Sept 2024 Entry
2 years
63 - 69 (plus 3 training credits)
The 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.
What's New
Programme Aims
The financial services industry is a major pillar of modern business. It deals with the efficient flow of funds between various business units.
This programme provides a well-rounded business education and an opportunity to specialise in financial services. Students develop strong analytical skills and critical thinking, which are gained through rigorous training in finance and the associated disciplines.
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 programmes integrate 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.
Professional Recognition
Subject to accreditation assessment, graduates who have passed certain subjects may gain partial exemption from the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) programme of the Institute of Financial Planners of Hong Kong (IFPHK) and the professional examination of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).
Career Prospects
Graduates are well equipped to pursue careers in banking, investment, insurance, stockbroking, treasury, finance, general commerce, and industry.
Students are admitted to the senior year of the 4-year degree programme and they must complete all of the following subjects to fulfil the credit requirement for graduation. Students are expected to complete the programme within 2 years.
General Specific Requirement (GUR) (9 credits)
| Subject Title | Credits | Year of Study |
| Service Learning | 3 | 2 |
| Cluster Area Subject (M-Chinese History and Culture) # | 3 | 1/2 |
| Cluster Area Subject (English Language) # | 3 | 1/2 |
| General Education Essential Components (National Education, Online Tutorial in Academic Integrity, AI & Data Analytics and Innovation & Entrepreneurship) | 0 | 1 |
# Students need to fulfil the Chinese Reading-Writing and English Reading-Writing requirements.
Discipline Specific Requirement (DSR) (60 credits)
Compulsory Core Subjects for all BBA awards (27 credits)
| Subject Code | Subject Title | Year of Study |
| AF2108 | Financial Accounting* | 1 |
| AF2110 | Management Accounting 1* | 1 |
| AF3313 | Business Finance | 1 |
| AF3513 | Business Law | 1 |
| AF4513 | Corporate Social Responsibility | 1 |
| CBS3221P | Chinese Language Communication for Business | 1 |
| ELC3221 | Workplace English for Business Students I | 1 |
| ELC3222 | Workplace English for Business Students II | 1 |
| MM4311 | Strategic Management | 2 |
*These subjects may be approved for credit transfers.
Specialist Subjects in each BBA programme (33 credits)
BBA students must take 33 credits of subject in their respective business disciplines, including a Capstone Project (6 credits).
Specialist Compulsory Subjects (7 subjects/24 credits)
| Subject Code | Subject Title | Year of Study |
| AF3316 | Investments | 2 |
| AF3317 | Risk Management | 2 |
| AF3318 | Principles of Insurance | 1 |
| AF4317 | Derivative Securities | 2 |
| AF4322 | Management of Financial Institutions | 2 |
| AF4324 | Financial Planning | 2 |
| AF4912 | Capstone Project (6-credit) | 2 |
Specialist Elective Subjects (choose any 3 subjects/9 credits)
| Subject Code | Subject Title | Year of Study |
| AMA1500 | Foundation Mathematics for Accounting and Finance | 2 |
| AF3212 | Fintech Applications for Accounting and Finance Professionals | 2 |
| AF3213 | Business Analytics in Accounting and Finance | 2 |
| AF3214 | Python Programming for Accounting and Finance | 2 |
| AF3322 | Credit Analysis & Management | 2 |
| AF4320 | Corporate Finance | 2 |
| AF4323 | International Finance | 2 |
| AF4325 | Wealth Management | 2 |
| AF4331 | Business Valuation | 2 |
Work-Integrated Education (3 training credits)
To graduate, every student must complete 100 hours (3 training credits) of WIE. The School has also developed opportunities for students to work in firms either during the spring semester or in the summer in Hong Kong or the Chinese mainland to fulfil. These, and other forms of work experience, can count towards the WIE requirement.
63 - 69 (plus 3 training credits)
Programme Leader
Dr Derek Yim
PhD, MBA, CFA
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An appropriate Associate Degree or Higher Diploma in a relevant Business discipline.
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In addition to academic results, preference will be given to applicants who are able to communicate effectively in English in the interview and written test (optional).
For further programme information, please contact:
The General Office (tel: 2766 7038/2766 7039/2766 4538; email: af.enquiry@polyu.edu.hk).
Required
- Final Year students of Associate Degree have to submit their examination result notifications and/or transcript up to Semester 1 of Year 2 when they apply for the programme.
- They have to submit the full transcript showing they are eligible to graduate and all subjects they have taken, including Semester 2 of Year 2 when the examination result of Semester 2 is finalised between June to August 2024.
To evaluate applicants’ potential and interest in the programme and test their language and communication skills.
About 15 minutes
Suitable applicants will be invited to interviews. No make-up interviews or earlier interviews will be arranged for applicants who fail to attend the scheduled interviews.
