Bachelor of Accounting - 182JB
| Course Code: | 182JB |
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| Course Version: | 1 |
| Location: | UCI - Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong |
| Faculty: | Faculty of Business, Government & Law |
| Discipline(s): | Canberra Business School |
| English Language Requirements: | Academic IELTS of 6.0 or equivalent, with no band score below 6.0 |
Introduction
The Bachelor of Accounting is designed to meet the needs of students seeking accreditation with professional accounting associations. The program provides a strong dedicated focus on the key skills needed by professional accountants in areas specific to the accounting profession as well as key business skills such as critical thinking and research skills.
Enquiries
- General
- Ms Mariana Au - Tel (852) 3411 4350 email uccom@hkbu.edu.hk
- Applications
- Ms Eunice Lo - Tel (852) 3411 4350 email uccom@hkbu.edu.hk
Admission Requirements
Normal UC admission requirements to an undergraduate course.
Assumed Knowledge
It is recommended that students have Mathematics T/Mathematic Applications (ACT) or Mathematics (NSW) and English (major) (ACT) or English Advanced (NSW), or their equivalents. International students need to meet the English language requirements of the University of Canberra.
Information on admission closing dates can be found here.
Notes for International Applicants
Admission is restricted to students from Hong Kong Baptist University.
Course Requirements
Awards
| Award(s) | Official Abbreviation |
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| Bachelor of Accounting | B Acc |
Typical Study Pattern
Please refer to the tab to view Course Requirements, check unit details and select Restricted Choice Units for the course. Please note not all units are offered in each teaching period.
Unit Delivery Modes
Delivery modes for units in this degree are yet to be confirmed. Please contact us for more details.
Professional Accreditation
This course is accredited by the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants, CPA Australia and the Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ).
Course Learning Outcomes
| Course Objectives | Graduate Qualities |
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| Summary Graduates of the Bachelor of Accounting will have acquired an in-depth disciplinary knowledge and a cohesive set of cognitive, technical and generic skills in financial and management accounting, auditing, finance, systems theory, and law. The program is designed to produce graduates with the necessary skills and attributes to work as socially responsible professional accountants in the private and public sectors. This degree also prepares students for postgraduate studies. |
Communication Analysis and inquiry Problem solving Working independently and with others Professionalism and social responsibility |
| Knowledge Graduates who complete the Bachelor of Accounting will obtain: - an in-depth knowledge of relevant disciplinary theory and practice. - a broad understanding of concepts which are fundamental to accounting, such as statistics, commercial law, and information systems, plus the interrelations between government and business. |
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| Skills Graduates will develop: - the cognitive skills required to critically analyze, evaluate and synthesize concepts and theories acquired in a number of discipline areas, including financial and management accounting, finance, statistics, systems theory, economics, and law. - the technical and generic skills required to apply discipline-specific technologies in. For example, students are required to complete a major assignment using an accounting software package, as well as using Microsoft Excel in a number of units. The latter is useful in finance when dealing with discounted cash flows, and in other areas, such as corporate accounting when dealing with impairment of assets, - the independent learning skills needed to stay up-to-date with advances in theoretical frameworks and professional practices after graduation - the personal skills required to provide professional advice in a socially responsible manner in a range of situations including statutory reporting, auditing, tax compliance, and budgeting. Graduates will be able to exercise critical thinking and applied analytical skills in identifying which information is relevant to specific decisions being made. They will also be able to identify whether they have all relevant information when advising clients or management, and have the ability to succinctly request or obtain missing information. - the communication skills needed to present a clear, coherent and independent exposition of knowledge and ideas to a variety of stakeholders using technical and non-technical language, depending on the audience. |
Communication Analysis and inquiry Problem solving Working independently and with others Professionalism and social responsibility |
| Application of knowledge and skills Graduates of the Bachelor of Accounting will be able to: - apply the knowledge and skills acquired to a diverse range of problems that early career accounting professionals would be expected to deal with. - demonstrate a capacity to exercise their own initiative and professional judgement in a socially responsible manner to analyse problems that are not clearly defined, complex, and require application of concepts in a variety of disciplinary and sub-disciplinary contexts. - Incorporate communication, applied research, teamwork, professionalism, and negotiation skills appropriate for professional services firms. |
Communication Analysis and inquiry Problem solving Working independently and with others Professionalism and social responsibility |
Course Duration
Standard six semesters full-time or equivalent. Maximum twenty semesters.
Honours
High performing students may be eligible for entry into the Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) course.
Offerings
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Past Offerings
- 2012->UCI - Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong-External
- 2013->UCI - Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong-External
- 2014->UCI - Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong-External
- 2015->UCI - Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong-External
- 2016->UCI - Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong-External
- 2017->UCI - Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong-External
- 2018->UCI - Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong-External
- 2019->UCI - Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong-External
Enrolment Numbers
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