Business Accounting and Financial Studies Sacred Heart Canossian
Business, Accounting and Financial Studies Sacred Heart Canossian College
Learning Objectives Hong Kong is an International Financial Center
Learning Objectives Accountant Managers Business owners “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 Employees Personal Finance Management Accounting Investors Entrepreneurs Fundamental business knowledge and skills, values and attitudes for fulfilling the roles as consumers, employees, investors and entrepreneurs competently. 7
Curriculum Framework Business, Accounting and Financial Studies Compulsory Part (S 4) Business Environment Introduction to Accounting Introduction to Management Basics of Personal Financial Management Accounting Module Elective Part (S 5 & S 6) Financial Accounting Cost Accounting Business Management Module Marketing Management Financial Management Human Resources Management 8
School Assessment Mark Allocation: Common Test: 15% Examination: 60% Lesson Preparation: Major homework Total: 15% 100%
Public Assessment Paper I (1 ½ hours) – 40% (Compulsory module) Multiple Choice Questions Short Questions Paper 2 (2 ½ hours ) – 60% (Elective module) Short Questions Application Problems / Case Studies Case Questions/ Essay Questions SBA (trial for 2012 – 2015 batch)
Curriculum Framework – Elective Part (Management) Financial Marketing • Budgeting • Sources of financing capital • Investment appraisal • Working capital management • Risk management • 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
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
How many staff should I employ? How can I train them? How should I Recruit the workers? How much salary should I pay them? Any other benefits will I give them?
How do I set the prices of my products? Where should I set up my shop? Who are my target customers? What Products/ services do they want? How can I reach my customers and promote my products to them?
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 ØBachelor of Science in Global Finance ØBBA in Marketing ØBBA in Management
Career Path Jobs related to marketing: v. Marketing Executives v. Events Executive v. Product Manager v. Online Marketing Executive v. Brand manager
Career Path Jobs related to HR management: v. Recruiting and Development Manager v. People Learning and Development Manager v. Talent Development Manager v. Compensation and Benefit Manager v. Training Manager
Career Path Jobs related to financial management: v. Financial Planner v. Financial Consultant v. Asset Manager v. Market Risk Commodities Quantitative Analyst
Suitable Candidates ☺Good Analytical Skills ☺Good Organization Skills ☺Good Problem- solving Skills ☺Good Written Communication Skills
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