The University of Greenwich
The University of Greenwich is proud of its diverse student body. It is home to a thriving community of over 38,000 students of all ages. Students from over 140 countries choose to study at Greenwich, which is also a popular option for local communities in UK.
The research effort of the University is focused on making contributions to solving real-world problems, and the advance of issues that have a direct bearing on business, regional and international communities and ultimately, peoples’ lives. The University’s researchers all have extensive links with industry and commerce, public sector bodies and policy makers, supporting its objective to be a research-informed institution, where students benefit from the experience of academic staff carrying out leading edge research, and consultancy with business.
Over the past 3 years, the University has generated almost £35 million in research, consultancy and related commercial activities, and is the leading post-1992 institution for value of its contract research undertaken within industry.
In 2019, the University has received its fifth the Queen’s Anniversary Prize for Higher and Further Education to recognize its innovative research and development.
University of Greenwich | Greenwich Business School
The University of Greenwich Business School enhances students’ employment prospects by teaching them the skills and knowledge sought by employers. Academic learning is related to real-life business situations and is combined with opportunities for work experience and business simulations, providing students with practical skills. The teaching staff are well qualified academically. Many have professional qualifications and expertise and bring a wealth of real business awareness and experience. It has a strong commitment to support the learning needs of each student.
The School locates at the Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich and is ten minutes from London’s financial centre at Canary Wharf. The campus has state-of-the-art teaching facilities, an excellent library and substantial computing resources. The School has over 4,000 students, including a thriving international community, and around 150 full-time staff, as well as many other part-time staff from industry.
Programme areas including:
- Accounting and finance
- Business studies
- E-Business
- Economics
- Entrepreneurship
- Event management
- Human resource management and organisational behaviour
- International business
- Logistics and purchasing
- Management
- Marketing
- Public relations
- Tourism
Programmes are constantly revised to reflect current business priorities and the demands of employers; this ensures students are trained in relevant business applications.
Duration
The BA (Hons) Business Studies – Advanced Standing programme in Hong Kong can be completed over a period of 12 months.
Programme Structure
Entry Requirements
The BA (Hons) Business Studies Hong Kong Programme is an advanced standing status programme. In order to be admitted into the programme with advanced standing status, applicants must be:
For entry into Year 3:
- Holders of Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Business
- Holders of Sub-degree e.g. Higher Diploma or Associate Degree programmes awarded by recognized tertiary institutions including: VTC, HKU SPACE, CUSCS, PolyU CC, HKBU-SCE, etc.; or
- Equivalent qualifications
- Applicants educated in a language other than English are required to provide evidence of English proficiency, such as:
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- HKCEE – Grade D or above (Syllabus B);
- HKALE – Grade D or above;
- HKDSE – Level 3 or above;
- IELTS – 6.0 or above (overall band score); or
- Equivalent English proficiency
Award
Upon satisfactory completion of the 4 modules (for Year 3 entry), students in all specializations will be awarded the “Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Business Studies” degree certificate by the University of Greenwich.
Recognition of Degree
The BA (Hons) Business Studies awarded by the University of Greenwich, UK in Hong Kong which carries equivalent academic status and recognition to a Bachelor’s Degree conferred by the University to home full-time and part-time students in the UK.
Programme Schedule
The Programme is a daytime taught undergraduate programme supplemented with the mentorship programme supported by Hong Kong Beacon Continuing and Professional Education (“Beacon CAPE”)
1. Daytime taught undergraduate programme
The Programme consists of two (Year 3 Entry) academic terms. Each term consists of two 30-credit modules. Students are required to complete 60 credits in each term.
Term 1:
Module 1: Small Business Development
Module 2: E-Business
Term 2:
Module 3: Final Year Project: Consultancy Project
Module 4: Managing Strategy (Collaborations)
2. Mentorship Programme – “Buddy Learning”
In order to better support students’ educational journey and enhance future employability, an innovative mentorship programme called “Buddy Learning” is also included. A wide range of services is designed and provided to all students to cater for their academic, professional and personal growth needs.
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- Academic tutoring
- Language learning support
- Professional guidance
- Mentorship
- Consulting service
- Student orientation and study group
- Community support initiative