Associate of Business Administration in Accountancy
UOWCHK’s Associate of Business Administration in Accountancy, with over 15 years of good reputation, has been one of the outstanding programmes in Hong Kong. Graduates with accountancy knowledge, general education and people skills are better enabled to articulate into local and international accountancy degree programmes, as well as to move into a wide range of careers in accounting and business. The first foundation year covers the essential disciplines of business and accountancy. In the second year, you will acquire advanced accountancy topics. As graduates are eligible for partial exemptions of professional examinations of professional bodies, this programme is a sensible choice towards earning any internationally recognized professional qualification.
FACULTY
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PROG. CODEABAA
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CAMPUSTai Wai |
QF LEVEL4
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DURATION2 years
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CREDIT POINTS63 CPS
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AWARD TYPEAssociate Degree
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Admission, entry requirements and fees
A range of admission options are available for students of different academic backgrounds. Find out how to apply.
Programme-specific entry requirements
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Candidates must also meet the following requirements for ABAA:
- Level 2 or above in HKDSE Mathematics
Fees
Application Fee
$150
Application fee is payable when applicants are invited for interviews. Application fee can be paid by the following methods:
- By direct deposit at any branch of the Hang Seng Bank or ATM transfer (Bank Code: 024) (A/C number: 359-300001-004) OR
- By Octopus Card at the College Office
Tuition Fee
All Full-time Associate Degree/Higher Diploma students are required to take 63 credits in two years at HK$1,900 per credit. Total tuition fees for two years are about HK$119,700.
Other Fee
A Graduation Fee of $400 will be charged upon enrolment in a programme.
Financial Assistance
Students enrolled in self-financing Bachelor/Associate Degree /Higher Diploma programmes are eligible to apply for financial assistance from the following sources:
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Financial Assistance Scheme for Post-Secondary Students (FASP)
Provides means-tested financial assistance to needy full-time students pursuing locally-accredited, self-financing post-secondary education programmes at the level of associate degree, higher diploma or degree. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to needy students so that no eligible students will be denied access to post-secondary education because of lack of means.
Enquiries: 2152 9000
Website: https://www.wfsfaa.gov.hk/sfo/en/postsecondary/fasp/overview.htm -
Non-means Tested Loan Scheme for Post-Secondary Students (NLSPS)
The NLSPS is used to complement the Financial Assistance Scheme for Post-secondary Students (FASP) to provide loan(s) to eligible students to settle tuition fees of locally-accredited, self-financing full-time post-secondary education programmes at the level of associate degree, higher diploma or degree
Enquiries: 2150 6222
Website: https://www.wfsfaa.gov.hk/sfo/en/postsecondary/nlsps/overview.htm -
Continuing Education Fund (CEF)
Some of the AD programmes or course(s) in the AD programmes are included in the list of reimbursable courses for CEF purposes.
The CEF subsidizes students over 18 years of age with learning aspirations to pursue continuing education and training courses. Eligible applicants enrolling on courses after 1 August 2022 will be reimbursed 80% of their fees on the first $10,000 and 60% on the second $15,000, subject to a maximum sum of HK$25,000 (whichever is the less), on successful completion of a reimbursable programme/course(s).
Enquiries: 3142 2277
Website: https://www.wfsfaa.gov.hk/cef/en/index.htm
Programme outcomes and structure
- Learning outcomes
- Main subject areas
- Programme structure - core and elective courses
- Programme structure - progression chart
- Professional recognition
- Articulation pathways
- Career opportunities
- Student activities 學生活動
- Programme enquiry
Programme Intended Learning Outcomes (PILOs) are statements of learning achievement that are expressed in terms of what the learner is expected to know, understand and be able to do upon completion of a course. Students graduating from this programme will be able to:
PILO |
Description |
1 |
Demonstrate a broad knowledge base and solid foundation of generic skills including English and Chinese communication skills, critical thinking and analysis, and digital skills; |
2 |
Appreciate the major socio-political, cultural and economic issues in the local, national, regional and international contexts; |
3 |
Exhibit a strong sense of social responsibility and civic values, a passion in pursuing creativity and innovativeness, and the spirit of lifelong learning; |
4 |
Apply the theories, procedures and skills of audit and assurance, financial reporting, taxation and legal framework to business organizations |
5 |
Evaluate accounting practices by applying the knowledge and skills of accountancy in academic and work situations |
- Management Accounting
- Financial Management
- Accounting Information Systems
- Fundamentals of Business Law
- Ethics in Accounting
- Financial Reporting
- Auditing
- Taxation
To qualify for this award, a candidate shall accrue an aggregate of at least 63 credit points (cps) by satisfactory completion of the following core courses.
Course Code |
Course Name |
Core Courses (42cps) |
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BUS10251 |
Understanding Accounting |
BUS10306 |
Management1 |
BUS10321 |
Understanding Marketing |
BUS10401 |
Principles of Economics |
BUS20119 |
Information Management1 |
BUS20251 |
Management Accounting |
BUS20269 |
Financial Management1 |
BUS20280 |
Fundamentals of Business Law |
BUS20281 |
Ethics in Accounting |
BUS20282 |
Accounting Information Systems |
BUS20283 |
Financial Reporting |
BUS20284 |
Taxation |
BUS20286 |
Auditing |
BUS20309 |
Business Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility |
Language Skills (9cps) |
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CGE1200 |
Practical Chinese |
CGE1000 / 1500 |
English for Academic Studies A / B |
CGE2001 |
English Prof Comm. Skills for Business |
General Education (12cps) |
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CGE10413 |
Hong Kong Society |
CGE13113 |
Understanding Statistics |
CGE14411 |
Critical Thinking |
CGE26515 |
Understanding Contemporary China |
Note 1: Course transferable to BBA programmes of CityU.
Graduates of the ABAA program will receive credit for completing the first five modules of the HKICPA’s Qualification Programme (QP).
課程畢業生將獲豁免香港會計師公會專業資格認證考試的首5個單元。
Receives Maximum Exemptions from HKICPA
According to the Graduate Exit Survey 2023, 81% of surveyed graduates went on to further studies. The following further studies pathways is not exhaustive but only aims to show some examples.
UOW College Hong Kong
- Bachelor of Banking and Financial Technology (Honours)
- Bachelor of Marketing and Supply Chain Management (Honours)
- Bachelor of Maritime Services and Operations Management (Honours)
City University of Hong Kong
- Bachelor of Business Administration in Accountancy
- Bachelor of Business Administration in Business Economics
Hong Kong Baptist University
- Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours)
- Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) - Accounting Concentration
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
- Bachelor of Business Administration in Professional Accountancy
The University of Hong Kong
- Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting and Finance
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
- Bachelor of Business Administration in General Business Management
Graduates from this programme will be able to find employment in local and international accounting firms. Others will seek jobs in business institutions and the civil service.
Boot Camp Fly - Graduation Cycling Tours 畢業單車環島 系列
2019 Scotland (last tour)
https://1819bc5.wixsite.com/website
2018 Taiwan
https://1718bcfly.wixsite.com/bootcampfly2018
2017 Taiwan
https://bootcampfly2017.nva-hk.com
2016 Taiwan (most representative of the 7)
https://bootcampfly.wixsite.com/2016
2015 Taiwan
https://bootcampfly.wixsite.com/2015
Heilongjiang Challenge Series - 黑龍江挑戰 系列
2019 - 11th and last trip
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=fTS_SfNH5y0
2018
https://hljchallenge1718.wixsite.com/home/home
news report:
https://www.sohu.com/a/216100662_777895
2017
https://hljchallenge1617.wixsite.com/hljchallenge1617
2016
https://cccu-src.weebly.com/201516-tales-of-my-inner-journey-235632675735352.html
Any enquiries relating to the ABAA programme should be directed to the Programme Leader, Dr Peter Yip.
Contact Us
Faculty of Business
Telephone: 2707 3131
Fax: 2707 3132
Email: uowchk-fbu@uow.edu.au
Address: 3/F, 18 Che Kung Miu Road, Tai Wai, New Territories, Hong Kong
[accessible via MTR Tai Wai Station Exit B]
College Office
Telephone: Main campus - 2707 3111 / 2707 4669
Fax: 2707 3222
Email: uowchk-main@uow.edu.au
Address: 1/F, 18 Che Kung Miu Road, Tai Wai, New Territories, Hong Kong
[accessible via MTR Tai Wai Station Exit B]