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BBA (Hons) Accountancy and Law

工商管理榮譽學士(會計與法律)

Year of entry 2010
Mode of funding Government-funded
Programme code 1145
Mode of study Full-time
Indicative intake target 20
Normal duration of programme 3 years
Tuition fee Click here for more information
Application deadline
26 Feb 2010 (Local)
28 Feb 2010 (Non-local)
Programme leader
Dr S O WONG
DBA, PCLL, AICPA(I.A.), CMA
General enquiry
acso@cityu.edu.hk
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Our Target

In today's business environment, professional accountants need an in-depth knowledge of law, particularly in areas such as auditing, taxation, securities regulation, insolvency and company secretarial practice. Our programme is designed to meet the increasing demand for professional accountants with a strong legal background.

Start Your Career Here

We will give you the qualifications and skills you need for career advancement in international accounting firms, commercial and industrial organizations, as well as in regulatory agencies such as the Hong Kong Monetary Authority and the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited.

How Do You Get In

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

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

Preference will be given to applicants who have attained D or above in HKALE AS Level Use of English.

What You Will Be Studying

Core business courses include:

  • Economics and Finance
  • Management
  • Management Information Systems and Business Strategy
  • Marketing
Core accountancy courses include:
  • Auditing
  • Corporate Financial Policy
  • Financial Accounting
  • Management Accounting
  • Taxation and Tax Planning
Core law courses include:
  • Constitutional and Administrative Law
  • Hong Kong Legal System
  • Law of Contract
  • Law of Tort
  • Law Relating to Companies
  • Legal Research Writing and Analysis
With the help of  the latest technologies, such as computer-assisted self-learning packages, we will improve your communication skills through our interactive teaching methods. We will also develop your analytical and critical capabilities through role-playing, simulations and mooting exercises.

Professional Accreditation

The BBA (Hons) Accountancy and Law has been approved by the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (HKICPA) as an accredited accountancy degree for the HKICPA's Qualification Programme.

Graduates are eligible for Associate Membership of CPA Australia provided that all required core curriculum subjects are completed.

In addition, the programme is recognized by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) for a maximum possible exemption of 9 papers from its professional examination scheme, and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) for all 5 papers at Certificate Level and 3 papers at Managerial Level.

Bonus Features

A block credit transfer of 60 credits is available to graduates who pursue the Bachelor of Laws (Hons) programme at CityU. Graduates who successfully complete the Bachelor of Laws (Hons) programme will be able to obtain two degrees, the BBA (Hons) Accountancy and Law, and the Bachelor of Laws (Hons).

JUPAS applicants, please visit our BBA JUPAS website.

Did You Know?

  • The BBA (Hons) in Accountancy and Law is the first programme in Hong Kong that combines professions of Accountancy and Law.

Useful Links

Department of Accountancy
College of Business
Programme Descriptions 
Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (HKICPA)
CPA Australia
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited
Hong Kong Monetary Authority