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BBA (Hons) Business Economics

工商管理榮譽學士(商業經濟)


Year of entry 2010
Mode of funding Government-funded
Programme code 1078
Mode of study Full-time
Indicative intake target 44
Normal duration of programme 3 years
Tuition fee Click here for more information
Application deadline
26 Feb 2010 (Local)
28 Feb 2010 (Non-local)
Accept late applications
No (Local)
Yes (Non-local)
Programme leader
Dr Lawrence KHOO Oon Chye
BA (U/C Berkeley), MA PhD (Harvard)
General enquiry



Our Target

We train students to become an economic analyst or business economist to support managerial decision making within the context of the Asia-Pacific region. Our programme enables students to acquire quantitative and communication skills, to excel in economics theories and their application, and to obtain a comprehensive and balanced knowledge in different areas of business economics.


Start Your Career Here

Business economics is playing an increasingly important role in managerial decision making. Firms are particularly interested in the fields of economic strategy, policy analysis, and forecasting. Graduates can pursue a wide range of careers, including Economic Consultant, Financial Planner, Management Trainee, Investment Advisor, Bank Officer, and Securities Analyst. The broad-based nature of the programme also prepares students to pursue graduate studies in economics, finance, law, and other disciplines.


How Do You Get In

To be eligible for admission, you must satisfy the General Entrance Requirements and the following specific entrance requirements:

Grade D or above in HKCEE Additional Mathematics or Mathematics
or
Grade E or above in AS Level Applied Mathematics, or Further Mathematics, or Mathematics and Statistics, or Mathematics with Applications, or Pure Mathematics, or Statistics
or
Grade E or above in AL Applied Mathematics, or Further Mathematics, or Pure Mathematics


What You Will Be Studying

Core courses:

  • Asian Economics
  • Business Economic Strategies
  • Business-related courses
  • Communication Skills
  • Quantitative Methods
Specialized areas include:
  • Banking and Financial Markets
  • Economic Strategy and Game Theory
  • Industry Analysis
  • International Trade and Finance
  • Urban and Property Market

Professional Accreditation

Some courses in the BBA programme provide exemptions for courses in professional examinations of the following professional bodies: Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (HKICPA), Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), Society of Registered Financial Planners (HKRFP), and Institute of Financial Planners of Hong Kong (IFPHK). 


Bonus Features

  • Student exchange programmes
  • Internships
  • Study tours
  • Company visits
  • Dinner seminars
  • Professional mentoring
  • Meeting business leaders
JUPAS applicants, please visit our BBA JUPAS website.