Programme Structure
The entire programme consists of 24 units (600 credits) but in Hong Kong, only Year 2 and Year 3 units will be offered.
Graduates of the Higher Diploma in Business (Accounting); or Higher Diploma in Accounting and Higher Diploma in Financial Information Management (Double Award); or Higher Diploma in Business (Financial Services); or Higher Diploma in Business (Accounting and Financial Planning); or Associate of Business Administration (Accounting theme) awarded within the HKU system through HKU SPACE will be granted exemption of up to 12 units (300 credits) for B Commerce (Accounting) programme or up to 11 units (275 credits) for B Commerce (Accounting & Accounting Technologies) programme. Students will then need to study the remaining units/ credits to complete the programme, as shown in the two tables below.
The academic year is divided into three semesters, each requiring study of four units in general, except for the final semester in the B Commerce (Accounting & Accounting Technologies) which requires students to study five units.
Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting)
Students with maximum exemptions granted will have to study 12 units, each carrying 25 credits, to complete the programme.
| Year | Semester | Unit | |
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| Year Two | Semester 2A (Sep to Jan) | Accounting (Financial) 250* Communication in Business 100 Business and Company Law 225 Accounting (Systems) 204 |
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| Year Two | Summer Semester (Nov to Feb) | Finance (Principle) 215# |
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| Year Three | Semester 1 (Feb/Mar to Jun) | Accounting (Financial) 260* Accounting (Statement Analysis) 222* Taxation Planning 337 Accounting (Managerial Control) 301 |
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| Year Three | Semester 2 (Jul to Nov) | Accounting (Decision Analysis) 308 Accounting (Auditing) 300 Accounting (Financial Modelling) 330# Business Capstone 301 |
* CEF reimbursable course
# Students wishing to qualify for the HKICPA QP must complete Finance (Principles) 215 instead of Accounting (Financial Modelling) 330
The above programme structure is intended for use by prospective students as a guide. HKU SPACE and Curtin University reserve the right to vary the structure.
Applicants who are granted with exemption of less than 11 or 12 units can complete the non-exempted units by taking other Curtin units or where applicable, the equivalent units offered by HKU SPACE's part time programmes. The number of exemptions granted is determined by Curtin University on an individual basis.
Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting and Accounting Technologies)
| Year | Semester | Unit | |
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| Year Two | Semester 2A (Sep to Jan) | Accounting (Financial) 250* Communication in Business 100 Business and Company Law 225 Accounting (Systems) 204 |
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| Year Two | Summer Semester (Nov to Feb) | Finance (Principle) 215# |
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| Year Three | Semester 1 (Feb/Mar to Jun) | Accounting (Financial) 260 Accounting (Statement Analysis) 222* Taxation Planning 337 Accounting (Managerial Control) 301 |
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| Year Three | Semester 2 (Jul to Nov) | Accounting (Decision Analysis) 308 Accounting (Auditing) 300 Accounting (Computer Packages) 220 Accounting (Financial Modelling) 330 Business Capstone 301 |
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* CEF reimbursable course
# Optional: Students wishing to qualify for the HKICPA QP must complete an additional unit Finance (Principles) 215
Applicants who are granted with exemption of less than 11 or 12 units can complete the non-exempted units by taking other Curtin units or where applicable, the equivalent units offered by HKU SPACE's part time programmes. The number of exemptions granted is determined by Curtin University on an individual basis.
The above programme structure is intended for use by prospective students as a guide. HKU SPACE and Curtin University reserve the right to vary the structure.
Duration of Study & Awards
With full exemptions granted, students can complete the programme in 1.5 years. Students who have successfully completed the programme will be awarded the Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) or Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting & Accounting Technologies) by Curtin University.
Teaching Mode
Each unit has 36 teaching hours per semester. For Business and Company Law 225 and Taxation Planning 337, all teaching will be conducted by local lecturers. For other units, the teaching hours include 24 teaching hours by local lecturers and 12 teaching hours by lecturers of Curtin University.
Assessment
Students undertaking the BCom (Accounting) and the BCom (Accounting & Accounting Technologies) in Hong Kong are assessed in the same way as other students of Curtin University studying at the Perth campus in Australia.
Assessment will be based on a combination of coursework assignments, mid-term tests and final examinations which are held towards the end of each semester. All examination papers will be set by academic staff of Curtin University.
Professional Recognition
CPA Australia and ICAA
BCom (Accounting) and BCom (Accounting & Accounting Technologies) meet the educational requirements of CPA Australia and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (ICAA). Upon completion of the programme and meeting CPA Australia's core knowledge requirements, graduates can become Associate Members of CPA Australia. To advance to the qualified CPA (Aust.) status, candidates will need to complete the Professional Level of the CPA Programme, which incorporates six postgraduate education segments and three years of practical experience.
HKICPA
BCom (Accounting) and BCom (Accounting & Accounting Technologies) are now becoming HKICPA accredited programmes. Graduates of these programmes will be eligible to become student members of the HKICPA and enrol to its Qualification Programme (QP), subject to the fulfillment of the admission requirements for QP. Students must enrol to the required units in order to fulfil the requirements for QP. Please refer to "Programme Structure" for details.
ACCA
Graduates of the programmes, also holding a Higher Diploma in Business (Accounting), or a Higher Diploma in Accounting, or a Higher Diploma in Accounting and Higher Diploma in Financial Information Management (Double Award), or an Associate of Business Administration (Accounting theme) from HKU SPACE, will be eligible for having up to a maximum exemption of 9 papers of ACCA Professional Examinations. For further details, please visit ACCA website at: www.accaglobal.com.
AIA
Graduates of the programmes, also holding a Higher Diploma in Business (Accounting), or a Higher Diploma in Accounting and Higher Diploma in Financial Information Management (Double Award), or an Advanced Diploma in Accounting from HKU SPACE, will be eligible for having exemptions from the Professional Examinations of the Association of International Accountants (AIA).
Further Studies
A qualification from Curtin University is well recognised internationally. Graduates of the programme may pursue further studies in accounting, accounting technology, finance and other business related disciplines at postgraduate level. Graduates are eligible to admit to the Master of Finance programme of Curtin University which is also offered at HKU SPACE.
Career Opportunities
The programmes are developed with full recognition from relevant professional accounting bodies to ensure graduates' competencies meet the educational requirements of relevant professional accounting memberships and also the expectations from prospective employers.
Students with career aspirations in professional accounting which includes auditing, taxation, financial accounting, financial management and management accounting will find the programmes extremely attractive. Competencies fit in well in other business fields such as treasury, business consulting, banking, government and other managerial positions which require competence in accounting and financial management.
Tuition Fee
The tuition fee* for the 2012/13 academic year will be HK$9,000 per unit (12 to 14 units in total, depending on exemptions granted), payable in three instalments. The fee covers charges for all lectures, seminars, unit guides, marking of assignments, and examinations.
*Subject to approval
On Campus Transfer
Students enrolled in the programmes in Hong Kong may apply to transfer and complete their studies at the Bentley campus, Perth, Australia during their course of studies, with full credits for units already successfully completed. This is subject to the successful application for a student study visa from the Australian immigration authorities.
CBS School of Accounting Scholarship and Bursary
The School of Accounting of Curtin University offers a scholarship of HK$10,000 to the best new student enrolled into BCom (Accounting)/ BCom (Accounting & Accounting Technologies) programme. A bursary of HK$10,000 will also be given to a CIDP student enrolling to BCom (Accounting)/ BCom (Accounting & Accounting Technologies) programme.
Continuing Education Fund
Selected courses in the programmes have been approved as reimbursable courses for the purpose of Continuing Education Fund (CEF).