Level 5
ENGLISH
4-YEAR
FULL-TIME, FACE-TO-FACE
Programme Highlights
*Former title of the programme is “Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) in Corporate Governance”
What is Corporate Governance?
Corporate Governance refers to the system by which companies are directed and controlled. Since the outburst of the global financial crisis and financial reporting scandals, the significance of corporate governance has received increasing attention from the public, the professions and governments. The responsibility of corporate governance rests with the company’s board of directors and corporate officers. Through providing guidance to the board on various corporate governance issues, corporate governance professionals play important roles in guiding, administering and reviewing the board’s performance to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
Programme Objectives
The Programme aims at providing students with necessary knowledge so that graduates are prepared for career development as corporate governance and compliance professionals. Upon completion of the BBA-CGC, graduates will be able to develop a good understanding of the laws and regulations in corporate governance and assist the board of directors in implementing an effective compliance system. Our goal is to nurture graduates with entrepreneurial spirit and a strong foundation in laws, regulations and the practice of compliance.
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 broad horizons and be inquisitive about various global issues and developments such as politics, cultures, social sciences and technologies;
- demonstrate an understanding of the laws and regulations in corporate governance as well as international best practices for the purpose of regulatory compliance;
- integrate, research and apply knowledge of good corporate governance practices and implement a regulatory compliance system in support of board functions;
- and identify the roles and responsibilities of corporate officers and perform with a sense of ethicality and professionalism.
Academic Structure
BBA (Hons) in Corporate Governance and Compliance 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). These include 16 modules in Common Core Curriculum , 10 modules in Business Education, 11 modules in Specialties in Corporate Governance and Compliance, and 4 Free Elective modules.
Modules
Core
Elective
Common Core Curriculum
10
6
Business Education
10
/
Corporate Governance & Compliance
10
1
Free Elective
/
4
Credits in total
Senior-year entrants will be granted a block credit transfer for their prior studies on an individual basis. The number of modules to be taken may vary.
**2022 Year 3 intake students are also required to take ENG3002 English for Professional Communication apart from the aforementioned academic structure. **
Professional Recognition
This Programme has been accredited by:
- The Hong Kong Chartered Governance Institute (HKCGI)
- The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
- CPA Australia
- The Taxation Institute of Hong Kong (TIHK)
The exemptions a graduate could gain from the professional examinations are dependent on the accredited courses taken in the programme.
Career Opportunities and Demand for Corporate Governance Professionals
Recently there has been a global effort to strengthen corporate governance and compliance with the goal of combatting fraudulent activities and detecting financial crimes including money laundering. As a result, there is an increasing demand for qualified personnel who have a good understanding in laws and regulations and who are able to assist the board of directors in implementing an effective governance system. We have a newly-launched internship programme with a leading Hong Kong business services firm to employ our students during their studies and after graduation.
Career Prospects
The career prospect for graduates is prominent, with a wide range of career options, such as:
- Company Secretaries
- Compliance Officers
- Corporate Administrators
- Management Trainees
- Accountants
- Entrepreneurs
Key Employers (Internship and Graduate Opportunities):
- Alibaba Group Holding Limited
- BDO
- Baker Tilly Hong Kong
- Bank of China
- Citic Capital Holdings Limited
- CK Hutchison Holdings Limited
- Companies Registry, HKSAR Government
- Conpak Management Consultants Limited
- EY
- Hang Seng Bank
- HKEX (Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited)
- Immigration Department, HKSAR Government
- Hong Kong Airlines
- HSBC
- The Bank of East Asia
- Mazars CPA Limited
- PricewaterhouseCoopers Limited
- ShineWing Hong Kong
- Shun Tak Holdings Limited
- Soundwill Holdings Limited
- TMF Group
- Vistra Group
Student Achievements
BBA-PA student securing summer internship at AFRC
Information of Qualifications Framework (QF)
Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) in Corporate Governance and Compliance is recognized under the Qualifications Framework (QF).
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