Entrance Year Sept 2023
Programme Code 02402-SYA
Mode of Study Full-time
Normal Duration
2 years
Programme Intake 61 senior year places
Fund Type Government-Funded
Credits Required for Graduation
63-69 (plus 3 training credits)
Programme Leader(s)
Programme Leader
Percy Wong
B Social Sciences, MBA, FCCA, CPA, CTA
Assistant Programme Leader
Raymond Chan
BBA, MBA, CFA
Remarks
- This programme is offered within the BBA(Hons) Scheme.
- The exact study duration and number of credits to be transferred will depend on the entry qualification of individual AD/HD admittees.
- All BBA(Hons) students must complete a short work placement during their studies, either in the summer or during semester time.
Aims and Characteristics
Programme Aims
This programme provides students with a well-rounded business education and an opportunity to specialise in accounting. They are provided with an integrated academic foundation for careers as accountants with the required competencies, independence of mind, objectivity and ethical awareness.
Characteristics
Our highly qualified academic staff members share their business experiences and research findings with students. Students are able to apply what they have learned through internships.
Our programme integrates the latest technological knowledge related to business into the curriculum. New concepts such as fintech and big data will be included in specific accounting and finance selected subjects.
Subject to availability, BBA students can spend one semester studying at another university overseas or in mainland China, with the credits counted 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 the summer. These and other forms of work experience count towards the WIE requirement.
