The Bachelor of Business Studies degree provides a creative and flexible program of studies in commerce and business. This programme not only provides students with sound and comprehensive knowledge of the functional areas of entrepreneurship, management, information systems, financial planning, international business and marketing, but also gives students an excellent grounding for careers in various industries.
To give students a comprehensive grounding in the management specific knowledge and skills necessary for those aspiring to a career in various industries
To equip students with practical skills involved in business studies, which can be applied to their respective professional communities
To offer a sound analytical approach to the study of decision-making in an international business context
To develop well-rounded business professionals who are equipped to solve problems within a multidisciplinary business environment
To incorporate flexibility to respond to students’ changing academic and career aspirations
This programme is offered by LIFE in collaboration with the University of Canberra in Australia. Students will be awarded the degrees by the University of Canberra upon completion of study
The awarded degree is fully accredited by the University of Canberra which is recognized worldwide
Lessons are conducted at Lingnan University Main Campus
Students can have full access to the teaching, learning and amenities facilities of the University campus
Year 2 (24 credits)
Depending upon academic qualifications at entry, students may be admitted to the programme with advance standing (credit) and may be taken the required courses in order to fulfil the graduation requirements.
Foundations of Business (3 credits)
Principles of Organisational Behaviour (3 credits)
Foundations of Marketing (3 credits)
Principles of HRM (3 credits)
Management Information Systems (3 credits)
Management Communications (3 credits)
Principles of Management (3 credits)
Operations Management (3 credits)
Foundations of Financial Accounting (3 credits)
Business Law & Ethics (3 credits)
Foundations of Managerial Accounting (3 credits)
Principles of Finance (3 credits)
Year 3 (24 credits)
Semester 1
Strategic Information Systems (3 credits)
Small Business Management (3 credits)
Marketing and Promotion (3 credits)
Project Management (3 credits)
Semester 2
Negotiations and Conflict Management (3 credits)
Risk Management (3 credits)
Management Leadership (3 credits)
Advanced Management (3 credits)
Advanced standing (credits) up to 10 units (30 credit points) will be assessed by the Programme Convener.
Higher Diploma in relevant disciplines, or
Associate Degree in relevant disciplines, or
Higher National Diploma (UK) in relevant disciplines, or
Equivalent qualifications taught by English
Requirement for English Proficiency
Completion of a sub-degree programme with English as medium of instruction
HK$9,750 per unit
Extended Non-means-tested Loan Scheme (ENLS)
Remarks: This programme is an exempted course under Non-local Higher and Professional Education (Regulation) Ordinance (Ref.No.412478).
‘It is a matter of discretion for individual employers to recognise any qualification to which this course may lead.’
Download Programme Prospectus here.