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Why BBA Business Economics?
BBA Business Economics provides solid training in economic strategies for improving business operations, government policies and economic forecasting. Students are open for a wide range of career options, e.g. corporate strategist, management consultant, economist, private banker, investment advisor.
- 學習經濟策略以提升企業營運、政府政策及經濟預測
- 職業選擇廣泛 :企業策略師、管理顧問、經濟學家、私人銀行家、投資顧問
- 與美國哥倫比亞大學及國立台灣大學合辦的雙聯學士學位課程安排
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%
Entrance Requirements for JUPAS Applicants
JUPAS Catalogue No. and Title |
Minimum Level Required
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Eng. Lang. | Chi. Lang. | Mathematics | Liberal Studies |
Elective SubjectsNotes
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Elective 1
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Elective 2
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JS1013 BBA Business Economics |
Level 3 | Level 3 | Level 3 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Level 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 visit https://www.admo.cityu.edu.hk/jupas/entreq/bd.
For details, please visit: https://www.cb.cityu.edu.hk/ug/admissions/apply/requirements
Curriculum Structure
For details of the programme’s curriculum structure, please visit the 'Undergraduate Catalogue'
(Note: The catalogue for the 2021 cohort is for reference only. The 2022 catalogue will be published around July 2022.)
Joint Bachelor's Degree Program
BBA Business Economics students are eligible to apply for the following joint degree programmes:
- Joint Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Economics with National Taiwan University (https://www.cb.cityu.edu.hk/ef/ug/programmes/NTU/)
- Joint Bachelor's Degree Program between City University of Hong Kong and Columbia University (http://gs.columbia.edu/cityu-hk/)
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.
Useful Links
- College of Business Programme information
- Department of Economics and Finance
- College of Business
- Undergraduate Catalogue (The catalogue for the 2021 cohort is for reference only. The 2022 catalogue will be published around July 2022.)
- CityU Scholarships for Hong Kong Talents
- CityU Talents Programme