| Programme Short Name | Study Mode | Normal Period of Study | JUPAS Code | EdUHK Programme Code |
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| BA(PF)&BEd(BAFS) | Full-time | 5 Years | JS8007 | A5B110 |
| Enquiry (Admissions) | Enquiry (Programme) | Download Leaflet |
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| (852) 2948 6886 Submit Your Enquiry |
Dr LEE Kwok Wai Ray |
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Programme Introduction
The BA(PF) & BEd(BAFS) double degree programme aims to train pre-service teachers to effectively teach Business, Accounting and Financial Studies [BAFS] and Business Fundamentals [BF] in secondary schools. Students will be equipped with a solid understanding of business disciplinary and teaching knowledge and skills with a focus on the latest changes in business environment and technological advancement from different perspectives. Students are also equipped with academic and professional competencies in personal finance and finance advisory. They will be introduced to the fundamental operations of the banking and financial sector within the global business context, and the contemporary conceptual and practical issues in investment analysis, portfolio management, budgeting and taxation, wealth management, and financial planning and counselling. The disciplinary knowledge in personal finance and finance advisory can enhance prospective teachers’ competence to deliver financial education and organise student activities for promoting financial education in secondary schools. Upon the completion of the programme, graduates will be able to display competent teaching with professional conduct and ethics for quality business and financial education provision in secondary schools.
Programme Features
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Interconnects personal finance and education disciplines for diversifying graduates’ career pathways in the ever-changing world
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Provides comprehensive understanding of theoretical and practical aspects of business, accounting, financial studies, personal finance and education
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Covers the latest development in the global financial sector, including fintech, investment analysis, portfolio and wealth management for personal needs
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Offers teaching practicum and business internship
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Equips students to become high teaching competent business teachers in secondary schools, and to be innovative practitioners in the business and financial sectors
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Graduates will obtain dual degrees and be eligible for applying as registered teachers in Hong Kong
Programme Structure
| Domain | Credit Points (cps) |
|---|---|
| Major | 71 |
| - Discipline Studies Major | 35 |
| - Education Major | 33 |
| - Cross-Faculty Core Course | 3 |
| Education Studies | 30 |
| - Education Studies Core | 24 |
| - Pedagogy for Major | 6 |
| Field Experience | 22 |
| General Education | 18 |
| Language Enhancement | 9 |
| Final Year Project (Honours Project / Capstone Project) | 6 |
| Minor(s) / Elective(s) | 0 |
| Total (Minimum required cps for graduation): | 156 |
Notes:
(1) Classes will be held in Tai Po Campus and Tseung Kwan O Study Centre / North Point Study Centre / Sports Centre / Kowloon Tong Satellite Study Centre as decided by the University.
(2) Students admitted into this programme are required to visit the Greater Bay Area (GBA) and/or other parts of the Chinese Mainland. The programme may also require students to participate in other non-local learning experience for completion of the programme. While the visits are subsidised, students are required to contribute part of the estimated cost of the visits ("students’ contribution"), whereas any personal entertainment, meals expenses, travel document fee and personal insurance costs shall be at students’ own expense. The estimated cost of the visits and students’ contribution for students admitted to the coming cohort is yet to be available due to a variety of factors such as inflation of cost of the visits, trip duration, traveling expenses, the exchange rate, etc.
(3) Starting from the 2024/25 cohort, students admitted to the full-time Bachelor of Education and Double Degree programmes are required to fulfil the “Exit Requirements for Teachers’ Professional Conduct and Ethics”, which consists of three components: 1) Fulfilment of assessment requirements of Field Experience; 2) Satisfactory completion of two required courses related to Teachers’ Professional Conduct and Ethics; 3) Fulfilment of relevant co-curricular requirement.
Field Experience
Field experience (FE) is a core domain in both the pre-service and in-service teacher education programmes at the Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK) which aims to support students to develop the graduate attributes of the University, i.e., Professional Excellence, Ethical Responsibilities and Innovation (PEER &I), and to nurture them to be outstanding and caring educators and professionals who contribute constructively to sustainable social and economic development in Hong Kong and beyond. Please click here for more details.
Career Prospects/Professional Recognition
Graduates will possess teacher qualifications in Hong Kong and are eligible to apply for Registered Teacher (RT) from the Education Bureau for teaching Business, Accounting and Financial Studies [BAFS] and Business Fundamentals [BF] in local secondary schools.
Graduates can take up positions in the financial sector that require robust financial knowledge as an alternative pathway. Meanwhile, the promising opportunities provided by the public sector and the non-government sectors in the field of financial education can be another option for career development.
What Our Student Says
Looking back, the BEd(BAFS) programme has provided me with strong theoretical training and highly useful teaching pedagogies. A defining highlight was my field experience in secondary schools, where I received invaluable guidance, constructive feedback, and practical recommendations from experienced lecturers and former BAFS teachers. Their mentorship significantly honed my instructional skills, expanded my professional network and deeply reinforced my passion for the teaching profession. This hands-on exposure has fully prepared me to step into the classroom with confidence upon graduation. I am incredibly grateful for this valuable experience, which has equipped me with both the subject expertise and the commitment needed to thrive as an educator and positively impact future learners.
NG Cheuk Fung Jonathan
2026 Graduate
Bachelor of Education (Honours) (Business, Accounting and Financial Studies)
Studying the BEd(BAFS) programme at EdUHK has given me a unique opportunity to bridge theory and practice. Through the programme, I gained solid knowledge in accounting, management, and financial literacy, while developing the professional skills and capabilities needed for effective teaching. During my block practice in secondary schools, I had the chance to teach both the Accounting and Business Management strands of BAFS. By working closely with students, I came to understand their learning needs more deeply, which brought me great satisfaction in supporting their growth. Beyond classroom teaching, I also contributed to lesson preparation, assessment design, and the planning of a variety of learning activities, which strengthened my confidence and professional competence. The programme’s strong emphasis on experiential learning, reflective practice, and continuous professional development, along with the support and guidance of dedicated lecturers and mentors, has helped me grow both academically and personally.
MA Tsz Yin Luna
2026 Graduate
Bachelor of Education (Honours) (Business, Accounting and Financial Studies)
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