Level 5
ENGLISH
4-YEAR
FULL-TIME, FACE-TO-FACE
Programme Objectives
The BBA (Honours) in Finance and Banking aims at providing students with the necessary skills and professional knowledge for developing the career in financial and banking management positions or pursuing further studies at postgraduate level. Upon completion of BBA (Honours) in FB, graduates are well equipped with both qualitative and quantitative knowledge in positioning themselves at business and government sectors.
Programme Intended Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the Programme, students should be able to:
- address professional and personal challenges through the application of inter-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary knowledge acquired;
- possess effective communication ability in a business environment, work as team players to integrate effectively the skills and knowledge developed, and manage independent lifelong learning;
- evaluate own contributions and responsibilities in becoming responsible employees, business leaders and business partners;
- possess broad horizons and be inquisitive about various global issues and developments such as politics, cultures, social sciences and technologies;
- have a solid foundation of theoretical knowledge in finance and banking and related areas in the first two years of studies, on which to build further studies; and
- acquire a broader knowledge relating to advanced concepts in finance and banking in the final two years and apply such knowledge to practical situations.
Academic Structure
The BBA (Honours) in Finance and Banking is a four-year programme. Students are required to take a total number of 41 modules with 3 credits each (except 3 English modules with 2 credits each), including 16 modules in the Common Core Curriculum, 10 modules in Business Education, 12 modules in the Specialty in Finance and Banking and 3 Free Elective modules.
Modules
Core
Elective
Common Core Curriculum
10
6
– CCC-English
4
/
– CCC-Chinese
3
/
– CCC-IT Skills
1
/
– CCC-Quantitative Methods
1
/
– CCC-FuturEdge
1
6
Business Education
10
/
Major
10
2
Free Elective
/
3
Credits in total
Modules
Core
Elective
Common Core Curriculum
1
4
– CCC-English
1
/
– CCC-FuturEdge
/
4
Business Education
2
/
Major
10
2
Free Elective
/
1
Credits in total
- ENG3002 English for Professional Communication is mandatory for all Year-3 entrants starting from AY2022/23.
- The number of modules that Year-3 entrants may take can vary. Credit transfer may be granted for modules successfully completed at other accredited tertiary institutions.
Professional Recognition / Connection
The Programme has obtained recognition from professional bodies such as The Hong Kong Institute of Bankers, Institute of Financial Planners of Hong Kong, Society of Actuaries and CFA Institute. For details of examination exemptions, please contact the Programme Office (fb@hsu.edu.hk).
Career Prospects
Graduates have a wide range of career options, such as:
- Loan Officer
- Customer Due Diligence Officer
- Customer Service Officer
- Financial Planner
- Wealth Management Manager
- Anti-money Laundering Investigation
- Dealer
- Business Development Office
- Personal Banking Officer
- Investment Service Officer
- Administrative Assistant
- Fund Manager Trainee
- Assistant Relationship Manager
- Management Trainee
Information of Qualifications Framework (QF)
Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) in Finance and Banking is recognized under the Qualifications Framework (QF).
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