Department of Law and Business
 

Bachelor of Commerce (Hons.) in Law and Business 2008-09
Mode : Full-Time
Normal Durarion : 4 Years
Credits Required for Award : 124
Head of Department : Prof. Ned Augherson
Tuition fee : HK$49,000
Application date : 30/6/2008 - 19/7/2008
Special Features
Aims and Objective
Minimum Entry Requirements
Programme Structure
Career Prospects
Procedures for Application
 
Special Features
1.

By providing a business degree with a specialisation in law, the programme will expose students to the interface between business and law and enable graduates to make an effective contribution in an increasingly regulated business environment.
2.

The programme recognises the importance of Hong Kong as an international business and financial centre and the growing importance of China in the global economy, equipping graduates with the knowledge and skills to operate effectively in that environment.
3.

The flexible programme allows students to study diverse areas or, through the provision of study 'concentrations', to undertake further areas of specialisation in law and/or business.
4.

The programme helps students to develop critical, analytical and independent minds.
5.

The programme enhances students' competence in written and oral communication in Chinese and English.
 

Aims and Objectives
1.

Equip graduates with critical thinking skills and a capacity for independent thought.
2. Impart an understanding of the interface between law and business and the role of law in achieving effective and ethical business dealings.
3. Through providing an understanding of business and legal principles, enable graduates to operate effectively in a regulated business environment.
4. Produce graduates who have business ability with a legal sense.
5. Develop the capacity of students to operate effectively in both the domestic and international business environments.
Minimum Entry Requirements
Applicants* must:
1. have passed the HKCEE with at least six E grade subjects or above, including Chinese and
English; and
have passed Chinese Language and Culture and Use of English in the Hong Kong Advanced Supplementary Level ('AS' Level) Examination, plus passing at least one Advanced Level ('A' Level) subject in Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination in one sitting or equivalent;
2. Associate Degree Holders; or
3. have attained equivalent education standards from overseas countries.
* All candidates for admission will be interviewed as part of the selection process.
   

Programme Structure

ĦE Critical Thinking
ĦE English Usage and Writing
ĦE Chinese language
ĦE Legal Research and Writing
ĦE Legal Process
ĦE Constitutional Law
ĦE Chinese Legal System
ĦE Chinese Business Law
ĦE Contract Law
ĦE Company Law
ĦE Banking Law
ĦE Corporate Criminal Law
ĦE Commercial Law
ĦE Commercial Dispute Resolution
ĦE Property Law
ĦE The Law of Torts
ĦE Finance Law

ĦE Criminal Law
ĦE Introduction to Economics
ĦE Financial Accounting
ĦE Principles and Practice of Management
ĦE Quantitative Methods for Business
ĦE Principles of Marketing
ĦE Organisational Behaviour
ĦE Money and Banking
ĦE Advanced Business Report Writing
ĦE Business Strategy
ĦE Contemporary Issues in Corporate Governance
ĦE Financial Institutions in Hong Kong
ĦE Financial Planning
ĦE Insurance
ĦE Tax Planning
 
Career Prospects
1.

Graduates will be equipped with a wide range of skills that will prepare them for diverse careers in the business environment.
2. Because of the legal training in a business context, graduates will be well equipped to make an important contribution to business operations and management.
3.

Graduates will have a solid foundation for further specialisation in the areas of law and business.