Business Administration

The BBA programme is designed for students who wish to pursue a career in business design and innovation, human resource management, information systems, marketing or wealth management. It combines strong functional training with intensive exposure to communication skills, computer applications, plus other social sciences and/or science subjects.

In the second year of the programme, students can choose to major in business design and innovation, human resource management, information systems, marketing, or wealth management. Students may also select a second major if they are able to complete the requirements. Students of the BBA programme are required to complete 240 credit units for the 4-year curricula.

Common Requirement for All BBA Majors 

UG 5 requirement [54 credits]

• Language [18 credits]
• HKU Common Core Curriculum [36 credits]

Specific Requirements for Individual BBA Majors

1. Major in Business Design and Innovation

• Core [72 credits]
• Free Electives [114 credits]

2. Major in Human Resource Management 

• Core [72 credits]
• Free Electives [114 credits]

3. Major in Information Systems 

• Core [72 credits]
• Free Electives [114 credits]

4. Major in Marketing 

• Core [72 credits]
• Free Electives [114 credits]

5. Major in Wealth Management

• Core [72 credits]
• Free Electives [114 credits]

You must satisfy the following requirements to have your application considered for admission:

• General academic requirement;
• English language requirement;
• Second language requirement.

General Academic Requirement

If you take International Baccalaureate Diploma, GCE A-level / International A-Level or SAT / AP, please take note to the minimum requirements as below:

Qualification:

• International Baccalaureate Diploma: An International Baccalaureate Diploma with 30 points out of 45;
• GCE A-Level /International A-Level: Passes in three GCE Advanced Level / International Advanced Level subjects with CCC, not including any language subjects in English / Chinese;
• SAT / Advanced Placement Test: (a) An overall score of 1800 in SAT Reasoning Test or a composite score of 27 in ACT plus Writing; and (b) (i) Grade 4 in each of the three subjects in Advanced Placement Test; or (ii) A score of 650 in each of the three subjects in SAT Subject Test.

For applicants following the Russian state school system:

A total EGE score of 240 for Mathematics plus two other unspecified subjects other than Russian in the Unified State Exam. Applicants' other qualifications, awards and previous school performance will also be considered.

English Language Requirement

You must achieve at least one of the following to be considered for admission to HKU.

• International Baccalaureate Diploma: (a) Grade 4 in HL English Language (B Syllabus); (b) Grade 5 in SL English Language (B Syllabus); (c) Grade 4 in HL / SL English Language (A1 or A2 Syllabus); (d) Grade 4 in HL / SL English Language A: Language and Literature (e) Grade 4 in HL / SL English Language A: Literature; (f) Grade 4 in SL English – Text and Performance; or (g) Grade 4 in SL English – Literature and Performance (A1 syllabus);
• SAT Reasoning Test: Sub-scores of 550 in both Critical Reading and Writing in the same attempt;
• IELTS: An overall band of 6.5 in IELTS Academic Module with a sub-score of 6.0 in each of the sections;
• TOEFL: A score of 93 in the TOEFL internet-based test with a sub-score of 22 in each of the sections in internet-based TOEFL, or 583 in the paper-based test.

Second Language

You require a qualification in a language other than English, which can be satisfied by one of the following means:

• GCSE / IGCSE / GCEO / GCE AS-level / GCE A-level: Grade E in a language other than English;
• International Baccalaureate Diploma: Grade 4 in a language other than English;
• SAT / Advanced Placement: A score of 600 in a language other than English in the SAT Subject Test; or Grade 3 in a language other than English in the Advanced Placement Test;
• Chinese Proficiency Test (HSK): A score of 180 at HSK Level 3 or above;
• Other National Examinations: A pass in the home language in one of the national examinations.

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Entrance Scholarships for top-ranking students

You will be considered for an entrance scholarship and the result will be announced at the same time when you receive an offer of admission.  No separate application is required.  Selection is based on academic merits with consideration of non-academic achievements. The entrance scholarship for top-ranking students may go up to a value equivalent to a full tuition fee waiver plus an accommodation scholarship and a living allowance per year. 

You may apply for other HKU Scholarships after you are admitted.  You may be awarded a merit-based scholarship based on your work in HKU.  If you go on exchange study, you will also be entitled to a scholarship that helps cover travel and other costs.

Scholarships related to the programme:

• HKU-APEC Undergraduate Scholarship;
• Bank of China (Hong Kong) - HKU Students Scholarship (non-final year);
• Emperor Foundation Scholarship (final year only);
• InterCham Scholarship Fund (3rd year);
• Kowloon Chamber of Commerce Scholarships (2,3rd year);
• Lai Sa Ingue Entrance Scholarship

Financial Assistance

As in most countries, the HKSAR Government does not provide financial aid to non-local students.  However, thanks to the Government’s support for the development of Hong Kong as an educational hub for students from around the world, HKU’s tuition fees are very low by international standard.  With the current student visa policy, non-local students can undertake part-time work on campus during the semester, and a full-time internship during their summer vacation in the city.  Graduates can take up full-time employment on finishing their studies at HKU.

The Faculty values international diversity of our student population. Each year, over 350 incoming exchange students are admitted to study under our Faculty.

Exchange students must:

• be officially nominated by home universities;
• be in good academic standing (minimum grade average of 70%);
• achieve English language proficiency.

Nominated students will be informed of the online application procedures via email after the nomination deadline.