Part I Programme for Bachelor of Arts

Part 1 Programme in B.A. (Honours) Degree in Money, Banking & Finance between Hong Kong Shue Yan University and University of Stirling

Aim

The purpose of this programme is to facilitate the transfer of students from Shue Yan University to the third year of the BA (Hons) in Money, Banking & Finance programme at University of Stirling, UK. It is designed to train students in modern economic analysis and its applications to Money, Banking and Finance.

Nature

The BA(Hons) in Money, Banking & Finance programme is divided into 2 parts. Part I comprising one year's studies at Hong Kong Shue Yan University (equivalent to semesters 1-4 at Stirling), the Part II consisting of two years’ studies (semesters 5-8)at the University of Stirling, UK. The degree will be awarded by the University of Stirling: the degree classification will be based on the academic performance of the Shue Yan students during their third and fourth years' studies at Stirling.

Course Structure

The syllabus of the first year of the cooperative programme is consistent with the programme conducted at the University of Stirling and examination papers are agreed jointly by the two institutions. The courses offered in Shue Yan University have a similar content and structure as Years 1 and 2 courses scheduled in the Department of Economics in Stirling.The courses offered in 2005/06 academic year at Shue Yan are listed below:

Course Code	Number of Credits	Course Name
ECON 103	3	Basic Microeconomics
ECON 104	3	Basic Macroeconomics
ECON 113	3	Mathematics for Economists
ECON 114	3	Economic Statistics
ECON 203	3	Intermediate Microeconomics
ECON 204	3	Intermediate Macroeconomics
FIN 243	3	Money & Banking
ACCT 100	3	Financial Accounting
ENG 211-2	6	English Writing
COMP 201	3	Computer Applications
Free Electives	3 - 5	- -
Total	36 - 38	- -

Students continue to take the core modules in Economics and Finance at Stirling:

Advanced Microeconomics;
Advanced Macroeconomics;
Economic Policy in Britain and Europe (or Using Economic Data);
Financial Management: Theory and Practice;
International Finance; and
Financial Analysis or Securities and Investment.

In addition, three advanced options are chosen from the following:

Money and Banking;
Domestic and International Banking;
Financial Economics;
Management Economics;
The Japanese Economy;
International Economics; or
Monetary Economics.

Attraction

1. Substantial savings are realized by undertaking one third of the complete course locally, stemming from lower tuitions and living expenses.

2. The degree is awarded by the University of Stirling and is identical in every respect to that resulting from their regular programme.

3. University of Stirling has instituted a scholarship of £3,000 per annum lasting for 2 years to the best student transferring from Shue Yan each Year.

Eligibility for Admission

1.	At least 6 passes including Chinese and English in one sitting in the HKCEE; and
2.	At least 2 passes in the HK Advanced Level Examination; or
3.	At least 2(A) and 3(O) in the GCE Examination; or
4.	Mature students aged 21 or above with a good command of English may also apply, but this category must pass the University Entrance Examination.

Eligibility for Transfering to Stirling

1.	Grade Point Average of 2.2 and a B grade in ECON 113, ECON 114, ECON 203, ECON 204 and ECON 243 in Shue Yan Examinations;
2.	English AS-level passed with grade E or IELTS 6 / TOEFL 550.

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