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outstanding performance are the foci of this subject.

BUS 405 Hong Kong Taxation and Planning
1 Term; 3 Credits
This course aims to introduce students to the basic principles of the taxes operated under
the Hong Kong Inland Revenue Ordinance and its administration, including the issue of tax
returns and assessment, payment and recovery of tax, penalties, procedures for objections
and appeals. The course will enable them to understand the scope of charge, basis of
assessment and relief of salaries tax, profits tax and property tax. Besides, students will
develop analytical skills which will enable them to apply the law to solve basic legal problems
that may arise in Hong Kong, and understand the relief under personal assessment, and the
scope of charge as well as the basis of assessment of stamp duty and estate duty.

BUS 406 Insurance
1 Term; 3 Credits
This course is designed to provide a basic knowledge of insurance principles and
practices with special emphasis on the types of insurance available, and the law and
procedures relating to insurance claims. The course is also aimed at providing future business
managers with the knowledge that will enable them to decide what insurance to take out and
how to proceed with a claim.

BUS 408 Asia Pacific Management Issues
1 Term; 3 Credits
This course aims to provide students with an essential understanding of and the current
debate on key management issues facing the Asia Pacific region. By employing the framework
of business systems, this course provides an overview of the industrial and business
development of various countries in Asia Pacific. The course aims to examine the topical
management issues and challenges the different Asian countries face in the current business
environment and explores how these issues are developing and resolving given the different
constraints and potentials these countries possess.

BUS 410 Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management
1 Term; 3 Credits
The course aims to provide students with a solid theoretical foundation and practical skills
essential for portfolio construction, security analysis and risk management. Topics covered in
this course include the modern portfolio theory, asset pricing models, concepts of market
efficiency, bond and equity investment management, the principles of derivative securities, and
portfolio investment process.

BUS 413 Training and Development
1 Term; 3 Credits
This course aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the research, theory and

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