Programme Objectives

1. provide a high quality education in Economics and Management for intellectually able students from a wide range of backgrounds;
2. give students a sound grasp of the principles of economic analysis to the intermediate level;
3. help students understand the social science basis and inter-disciplinary nature of Management;
4. give students a knowledge of the workings of the economy;
5. enable students to concentrate on specialist areas within the subjects;
6. encourage students to develop intellectual flexibility and powers of rigorous analysis, by placing a premium on developing minds and on bringing forward their analytical reasoning ability;
7. develop in students the ability to apply their knowledge to the solution of theoretical and applied problems in economics and management;
8. provide a basis for further study and for employment, including careers in relevant fields;
9. prepare students for graduate study in economics and/or management.

Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) of the Programme

On completion of the programme, students should be able to

1. understand of the fundamental aspects of economic analysis. (modules 1, 6, 7, and 9, plus modules 10 to 12 elective a )
2. analyse issues from the perspective of a number of disciplines. (modules 1 to 12)
3. think in a critical manner, to formulate and develop arguments both on management and economic issues in a logical manner. (modules 4, 5, 6b, and 9, plus modules 10 to 12 selected from electives a to e and g)
4. demonstrate skills in applying economic reasoning to the analysis of a wide range of policy issues. (modules 1, 6, and 7, plus modules 10 to 12 elective d)

1. locate, extract, analyse and draw reasoned conclusions from multiple sources (including electronic sources) of appropriate literature and relevant data and acknowledge and reference these sources appropriately; (modules 1 to 12)
2. critically analyse arguments; (modules 1, 2b, and 3 to 12)
3. apply theory and theoretical models in practical situations; (modules 3, 4, 5, 6b, and 8, plus modules 10 to12 selected from electives f and h)
4. assimilate and lucidly evaluate alternative views. (modules 1, 2b, and 3 to 12)

1. communicate effectively in a written context; (modules 1, 2b, and 3 to 12)
2. use information technology (spread-sheets, word-processing and online databases) appropriately; (modules 3, and 8, plus modules 10 to 12 selected from electives d, f to i)
3. organise information, and assimilate and evaluate competing arguments; (modules 1, 2b, and 3 to 12)
4. manage his or her own learning, including working effectively to deadlines; (modules 1 to 12)
5. be open minded and have a capacity to handle ideas and scrutinise information in critical, evaluative and analytical ways. (modules 1 to 12)

Programme Structure (Study at HKU SPACE)

A. Programme Structure (Standard Route)

The below structure is for students first registered in 2021-22, for students who registered in 2020-21 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 may complete the programme in 2 years, subject to individual case.

 

The Course Structure of BSc Economics and Management**
Level 100 courses 1. Introduction to Economics 2. Mathematics 1 (Half course) and Statistics 1 (Half course) 3. Principles of Accounting 4. Business and Management in a Global Context
Level 200 / 300 courses 5. Core Management Concepts 6. Choose ONE from below: Microeconomics Managerial Economics 7. Macroeconomics 8. Asset Pricing and Financial Markets 9. Monetary Economics
10-12. Choose THREE from below a. Strategy* b. Organisation Theory: an interdisciplinary approach* c. Human Resource Management* d. Marketing Management*^ e. The Law of Business Organisations* f.  Management and Innovation of e-business* g. Management Accounting h. Information Systems Management i.  Principles of Corporate Finance j. Principles of Banking and Finance

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

** 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)

Recognized 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 1,2,4,5,6,7,8,9, and one course from a to i under courses 10 to 12 .

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

Students registered for BSc Economics and Management through the Graduate Entry Route may not be able to finish in 2 years. Subject to individual case.

Notes:

1. The course syllabus is available in the University of London prospectus:http://www.londoninternational.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.

Course Fee^# 

 

Duration

• Standard Route (To obtain the FIRST Degree)
  Minimum: 3 years*
  Maximum: 6 years
  * Students who gain 3 APL may complete the programme in 2 years, subject to individual case.
  
  Graduate Route (To obtain the SECOND Degree)
  Minimum: 2 years^
  Maximum: 6 years
  ^ Students who admitted through Graduate Route may not be able to complete the programme in 2 years, subject to individual case.
  
  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 recognize any qualification to which this course may lead.