BBA (Hons) in Financial Analysis and FinTech (BBA-FAFT)
BBA (Hons) in Financial Analysis and FinTech
Programme Objectives
Upon completion of the programme, students are expected to:
- develop students’ analytical power, creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving ability;
- cultivate students’ communication, interpersonal, leadership, and transferable skills as well as the desire for independent learning so they can continue their professional and personal development and/or further studies;
- instill in students a strong sense of social responsibility and high commitment to professional ethics;
- arouse students’ awareness of global issues and developments;
- provide students with the practical knowledge and authentic skills necessary in the global investment profession;
- develop students’ financial analytical ability to evaluate alternatives rationally for the purpose of decision making; and
- enable students to appreciate the interface between financial analysis, financial technology and other areas in economics, management, investments, financial markets, international finance, financial services, and corporate strategy.
Programme Intended Learning Outcomes
- address professional and personal challenges through the application of inter-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary knowledge acquired;
- possess effective communication ability in a business environment, work as a team player to integrate effectively the skills and knowledge developed, and be able to manage independent lifelong learning;
- evaluate own contributions and responsibilities in becoming responsible employees, business leaders and business partners;
- possess a broad horizon and be inquisitive about various global issues and developments such as politics, culture, social sciences and technology;
- possess a body of specialised knowledge and skill-set that enable them to seek challenging careers in the era of economic liberalisation and globalisation;
- possess the ability to develop a framework for financial analysis and evaluate alternatives for the purpose of making informed decisions;
- develop insights into practical applications of financial analysis and technology in a dynamic business environment.
Academic Structure (Year 1 Intake)
Academic Structure (Year 3 Intake)
Professional Recognition / Connection
CFA University Affiliation Programme
The curriculum of our BBA (Hons) in Financial Analysis and FinTech programme incorporates a significant percentage of the CFA Program CBOK, including the CFA Institute Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct. Our students are exposed to the topics covered in the CFA Program, enhancing their preparation to sit for the CFA examinations upon graduation. Hence, with BBA (Hons) in Financial Analysis programme, HSUHK is one of Recognised Universities under the CFA University Recognition Program.
Certified Financial Technologists (CFT) Program
Graduates of the BBA (Hons) in Financial Analysis and FinTech including students who have completed FinTech Minor modules, may claim exemptions of Level 1 of the Certified Financial Technologists (CFT) Program. Meanwhile, graduates of the said program are also eligible to apply for the professional qualification of Associate Financial Technologist of IFTA should they possess at least one year’s relevant working experience.
Professional Bodies Recognition
The Programme has obtained recognition from professional bodies such as Institute of Financial Planners of Hong Kong, Society of Actuaries, and CFA Institute. For details of examination exemptions, please contact the Programme Office (eaf@hsu.edu.hk).
Career Prospects
Graduates have a wide range of career prospects, such as:
- Financial Data Analysis
- Business Analysis (FinTech)
- FinTech Start-ups
- Data/Information Analysis
- Development Finance
- Investment Banking
- Risk Management
- Wealth Management
- Fund Management
- Private Equity
- Structured Finance