With information technology (IT) advancing by leaps and bounds, most of the industries are going digital these days. Electronic health records bring convenience to patients and medical practitioners, and IT forensics have played a significant role in law enforcement work. The influence of information technology is seen in every area of life. The School’s IT programmes are specially designed to give students an edge in their respective industry professions.

The School has long been committed to nurturing talent to help fuel Hong Kong’s development. This autumn, the School is offering an array of programmes covering accounting, enterprise risk management, brand management, marketing, corporate compliance, digital and social media marketing, and sport and recreation management, all of which will help to play a vital role in developing local human resources.

The School’s wide-ranging arts programmes cover more than general interest courses. They also include a variety of postgraduate courses to assist students advance in their professional careers. These include management courses for the creative industry, photography, and popular and world music. Part of the programmes are reimbursable in the Continuing Education Fund.

The School is offering a number of Chinese medicine programmes this season. The Graduate Diploma in Chinese Medicine (Pain Management) helps students devise clinical solutions to treat and alleviate pain and to hone their clinical skills in Chinese medical treatments such as acupuncture, Chinese medicine and Tui-Na. The Postgraduate Certificate in Chinese Medicine (Clinical Gynaecology) offers students an in-depth understanding of common and rare gynaecological diseases, as well as treatment strategies.

In facing social changes, there is a need to understand more about public order and its related international standards. The School is offering a series of public order programmes to equip students with the latest information and knowledge.