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Accounting & Finance Corporate Governance

Advanced Diploma in Corporate Administration and Governance
企業管理及管治高等文憑

CEF Reimbursable Course (selected modules only)

CEF Reimbursable Course (selected modules only)

Course Code
MS018A
Application Code
2190-MS018A

Credit
120
Study mode
Part-time
Start Date
To be advised
Next intake(s)
June 2024
Duration
20 months
Language
English
Course Fee
HK$43,000 per programme (by 3 instalments)
HK$17,200 per instalment (1st instalment)
HK$17,200 per instalment (2nd instalment)
HK$8,600 per instalment (3rd instalment)
(*All fees are subject to change without prior notice.)


Deadline on 30 Apr 2024 (Tue)
Enquiries
2867 8407 / 2867 8485
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  • Up to 5 modules exemption based on prior learning
  • Articulate to Top-up Degree Programmes
  • Intermediate award

Highlights

This programme aims to provide students with a solid corporate administration and governance foundation, covering general administrative management and corporate governance theories and practices. It is designed to equip students with an analytical problem-solving approach to administration and governance-related issues and contemporary issues faced by company secretaries and administrators.

 The programme consists of 3 streams:

  1. Corporate Governance,
  2. ESG, and
  3. Family Office.

Corporate Governance Stream

The Corporate Governance Stream aims to provide students with a solid corporate administration and governance foundation, covering general administrative management and corporate governance theories and practices. It is designed to equip students with an analytical problem-solving approach to administration and governance-related issues.

ESG Stream

The ESG Stream aims to provide students with a solid foundation in corporate administration, environmental, social and governance, covering general administrative management, environmental, social and governance theories and practices. It is designed to equip students with an analytical problem-solving approach to environmental, social and governance-related issues.

Family Office Stream

Family Office Stream aims to provide students with a solid foundation of corporate administration and family office management, covering general administrative management and corporate governance theories and practices. It is designed to equip students with an analytical problem-solving approach to matters regarding the running and management of a family office.

On completion of the programme, students should be able to:

  1. define the theories of general corporate administration, management, rules and regulations in the organisation and evaluate their practical applicability;
  2. manage and present the firm's resources to achieve organisational goals;
  3. apply the tools and techniques of financial management, data management, and economics in corporate and business decision-making;
  4. outline the responsibilities of corporate administrators in both the strategic and functional contexts; 
  5. discuss the key concepts of corporate governance and ethics and solve governance and ethical issues essential for achieving successful corporate administration goals and objectives;
  6. apply the concepts, tools and techniques in ESG practices, investing and reporting, with emphasise in reputation risk, ethic, and company value creation; and
  7. apply the principles of trust and wealth management in terms of estate planning, investment strategies, risk management, tax and legal considerations, in achieving healthy finance and fulfilling social responsibility of a family office.

Statistics of graduates'results

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Graduate's Grade Classification Chart (From 2019 - 2022)

Distinction: 19%

Merit: 22%

Pass: 59%

 

 

Programme Details

Tentative Schedule   Module

2023/24

Term 1 - June 2024

Data Management in Business

Financial Management

2024/25

Term 2 - October 2024

Business Administration 

Business Communication

2024/25

Term 3 - February 2025

Corporate Compliance

Introduction to Forensic Accounting

2024/25

Term 4 - June 2025

Corporate Governance Stream

Strategic Issues in Administration

Corporate Governance and Ethics

 

ESG Stream

Introduction to ESG

Basics of ESG Investing and Reporting

 

Family Office Stream

Introduction to Family Office

Trust and Wealth Management

2025/26

Term 5 - October 2025

Business Economics

Business Law of HK and PRC

*Programme schedule is subject to change without prior notice.

Assessment
Table 1 (New Assessment Weighting)
  Continuous Assessment Examination
1. Business Economics 60% 40%
2. Business Law of HK and PRC 60% 40%
3. Data Management in Business 60% 40%
4. Financial Management 60% 40%
5. Business Administration  60% 40%
6. Business Communication 60% 40%
7.  Corporate Compliance 60% 40%
8.  Introduction to Forensic Accounting 60% 40%
Corporate Governance Stream
9. Strategic Issues in Administration 100% N/A
10. Corporate Governance and Ethics  60% 40%
ESG Stream
11. Introduction to ESG 60% 40%
12. Basics of ESG Investing and Reporting 60% 40%
Family Office Stream
13. Introduction to Family Office 60% 40%
14. Trust and Wealth Management 60% 40%

*A variety of different assessments will be applied (e.g. individual assignment, mid-term test, online exercise, group project) or final examination, and attendance (at least 70% of each module).

*Completion of modules 1-8 and 2 specialised modules under the same stream leads to "Advanced Diploma in Corporate Administration and Governance" awarded within the HKU system through HKU SPACE.

*Completion of any 3 modules from modules 1-8 (one of which must be Corporate Compliance) and 2 specialised modules under the same stream leads to "Diploma in Corporate Administration and Governance" awarded within the HKU system through HKU SPACE.

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Duration
  • Approximately 20 months
Venue
  • Any of the HKU SPACE’s Learning Centres

Progression Path

Fee

Application Fee

HK$150 (Non-refundable)

Course Fee
  • HK$43,000 per programme (by 3 instalments)
    HK$17,200 per instalment (1st instalment)
    HK$17,200 per instalment (2nd instalment)
    HK$8,600 per instalment (3rd instalment)
    (*All fees are subject to change without prior notice.)


Entry Requirements

Applicants shall have:

(a)    gained in the HKDSE Examination Level 2 in 5 subjects including English Language;  and Mathematics (Core); or equivalent; 

OR

(b) (i) gained in the HKCEE grade E in 3 subjects including Mathematics and Level 2 in English Language*, and

(b) (ii) gained in the HKALE grade E in one AL subject or two AS subjects, or equivalent;                               

AND 

2. preferably 2 years of relevant work experience.

* With effect from 2007, HKU SPACE recognises Grade E previously awarded for English Language (Syllabus B) , Grade C in the case of English Language (Syllabus A) at HKCEE as an acceptable alternative to Level 2 in the subject at HKCEE.

Applicants with other equivalent academic qualifications or aged 21 and above with relevant work experience will be considered on individual merit. Interviews and written tests may be required, if necessary.

CEF

  • The CEF Institution Code of HKU SPACE is 100
CEF Courses
Corporate Governance and Ethics (Module from Advanced Diploma in Corporate Administration and Governance)
COURSE CODE 33Z149145 FEES $4,300 ENQUIRY 2867-8485
Financial Management (Module from Advanced Diploma in Corporate Administration and Governance)
COURSE CODE 33Z149137 FEES $4,300 ENQUIRY 2867-8485
Business Administration (Module from Advanced Diploma in Corporate Administration and Governance)
COURSE CODE 33Z148785 FEES $4,300 ENQUIRY 2867-8485
Corporate Compliance (Module from Advanced Diploma in Corporate Administration and Governance)
COURSE CODE 33Z148815 FEES $4,300 ENQUIRY 2867-8485
DATA MANAGEMENT IN BUSINESS (MODULE FROM ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN CORPORATE ADMINISTRATION AND GOVERNANCE)
COURSE CODE 33Z149226 FEES $4,300 ENQUIRY 2867-8485
Business Economics (Module from Advanced Diploma in Corporate Administration and Governance)
COURSE CODE 33Z148823 FEES $4,300 ENQUIRY 2867-8485
Business Law of HK and PRC (Module from Advanced Diploma in Corporate Administration and Governance)
COURSE CODE 33Z148807 FEES $4,300 ENQUIRY 2867-8485
Strategic Issues in Administration (Module from Advanced Diploma in Corporate Administration and Governance)
COURSE CODE 33Z148831 FEES $4,300 ENQUIRY 2867-8485
Business Communication (Module from Advanced Diploma in Corporate Administration and Governance)
COURSE CODE 33Z148793 FEES $4,300 ENQUIRY 2867-8485
Introduction to Forensic Accounting (Module from Advanced Diploma in Corporate Administration and Governance)
COURSE CODE 33Z152278 FEES $4,300 ENQUIRY 2867-8485
Continuing Education Fund Reimbursable Course Continuing Education Fund Reimbursable Course (selected modules only)
Some modules of this course have been included in the list of reimbursable courses under the Continuing Education Fund.

Advanced Diploma in Corporate Administration and Governance

  • This course is recognised under the Qualifications Framework (QF Level [4])

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Application Form ADCAG application form

Enrolment Method
Payment Method
1. Cash, EPS, WeChat Pay Or Alipay

Course fees can be paid by cash, EPS, WeChat Pay or Alipay at any HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres.

2. Cheque Or Bank draft

Course fees can also be paid by crossed cheque or bank draft made payable to “HKU SPACE”. Please specify the programme title(s) for application and the applicant’s name.. You may either:

  • bring the completed form(s), together with the appropriate course or application fees in the form of a cheque, and any required supporting documents to any of the HKU SPACE enrolment centres;
  • or mail the above documents to any of the HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres, specifying  “Course Application” on the envelope.  HKU SPACE will not be responsible for any loss of payment sent by mail.
3. VISA/Mastercard

Applicants may also pay the course fee by VISA or Mastercard, including the “HKU SPACE Mastercard”, at any HKU SPACE enrolment centres. Holders of the HKU SPACE Mastercard can enjoy a 10-month interest-free instalment period for courses with a tuition fee worth a minimum of HK$2,000; however, the course applicant must also be the cardholder himself/herself. For enquiries, please contact our staff at any enrolment centres.

4. Online Payment

Online application / enrolment is offered for most open admission courses (course enrolled on first come, first served basis) and selected award-bearing programmes. Application fees and course fees of these programmes/courses can be settled by using "PPS by Internet" (not available via mobile phones), VISA or Mastercard. In addition to the aforesaid online payment channels, continuing students of award-bearing programmes, if their programmes offer online service, may also pay their course fees by Online WeChat Pay, Online Alipay and Faster Payment System (FPS). Please refer to Enrolment Methods - Online Enrolment  for details.

Notes

  • If the programme/course is starting within five working days, application by post is not recommended to avoid any delays. Applicants are advised to enrol in person at HKU SPACE Enrolement Centres and avoid making cheque payment under this circustance.
  • Fees paid are not refundable except under very exceptional circumstances (e.g. course cancellation due to insufficient enrolment), subject to the School’s discretion. In exceptional cases where a refund is approved, fees paid by cash, EPS, WeChat Pay, Alipay, cheque or PPS (for online payment only) will normally be reimbursed by a cheque, and fees paid by credit card will normally be reimbursed to the payment cardholder's credit card account.
  • In addition to the published fees, there may be additional costs associated with individual programmes. Please refer to the relevant course brochures or direct any enquiries to the relevant programme team for details.
  • Fees and places on courses cannot be transferrable from one applicant to another. Once accepted onto a course, the student may not change to another course without approval from HKU SPACE. A processing fee of HK$120 will be levied on each approved transfer.
  • Receipts will be issued for fees paid but HKU SPACE will not be repsonsible for any loss of receipt sent by mail.
  • For payment certification, please submit a completed form, a sufficiently stamped and self-addressed envelope, and a crossed cheque for HK$30 per copy made payable to "HKU SPACE" to any of our enrolment centres.