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Accounting & Finance FinTech and Financial Analytics

Certificate for Module (FinTech Applications with Java)
證書(單元 : Java 在金融科技的應用)

Course Code
FN115A
Application Code
2265-FN115A
Credit
6
Study mode
Part-time
Start Date
04 Jan 2025 (Sat)
Next intake(s)
Mar 2025
Duration
30 hours
Language
English
Course Fee
Course Fee: $9900 per programme (* course fees are subject to change without prior notice)
Deadline on 20 Dec 2024 (Fri)
Enquiries
2867 8331 / 2867 8424
2861 0278
How to Apply

Accept new applications for Jan 25 intake! There will be practical classes in the computer laboratory.

Highlights

The programme aims to provide students with contemporary knowledge of financial technology (FinTech) and related applications in finance. The programme not only equips students with essential skills to apply Java programming but also illustrates the practical implementation of FinTech applications.

Programme Details

On completion of the programme, students should be able to

  1. explain the technological elements and ecosystem around financial technology (FinTech);
  2. apply Java programming to implement FinTech applications; and
  3. discuss FinTech and financial innovations for finance and investment.

 

Application Code 2265-FN115A -

Days / Time
  • Saturday, 9:00am - 5:30pm
Duration
  • 30 hours per programme
Venue
  • Hong Kong Island Learning Centre
  • Kowloon West Campus
  • Kowloon East Campus

Modules

Course Content :

(1) Overview of financial technology (FinTech)

  • Technological elements around FinTech: artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, cloud computing, internet of things (IoT)
  • Ecosystem of FinTech and Web3 development
  • Fintech and financial innovations: digital assets, decentralised finance (DeFi), non-fungible tokens (NFT), robo-advisors
  • FinTech and hyper-automation for banking and finance
  • Data security and ethical issues around FinTech
  • Generative AI and FinTech
  • Computational tools and software
  • FinTech powered by AI and machine learning

 

(2) Introduction to Java programming for FinTech

  • Primitive Java
  • Reference
  • Objects and Classes: Object-oriented programming
  • Inheritance
  • Data structures and algorithms
  • Recursion
  • Java libraries and FinTech

 

(3) Design and development of FinTech applications

  • Overview of FinTech application design with computational tools
  • Financial data analysis
  • Predictive analytics for finance
  • Option pricing
  • Recommendation engine
  • Blockchain-based applications
  • Robo-advisor system for investment

Assessment method: 3-hour in-class exercise + Group Project Presentation

Award

Upon successful completion of the programme, students who have passed the continuous assessment and final assessment with attendance no less than 70% will be awarded within the HKU system through HKU SPACE a "Certificate for Module (Financial Technology Applications with Java)".

 

Teacher

(1) Dr. Jason Liao

Dr. Liao obtained his Bachelor and Master degrees from Tsinghua University and PhD from HKUST. He is a Qlik Sense Data Architect with certification. He has lots of working experience and wide expertise in big data, business intelligence, machine learning and FinTech innovation. He is proficient in BI data model/dashboard development, R, Python, SQL, etc. During his past working experience, either internal or external training took a rather large portion, and he elicited favorable comments froms trainees.

Class Details

Timetable

Lecture Date Time
1 4 Jan 25 (Sat) 09:00-13:00 & 14:00-17:30
2 11 Jan 25 (Sat) 09:00-13:00 & 14:00-17:30
3 18 Jan 25 (Sat) 09:00-13:00 & 14:00-17:30
4 25 Jan 25 (Sat) 09:00-13:00 & 14:00-17:30

Remarks: Tentative timetable is subject to change, and course commencement is subject to sufficient enrollment numbers 

Progression Path

Fee

Application Fee

(Non-refundable)

Course Fee
  • Course Fee: $9900 per programme (* course fees are subject to change without prior notice)

Entry Requirements

Applicants should hold an Advanced Diploma, a Higher Diploma or an Associate Degree awarded by a recognised institution. Those with a business, accounting, finance, economics, mathematics, statistics, science, engineering, IT or computer science background would have an advantage.

Applicants with other equivalent qualifications will be considered on individual merit.

 

**Please upload copy of HKID and proof of degree while applying online

Apply

Application Form Download 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 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 personal information and 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 (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, new and continuing students of award-bearing programmes with available online service, they may also pay their course fees by Online WeChat Pay, Online Alipay or 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 Enrolment Centres and avoid making cheque payment under this circumstance.

  • 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, FPS or PPS by Internet will be reimbursed by a cheque, and fees paid by credit card will be reimbursed to the credit card account used for payment. 

  • 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.
  • HKU SPACE will not be responsible for any loss of payment, receipt, or personal information 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.
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