BBA (Hons) in Financial Analysis and FinTech

The Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) in Financial Analysis and Fintech Programme aims to prepare graduates with knowledge in both Financial Analysis and FinTech, allowing them to integrate with the competitive finance industry. A major focus of the programme is on the application of FinTech, artificial intelligence, big data analytics and blockchain. In addition, the programme closely follows the core competency of the recognised professional standard known as the “Chartered Financial Analyst Program Candidate Body of Knowledge^TM”. It equips students with core financial analytical skills to take professional qualification examinations and become effective investment professionals with essential FinTech knowledge.

Programme Objectives

Upon completion of the programme, students are expected to:

• develop students’ analytical power, creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving ability;
• cultivate students’ communication, interpersonal, leadership, and transferable skills as well as the desire for independent learning so they can continue their professional and personal development and/or further studies;
• instill in students a strong sense of social responsibility and high commitment to professional ethics;
• arouse students’ awareness of global issues and developments;
• provide students with the practical knowledge and authentic skills necessary in the global investment profession;
• develop students’ financial analytical ability to evaluate alternatives rationally for the purpose of decision making; and
• enable students to appreciate the interface between financial analysis, financial technology and other areas in economics, management, investments, financial markets, international finance, financial services, and corporate strategy.

Programme Intended Learning Outcomes

• 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 a team player to integrate effectively the skills and knowledge developed, and be able to manage independent lifelong learning;
• evaluate own contributions and responsibilities in becoming responsible employees, business leaders and business partners;
• possess a broad horizon and be inquisitive about various global issues and developments such as politics, culture, social sciences and technology;
• possess a body of specialised knowledge and skill-set that enable them to seek challenging careers in the era of economic liberalisation and globalisation;
• possess the ability to develop a framework for financial analysis and evaluate alternatives for the purpose of making informed decisions;
• develop insights into practical applications of financial analysis and technology in a dynamic business environment.

Qualifications Framework (QF) Recognition

Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) in Financial Analysis and FinTech is recognized under the Qualifications Framework (QF).
QF Level: 5 | QR Registration No.: 23/000035/L5 | Registration Validity Period: 01/09/2023 To 31/08/2026

Area of Study (QR) 

Admission and Graduation Requirements 

Admission Requirements

The application period for admission to the BBA-FAFT Programme follows those of other programmes offered by HSUHK, which is normally from November of the preceding year of study to August of the year of study.

The minimum requirements for entry to Year 1 of the Degree Programmes are as follows:

Remarks:

¹ “Attained” in Citizenship and Social Development will not be included in the admission score calculation. Level 2 or above in Liberal Studies attained in 2023 or before can be regarded as “Attained” in Citizenship and Social Development for fulfilling the general entrance requirements.
² For HKDSE taken in 2023 or before, only Category A Elective subjects are taken into consideration of meeting the General Entrance Requirements. Mathematics Extended Part Module 1 / Module 2 is not counted as an elective subject in 2023 or before.
³ For HKDSE takers starting from 2024 and onwards, Category A Elective subjects (Mathematics Extended Part exclusive), Category B (Applied Learning Subjects) and Category C (Other Language Subjects) can be counted as elective subjects. The minimum requirements are:

For students who possess qualifications other than the above, your applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Graduation Requirements

In the four-year Programme, students will be required to study at least 41 modules of 120 credits for graduation. The Programme consists of three major areas of study: General Education, Business Education, and Financial Analysis and Fintech.

The requirement of module combination is as follows:

(For 2023/24 onwards)

In order to be eligible to obtain a BBA-FAFT degree, students must have fulfilled both the academic and the University graduation requirements.

Academic Graduation Requirements

• completed and obtained a grade of D or better in at least 41 modules (120 credits), including all core modules;
• obtained an overall GPA of 2.0 or above for all modules;

University Graduation Requirements

• fulfilled language competency exit requirement

• fulfiled the requirements of iGPS Units and College Assembly

To echo with the University’s “Desired Graduate Attributes – iGPS”, a new framework of iGPS Unit and College Assembly – HSUHK Liberal Agora is set to enhance the atmosphere of holistic learning and student development.

What is iGPS Unit?

iGPS unit is equivalent to voluntary participation in a non-credit bearing co-curricular activity or event, which is not a course requirement, in relation to the development of iGPS.

*Not more than nine iGPS units would be counted as the fulfilment of iGPS Unit requirement in a particular academic year.
*Two College Assembly – HSUHK Liberal Agora of which should be attended during the second to fourth years of study.

Programme Pamphlet

Enquiries
Email: eaf@hsu.edu.hk