Department of Accountancy
AACSB International EQUIS - European Quality Improvement System
(NEW Stream in BBA Accountancy)

ESG and Tech Stream

ESG denotes Environmental, Social, and Governance.

JUPAS Catalogue No.: JS1002 (https://www.admo.cityu.edu.hk/programme/JS1002)

Introduction

From Semester A 2023/24, the Department of Accountancy has introduced a new “ESG and Tech” stream to the BBA Accountancy programme.

The impact of new technologies on the accountancy profession, corporate governance, risk management and regulatory compliance is becoming increasingly important. In response to the changing needs of the industry, the Department has endeavoured to create opportunities for undergraduate students to engage in interdisciplinary studies that enhance their learning experience and increase their employability.

The introduction of the “ESG and Tech” stream is intended to nurture talents to support the development of Hong Kong as a high value-added and diversified economy, contributing to the region’s strategic development. It is designed to provide students with an active learning environment in which they can develop skills in digital technology, data analysis, risk management and governance issues, in addition to fundamental accounting knowledge. It is expected that graduates of the new stream will be equipped to take advantage of the growing demand for technological knowledge and governance in the jobs market and pursue successful careers.

The New BBA Accountancy Curriculum

With the introduction of the “ESG and Tech” stream, our BBA Accountancy programme offers two streams. The Professional Accounting (PA) stream is designed to equip students with technical knowledge and professional skills for the profession. The ESG and Tech (ESGT) stream, as mentioned, is designed to equip students with digital technology, risk management and governance issues, in addition to the fundamental accounting knowledge. Students can choose a stream to meet their personal development, professional interests, and career progression plan.

Graduates of this programme (either PA or ESGT stream) are expected to gain full or partial exemption from the professional examinations depending on the accredited courses taken, either as major or elective courses.

List of courses under the New BBA Accountancy Curriculum:

BBA in Accountancy

Major Requirements (30 credit units)

Three Common Core Courses (12 credit units):

  1. AC3202 Corporate Accounting I
  2. AC4332 Corporate Finance and Control
  3. AC4391 Accounting and Business Ethics
  4. LW3902 The Law Relating to Companies

Stream 1: Professional Accounting (PA)

Stream 2: ESG and Tech (ESGT)

Four Required Courses (12 credit units):

  1. AC4251 Taxation and Tax Planning
  2. AC4301 Corporate Accounting II
  3. AC4303 Advanced Financial Accounting
  4. AC4342 Auditing

Four Required Courses (12 credit units):

  1. AC3390 ESG Reporting and Disclosure
  2. AC3391 Corporate Governance
  3. AC4161 Accounting Information Systems and Emerging Technologies
  4. AC4392 Risk Management

Two Electives (6 credit units):

  1. AC3252 Accounting and Taxation Systems in the Chinese Mainland
  2. AC3390 ESG Reporting and Disclosure
  3. AC3391 Corporate Governance
  4. AC4161 Accounting Information Systems and Emerging Technologies
  5. AC4305 Advanced Accounting Practice
  6. AC4308 Accounting Meets Culture – International Standard Setting Bodies, Sustainability and Cultural Insights from Europe
  7. AC4322 Advanced Management Accounting
  8. AC4343 Advanced Auditing Practices
  9. AC4351 Advanced Taxation
  10. AC4382 Contemporary Accounting and Business Issues: Global Perspectives
  11. AC4383 AC Professional Internship and Professional Attachment
  12. AC4384 Advanced Professional Internship
  13. AC4385 Accounting and Business Project
  14. AC4392 Risk Management
  15. AC4393 Boardroom Dynamics
  16. Any one Core & Elective course from other BBA Majors

Two Electives (6 credit units):

  1. IS3101 Cryptocurrency and Blockchain
  2. AC3252 Accounting and Taxation Systems in the Chinese Mainland
  3. AC4251 Taxation and Tax Planning
  4. AC4301 Corporate Accounting II
  5. AC4303 Advanced Financial Accounting
  6. AC4308 Accounting Meets Culture – International Standard Setting Bodies, Sustainability and Cultural Insights from Europe
  7. AC4342 Auditing
  8. AC4382 Contemporary Accounting and Business Issues: Global Perspectives
  9. AC4383 AC Professional Internship and Professional Attachment
  10. AC4384 Advanced Professional Internship
  11. AC4385 Accounting and Business Project
  12. AC4393 Boardroom Dynamics
  13. Any one Core & Elective course from other BBA Majors

The Department reserves the right to make adjustments to semester of course offerings whenever it deems necessary. Programme structure, course codes and course titles are subject to continuous review and changes.