Business & Management Business Management and Administration
Programme Overview
Highlights
Programme Objectives
- provide students with a range of subjects which look at business and management issues analytically and critically;
- offer an intellectually demanding programme in business and management;
- provide a strong basis in social science;
- provide an opportunity for critical and theoretical study;
- give students a knowledge and understanding of a range of issues in international management, whilst allowing students to learn from issues and experiences relevant to their local environment;
- provide students with a degree which will be valued by employers looking for people who can demonstrate logical and quantitative reasoning.
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) of the Programme
On completion of the programme, students should be able to
- analyse business and management issues from the perspective of a number of social science disciplines;
- formulate and develop arguments on management issues in a logical manner;
- critically evaluate claims made on a range of management issues;
- display skills relevant to managing organisations effectively;
- address both foundational and contemporary management issues, either public or private according to the courses chosen by the student;
- understand aspects of business and sociology management relevant to managing organisations effectively.
- 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;
- critically analyse arguments;
- effective problem solving and decision making skills by applying theory and theoretical models in practical situations;
- assimilate and lucidly evaluate alternative views.
- communicate effectively in a written context;
- use information technology (spreadsheets, word-processing and online databases) appropriately;
- numeracy and quantitative skills including data analysis and interpretation;
- organise information, and assimilate and evaluate competing arguments;
- manage their own learning, including working effectively to deadlines;
- have the capacity for self-reflection and criticality including self-awareness, openness and sensitivity to diversity in terms of people, cultures, business and management issues. Have the capacity to handle ideas and scrutinise information in critical, evaluative and analytical ways.
Programme Details
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 Business and Management 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 2024/25, for students who registered in 2023/24 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 APL can complete the programme in 2 years.
For students first registering for a degree in 2024/25
- To be considered for an honours qualification, you must attempt 12 full courses of the study programme, and pass a minimum of 11 full courses. To be considered for a pass without honours, you must pass 10 full courses.
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No other exit awards are accredited by HKCAAVQ.
- For details, please refer to the University of London programme regulations: http://www.londoninternational.ac.uk/
The Course Structure of BSc Business and Management** |
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Level 100 courses1. Introduction to Economics |
Level 200 / 300 courses5. Core Management Concepts |
10-12. Choose THREE from belowa. Information Systems Management i. Financial Reporting# j. Auditing and Assurance# k. Introduction to Finance#^^ |
# Students can take only one module among these modules (h to k).
^^ Introduction to Finance replaced Principles of Banking and Finance in 2024-25, effective from September 2024
** 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 admitted through the Graduate Entry Route (Refer to Entry Requirements) will have to complete only courses 1 to 9.
For the Graduate Entry Route degree programmes, you must successfully pass all nine courses to be eligible for the award of degree.
Notes:
- The course syllabus is available in the University of London prospectus: https://www.london.ac.uk/
- Degrees are awarded with First Class Honours, Second Class Honours, Third Class Honours or Pass.
- 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.
- 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.
- Admiralty Learning Centre
- United Learning Centre
- HKU SPACE Po Leung Kuk Stanley Ho Community College (HPSHCC) Campus
- Fortress Tower Learning Centre
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.
Modules & Class Details
Modules
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.
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.
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.
Core Management Concepts
The aims of the course are to: give students a thorough grounding in the key management sub‐disciplines; provide an overview of the development of these disciplines; illustrate the disciplinary anchors of these disciplines in sociology, psychology and economics.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Class Details
Timetable for BSc Programmes Tuition Courses (2024/25)*
Week A (Tentative start date: 16 Sep 2024)
Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday / Sunday |
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Investment Management | Principles of Accounting | Business and Management in a Global Context | The Law of Business Organisations | Asset Pricing and Financial Market | 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 (Tentative start date: 16 Sep 2024)
Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday / Sunday |
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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 |
* Subject to change.
^ 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 pm (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:
- Courses in week A & B will be held every 2 week alternatively.
- 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.
- Make up class(es) will be held on Sunday(s) and/or Public Holiday(s).
- 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).
- The School reserves the right to revise the above timetable without prior notice and cancel any tuition courses due to insufficient enrolment numbers.
Fee & Entry Requirements
Entry Requirements
Standard route*
Applicants shall have:
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(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); -
(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 at Grade C & 2 subjects at Grade E in HKCEE (including Mathematics); or -
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma including Mathematics / Mathematical Studies at Grade 3 (Higher Level / Standard Level); or
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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
Students transfer to the BSc programmes
from the University of London International Foundation Programme
- Students of the University of London International Foundation Programme (IFP) may progress to the BSc programmes by applying to transfer their registration, provided that they have passed all four full courses in the University of London International Foundation Programme.
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Students transfer to the BSc programmes
from the Certificate of Higher Education in Social Sciences (CHESS)
Students of the CHESS offered by the University of London may progress to the BSc programmes by applying to transfer their registration, provided that:
a) they have passed all four full module of the CHESS or
b) they have attempted all four full modules and passed three full modules of the CHESS
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#
Total fees: Around HKD85,330 + GBP7,596 (2024/25 enrolment) (3-year part-time study)
- Year 1:
- Application Fee*: GBP60
Module Composite Fee (4 full courses, inclusive of first assessment entry)*: GBP2,512
HKU SPACE Tuition Course Fee (4 full courses): HKD5,800 x 4 = HKD23,200
Exam fee (4 full courses and to be adjusted in Jan 2025): HKD6,050
Total fee for Year 1: GBP2,572* + HKD29,250 - Year 2:
- Module Composite Fee (4 full courses, inclusive of first assessment entry)*: GBP2,512
HKU SPACE Tuition Course Fee (4 full courses): HKD5,800 x 4 = HKD23,200
Exam fee (4 full courses and to be adjusted in Jan 2025): HKD4,840
Total fee for Year 2: GBP2,512* + HKD28,040
- Year 3:
- Module Composite Fee (4 full courses, inclusive of first assessment entry)*: GBP2,512
HKU SPACE Tuition Course Fee (4 full courses): HKD5,800 x 4 = HKD23,200
Exam fee (4 full courses and to be adjusted in Jan 2025): HKD4,840
Total fee for Year 3: GBP2,512* + HKD28,040
* All the fees paid in GBP are subject to the exchange rate. - # All the fees are reviewed annually and are subject to change without prior notice.
CEF
- The CEF Institution Code of HKU SPACE is 100
CEF Courses | ||
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Asset Pricing and Financial Markets (Module from Bachelor of Science in Business and Management) | ||
COURSE CODE 33Z107604 | FEES $5,800 | ENQUIRY 2867-8319 |
Auditing and Assurance (Module from Bachelor of Science in Business and Management) | ||
COURSE CODE 33Z107582 | FEES $5,800 | ENQUIRY 2867-8319 |
Business and Management in a Global Context (Module from Bachelor of Science in Business and Management) | ||
COURSE CODE 33Z107485 | FEES $5,800 | ENQUIRY 2867-8319 |
Core Management Concepts (Module from Bachelor of Science in Business and Management) | ||
COURSE CODE 33Z107566 | FEES $5,800 | ENQUIRY 2867-8319 |
Financial Reporting (Module from Bachelor of Science in Business and Management) | ||
COURSE CODE 33Z107574 | FEES $5,800 | ENQUIRY 2867-8319 |
Human Resource Management (Module from Bachelor of Science in Business and Management) | ||
COURSE CODE 33Z107515 | FEES $5,800 | ENQUIRY 2867-8319 |
Introduction to Economics (Module from Bachelor of Science in Business and Management) | ||
COURSE CODE 33Z107469 | FEES $5,800 | ENQUIRY 2867-8319 |
Macroeconomics (Module from Bachelor of Science in Business and Management) | ||
COURSE CODE 33Z107493 | FEES $5,800 | ENQUIRY 2867-8319 |
Management Accounting (Module from Bachelor of Science in Business and Management) | ||
COURSE CODE 33Z107523 | FEES $5,800 | ENQUIRY 2867-8319 |
Management and Innovation of E-business (Module from Bachelor of Science in Business and Management) | ||
COURSE CODE 33Z107590 | FEES $5,800 | ENQUIRY 2867-8319 |
Managerial Economics (Module from Bachelor of Science in Business and Management) | ||
COURSE CODE 33Z107507 | FEES $5,800 | ENQUIRY 2867-8319 |
Marketing Management (Module from Bachelor of Science in Business and Management) | ||
COURSE CODE 33Z107620 | FEES $5,800 | ENQUIRY 2867-8319 |
Organisation Theory: an interdisciplinary approach (Module from Bachelor of Science in Business and Management) | ||
COURSE CODE 33Z107558 | FEES $5,800 | ENQUIRY 2867-8319 |
Principles of Accounting (Module from Bachelor of Science in Business and Management) | ||
COURSE CODE 33Z107477 | FEES $5,800 | ENQUIRY 2867-8319 |
Introduction to Finance (Module from Bachelor of Science in Business and Management) | ||
COURSE CODE 33Z107639 | FEES $5,800 | ENQUIRY 2867-8319 |
Principles of Corporate Finance (Module from Bachelor of Science in Business and Management) | ||
COURSE CODE 33Z107612 | FEES $5,800 | ENQUIRY 2867-8319 |
Strategy (Module from Bachelor of Science in Business and Management) | ||
COURSE CODE 33Z10754A | FEES $5,800 | ENQUIRY 2867-8319 |
The Law of Business Organisations (Module from Bachelor of Science in Business and Management) | ||
COURSE CODE 33Z107531 | FEES $5,800 | ENQUIRY 2867-8319 |
Continuing Education Fund
Continuing Education Fund (Selected modules only)
For CEF courses that commence on or after 1 August 2022, 80% of the tuition fee for the first HK$10,000 subsidy and 60% of the tuition fee for the remaining HK$15,000 subsidy, subject to a maximum sum of HK$25,000 can be reimbursed on successful completion of an approved course.
* Students enrolled in the course are required to fulfill a minimum of 70% attendance and 50% overall mark of final examination.
Further information: http://www.wfsfaa.gov.hk/cef/
Continuing Education Fund Reimbursable Course (selected modules only) Some modules of this course have been included in the list of reimbursable courses under the Continuing Education Fund. |
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Enrolment MethodApplication Procedures
I) Application for University of London
Please refer to the link below:
https://hkuspace.hku.hk/londonu/#programmes
University of London Business Programmes prospectus
University of London Business Programmes Application Deadline (for 2024/25 Semester):
- 01 Oct 2024
II) Enrolment for HKU SPACE Tuition Course
Applicant is required to complete and return the Course Enrolment Form (hard copy is printed in the centre of the brochure) with the course fee to the HKU SPACE on a first-come first-served basis. The courses will start in early / mid September 2024.
Enrolment Deadline for HKU SPACE tuition courses (for 2024/25 Semester):
- Early September 2024 (First-come-first-served)
Payment Method
University of London - Application Fee & Registration Fee
- Cash, EPS, WeChat Pay, Alipay or VISA/Mastercard in HK$ at the daily exchange rate are accepted at the HKU SPACE Admiralty Enrolment Centre.
- For any enquiries or details, please contact 3761-1122 or email londonu@hkuspace.hku.hk.
- Address:
- University of London Programmes (Admissions Office)
HKU SPACE
Room 313, 3/F, Admiralty Centre
18 Harcourt Road, Hong Kong
HKU SPACE - Preparatory Course fee
- Can be paid by cash / EPS / WeChat Pay / Alipay / VISA / Mastercard / Cheque in any of HKU SPACE enrolment centres.
or
- Can be settled by online payment either through "PPS by Internet" (not available via mobile phones) or by using VISA or Mastercard.
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