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Shue Yan University Prospectus 2021-22

The degree requirements for the four-year Bachelor of Commerce (Hons.) in Financial
Technology programme are listed below:
2020/21 Cohort
Requirements 2021/22 Cohort
Y1 Y2 Y3 Y4
Language Requirements 14 6 - -
Departmental Core Requirements 18 15 15 15
Departmental Electives - 3 9 9
Free Electives - 3-6 6 -
General Education* 6 6 - -
Total minimum number of required credits 38 33 30 24
Minimum required credits for graduation 125

* Students admitted into Year 1 shall complete a total of 12 credits of GE courses consisting of 3 credits
in each of the four main areas in order to fulfil graduation requirements.

Professional Recognition

1. Hong Kong Institute of Bankers (HKIB) - HKIB may award the ''Advanced Diploma for
Certified Banker" and "Professional Diploma for Certified Banker" to graduates upon the
successful completion of designated electives from our Department and HKIB.

2. CFA Institute - Our BA Degree Programme in Economics and Finance has been accepted
into the CFA Institute University Affiliation Program. This status is granted to academic
institutions whose degree programmes embed at least 70% of the CFA Program
Candidate Body of Knowledge (CBOK) providing students with a solid grounding in the
CBOK and positioning them to sit for the CFA examinations. The students are also eligible
for a CFA level I examination scholarship.

3. Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) - The E&F programme is recognized by
RICS. Graduates with one-year relevant working experience are eligible to apply for and
become an Associate Member (AssocRICS). Alternatively, they may pursue further study
for an accredited degree, receive 1-2 years structured training, sit for RIGS assessment
and subsequently become a chartered surveyor.

4. Hong Kong Securities and Investment Institute (HKSI) - Graduates are eligible to apply for
exemption from modules of the Licensing Examination for Securities and Futures
Intermediaries.

5. Chinese Institute of Certified Financial Planners (CICFP) - Graduates are eligible to apply
for exemption from modules of the CICFP programmes.

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