This degree provides students with a significant insight of the financial role in industrialised economies by exploring the financial markets, interaction between financial intermediations and all other financial institutes. Not only students will learn about the pricing of financial assets and why and how corporations issue various types of assets, but they will also look at the operation of domestic and international intermediations.

** The former BSc Banking and Finance award title is now only available to students who registered in 2022-23 or earlier. The NEW BSc Finance will follow the same curriculum as the former BSc Banking and Finance.
 

Programme Objectives

1. provide students with an understanding of the ways in which financial intermediaries and institutions operate, and the structure and functioning of financial markets;
2. give students knowledge about how financial assets are priced, and why and how corporations issue various types of assets;
3. provide students with an understanding of precisely how such intermediaries operate, both on a domestic level and in the international arena;
4. provide students with an understanding of how banks (and other institutions) might use financial assets, for example derivatives, in risk management procedures;
5. give students knowledge about how firms deal with financial decisions, both on their investment side and on their financing side;
6. provide students with a well-rounded coverage of the major issues and areas of modern financial theory and practice.

Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) of the Programme

On completion of the programme, students should be able to

1. communicate knowledge and understanding of several of the major contexts within which banking operates, based on a critical evaluation of related theoretical and conceptual frameworks and of empirical evidence as to its effects; 
2. communicate knowledge and understanding of, and appropriate ability to use and critically evaluate, current and major alternative technical languages and practices of banking and finance, together with appropriate ability to apply them; 
3. manipulate financial and other numerical data and appropriate understanding of and ability to apply mathematical and statistical concepts; 
4. communicate and apply knowledge and understanding of the principles of business information systems management to an appropriate level; 
5. analyse business activities and perform financial analyses and projections in appropriate contexts of planning, decision making and control to an appropriate level; and to recognise the limitations of these techniques; 
6. understand the pricing of financial assets and why and how corporations issue various types of assets; 
7. demonstrate appropriate ability to communicate knowledge and understanding of financial management, risk and the operation of financial markets, based on critical evaluation of theories and empirical evidence. 

1. locate, extract, analyse and draw reasoned conclusions from multiple sources (including electronic sources) of appropriate literature and relevant data and acknowledge and reference sources appropriately; 
2. critically analyse arguments;
3. assimilate and lucidly evaluate alternative views. 

1. communicate effectively in a written context;
2. use information technology (spread-sheets, word-processing and online databases) appropriately; 
3. organise information, and to assimilate and evaluate competing arguments; 
4. manage their own learning, including working effectively to deadlines; 
5. be open minded and have a capacity to handle ideas and scrutinise information in critical, evaluative and analytical ways. 

Programme Structure (Study at HKU SPACE)

The entire programme consists of 12 modules (30 credits each).

Upon completion of 12 modules (360 credits), students will be awarded the Bachelor of Science in Finance by the University of London. No other exit awards are accredited by HKCAAVQ.

A. Programme Structure (Standard Route)

The below programme structure is for students who first registered in 2025/26, for students who registered in 2024/25 or earlier, the programme structure should be followed by the programme regulation on the University of London Website. 

All programmes in Standard Route consist of 12 courses.
Minimum Duration: 3 years part time*
* Students who gain 3 APLs can complete the programme in 2 years.

 

The Course Structure of BSc Finance**
Level 100 courses 1. Introduction to Economics 2. Mathematics 1 (Half course) and Statistics 1 (Half course) 3. Introduction to Finance^^ 4. Principles of Accounting
Level 200 / 300 courses 5. Asset Pricing and Financial Markets 6. Principles of Corporate Finance 7. Choose ONE from below: Microeconomics∆ Macroeconomics 8. Financial Intermediation 9. Investment Management 10. Auditing and Assurance
11-12. Choose TWO from below a. Marketing Management^ b. Organisation Theory: An Interdisciplinary Approach c. The Law of Business Organisations d. Human Resource Management e. Strategy f.  Management and Innovation of E-business g. Monetary Economics h. Managerial Economics∆# i.  Financial Reporting# j.  Management Accounting# k. Information Systems Management# l.  Microeconomics∆# m. Macroeconomics# n.  Business and Management in a Global Context#

** Subject to change and approval. 

The above programme structure is intended to be used as a guide by prospective students. Students must also follow the programme structure presented by the University of London International Programmes Programme Specification and Regulations.

HKU SPACE may not offer all courses in each year.

B. Programme Structure (Graduate Entry Route)

Recognised degree holders can study the BSc Programmes through Graduate Entry Route.

The programme in Graduate Entry Route consists of 9 courses.

Students who are admitted through the Graduate Entry Route (Refer to the Entry Requirements) will have to take courses 1,2,3,5,6,7,8,9 and one module from a to g under modules 11 to 12.

For the Graduate Entry Route degree programmes, you must successfully pass all nine courses to be eligible for the award of degree. 

Notes:

1. The course syllabus is available in the University of London prospectus: https://www.london.ac.uk/
2. Degrees are awarded with First Class Honours, Second Class Honours, Third Class Honours or Pass.
3. The above programme structure is intended for use by prospective students for the University of London BSc Programmes at HKU SPACE and is subjected to the final approval.
4. HKU SPACE may not offer all courses in each year.

 

 

Assessment

Assessment will be done by examination. Each course is assessed by one written examination determined by the University of London*. Two examinations are held each year in May/June and October/November.

* Some courses will have continuous assessment implemented in the form of Multiple Choice Questions.

Duration

• Standard Route (To obtain the FIRST Degree)
  Minimum: 3 years*
  Maximum: 6 years
  * Students who gain 3 APL can complete the programme in 2 years.
  
  Graduate Route (To obtain the SECOND Degree)
  Minimum: 2 years
  Maximum: 6 years
  
  Each HKU SPACE tuition course comprises a total of 54 teaching hours.
  
  Classes will normally be held on weekday evenings and weekends which may include Sundays & public holidays.

Venue

• Admiralty Learning Centre
• United Learning Centre
• HKU SPACE Po Leung Kuk Stanley Ho Community College (HPSHCC) Campus
• Fortress Tower Learning Centre

Non-Local Higher and Professional Education (Regulation) Ordinance

This is an exempted course under the Non-local Higher and Professional Education (Regulation) Ordinance. It is a matter of discretion for individual employers to recognise any qualification to which this course may lead.

Introduction to Economics

This course aims to introduce students to an understanding of the domain of economics as a social science; the main analytical tools and reasoning used in economic analysis; the main conclusions derived from economic analysis. It will also develop students’ understanding of their organisational and policy implications and enable them to participate in debates on economic matters.

Mathematics 1 (half course)

The course aims to enable students to acquire skills in the methods of calculus (including multivariate calculus) and linear algebra, as required for their use in economics-based subjects. It also prepares students for further study in courses of mathematics and/or related disciplines.

Statistics 1 (half course)

The emphasis of the course is on the application of statistical methods in management, economics and the social sciences. Attention will focus on the interpretation of tables and results and the appropriate way to approach statistical problems. Treatment is at an elementary mathematical level. Ideas of probability, inference and multivariate analysis are introduced and are further developed in the half course 04b Statistics 2.

Introduction to Finance^^

The aims of this course are to: introduce students to the fundamental principles underlying finance and financial decision making by individuals and firms; provide a broad understanding of financial theory, particularly in relation to the valuation of investments (both real and financial), and the main conclusions and implications derived therein; explain the importance of finance, financial markets, and institutions to individuals, firms, and society in general.

Principles of Accounting

This course aims to: introduce students to the principles underlying accounting; enable students to apply, interpret and explain key accounting techniques; provide a broad understanding of the theory and practice of financial accounting and management accounting; demonstrate the use and impacts of accounting practices in real-world contexts.

Asset Pricing and Financial Markets

The course aims to provide students with a thorough grounding in asset pricing; develop students’ skills in applying pricing methods to realistic scenarios; provide a critical overview of the research on financial market efficiency; allow students to develop an understanding of how securities markets operate.

Principles of Corporate Finance

This course provides a theoretical framework used to address issues in project appraisal and financing, payout policy, capital structure, mergers and acquisitions, equity offerings, and risk management. It provides students with the tools required for further studies in financial intermediation and investments.

Microeconomics

The course aims to: deepen the understanding of the basic theory of optimisation by economic agents and the efficiency of the resulting outcome for the market as a whole; introduce students to the analysis of strategic interaction as well as interaction under asymmetric information; clarify the role of economic policies as tools to improve efficiency in the presence of market failures; promote the ability to think in a structured framework, and clarify the importance of formal arguments; demonstrate the art of modelling which requires simplifying a problem by identifying the key elements without oversimplifying the issue.

Macroeconomics

The course aims to bring the students up to date with modern developments in macroeconomics and to help them analyse the macroeconomic issues of the day.

Financial Intermediation

The specific aims of this course are to develop students’ understanding of: the functioning of the financial system and of theories of financial intermediation; concepts and practices relating to the bank asset-liability management, and risk management process and techniques applied within major financial intermediaries; key topics in financial risk management and regulation, including credit risk models, securitisation, derivative instruments and capital adequacy; how emerging trends in non-bank financial intermediation, including Fintech, are reshaping the banking industry.

Investment Management

This course is designed to introduce students to the investment environment in the role of a private or professional investor. This course does not cover pricing, which is a major part of the Corporate Finance course. Instead, it emphasises the use of pricing theory in investment management. It aims to provide an overview of institutional details linked to financial markets and the trading process; provide an overview of historical trends and innovations in financial instruments and trading processes; provide an overview of various financial instruments; provide insight into the use of finance theory in investment management; provide a guide to the measurement and analysis of risk of financial investments; provide a guide to the measurement of performance of fund management; address key issues in risk management.

Auditing and Assurance

The aims of this course are: to introduce students who have passed Principles of accounting to the principles of external auditing and other assurance services; to provide students with an understanding of the nature of the function of auditing and other assurance services and the principles of the related processes.

Marketing Management^

This course aims to introduce students to the fundamental principles of marketing; give students a broad understanding of consumers and the marketing behaviour of firms; explores the relevance of other academic disciplines to marketing; encourage students to question the limitations of marketing management and to suggest ways of overcoming its many problems; develop students’ practical skills by applying learned theories to real-world organisational problems.

Organisation Theory: An Interdisciplinary Approach

This course explores the ways in which organisations can be designed (by management or others) in order to achieve their objectives. It exposes students to the ways in which economists, psychologists and sociologists address this and related issues. It is, therefore, an interdisciplinary course comparing and contrasting the contribution of the core social science disciplines to the study of organisations. The course draws upon both theoretical and empirical materials and students will be encouraged to draw upon their own local knowledge in pursuing their studies. There will be an emphasis (though not exclusive) on organisations, set up with an economics objective.

The Law of Business Organisations

This course aims to: develop in the students an understanding of the core principles of the laws that regulate business organisations; develop the independent and individual skills needed for students to take their knowledge further, and to apply it, for example, in practice, in industry, or in an academic environment; inspire and to stimulate endeavor.

Human Resource Management

This course aims to: introduce students to the key elements of Human Resource Management; introduce core theories and frameworks of HRM and examine implications of their use within organisations; develop students’ ability to analyse and critically evaluate HRM policies and practices.

Strategy

This course aims to provide students with an understanding of strategy formulation in firms and its main challenges. There is a particular emphasis on the practical application of the analysis of strategy.

Management and Innovation of E-business

The objectives of the course are to explain the growth of e-business to date and introduce the most relevant e-business models, using theories from business, management and the social sciences; examine the interaction between technological trends and the business and social context of e-business; identify innovations within the domain of e-business by presenting cases of the innovative use of e-business and network technologies; present relevant theories from business, management and the social sciences that help to explain the development and growth of e-business; discuss different e-business (business) models and strategies, including global supply chain management; electronic markets; shared economy and digital marketing; introduce the notion of technologically mediated organisational forms, and discuss their business implications.

Monetary Economics

The aims of the course are to develop students’ understanding of the theories that relate to the existence of money, explaining why it is demanded by individuals and used in the trading process; develop students’ understanding of the monetary transmission mechanism, whereby decisions made by the monetary authorities concerning money supply or interest rates can have real effects on the economy; develop a number of macroeconomic models through which monetary policy can be evaluated. Such models will include both Classical and Keynesian schools of thought and will consider why monetary policy matters and when monetary policy decisions may be impotent; develop understanding of the uncertainties policy-makers face and how policy makers may deal with these.

Managerial Economics

The course aims to: enable students to approach managerial decision problems using economic reasoning; present business practice topics using an analytical approach, using equations and numerical insight.

Financial Reporting

The aims and objectives of the course are to: stimulate theoretical enquiry into financial accounting issues; develop the students’ knowledge and understanding of financial accounting; prepare students for further academic study in accounting and related areas; enable students in the pursuit of a professional accountancy qualification; equip students for employment in areas where an understanding of accounting issues and tools is helpful.

Management Accounting

This course is designed to equip students with knowledge of the concepts and the ability to apply techniques of management accounting, in order to be able to contribute to the success of an organisation. Modern management accounting is concerned with decision making, planning and control. It supports decision makers in their daily and strategic decisions, contributes to short- and long-term planning and produces information for control, performance measurement and management. This may also include nonfinancial information in management accounting reports, where it is used in combination with financial information to construct broader pictures of the contribution that different processes, procedures, functions, activities and divisions make to the strategic achievements of a firm.

Business and Management in a Global Context

This module aims to: give students a research-based grounding in the shifting context of, and changing priorities in, international business including globalising trends, formal, and informal institutions, the political, economic, social, technological and legal issues and the resultant diversity of international business. Specifically takes into account the impacts of the 2020-21 pandemic and economics crises; prepare students to be able to discuss cultural, ethical and social issues for international business and suggest policies of corporate social responsibility and sustainable business practices; provide an introduction to and develop students’ ability to assess international trade and investment, multilateral organisations and regional integration and the global financial system; prepare students to be able to discuss how firms develop international business strategies, enter markets and alliances, and operate and manage on the global stage; give insight through frameworks, studies and examples of how businesses manage marketing and research & development, organisational structure and architecture, sourcing and the supply chain, exchange rates, information systems and human resources, in different parts of the globe, globally, regionally and domestically; prepare students to understand and assess project and change management practices in an international context; provide an introduction to the major emerging digital technologies, and how to manage these into operation and become digital businesses internationally; Overall, give students insight into the contexts of international business and enable students to work within these contexts to make judgements on strategizing and managing operations in the global economy. Also, to help students understand and assess the future trends and challenges for international business.

Information Systems Management

The module aims to: provide the fundamental concepts needed to understand information technology management in orgainsation from the perspectives of information systems, organisation and management theory; introduces critical ideas to address the problems related to the use of implementation of information technology in organisations.

^ The course was named "Principles of Marketing" before.

^^  Introduction to Finance replaced Principles of Banking and Finance in 2024-25, effective from September 2024

Timetable for BSc Programmes Tuition Courses (2024/25)*

Week A (Start date: 16 Sep 2024)

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday /  Sunday
Investment Management	Principles of Accounting	Business and Management in a Global Context	The Law of Business Organisations	Asset Pricing and Financial Markets	Some lessons will be arranged on Sat/ Sun. (1 or 2 consecutive lessons per day)
Financial Reporting	Organisation Theory: An Interdisciplinary Approach	Principles of Corporate Finance	Management and Innovation of E- business	Introduction to Finance^^^
				Human Resource Management

 Week B (Start date: 23 Sep 2024)

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday /  Sunday
Monetary Economics	Macroeconomics	Microeconomics	Financial Intermediation	Marketing Management^	Some lessons will be arranged on Sat/ Sun. (1 or 2 consecutive lessons per day)
Auditing and assurance	Introduction to Economics	Managerial Economics	Accounting: Markets and Organisations^^	Management Accounting
Core Management Concepts	Strategy			Mathematics 1 and Statistics 1

*  The timetable is designed for 2024/25 academic year and is for reference only. The timetable for 2025/26 will be updated later.

^ The course was named "Principles of Marketing" before.

^^ The course was named "Accounting Theory" before.

^^^ Introduction to Finance replaced Principles of Banking and Finance in 2024-25, effective from September 2024.

Each HKU SPACE tuition course comprises a total of 54 teaching hours (16 lessons).
Lessons will be arranged on weekdays from 7:00 - 10:20 (3 hours and 20 minutes) & Saturday(s) / Sunday(s) (3-7 hours).

Classes will  be held in Admiralty or other HKUSPACE learning centres, subject to availability.

Note:

1. Courses in week A & B will be held every 2 week alternatively.
2. Students are not allowed to take more than one course from each week on the same day as class crush will be occurred, and no refund will be made.
3. Make up class(es) will be held on Sunday(s) and/or Public Holiday(s).
4. Please check the programme structure and the prerequisites before enrolment. Course Transfer fee HK$120 will be charged if students would like to transfer from an enrolled course to another one (14 working days to process the transfer).
5. The School reserves the right to revise the above timetable without prior notice and cancel any tuition courses due to insufficient enrolment numbers. 

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Standard route*

Applicants shall have:

1. (a) 2 HKDSE Category A subjects at Level 3 (including English Language) and 2 HKDSE Category A subjects at Level 2 (including Mathematics) with Level "Attained" on Citizenship and Social Development; or
   (b) 2 HKDSE Category A subjects at Level 3 (including English Language) and 3 HKDSE Category A subjects at Level 2 (including Mathematics);

2. (a) 2 GCE ‘A’ Level Grade E + 3 GCE ‘O’ Level Grade C (including English Language & Mathematics); or
   (b) 2 HKAL Grade E + HKCEE English Language a​t Grade C & 2 subjects at Grade E in HKCEE (including Mathematics); or

3. International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma including Mathematics / Mathematical Studies at Grade 3 (Higher Level / Standard Level); or

4. An Associate Degree / a Higher Diploma from HKU SPACE or other recognised awarding institutions.#

​* Subject to change.

^#Course specific requirements such as competence in English Language and Mathematics may be required.

Note: There are many other qualifications, both from Hong Kong and overseas, that the University of London accepts as satisfying the entrance requirements for the degree programmes. For details, please contact the HKU SPACE University of London Programmes (Admissions Office) at 3761-1122 or email  ​londonu@hkuspace.hku.hk

 

Graduate Entry route

For graduate entry, in addition to the qualifications above, applicants must hold a full first degree completed in a minimum of three years duration on a full-time basis (or equivalent) from a university or other institution acceptable to the University of London will be considered.

More information about the requirement:
List of Qualification for Entrance
List of Proficiency in English

For any enquiries or details, please contact 3761-1122 or email londonu@hkuspace.hku.hk.

 

Course Fee^# 

• The CEF Institution Code of HKU SPACE is 100

CEF Courses
Asset Pricing and Financial Markets (Module from Bachelor of Science in Finance)
COURSE CODE 33Z154998	FEES $5,800	ENQUIRY 2867-8319
Auditing and Assurance (Module from Bachelor of Science in Finance)
COURSE CODE 33Z155005	FEES $5,800	ENQUIRY 2867-8319
Business and Management in a Global Context (Module from Bachelor of Science in Finance)
COURSE CODE 33Z155013	FEES $5,800	ENQUIRY 2867-8319
Financial Intermediation (Module from Bachelor of Science in Finance)
COURSE CODE 33Z155021	FEES $5,800	ENQUIRY 2867-8319
Financial Reporting (Module from Bachelor of Science in Finance)
COURSE CODE 33Z15503A	FEES $5,800	ENQUIRY 2867-8319
Human Resource Management (Module from Bachelor of Science in Finance)
COURSE CODE 33Z155048	FEES $5,800	ENQUIRY 2867-8319
Introduction to Economics (Module from Bachelor of Science in Finance)
COURSE CODE 33Z155056	FEES $5,800	ENQUIRY 2867-8319
Investment Management (Module from Bachelor of Science in Finance)
COURSE CODE 33Z155064	FEES $5,800	ENQUIRY 2867-8319
Macroeconomics (Module from Bachelor of Science in Finance)
COURSE CODE 33Z155072	FEES $5,800	ENQUIRY 2867-8319
Management Accounting (Module from Bachelor of Science in Finance)
COURSE CODE 33Z155080	FEES $5,800	ENQUIRY 2867-8319
Management and Innovation of E-business (Module from Bachelor of Science in Finance)
COURSE CODE 33Z155099	FEES $5,800	ENQUIRY 2867-8319
Managerial Economics (Module from Bachelor of Science in Finance)
COURSE CODE 33Z155102	FEES $5,800	ENQUIRY 2867-8319
Marketing Management (Module from Bachelor of Science in Finance)
COURSE CODE 33Z155110	FEES $5,800	ENQUIRY 2867-8319
Microeconomics (Module from Bachelor of Science in Finance)
COURSE CODE 33Z155129	FEES $5,800	ENQUIRY 2867-8319
Monetary Economics (Module from Bachelor of Science in Finance)
COURSE CODE 33Z155137	FEES $5,800	ENQUIRY 2867-8319
Organisation Theory: An Interdisciplinary Approach (Module from Bachelor of Science in Finance)
COURSE CODE 33Z155145	FEES $5,800	ENQUIRY 2867-8319
Principles of Accounting (Module from Bachelor of Science in Finance)
COURSE CODE 33Z155153	FEES $5,800	ENQUIRY 2867-8319
Introduction to Finance (Module from Bachelor of Science in Finance)
COURSE CODE 33Z155161	FEES $5,800	ENQUIRY 2867-8319
Principles of Corporate Finance (Module from Bachelor of Science in Finance)
COURSE CODE 33Z15517A	FEES $5,800	ENQUIRY 2867-8319
Strategy (Module from Bachelor of Science in Finance)
COURSE CODE 33Z155188	FEES $5,800	ENQUIRY 2867-8319
The Law of Business Organisations (Module from Bachelor of Science in Finance)
COURSE CODE 33Z155196	FEES $5,800	ENQUIRY 2867-8319

Continuing Education Fund

* Students enrolled in the course are required to fulfill a minimum of 70% attendance and 50% overall mark of final examination.

Further information: http://www.wfsfaa.gov.hk/cef/

	Continuing Education Fund Reimbursable Course (selected modules only) Some modules of this course have been included in the list of reimbursable courses under the Continuing Education Fund.
	Bachelor of Science in Finance This course is recognised under the Qualifications Framework (QF Level [5])

Application Form Application Form

Enrolment Method

Application Procedures

I) Application for University of London

Please refer to the link below:

https://hkuspace.hku.hk/londonu/#programmes

University of London Business Programmes prospectus

University of London Business Programmes Application Deadline (for 2025/26 Semester):

• 01 Oct 2025

 

II) Enrolment for HKU SPACE Tuition Course

Applicant is required to complete and return the Course Enrolment Form (hard copy is printed in the centre of the brochure) with the course fee to the HKU SPACE on a first-come first-served basis. The courses will start in early / mid September 2025.

Enrolment Deadline for HKU SPACE tuition courses (for 2025/26 Semester): 

• Early September 2025 (First-come-first-served)

 

Payment Method

University of London - Application Fee & Registration Fee

 

​HKU SPACE - Preparatory Course fee