FAQ

Students taking the BBA-JD Programme can obtain both degrees (a Bachelor's degree and a Master’s degree) in five years of study, as opposed to the usual six years (four years for BBA and two years for the JD degree). In addition the cost for completing the BBA-JD Programme is lower when compared to complete the BBA and the JD programme separately. 

The BBA-JD Programme is suitable for dynamic and highly-motivated students who are interested in acquiring knowledge and skills in both the disciplines of business and law. Students who aspire to gain cross‐disciplinary skills to handle a multitude of problems at the intersection of business and law, benefit from two professional networks, and double-edged career prospects are encouraged to apply.

The BBA-JD Programme will recruit up to 25 students a year.

Primarily applicants will be considered on academic merit. Applicants must satisfy the minimum programme requirements for admission to the BBA-JD Programme in addition to the University’s general entrance requirement for undergraduate admissions.

Yes. For 2024 entry, the best result in the same subject taken by a candidate in his/her three most recent attempts of the HKDSE examination will be used for calculation of the admission score. Admission scores of applicants seeking admission on the strength of results from more than one sitting of the HKDSE examination will be adjusted.

Please refer to the following webpages of the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid for details:

• Frequently asked questions
• Arrangement for JUPAS applicants with more than one sitting of HKDSE

Strong English language proficiency is core to the study of business and law. A Level 5 or above in English Language attainted from the HKDSE is normally expected.

All JUPAS applicants must also satisfy the minimum requirement of the HKDSE Chinese Language to be considered.

No. Only HKDSE English Language subject will be considered for JUPAS applicants.

Yes. All/shortlisted applicants will be invited to a selection interview conducted by a joint panel comprising members from CUHK Business School and CUHK LAW.

No. All students admitted to the BBA-JD Programme will be on full-time study schedule.

No. The programme does not accept major transfer applications from current CUHK students studying in other programmes due to the programme curriculum design.

On fulfilling the BBA-JD Programme requirements and the University’s graduation requirements, students will graduate with a Bachelor of Business Administration (undergraduate degree) and a Juris Doctor (postgraduate degree) qualification.

BBA-JD graduates will have the opportunity to develop multi-fold careers, including but not limited to business consulting, commerce, finance, government, community service, law enforcement, academia, public administration, education and media.

Graduates who aspire to practise as Hong Kong barristers or solicitors may further their study by applying for the PCLL Programme, which they may begin after they complete their JD degrees. CUHK LAW is one of the institutions that offer the PCLL Programme. Students who complete the PCLL Programme will be eligible to embark on training contracts to qualify as Hong Kong solicitors and pupillages to qualify as Hong Kong barristers.