Accounting & Finance Finance and Compliance
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Programme Overview
Highlights
Programme Details
- On completion of the programme, students should be able to
- Design a suitable programming workflow to analyse data from a variety of problems;
- Test, modify and write a small programming language relevant for FinTech;
- Use the Python library and R with Hive to write code;
- Apply programming skills to address FinTech applications.
Award
Upon successful completion of the programme, students will be awarded within the HKU system through HKU SPACE a Certificate for Module (Programming for Financial Technology Applications)
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Assessment Criteria
Assessment will comprise continuous assessment (assignments) & examination. All assessments will be in English.
Attendance Requirement
Students are required to achieve at least 70% in attendance to complete the programme.
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Modules & Class Details
Modules
Syllabus
| Python Basics |
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| Python Data Structures |
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| Python Programming Fundamentals |
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| Working with Data in Python |
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| Importing Datasets |
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| R programming |
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Class Details
Jan 2026 Intake - Tentative timetable (TBA)
| Session | Lecture Date | Time | Remarks |
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| 1 | 21 Jan 2026 (Wed) | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm | |
| 2 | 28 Jan 2026 (Wed) | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm | |
| 3 | 4 Feb 2026 (Wed) | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm | |
| 4 | 11 Feb 2026 (Wed) | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm | |
| 5 | 25 Feb 2026 (Wed) | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm | |
| 6 | 4 Mar 2026 (Wed) | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm | |
| 7 | 7 Mar 2026 (Sat) | 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm | computer lab |
| 8 | 11 Mar 2026 (Wed) | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm | |
| 9 | 18 Mar 2026 (Wed) | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm | |
| 10 | 25 Mar 2026 (Wed) | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm | |
| 11 | 28 Mar 2026 (Sat) | 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm | computer lab |
| 12 | 1 Apr 2026 (Wed) | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm | |
| 13 | 8 Apr 2026 (Wed) | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm | |
| 14 | 15 Apr 2026 (Wed) | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm | |
| Exam | TBA | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
Venue: HKU SPACE Po Leung Kuk Stanley Ho Community College (HPSHCC) Campus (at Causeway Bay) or other locations in Hong Kong Island.
Fee & Entry Requirements
Fee
HK$150 (Non-refundable)
Course Fee- Course Fee : HK$6700
Entry Requirements
Applicants shall have gained in the HKDSE Examination Level 2 in 5 subjects including English Language and Chinese Lauguage or equivalent.
Applicants who do not possess the above academic qualifications but are aged 21 or above with relevant work experience will be considered on individual merit.
CEF
- The CEF Institution Code of HKU SPACE is 100
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| CERTIFICATE FOR MODULE (PROGRAMMING FOR FINANCIAL TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS) 證書(單元:金融科技程式設計及應用) |
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| COURSE CODE 33C161168 | FEES $6,700 | ENQUIRY 2867-8312 |
Continuing Education Fund
More information of application procedures: https://hkuspace.hku.hk/cef/application-procedures
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Continuing Education Fund This course has been included in the list of reimbursable courses under the Continuing Education Fund. |
Certificate for Module (Programming for Financial Technology Applications)
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Enrolment Method- Please complete APPLICATION FORM and submit them in person at any of the following SPACE enrolment centre. Please refer to the SPACE enrolment centre for opening hours and address.
- All applications must be accompanied by:
- a) Photostat copies of full educational certificates and transcripts.
- b) Testimonials or other documentary proof of the applicant's working experience.
- c) A separate non-refundable crossed cheque payable to “HKU SPACE” for HK$150 in respect of the application processing fee. Application fee and course fee can be paid by credit cards at HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres.
Note: When submitting your application in person at any of the HKU SPACE enrolment centres, please bring along the originals of your educational certificates / transcripts and documentary proof of working experience for certification at the enrolment centres. Late applications may only be considered at the discretion of the Course Director.
Payment Method1. 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
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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.
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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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