Entrance Year Sept 2023
Programme Code 02402-SYB
Mode of Study Full-time
Normal Duration
2 years
Programme Intake 12 senior year places
Fund Type Government-Funded
Credits Required for Graduation
63-69 (plus 3 training credits)
Programme Leader(s)
Programme Leader
Dr KP Yuen
DBA, MBA, BA, CPA, FCCA
Assistant Programme Leader
Dr William Wong
PhD, MPhil, BBA
Remarks
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This programme is offered within the BBA(Hons) Scheme.
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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
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, corporate governance and ethics.
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 a semester studying at another university overseas or in the Chinese mainland, 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 the Chinese mainland during either the spring semester or the summer. These and other forms of work experience count towards the WIE requirement.
