Business, Accounting and Financial Studies Sacred Heart Canossian College

Hong Kong is an International Financial Center Learning Objectives Hong Kong is an International Financial Center

Learning Objectives Business owners Accountant Managers “To maintain our economic sustainability, HK needs a workforce which can translate ideas into value through commerce and production.” (EDB)

Knowledge/ Understanding the intertwined relationships of different business areas; the dynamic environment in which businesses operate the functions of management in formulating effective strategies for businesses; the importance of accounting in managing a business; the importance of managing personal finance.

Skills use information technology to locate, select, and organize relevant business information for decision-making; investigate, analyze, and evaluate business issues from a variety of perspectives; communicate business information and issues effectively.

Value be informed, active and responsible participants in the business world; be critically aware of the importance of socially responsible and ethical business behaviour; behave responsibly in controlling their personal finances.

Learning Objectives Consumers Business Environment Personal Finance Employees Management Accounting Investors Entrepreneurs Fundamental business knowledge and skills, values and attitudes for fulfilling the roles as consumers, employees, investors and entrepreneurs competently. 7 7

Business, Accounting and Financial Studies Curriculum Framework Business, Accounting and Financial Studies Elective Part (S5 & S6) Compulsory Part (S4) Business Management Module Accounting Module Marketing Management Introduction to Management Financial Accounting Business Environment Financial Management Basics of Personal Financial Management Introduction to Accounting Cost Accounting Human Resources Management

School Assessment Total: 100% Mark Allocation: Common Test: 15% Examination: 60% Lesson Preparation: 15% Major homework 10% Total: 100%

Public Assessment Paper 2 (2 ½ hours ) – 60% Paper I (1 ½ hours) – 40% (Compulsory module) Multiple Choice Questions Short Questions Paper 2 (2 ½ hours ) – 60% (Elective module) Application Problems / Case Studies Case Questions/ Essay Questions SBA (trial for 2012 – 2015 batch)

Curriculum Framework – Elective Part (Management) Financial Budgeting Sources of financing capital Investment appraisal Working capital management Risk management Marketing Role of marketing Marketing research Customer behaviour Marketing strategies for goods and services Consumerism Human Resources Functions of Human Resources Management Development of a quality workforce

To open a pet shop

Financial Management What is my budget? What resources do I need? How can I raise the fund? (Use my own $ or borrow $?) How should I manage my capital? Financial Management

Human resources management How many staff should I employ? How should I Recruit the workers? How can I train them? How much salary should I pay them? Any other benefits will I give them? Human resources management

Marketing Management How do I set the Who are my target prices of my products? Who are my target customers? What Products/ services do they want? Where should I set up my shop? How can I reach my customers and promote my products to them? Marketing Management

Career Path Hong Kong University (Students intake in 2010) Bachelor of Economics and Finance (284) Bachelor of Business Administration (Law) (65) BBA (International Business and Global Management) (30)

Career Path HKUST Bachelor of Science in Global Finance BBA in Marketing BBA in Management

Career Path Jobs related to marketing: Marketing Executives Events Executive Product Manager Online Marketing Executive Brand manager

Career Path Jobs related to HR management: Recruiting and Development Manager People Learning and Development Manager Talent Development Manager Compensation and Benefit Manager Training Manager

Career Path Jobs related to financial management: Financial Planner Financial Consultant Asset Manager Market Risk Commodities Quantitative Analyst

Good Analytical Skills Good Organization Skills Suitable Candidates Good Analytical Skills Good Organization Skills Good Problem- solving Skills Good Written Communication Skills