Program Overview

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Introduction to the Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) in Accountancy

The Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) in Accountancy is a self-funded undergraduate program offered by the College of International Education, Hong Kong Baptist University. This program is designed to provide pathways for accounting and business Associate Degree or Higher Diploma graduates to advance their studies to degree level in accountancy.

Programme Features

• Vigorous emphasis on professional accountancy training, wide selection of business courses, as well as substantial elements of general education.
• Accreditations and exemptions from various professional bodies.

Award

The Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) in Accountancy is awarded by Hong Kong Baptist University.

Professional Recognition

• Qualify as students of the HKICPA's Qualification Programme (QP), which is a direct route to become a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in Hong Kong.
• Maximum exemption of 9 papers (F1 – F9) from professional scheme examinations of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).
• Eligible to apply for the Associate membership of CPA Australia.
• Exempted on 12 examinations under the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) Accelerate Programme.
• Exempted from the first 16 units of the Institute of Certified Management Accountants (ICMA) professional examination, and may apply for ICMA designation of Graduate Management Accountant (GMA) upon graduation.
• Maximum exemption of 12 papers (Papers 1 – 12) from professional scheme examinations of the Association of International Accountants (AIA).

Career Prospects

Most graduates are employed by international and local reputable certified public accountants' firms and financial institutions.

Programme Structure

The program consists of 43 core units, 21 accounting required units, 31 general education units, and 33 units of electives under the four-year curriculum structure. Students with Associate Degree or Higher Diploma qualifications will normally be admitted directly into the third year of study to complete the 69-unit program in two years.

Core Courses

• ACCT3016 Accounting Research Methods
• ACCT4895 BCom Accountancy Project
• BACY2015 Financial Management
• BACY3035 Business Communications
• BACY3045 Business Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility
• BACY3065 Principles of Law
• BACY4056 Strategic Management

Accounting Required Courses

• BACY2005 Intermediate Accounting I
• BACY2006 Intermediate Accounting II
• BACY3005 Cost and Management Accounting I
• BACY3015 Hong Kong Taxation
• BACY3025 Company Law
• BACY4005 Advanced Accounting I
• BACY4015 Auditing I

Elective Courses

• ACCT3046 Accounting Internship I
• ACCT3047 Accounting Internship II
• BACY3105 Cost and Management Accounting II
• BACY3115 Financial Statement Analysis
• BACY3125 Corporate Finance
• BACY3135 Cyber Law and Risk
• BACY3145 Legal Aspects of China Business
• BACY4105 Advanced Accounting II
• BACY4115 Auditing II
• BACY4125 Listing Obligations and Compliance in Hong Kong
• BACY4135 Management Control
• BACY4145 Tax Planning and Management
• BMKT3155 Services Marketing
• BMKT3185 Strategic Digital Marketing
• BMKT4155 Event Marketing

General Education Capstone Course

One of the courses offered by other self-funded undergraduate programs.

University Core

The University Core is a requirement in the undergraduate curriculum, aiming to provide students with essential and transferable knowledge and skills.

General Education / Free Elective Courses

The General Education (GE) Programme is designed to equip students with integrated broad-based knowledge, transferable core skills, guiding principles, and attitudes.

Admissions Requirements

To be eligible for admission, a candidate should hold a relevant Associate Degree (AD) or Higher Diploma (HD) from recognized institutions. Candidates with equivalent qualifications are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Campus

Students attend classes at the University's Kowloon Tong Shaw Campus and Shek Mun (Shatin) campus, with access to library, sports, and other facilities.

Tuition Fee

Local students: HKD91,080 per year. Non-local students: HKD117,300 per year. Students are required to complete 69 units in two years at the respective unit rates.

Financial Assistance

Full-time local students may apply for the Financial Assistance Scheme for Post-secondary Students (FASP) and the Non-means-tested Loan Scheme for Post-secondary Students (NLSPS). Eligible students may also apply for reimbursement under the Continuing Education Fund (CEF).

Application Procedures

The University accepts both online and paper applications. A non-refundable and non-transferable application fee is charged for each applied program.

Student Internship and Business Related Competitions

The program offers student internship placements and coaching for business-related competitions, providing opportunities for practical experience and professional development.

Alumni Sharing

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