Programme Requirements

Notes for elective subjects:

1) One of the electives must be any Category A subjects (excluding Extended Part of Mathematics (Module 1 or Module 2));

2) The other elective can be any of the following subjects:
    a) Category A subjects (including Extended Part of Mathematics (Module 1 or Module 2));
    b) Category B (Applied Learning) subjects with "Attained with Distinction (I)" or above.

Remarks on other requirements:
1) Good result in English Language subject is preferred.

2) Shortlisted applicants may be invited to attend interview.

Choices of Concentrations

• Economics and Data Analytics
• Finance
• Human Resources Management
• Information Systems and Business Intelligence
• Marketing
• Strategic Retail Management and Innovation

For details of concentration assignment, please visit School website at https://bba.hkbu.edu.hk/concentrations.html

Programme Description

The Bachelor of Business Administration (Hons) Programme is an integrated combination of general education and high quality business studies. Admitted students can investigate different concentrations by completing a common Year 1 curriculum and must declare their concentration by the end of Year 1.

Students can choose from one of the following concentrations which they will specialise from Year 2 onwards:

• Economics and Data Analytics
• Finance
• Human Resources Management
• Information Systems and Business Intelligence
• Marketing
• Strategic Retail Management and Innovation

To further deepen interdisciplinary across different business disciplines, students may take the following Concentrations as their second concentrations:

• FinTech
• MarTech

The School does not set any quota and will accommodate students' choice of Concentration. Additional graduation options include a Double Concentration within the BBA, or a Minor in a non-business discipline.

Unique Features

• Experiential Learning: All BBA students are required to complete at least 120 hours of experiential learning activities (exchange/internship/service learning) before graduation.
• Local and Overseas Internship Opportunities: The School cooperates with well-known organisations to offer BBA students a variety of exchange and internship opportunities.
• Extensive Exchange Opportunities: The School signed a total of over 250 exchange agreements with renowned universities worldwide.
• Financial Support for Global Experience: The School has committed HK$2.2m yearly to support students' overseas experience.
• Triple Accreditations: HKBU School of Business is among the 1% of the world's business schools to be triple-accredited.

Two Cities, Two Degrees in Four Years

Double Degree Programme with NEOMA Business School 

Students accepted to the programme will earn two degrees by spending the first two years in HKBU BBA and the final two years in NEOMA Business School (NBS) in France. French courses and 6-month internship opportunities will be offered to help students further immerse in French culture and develop business networks. Participants are expected to expand their global vision and fully equip themselves in the job market upon completion of the programme. For more details, please visit: https://bba.hkbu.edu.hk/be-global/hkbu-nbs-2-2-double-degree-programme.html. 

Double Degree Programme with the University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland (FHNW)

The University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland (FHNW) is one of Switzerland’s leading universities. By spending the first and final year at HKBU BBA, and the second and third year at FHNW, students will receive a BBA and a Bachelor in Business Administration (International Management) conferred by HKBU and FHNW respectively. The programme equips students the necessary knowledge and  competencies to work across multiple functions and cultures. For more details, please visit: https://bba.hkbu.edu.hk/be-global/hkbu-fhnw-double-degree-programme.html.

Selected students are granted propitious opportunities to receive world class education from both institutions, and to be awarded degrees from HKBU and KU. For more details, please visit: https://bba.hkbu.edu.hk/be-global/hkbu-ku-double-degree-programme.html. 

Transdisciplinary Second Majors / Second Majors

The University envisions the importance of transdisciplinary innovations in response to the global challenges and offers a flexible curriculum structure that is much more agile and fits the present and yet-to-known future needs. Students of designated programmes will have the opportunity to opt for a transdisciplinary second major (TSM) / second major (SM) on top of their major. TSMs are geared for particular talent needs in Hong Kong and prepare students to pool knowledge from disciplines to excel in multiple careers, whereas SMs prepare students to gain in-depth knowledge from another discipline to complement the first major. This approach equips students not only for their careers, but also the future development of their respective fields. Seven TSMs and two SMs will be launched in the 2025/26 academic year.  More details will be available in due course.

Experiential Learning Requirement

All BBA students are required to complete at least 120 hours of experiential learning activities (exchange/internship/service learning) before graduation.

Self e-Learning Requirement

All BBA students must have completed 40 hours of courses on LinkedIn Learning platform during their studies at HKBU to be qualified for graduation.

Career Opportunities

Graduates can explore a wide range of career options in accounting and management, advertising, banking, business analysis, data analytics, economic analysis, finance, IS auditing, management or human resources management, marketing/sales, research, systems analysis, training, and consulting and retail management. 

Admission Scholarships: https://admissions.hkbu.edu.hk/en/scholarships.html
School Video: https://www.youtube.com/@hkbuschoolofbusiness 

Remark

i. Subject to University annual review.