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Programme Introduction

Learn Business in a global financial centre

Our Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting and Finance (BBA[Acc&Fin]) and Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting Data Analytics (BBA[ADA]) are offered under the same programme code. BBA(Acc&Fin) students will prepare for a professional qualification in accounting and a leadership role in finance with our broad-based programme. In addition to accounting training, BBA(ADA) students will be well prepared to take up leading roles in accounting analytics, digital economies and other technology-driven business domains and make impact in their organizations and communities.

Professional opportunities

Gain direct entry to the HKICPA’s QP, or receive ACCA or CPA Australia exam exemptions.

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What You’ll Study

Both BBA(Acc&Fin) and BBA(ADA) programmes will prepare you for a professional qualification in accounting. In addition to business and accounting courses which are common between the two programmes, BBA(Acc&Fin) students are required to minor in finance, with an option to double major, while BBA(ADA) students are required to take data analytics and technology related courses.

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Exciting Opportunities

Participate in overseas exchange programmes, tailor-made professional preparation programmes and exclusive internship opportunities with renowned accounting firms and financial institutions.

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Professional Recognition

The BBA(Acc&Fin) programme is accredited as an approved programme under the Qualification Programme (QP) of the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (HKICPA). You will be eligible for direct entry to the QP provided all pre-entry requirements have been met.

You will also be exempted from the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) foundation level exam to complete further non-exempted papers at the professional level and earn your ACCA membership.

Alternatively, graduates can pursue an associate membership of CPA Australia, provided you meet the requirements, and advance to CPA status as stipulated by the institute.

In addition, students of the BBA(Acc&Fin) programme are eligible to enrol in the CGMA® Finance Leadership Program and kickstart their journey to become a member of Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and a Chartered Global Management Accountant while they are studying in the University.

Our School is preparing for the new BBA(ADA) programme for accreditation by HKICPA, ACCA, CPA Australia and CIMA.

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Career Prospects

The BBA(Acc&Fin) / BBA(ADA) programme will prepare you to join the workforce in accounting, banking, consulting, and other industries with a focus on data, and analytics. BBA(Acc&Fin) graduates have gone on to secure employment at respected local and global organisations, including Accenture, Bloomberg, Credit Suisse, Deloitte, Ernst & Young, JP Morgan, KPMG, Morgan Stanley, and PwC, among many others.

If you’re considering this programme, please review our programme-specific application standards and deadlines to give yourself the best possible chance of securing a place.  

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