Finance
Major
Individuals, government
officials, and business executives make financial decisions.
These decisions can be classified into two basic categories:
(i) investment decisions and (ii) finance decisions.
The first involves identifying and selecting the most
appropriate investments. The second deals with where
and how to raise the necessary cash to finance the chosen
investments. Financial decisions are thus critical to
the economic well-being of both individuals and organisations.
To make the right financial
decision with confidence, the decision-maker needs both
specific knowledge and relevant experience. The Finance
Major of the BBA (Hons) Degree Programme equips students
with essential aspects of finance knowledge. With relevant
experience, graduates can make sound financial decisions,
thereby contributing significantly to the success of
their organisations. In addition, the Major gives students
solid understanding of various management functions.
Major Curriculum
Core Courses
- Principles of Accounting I & II
- Introduction to Business
- Mathematics for Business
- Statistics for Business
- Principles of Law
- Principles of Microeconomics
- Principles of Macroeconomics
- Business Communications
- Organisational Behaviour
- Financial Management
- Strategic Management
- BBA Project
Major Courses
- Banking and Credit
- Investment Management
- Introduction of Futures and Options Markets
- Fixed Income Securities
- Multinational Finance
- Corporate Finance
- Management Science
- Game Theory for Business Decisions
- Managerial Communications
- Applied Econometrics
- Financial Forecasting
- Management of Financial Institutions
- Financial Systems and Markets
- Seminar in Finance
- Programming for Business Applications
- Web Site Design and Business Applications
- Marketing Management
Complementary Studies Courses
- Business Information Systems
- University Chinese
- English I & II
- University Life
- Two Physical Education Subjects
- Values and the Meaning of Life Subject
- Any two subjects outside Business, of which one
must be Science subject
- Any two non-major subjects
- Any three free elective subjects
What makes
a good Finance student?
A good Finance student should have a solid secondary
school record and be competent in mathematical skills.
In addition, this Major would be suitable for someone
who likes making financial and investment decisions
in the role of a government official or a business executive.
As these decisions are critical to the economic development
of both individuals and organisations, Finance students
should also have good communication and interpersonal
skills.
What are
the career opportunities of graduates?
Graduates can develop careers in banking, finance, marketing/sales,
accounting and management.
What professional
recognition can graduates get?
1. Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM)
Graduates can directly enter the Advanced Certificate
Stage 2.
2. The Hong Kong Institute of Company Secretaries (HKICS)
and The Institute of Chartered Secretaries & Administrators
(ICSA)
Exemptions are granted from all subjects in the Foundation
Programme of the HKICS/ICSA.
3. International Institute of Management (IIM)
Enrolled students and graduates are eligible to register
as Associate Members of the Institute.
Career Paths after Graduation
