Postgraduate Certificate in Corruption Studies
貪污研究深造證書
06-11-2012
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Course Description
Since the first launch in 2003, the Postgraduate Certificate in Corruption Studies programme has now been established as one of the leading training courses in anti-corruption studies in the world. It has been providing the much needed capacity building for all practitioners and professionals in anti-corruption and law enforcement agencies, justice departments, regulatory bodies, accounting and legal professions and the like from around the world, who share a mission and commitment in the global battle against corruption. By the completion of the 9th cohort in November 2011, a totalof 261 Postgraduate Certificate awards have gone to the delegates, mostly senior officials of anti-corruption authorities coming from 38 countries and regions, which represent a total of 76 agencies and/or organizations. These include Afghanistan, Australia, Austria, Bhutan, Botswana, Canada, Cayman Islands, Ecuador, Ethiopia, Fiji, Ghana, Hong Kong SAR, Iraq, India, Indonesia, Jordan, Kenya, Latvia, Lesotho, Mainland China, Malawi, Malaysia, Mauritius, Mongolia, Namibia, Netherlands, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Rwanda,Serbia, Singapore, Tanzania, TimorLeste, Uganda, Vietnam, Zambia and Zimbabwe. They also include officials from international organizations such as the UNDP, UNODC, USAID, Asian Development Bank and the Asia Foundation (Please see Appendix 2 for a list of the major agencies and organizations).
This Postgraduate Certificate in Corruption Studies programme provides a unique blend of academic and professional training in anti-corruption studies that trained professionals will need in combating corruption effectively. In addition, it provides opportunities for the participants to explore their academic potential with a broad-based foundation in the field of anti-corruption and hence prepare them for higher level studies in related disciplines.
The programme has the support of the International Association of Anti Corruption Authorities (IAACA), Tiri (the governance-access-learning network) and is part of the Public Integrity Education Network (PIEN), which is a network of more than twenty universities around the world with the common goal of promoting integrity education.
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Days / Time
- Monday 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Tuesday 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Wednesday 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Thursday 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Saturday 9:00am - 1:00pm
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Duration
- 3 weeks
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Venue
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Medium of Instruction
- English
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Programme Structure
This Postgraduate Certificate is a 30 credit programme, which comprises the following six modules.
Module Title
QF Level
1 Theories on Corruption
6
2 Corruption Legislation
6
3 Comparative Studies of Anti-corruption Structures and Strategies
6
4 Anti-Corruption Enforcement
6
5 Corruption Prevention and Community Education
6
6 Integrated Group Project
6
The delivery of the programme comprises the three major components:
- Pre-course research study;
- A 3-week intensive full-time residential study in Hong Kong; and
- Post-course self-study.
The 3-week intensive full-time residential study in Hong Kong will commence on 6 November and conclude on 26 November 2012 (Sessions will be held on weekdays (9:00am – 5:00pm) and/or Saturday & Sunday). It involves face-to-face teaching and interactive learning through lectures, seminars, workshops and case studies. Demonstrations, experience-sharing, focus group interviews and field trips to the law enforcement agencies in Hong Kong may be arranged where appropriate to provide students opportunities to apply the knowledge and concepts and hence improve their understandings in anti-corruption studies.
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Assessment and Award
The assessments for this Postgraduate Certificate programme are based on both individual assignment and integrated group project submitted during the course of study. Each participant should complete an individual assignment and an integrated group project with oral presentation.
The individual assignment represents 50% of the overall grade mark of the programme. The integrated group project and oral presentation represent 30% and 20% of the overall grade mark of the programme respectively. A participant is required to pass all the components of the assessments in order to be eligible for the Postgraduate Certificate award. Each participant must fulfill a minimum of 80% attendance requirement.
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Professional Recognition
The Law Society of Hong Kong has approved this Postgraduate Certificate programme for the purpose of compliance with CPD requirements under its CPD Scheme. On successful completion of the programme, a participant is entitled to claim up to 15 CPD points in that CPD practice year if he/she is a member of the Law Society of Hong Kong.
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Honorary Course Director & Adjunct Professor
Mr. Tony Kwok, SBS, IDS, is the Honorary Course Director, Adjunct Professor and the founder of this programme. He had served with the Hong Kong ICAC for 27 years and retired as Deputy Commissioner and Head of Operations in 2002. Since his retirement, he has been invited to 25 countries to provide anti-corruption consultancy and training. He is a member of the United Nations Anti-corruption Expert Group (2006), Visiting Lecturer of the International Anti Corruption Academy, Visiting Expert of UN Asia & Far East Institute for the Prevention of Crime & Treatment of Offenders (UNAFEI), Regional Coordinator (East Asia) of the International Association of Anti Corruption Authorities (IAACA), Anti-corruption Expert on the Review of the ADB/OECD Anti-Corruption Initiatives for the Asia Pacific; Honorary Advisor to Anti-Corruption Agencies of the Government of Mongolia and the Philippines http://www.kwok-manwai.com.
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Course Schedule
The 10th Postgraduate Certificate in Corruption Studies programme is scheduled from 6 November to 26 November 2012.
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Schedule of Fees
- HK$19,700
- HK$17,700 (Enrolment on or before July 31, 2012)
- HK$16,700 (Group enrolment for at least 3 persons from the same organization on or before July 31, 2012)
- Application fee: HK$150 (non-refundable)
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Financial Assistance
Some former course participants of the Postgraduate Certificate in Corruption Studies programme had received financial assistance to cover their course fee, travel and accommodation expenses from the following institutions. Participants may seek financial assistance (whenever necessary) from the agencies of these institutions based in their respective countries orother international institutions with which their organizations work closely.
- World Bank(WB)
- Department for International Development (UK)
- United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
- United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
- The Asia Foundation
- Hong KongLegal Education Trust Fund
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Entry Requirements
Applicants should have:
- a bachelor's degree awarded by a recognized university; and
- at least 3 years of relevant work experiences; and
- a score of 550 in the paper-based TOEFL or a score of 213 in the computer-based TOEFL or equivalent (for those graduated from institutions where English is not the medium of instruction);
Preference will be given to candidates who are middle to senior level executives in their organizations or are recommended by their respective employers. All applicants are expected to be highly self-motivated and self-directed learners. Final decisions concerning admission are made at the discretion of Admission Committee of the programmes.
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Application Deadline
03 Sep 12 -
Application Fee
HK$150, non-refundable -
Course Fee
- HK$19700
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Enrolment Method
Application Procedures
Applicants should complete and return the Enrolment Form (SF26*) enclosing copies of academic certificates and a recommendation letter from employers, a copy of HKID card or passport, together with a crossed cheque / bank draft or telegraphic transfer receipt (if applicable) of the application fee, made payable to “HKU SPACE”, to the following address:
HKU SPACE (Attn: Miss Carmen Chan)
Room 1109, 11/F., Fortress Tower, 250, King’s Road,
North Point, Hong Kong.
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