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Lingnan University’s Master of Accountancy programme equips its students with up-to-date, broad knowledge of developments in accounting theory and practice from both a gl ... [+]
A Global and Local Perspective
The one-year, full-time Master of Accountancy (MAcc) programme gives students an up-to-date knowledge of accountancy theory and practice from a global and local perspective. The programme provides a high-quality education in accountancy, auditing, and taxation, and equips future executives and leaders with the skills applicable to the needs of Hong Kong and, increasingly, mainland China and beyond. The MAcc programme is designed for those who want to achieve CPA qualification in mind.... [-]
With 12 regular academic staff, the Economics Department is large by Lingnan’s standards. Its members all hold PhDs from top universities internationally and now counts w ... [+]
Normal Duration: 2 years (Full-time)
Place: Hong Kong
With 13 regular academic staff, the Department of Economics is large by Lingnan’s standards. Its members all hold PhDs from top universities internationally, and now counts with world-renowned scholar in International Economics, Professor Mark Rosenzweig as its Distinguished Adjunct Professor (spending periods of two weeks with us annually). Professor Rosenzweig is Frank Altschul Professor of International Economics and Director, Economic Growth Center at Yale University. The Department of Economics has been punching above its weight on research since being rated among the top 2 highest Economics Departments in Hong Kong in the latest Research Assessment Exercise (2006) conducted by the Hong Kong SAR Government, with a huge 94.13% score against an average 76.72% in Business and Economics in Hong Kong’s universities generally. Equally important for our research students, the Department hosts a constant string of top scholars from around the world for short visits and seminars.... [-]
The Master of Finance (Financial Economics in Energy and Environment) (MoF-EEE) program is suitable for degree graduates, particularly those with no or little work experi ... [+]
Master of Finance - Financial Economics in Energy and Environment (EEE)
The Master of Finance – Financial Economics in Energy and Environment (FT MoF-EEE) program is suitable for degree graduates, particularly those with no or little work experience, who would like to specialize in the energy and environment areas of the financial industry. This specialism is built on solid economics and finance foundations and provides students with up-to-date business and financial information on the development of energy and environment markets.
Program Outcomes
On completion of the FT MoF-EEE program, graduates will be able to:
Apply conceptual frameworks drawn from Accounting, Risk Management, Economics, Quantitative Method and Law to the analysis of investment and corporate finance issues. Solve asset management/corporate finance/ energy and enironmental economics problems as they present themselves in real-life situations. Formulate financial strategies and envision their outcomes. ... [-]The Master of Professional Accounting (MPA) program is a conversion Master's program aiming to provide business degree graduates with an intensive education in accounting ... [+]
Master /Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Accounting (Mixed-mode)
The Master of Professional Accounting (MPA) program is a conversion Master's program aiming to provide business degree graduates with an intensive education in accounting and related knowledge and skills. Students' achievement is targeted at two levels:
To become professional user, preparer, and auditor of accounting information upon completion of the Postgraduate Diploma; To become an expert user of accounting information for making executive decisions upon completion of the Master’s degree.The completion of seven core subjects leads to the award of the Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Accounting (PgDPA). On completion of the PPA components, graduates will be able to:... [-]
The full-time day-time Master of Finance – Investment Management (FT MoF-IMM) program aims to provide degree graduates who would like to specialize in investment manageme ... [+]
Master of Finance - Investment Management (IMM)
The full-time day-time Master of Finance – Investment Management (FT MoF-IMM) program aims to provide degree graduates who would like to specialize in investment management, particularly those with no or little work experience, with a combination of solid finance concepts and up-to-date industry know-how. Furthermore, the program prepares students for the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®) examination.
Program Outcomes
On completion of the FT MoF-IMM program, graduates will be able to:
understand conceptual frameworks drawn from Accounting, Risk Management, Economics, Quantitative Method and Law to the analysis of investment and corporate finance issues. solve asset management/corporate finance problems as they present themselves in real-life situations. formulate financial strategies and policies. envision possible outcomes on financial and strategic recommendations, and to evaluate the performance in a relevant and effective way. ... [-]The programme is designed for recent graduates who intend to pursue a career in professional accounting. It will also benefit those working in non-accounting areas, who s ... [+]
The programme is designed for recent graduates who intend to pursue a career in professional accounting. It will also benefit those working in non-accounting areas, who seek a thorough education in the principles and practice of accounting. The programme emphasizes substantive and operational knowledge as well as the skills and competencies for an accounting professional/practitioner. Additionally, the programme has been accredited by global accounting qualifications such as HKICPA, ACCA, CPA Australia, CIMA, and AIA.
Learning goals The MAcc programme aims to equip students with the following: Contemporary knowledge of accounting Analytical and critical thinking skills to solve real business problems Fundamental knowledge in professional ethics as well as business and company law An understanding of the accounting theory and the latest developments in accounting practice. Programme structure ... [-]