Overview
Why choose University of Huddersfield?
- Huddersfield Business School is AACSB accredited
- Fully recognized in the UK
- Same qualification of the home programme offered in the UK
- Top-up Degree for Diploma and Associate Degree holders
- Taught by UK faculty with intensive teaching block and supporting online resources
- Enhanced Student Experience with Blended Learning
- Top 10 in England for international student satisfaction and teaching excellence
- QF Level 4 and BTEC Level 5 graduates are eligible to apply
- Attainable in 1 year: 6 taught modules
Information at a Glance
Commencement Date:
Deadline for New Application:
Tuition fee:
HK$73,500Medium of Instruction:
EnglishUniversity of Huddersfield
The University of Huddersfield is a long established and successful university with a long and proud tradition in teaching and research. From its roots in 1825, the University has kept its scientific and mechanical expertise and over the last 180 years has successfully expanded into the arts, business, humanities, education and health sciences. From its modest beginnings in 1825, the University now has nearly 20,000 students. The University of Huddersfield is a centre of research and excellence and pushes the boundaries of knowledge.
One of six Academic Schools at the University the Huddersfield Business School has been awarded a coveted accreditation, AACSB, which less than six percent of institutions offering business degree programmes manage to achieve and is a result of ‘its dedication not only to the students, alumni network, and greater business community, but to the higher education industry as a whole. AACSB accreditation from AACSB International ensures continuous improvement and provides focus for Schools to deliver on their mission, innovate, and drive impact. As an AACSB-accredited school, Huddersfield Business School has undergone a rigorous review process conducted by its peers in the business education community, to ensure it has the resources, credentials, and commitment needed to provide students with a first-rate, future-focused business education.
The University has also recently been awarded its third Queen’s Anniversary Prize and a Queen’s Award for Enterprise in the category for International Trade, an award that is reserved for the most outstanding UK organisations.
Achievements of University of Huddersfield:
- Huddersfield Business School has been awarded AACSB accreditation (2023)
- QS 5 Stars (2023)
- The Queen’s Awards for Enterprise: International Trade (2022)
- The Queen’s Anniversary Prizes (2021)
- No. 1 in England for professionally qualified teaching staff (HESA 2020 & 2021)
- Global Teaching Excellence Award (HEA 2017)
Note:
HESA – Higher Education Statistics Agency
HEA – Higher Education Academy
Details
The full BA(Hons) degree comprises 360 credits. Qualified students entering the Hong Kong programme are automatically given 240 credits exemption from the full programme and can usually complete the programme over a period of twelve months.
Year 3
(120 Credits)
- Business & the Entrepreneur
- Electronic Commerce
- International Business
- International Marketing
- Managing across Cultures
- Strategy in Context
Year 2
120 Credits Exemption
(Qualified Candidates are exempted from this year)
Year 1
120 Credits Exemption
(Qualified Candidates are exempted from this year)
All six modules are taught via blended learning with a combination of face-to-face teaching and interactive online technologies. Blended learning allows students more time to reflect and engage with the modules leading to an enhanced student learning experience.
Each module will generally has an eight week study schedule as follows:
Week 1 | Online Lecture Weekday 1 (7pm-10pm) |
Self-study: Video lectures and Readings |
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Week 2 | Face-to-face Teaching Weekday 1 (6pm-10pm) |
Face-to-face Teaching Weekday 2 (6pm-10pm) |
Face-to-face Teaching Saturday (2pm-10pm) |
Face-to-face Teaching Sunday (9am-5pm) |
Week 3 | Self-study: Video lectures and Readings |
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Week 4 | Online Lecture Weekday 1 (7pm-10pm) |
Self-study: Video lectures and Readings |
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Week 5 | Assessment Workshop Weekday 1 (By appointment) |
Assessment Workshop Weekday 2 (By appointment) |
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Week 6 | Self-study, Revision and Coursework | |||
Week 7 | Examination (if applicable) | |||
Week 8 | Break |
Hear from our Alumni

Billy Wong
Inventory Controller
Cathay Pacific
"The excellent UK teaching team and flexibility of the programme were the main reasons I chose to study Huddersfield. Professors and lecturers were willing to help and I was able to meet a group of high quality classmates in the industry. This programme and qualification provide me with fundamental knowledge and skills for my postgraduate study and enhance my career development."

Anita Lo
HR Manager
Stan Group (Holdings) Limited
"I chose the Huddersfield HR Management programme for its fine reputation, and it was applicable on my career as well. It was an amazing experience during my study, the faculty from the University had incredible patience to discuss with students. They provided useful guideline to students from their professional point of view. Students did not just focus on study as faculty could inspire their logical thinking. This is extremely valuable on my development."

William Lo
Head of IT
Mirae Asset Global Investments (HK) Limited
"I chose Huddersfield because of the reputation and flexibility they gave to students. I was impressed by the resources provided online and the facilities in the UK for Hong Kong based students. There was a lot of interaction with my classmates and faculty. Today I can further advance on my career thanks to the University of Huddersfield."
Admissions
Tuition
HK$ 73,500 (Course fee: HK$12,250 x 6 installments)
*This programme is an eligible programme under The Extended Non-means-tested Loan Scheme (ENLS) provided by the Government of HKSAR. For details, please refer to: http://www.wfsfaa.gov.hk/sfo/en/postsecondary/enls/overview.htm
Entry Requirements
The BA(Hons) Hong Kong Programme is an advanced standing status programme. To be considered for admission with advanced standing status, applicants must have at least a Diploma qualification in business related disciplines from a recognized institution:
- Graduates of the Diploma in Management Studies (DMS) / Advanced Diploma in Management Studies (ADMS) jointly organized by the HKMA / HKPolyU or HKMA / Lingnan University; or other qualifications deemed by University of Huddersfield to be equivalent to these qualifications.
- Graduates of a Higher Diploma in Business (or equivalent) in a business related subject such as accounting, administration, corporate management, public sector management or leisure services management from a recognised institution in Hong Kong or elsewhere.
- Graduates of the Edexcel Higher National Diploma in a business related subject from a recognised awarding body in the UK or the equivalent for Hong Kong based students. As appropriate, either the UK National Academic Recognition Information Centre (UK NARIC) Database and/or the Hong Kong Qualifications Framework will be used to judge equivalence.
Mature applicants with substantial working experience holding the professional diploma qualification and other relevant experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
English Requirements
Applicants must be proficient in English Language and will be required to provide evidence of proficiency (such as a minimum GCSE Grade C, TOEFL 550 or IELTS 6.0), unless their higher diploma qualification has been undertaken in an institution where the language of instruction is English.
Enquiry
Course Details
Ms Carol Wong | |
Phone: | 2774 8585 |
Email: | carolwong@hkma.org.hk |
General Enquiry
Phone: | 2774 8500 or 2774 8501 |
Email: | hkma@hkma.org.hk / enrol@hkma.org.hk |
Fax: | 2365 1000 |
It is a matter of discretion for individual employers to recognise any qualification to which this course may lead.