an undergraduate degree; 
  2. equip students with a critical understanding of law and legal institutions so as to enable them to serve the needs of Hong Kong and the international community; and   
  3. facilitate the development of a range of intellectual skills, in particular the ability to think analytically and critically, to solve problems, and to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

In terms of its accounting component the programme aims to provide an active learning environment with a view to:
  1.  foster and sustain our students’ growth in professional competence, broader skills, poise and values essential for responsible citizenship and leadership in the local business community and beyond; and
  2. 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 programme also aims in enabling students to develop interdisciplinary approaches to issues of law and accounting.

Intended Learning Outcomes of Major (MILOs)

Upon successful completion of this major, students should be able to: 

Know the law

1.

analytically and critically discuss the legal system of Hong Kong, including the main substantive/ procedural laws, the principles of international law, and evaluate the need for their evolution;

 

2.

describe the law and legal system of the People’s Republic of China and its relation with Hong Kong’s constitutional set-up and commercial future;

Apply the law

3.

apply the law to propose solutions to legal problems, existing and emerging;

Evaluate & contextualise the law

4.

critically evaluate the law in action, the dynamic interplay between law and other social phenomena, real-life situations and international policies and their co-evolution;

Acquire & Use legal skills

5.

use a range of legal or intellectual skills – such as reading and interpreting cases and statutes, identifying and evaluating relevant facts, conducting independent legal research, developing and offering solutions to legal problems, using and citing relevant authorities appropriately, drafting documents, and communicating in a coherent, cogent and persuasive manner – to develop and support arguments related to social and legal issues;

Act ethically & responsibly

6.

act with a strong sense of ethics and with due regard to social and professional responsibilities;

Develop the attitude

7.

demonstrate an attitude of inquiry to the evolution of the law at national and international level and a sense of curiosity to learning and knowledge;

Opportunity to Discover

8.

undertake a piece of work involving original discovery and/ or innovation concerning the operation of the law and procedure in Hong Kong.

 

9.

demonstrate key knowledge and skills in business related disciplines.

 

10.

communicate effectively in English and Chinese.

 

11.

apply creative and critical thinking in solving business-related problems.

 

12.

attain personal and team goals using individual and interpersonal skills.

 

13.

demonstrate awareness of ethical and global issues in business.

 

14.

apply accounting principles and practices to business situations in the context of ethical and regulatory framework.

 

15.

formulate professional solutions to contemporary accounting and business issues.

 


Degree Requirements


Requirements Double Degree
Gateway Education requirement 31 credit units
College / School requirement 27 credit units
Major requirement Laws
Core courses: 57 credit units
Elective courses: 3 credit units

Accounting
Core courses: 21 credit units
Elective courses: 6 credit units

Free electives / Minor (if applicable) 6 credit units
(Two PCLL pre-requisites as electives for entering the PCLL programme)
Minimum Graduation Requirement: 151 credit units
Maximum Credit Units Permitted: 180 credit units

Professional Recognition

Students who complete all Law core courses and two PCLL pre-requisites as electives for entering the PCLL programme (6 credits) will satisfy all the requirements stipulated by the Standing Committee on Legal Education and Training to apply for admission to Postgraduate Certificate in Laws (PCLL). 

This AC major is accredited by the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (HKICPA).