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Economics & Finance

the Study Subsidy Scheme for Designed Professions (SSSDP) since 2021/22.

The degree requirements for the four-year Bachelor of Commerce (Hons.) in Financial
Technology programme are listed below:
2020/21 Cohort
2021/22 Cohort
Requirements 2022/23 Cohort
2023/24 Cohort
Y1 Y2 Y3 Y4
Language Requirements 14 6 - -
Departmental Core Requirements 18 15 15 15
Recommended 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 of our BA
(Hons.) in Economics and Finance programme upon the successful completion of desig-
nated electives from our Department and HKIB.

2. CFA Institute - Our BA (Hons.) in Economics and Finance programme 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 RICS assessment
and subsequently become a chartered surveyor.

4. Hong Kong Securities and Investment Institute (HKSI) - Graduates are eligible to apply for

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