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Young Scholars Programme
To nurture BBA students to become outstanding future leaders in the region/world, our Young Scholars Programme offers the following:
overseas exposure during semester breaks, including study trips to renowned companies and universities;
internship placements in multinational companies to be arranged locally or overseas;
networking with top business students admitted locally and overseas;
professional mentorships provided by professors and professional practitioners; and
cultivation of social responsibility through community services and voluntary work.
BBA Finance provides rigorous training in asset valuation, portfolio and risk management, derivative securities, global investment and quantitative methods. The programme prepares you for key financial management positions in business and government sectors.
- BBA Finance programme offers you:
- Prepare you for key financial management positions in business and government sectors (e.g. JP Morgan Chase, HSBC, Deutsche Bank, UBS)
- Learn qualitative and quantitative skills and tools (e.g. Bloomberg, asset valuation, portfolio and risk management) for making financial and investment decisions
Career Prospects
- BBA Business Economics programme offers you:
- Learn economic strategies for improving business operations, government policies and economic forecasting.
- Wide range of career options: corporate strategist, management consultant, economist, private banker, investment advisor
- Joint degree program arrangement with Columbia University and National Taiwan University
- BBA Finance programme offers you:
- Learn qualitative and quantitative skills and tools (e.g. Bloomberg, asset valuation, portfolio and risk management) for making financial and investment decisions
- Prepare you for key financial management positions in business and government sectors (e.g. JP Morgan Chase, HSBC, Deutsche Bank, UBS)
Young Scholars Programme
To nurture BBA students to become outstanding future leaders in the region/world, our Young Scholars Programme offers the following:
- overseas exposure during semester breaks, including study trips to renowned companies and universities;
- internship placements in multinational companies to be arranged locally or overseas;
- networking with top business students admitted locally and overseas;
- professional mentorships provided by professors and professional practitioners; and
- cultivation of social responsibility through community services and voluntary work.
City University Of Hong Kong Accounting
Accounting services
According to the needs of customers, Mexus Accounting Firm can provide monthly, quarterly, annual or special accounting services for enterprises.
Accounting records can be prepared at the customer’s business location or in our office using various accounting software packages.
Accurate and reliable accounts/accounting, and timely comparison with budget and actual results are essential management tools.
The report can be adjusted according to the customer’s specific situation and requirements.
The reason for using accounting services of an accounting company
Companies of all sizes need the accounting service of an accountant.
Even if an enterprise can handle accounting affairs by itself, the development of the enterprise will make the accounting work more time-consuming, and the accounting services of an accounting company are a good recipe.
Using accounting services provided by accounting companies or accounting offices, you will enjoy the following benefits:
Accounting helps to grasp the financial situation
The accounting services of an accounting company help prepare financial reports.
Through financial reports, accountants will be able to use professional accounting knowledge to assist companies in forecasting and analyzing financial strategies.
Accountants will also assist in identifying and determining financial status/financial indicators, such as profit warnings, cost structures, etc., to effectively increase corporate profits.
Reduce accounting time
The business of the enterprise is busy, and it does not deal with accounting work.
Indeed, it takes a lot of time to deal with corporate accounting, even if there is internal accounting to handle accounting work, it also costs a lot.
In addition, the lack of professional accounting knowledge will make the accounting work more time-consuming, increase the risk of accounting errors, and cause troubles.
Conversely, outsourcing accounting staff to an accounting company or accounting firm can free up time for the company to deal with the business.
Reduce accounting costs
Compared with handling the accounting work by oneself, the accounting services of professional accountants are more efficient.
This is because the accounting system needs to be matched with the accounting system, and even due to lack of experience, it is necessary to hire more external accounting personnel for supervision.
On the contrary, the accounting office already has a professional accounting system, provides qualified and experienced accounting services, and the accounting work gets twice the result with half the effort.
Using the accounting services of an accountant’s office can save accounting costs.
Because the general accounting service is determined by the amount of work and time.
The charges for accounting services vary depending on the business, and it is easier to tailor the accounting needs of the enterprise in a disguised form.
Certified public accountants/have accounting expertise
The accounting services of an accountant office are generally handled by certified public accountants certified by the Institute of Certified Public Accountants, which brings more confidence to enterprises.
In addition, professional accountants can bring more accounting/auditing-related information to the company with their rich accounting knowledge, which complements each other.
Avoid fines due to accounting errors
According to the law, the accounting and tax returns of enterprises need to comply with Hong Kong’s accounting standards. If the enterprise pays taxes incorrectly or late, there is a risk of violation of the law and fines.
The accounting services of accounting companies or accounting offices can help companies avoid these situations.
Accounting helps audit work
The relationship between accounting and auditing is inseparable. In response to the importance of annual auditing of financial reports by enterprises, professional accounting work is of great help to auditing.
The “Hong Kong Audit Report and Audit Opinions” pointed out that during the audit process, accounting provides the following benefits:
Accounting can help solve complex financial problems, and accountants can also act as audit consultants.
In addition, auditors with accountant qualifications will be able to speed up the audit process and help determine whether the financial statements comply with tax laws and accounting standards.
Furthermore, auditors are also responsible for raising financial-related issues to the company.
At this time, the accounting company/accounting office will be able to handle it on behalf of the company, reducing the burden on the enterprise.
City University Of Hong Kong Master Of Accounting
The MScPACG programme aims to provide an active learning environment to develop students for leadership positions in the professional accounting and corporate governance area in Hong Kong and the Greater China region.
Entrance Requirements
For Professional Accounting Stream, applicants must:
- hold a non-accounting degree from a recognised university;
or - hold an equivalent qualification acceptable to CityU.
For Corporate Governance Stream, applicants must:
- hold a degree from recognised universities or professional membership from recognized institutions; or
- hold an equivalent qualification acceptable to CityU.
Applicants whose entrance qualification is obtained from an institution where the medium of instruction is NOT English should also fulfill the following minimum English proficiency requirement:
- a score of 59 (revised paper-delivered test) or 79 (Internet-based test) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
- an overall band score of 6.5 in International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
- a score 450 in the new College English Test (CET6) of Chinese mainland; or
- other equivalent qualifications.
TOEFL and IELTS scores are considered valid for two years. Applicants are required to provide their English test results obtained within the two years preceding the commencement of the University’s application period.
Applicants are required to arrange for the Educational Testing Service (ETS) to send their TOEFL results directly to the University. The TOEFL institution code for CityU is 3401.
Fellowships Scheme
Fellowship awards are available for local students admitted to this programme under the Fellowships Scheme supported by the HKSAR Government. This programme in the priority area of “Business” is one of the targeted programmes listed under the Fellowships Scheme with 10 fellowship awards. Local students admitted to the programme in full-time, part-time or combined study mode will be invited to submit applications for the fellowships.
Course Description
Core Courses (12 credit units)
- Accounting Information Systems
- Advanced Taxation
- Corporate Governance
- Law Relating to Business and Companies
Programme Stream (18 credit units)
Core Courses
Participants can choose one of the following two streams:
Professional Accounting Stream
- Auditing
- Corporate Accounting
- Cost and Management Accounting
- Financial and Management Accounting
- Financial Management
- Financial Reporting
Corporate Governance Stream
- Boardroom Dynamics
- Companies and Securities Regulations and Practice
- Corporate Finance and Policies
- Corporate Financial Reporting
- Risk Management
- Strategic Management and Business Policy
Electives (Optional)
Professional Accounting Stream
- Boardroom Dynamics
- Business Management for Accountants
- Companies and Securities Regulations and Practice
- Economics for Business
- Professional Internship
- Quantitative Decision Making Techniques
- Risk Management
- Strategic Management and Business Policy
Corporate Governance Stream
- Auditing
- Business Management for Accountants
- Cost and Management Accounting
- Economics for Business
- Professional Internship
- Quantitative Decision Making Techniques
Note: The course list and curriculum are subject to change and periodic review. Professional Accreditation
Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (HKICPA)
This programme is an accredited programme by the HKICPA. Graduates of the programme are required to pass the subjects as indicated in the approved curriculum (refer to the website at http://www.cb.cityu.edu.hk/ac/programmes/postgraduateAndRD/) in order to qualify for exemption of the relevant Associate Modules of the new Qualification Programme (QP).
Only those students who have studied and passed in the subjects with substantial coverage relevant to Modules of the Associate Level of the new QP and completed the academic qualification(s) within the last five years are eligible for exemption of the Modules concerned*. The final decision rests with the HKICPA.
The exemption is subject to fulfilling the requirements of HKICPA.
To learn more about the new QP, you may wish to refer to the Position Paper of the new QP, which was released in January 2017 (link appended below):
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
Professional Accounting Stream is also recognized by the ACCA for a possible maximum exemption of 9 papers from its professional examination scheme.
The exemption list is subject to periodic review by ACCA.
CPA Australia
This programme is accredited by CPA Australia. Students of Professional Accounting Stream will be granted exemptions from all 6 foundation exams, subject to the successful completion of the required fundamental subjects either in bachelor’s degree from 211/985 universities or this accredited master’s programme.
Hong Kong Institute of Chartered Secretaries (HKICS) and The Chartered Governance Institute (CGI)
Corporate Governance Stream graduates may enjoy full exemption from the professional examinations of HKICS and CGI
The full exemption is subject to fulfilling the requirements of HKICS.Scholarships
Subject to funding and annual approval, admitted applicants are automatically considered for two types of scholarships (hence, no separate application is necessary):
- AC Entrance Scholarships
- AC Academic Excellence Scholarships
This programme aims to provide accounting or finance major graduates an opportunity to enhance their skills by developing an expertise in international accounting as well as further understanding in Hong Kong accounting and related arena of knowledge. Students will be provided with specialised knowledge in international and Hong Kong accounting as well as related fields of information management, international business and investment so that graduates can make a significant contribution to the functioning and development of their employing organizations – particularly organizations such as multinational enterprises, joint ventures, Hong Kong companies and government agencies engaged in foreign trade and investment, and Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or consulting firms with multinational corporate clients and networks.
City University Of Hong Kong Fees
The tuition fee for non-local students is HK$140,000 (US$18,000) in the 2021-22 academic year. The tuition fee may increase if there are changes to the tuition fee set by the Hong Kong SAR Government.
| Rough estimate of the yearly cost of studying at CityU | ||
|---|---|---|
| Expenses | On Campus Accommodation Amount1 | Off-campus Accommodation |
| Tuition fee2 | HKD$140,000 | |
| Living costs (meals, transport, laundry, and education expenses for books, stationery, etc.)3 | HKD$36,000 | HKD$36,000 |
| Accommodation | HKD$16,3004 | HKD$45,000-55,0005 |
| Total cost per academic year | HKD$192,300 (~US$24,690) | HKD$221,000-231,000 (US$28,300-29,600) |
Priority will be given to non-local students during the first two years of study.
Tuition fee for 2021-22. For the latest information, please refer to https://www.admo.cityu.edu.hk/apply/tuitionfee.
Actual costs will vary depending on lifestyle choices. Students may also need to budget for overseas exchanges, summer study tours and emergency medical expenses, etc.
Residence fee for a double room at the Student Residence on campus. All fees are subject to annual review.
Estimated costs for private renting.
Below are the tuition fees of individual programmes for students admitted in 2021/22.
For other fees and charges, please visit the website of the Academic and Regulations and Records Office at www.cityu.edu.hk/arro.
Government-funded Bachelor’s Degree Programmes
Admission to First-Year Studies (Four-Year Curriculum)
| Code* | Title | For Students Admitted in 2021/22 |
|---|---|---|
| 1000 | BSc Computational Finance and Financial Technology | Local StudentsAcademic YearTuition Fee2021/22HK$42,100 per annumThe tuition fee is subject to annual review. If there are changes to the tuition fee set by the HKSAR Government for 2021/22 or subsequent years, the tuition fee may be adjusted.Non-local StudentsAcademic YearTuition Fee2021/22HK$140,000 per annumThe tuition fee may increase if there are changes to the tuition fee set by the HKSAR Government.If there are no changes to the government-set tuition fee, the fee for the academic year indicated above will apply until the end of your study in the programme. |
| 1001 | BBA Global Business | |
| 1002 | BBA Accountancy | |
| 1005 | BBA Management | |
| 1007 | BBA Marketing | |
| 1012 | Department of Economics and Finance (options: BBA Business Economics, BBA Finance) | |
| 1013 | BBA Business Economics^ | |
| 1014 | BBA Finance^ | |
| 1017 | Department of Information Systems (options: BBA Global Business Systems Management, BBA Information Management) | |
| 1018 | BBA Global Business Systems Management | |
| 1019 | BBA Information Management | |
| 1025 | Department of Management Sciences (options: BBA Business Analysis, BBA Business Operations Management) | |
| 1026 | BBA Business Analysis | |
| 1027 | BBA Business Operations Management | |
| 1041 | School of Creative Media (options: BA Creative Media, BSc Creative Media, BAS New Media) | |
| 1042 | BA Creative Media | |
| 1043 | BSc Creative Media | |
| 1044 | BAS New Media | |
| 1051 | School of Energy and Environment (options: BEng Energy Science and Engineering, BEng Environmental Science and Engineering) | |
| 1061 | Bachelor of Laws | |
| 1071 | School of Data Science (options: BSc Data Science, BEng Data and Systems Engineering) | |
| 1072 | BSc Data Science | |
| 1073 | BEng Data and Systems Engineering | |
| 1102 | BSocSc Asian and International Studies | |
| 1103 | BA Chinese and History | |
| 1104 | BA English | |
| 1105 | Department of Linguistics and Translation (options: BA Linguistics and Language Applications, BA Translation and Interpretation) | |
| 1106 | Department of Media and Communication (options: BA Digital Television and Broadcasting, BA Media and Communication) | |
| 1108 | BSocSc Public Policy and Politics | |
| 1110 | Department of Social and Behavioural Sciences (options: BSocSc Criminology and Sociology, BSocSc Psychology, BSocSc Social Work) | |
| 1111 | BSocSc Criminology and Sociology | |
| 1112 | BSocSc Psychology | |
| 1113 | BSocSc Social Work | |
| 1200 | Global Research Enrichment and Technopreneurship (GREAT)^ | |
| 1201 | Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering (options: BEng Architectural Engineering, BEng Civil Engineering, BSc Surveying) | |
| 1202 | BSc Chemistry | |
| 1204 | BSc Computer Science | |
| 1205 | Department of Electrical Engineering (options: BEng Computer and Data Engineering, BEng Electronic and Electrical Engineering, BEng Information Engineering) | |
| 1206 | BSc Computing Mathematics | |
| 1207 | Department of Mechanical Engineering (options: BEng Mechanical Engineering, BEng Nuclear and Risk Engineering) | |
| 1208 | BSc Physics | |
| 1210 | BEng Materials Science and Engineering | |
| 1211 | BEng Biomedical Engineering | |
| 1805 | Department of Biomedical Sciences (options: BSc Biological Sciences, BSc Biomedical Sciences) | |
| 1806 | BSc Biological Sciences | |
| 1807 | BSc Biomedical Sciences | |
| 1801 | Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine | Six-year curriculum programme, please visit Jockey Club College of Veterinary Medicine and Life Sciences for details on tuition fee. |
Admission with Advanced Standing
| Code | Title | For Students Admitted in 2021/22 |
|---|---|---|
| 1016A | BBA Accountancy | Local StudentsAcademic YearTuition Fee2021/22HK$42,100 per annumThe tuition fee is subject to annual review. If there are changes to the tuition fee set by the HKSAR Government for 2021/22 or subsequent years, the tuition fee may be adjusted.Non-local StudentsAcademic YearTuition Fee2021/22HK$140,000 per annumThe tuition fee may increase if there are changes to the tuition fee set by the HKSAR Government.If there are no changes to the government-set tuition fee, the fee for the academic year indicated above will apply until the end of your study in the programme. |
| 1030A | BBA Business Operations Management | |
| 1078A | BBA Business Economics | |
| 1080A | BBA Finance | |
| 1092A | BBA Information Management | |
| 1119A | BBA Marketing | |
| 1171A | BBA Global Business Systems Management | |
| 1186A | BBA Business Analysis | |
| 1188A | BBA Management | |
| 1236A | BA Linguistics and Language Applications | |
| 1248A | BA Translation and Interpretation | |
| 1250A | BA English | |
| 1276A | BSocSc Public Policy and Politics | |
| 1298A | BSocSc Psychology | |
| 1303A | BSocSc Social Work | |
| 1327A | BSocSc Asian and International Studies | |
| 1341A | BA Media and Communication | |
| 1356A | BA Digital Television and Broadcasting | |
| 1357A | BA Chinese and History | |
| 1358A | BSocSc Criminology and Sociology | |
| 1456A | BA Creative Media | |
| 1468A | BSc Creative Media | |
| 1471A | BAS New Media | |
| 1523A | BSc Chemistry | |
| 1547A | BSc Surveying | |
| 1561A | BSc Computer Science | |
| 1573A | BEng Computer and Data Engineering | |
| 1585A | BEng Electronic and Communication Engineering | |
| 1597A | BEng Information Engineering | |
| 1626A | BSc Computing Mathematics | |
| 1638A | BSc Physics | |
| 1640A | BEng Materials Science and Engineering | |
| 1693A | BEng Biomedical Engineering | |
| 1694A | BEng Energy Science and Engineering | |
| 1696A | BEng Mechanical Engineering | |
| 1698A | BEng Architectural Engineering | |
| 1699A | BEng Civil Engineering | |
| 1700A | BEng Nuclear and Risk Engineering | |
| 1701A | BSc Biological Sciences | |
| 1702A | BEng Environmental Science and Engineering | |
| 1715A | BSc Data Science | |
| 1716A | BEng Data and Systems Engineering | |
| BG20 | BSc Architectural Studies |
Government-funded Associate Degree Programmes
| Code | Title | For Students Admitted in 2021/22 |
|---|---|---|
| 1091 | Division of Building Science and Technology (options: ASc Building Services Engineering, ASc Construction Engineering and Management, ASc Surveying) | Local StudentsAcademic YearTuition Fee2021/22HK$31,575 per annumThe tuition fee is subject to annual review. If there are changes to the tuition fee set by the HKSAR Government for 2021/22 or subsequent years, the tuition fee may be adjusted. |
| 1093 | ASc Architectural Studies |
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