BBA Finance

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工商管理學士(金融)
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Academic Year of Entry
Admission Code

1080A

Indicative Intake Target

Local Places:

109 (For First Year and Advanced Standing I Entries)* and  
35 (For Senior Year Entry)


Non-Local Places  
(For Overall Direct Applications):

Around 300

Normal Duration of Programme
3 Years (For Advanced Standing I Entry);
2 Years (For Senior Year Entry)
Programme/ Major Leader
Prof. ZHANG Lei

PhD - Finance (INSEAD) MSc - Operations Research and Control Science (Fudan University) BSc - Mathematics (Fudan University)

Remarks

* for JUPAS and non-JUPAS admissions

Why BBA Finance?

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.

學習定性研究及定量研究的技巧與工具(例如:彭博、資產估值、投資組合及風險管理)以作金融及投資決定
令你勝任企業(例如摩根大通集團、匯豐銀行、德意志銀行及瑞銀)及政府部門中的重要金融職位

Why BBA Finance at CityU College of Business?

i. 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

ii. College of Business is among the top three business schools in Asia (https://www.cb.cityu.edu.hk/aboutus/recognition/rankings/)

iii. Entrance scholarships up to HK$265,000 are available for elite students (https://www.cb.cityu.edu.hk/ug/admissions/apply/scholarships)

iv. Overseas exchange and summer programmes are available in over 200 partner universities around the globe! (https://www.cb.cityu.edu.hk/ug/admissions/exchange)  

v. Over 80% of students secured local and global internship opportunities in areas including banking, accounting, IT and consulting.

Entrance Requirements for Direct/Non-JUPAS Applicants

Entrance Requirements for Direct/Non-JUPAS Applicants

To be considered for admission, you must satisfy the General Entrance Requirements.

For senior-year (Advanced Standing II) admission, applicants are normally expected to have completed an Associate Degree/Higher Diploma with a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of ≥3.0 or an equivalent overall mark, or a credit award. Preference may be given to applicants who have attained Level 4 above in HKDSE English Language OR IELTS overall band score of 6.5 or above.

Applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Curriculum Structure

For details of the programme’s curriculum structure, please visit the 'Undergraduate Catalogue'.
 

Career Prospects

Graduates are ready to develop career as corporate strategist, management consultant, economist, private banker, investment advisor and key financial management positions in business and government sectors.

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Graduate Profile

 

 

Financial / Insurance : 50% 

Business Service / Real Estate : 30% 

Transport, Storage and Communications : 4%

Co-curricular Activities and Learning Support

Rotman International Trading Competition

The Rotman International Trading Competition (RITC) is an annual event that brings teams of students and their faculty advisors from universities worldwide to participate in a unique 3-day simulated market challenge at University of Toronto in Canada. Teams are invited to participate in various activities including electronic and outcry trading cases, seminars with industry practitioners, and social events with their fellow competitors from around the world. For more details, please visit http://ritc.rotman.utoronto.ca/

Inter-University Algo Trading Contest

The contest invites students from renowned universities in Hong Kong and Mainland China to create and test the algo trading strategies. It serves as an ideal platform to transfer industry knowledge and skills to university students. It was initiated with the vision to identify and nurture algo trading talents at top universities; create a platform to access real life trading; and provide top performers with potential career opportunities / startup capital. For more details, please visit http://algocontest.cashalgo.com/

Overseas Summer Programmes

Students may participate in English immersion courses, which include components such as volunteer placements, homestays and cultural activities in Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the USA. Service Learning participants also provide voluntary services in less developed areas such as the Philippines, Thailand, Mongolia, Sri Lanka and Laos.

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.

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BBA Finance

College/School
Subtitle
工商管理學士(金融)
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Academic Year of Entry
Admission Code

JS1014

Indicative Intake Target

Local Places:

104 (For First Year and Advanced Standing I Entries)

Normal Duration of Programme
4 years
Programme Leader
Prof. ZHANG Lei

PhD - Finance (INSEAD) MSc - Operations Research and Control Science (Fudan University) BSc - Mathematics (Fudan University)

Admission Scheme
Why BBA Finance?

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.

學習定性研究及定量研究的技巧與工具(例如:彭博、資產估值、投資組合及風險管理)以作金融及投資決定令你勝任企業(例如摩根大通集團、匯豐銀行、德意志銀行及瑞銀)及政府部門中的重要金融職位

Entrance Requirements for JUPAS Applicants

JUPAS Entrance Requirements

JS1014 BBA Finance
HKDSE SubjectMinimum Level Required
English LanguageLevel 3
Chinese LanguageLevel 3
MathematicsLevel 3
Citizenship and Social DevelopmentAttained
Elective 1Level 3
Elective 2Level 3

Notes:  
- Besides Category A elective subjects, Mathematics extended modules (M1/M2) and “other languages” (at grade E or above) can also be used to meet the elective requirement. If students take both M1 and M2, they are counted as one subject only.  
- Applied Learning subjects are not counted as elective subjects.  
- For details of the alternative Chinese Language qualifications acceptable by the University for Non-Chinese Speaking (NCS) students, please click here.

 

Curriculum Structure

For details of the programme’s curriculum structure, please visit the 'Undergraduate Catalogue'.

Career Prospects

Graduates are ready to develop career as corporate strategist, management consultant, economist, private banker, investment advisor and key financial management positions in business and government sectors.

 

Graduate Profile

 

 

Financial / Insurance : 50% 

Business Service / Real Estate : 30% 

Transport, Storage and Communications : 4%

Co-curricular Activities and Learning Support

Rotman International Trading Competition

The Rotman International Trading Competition (RITC) is an annual event that brings teams of students and their faculty advisors from universities worldwide to participate in a unique 3-day simulated market challenge at University of Toronto in Canada. Teams are invited to participate in various activities including electronic and outcry trading cases, seminars with industry practitioners, and social events with their fellow competitors from around the world. For more details, please visit http://ritc.rotman.utoronto.ca/

Inter-University Algo Trading Contest

The contest invites students from renowned universities in Hong Kong and Mainland China to create and test the algo trading strategies. It serves as an ideal platform to transfer industry knowledge and skills to university students. It was initiated with the vision to identify and nurture algo trading talents at top universities; create a platform to access real life trading; and provide top performers with potential career opportunities / startup capital. For more details, please visit http://algocontest.cashalgo.com/

Overseas Summer Programmes

Students may participate in English immersion courses, which include components such as volunteer placements, homestays and cultural activities in Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the USA. Service Learning participants also provide voluntary services in less developed areas such as the Philippines, Thailand, Mongolia, Sri Lanka and Laos.

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.

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Contact Value
Admission Year
Programe A-Z
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Title (For sorting)
Finance
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Interview Arrangement - JUPAS

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Late Application (Deadline applicable to all types)
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Late Application (International Admission)
Off
Late Application (Mainland Non-Gaokao Admission)
Off
Late Application (Non-JUPAS Senior Year Admission)
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Late Application (Non-JUPAS Year 1 Admission)
Off
Maths Core / M1 / M2 Calculation as one Subject
Off
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Historical Data Display
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