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Postgraduate Diploma in Bank and Insurance Compliance
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Course Code
AC168A
Application Code
AC168A

Credit
60
Study mode
Full-time
Start Date
To be advised
Next intake(s)
To be advised
Duration
12 months
Language
English
Course Fee
HK$155,000 per programme
How to Apply

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The Postgraduate Diploma, commonly referred to as a “研究生文凭” in Mainland China, is a qualification awarded by higher education institutions in former Commonwealth countries or regions (such as the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Ireland, and Hong Kong SAR). It represents a higher level of study pursued after obtaining a bachelor's degree.

Generally speaking, Master's degree programmes emphasize academic scholarship, while Postgraduate Diploma programmes focus on developing professional application skills. Postgraduate Diplomas carry academic credits, and holders may apply for credit exemptions when enrolling in programmes in other countries or regions (if applicable). However, the extent of credit exemption depends on various factors and is ultimately determined by the university offering the programme.

 

Special Announcement:

Applicants with other English-language qualifications may also be eligible for admission. Please contact the programme team for advice.

12 month full-time study in Hong Kong to obtain your “Postgraduate Diploma in Bank and Insurance Compliance” award within the HKU system through HKU SPACE. 

Highlights

The Programme aims to provide students with a coherent, relevant and practical programme of knowledge in bank and insurance compliance and prepare them for a career in these sectors.
 
The programme aims to
  1. equip students with the legal framework, regulations and anti-money laundering ordinance applicable to listed corporations;
  2. enable students to enhance internal control incorporated with big data and AI application; and
  3. equip students to comply with the rules and regulations under the operation of Fintech and Insurtech.
 
 

Programme Details

PROGRAMME INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES

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

1.  Comply with rules and regulations to minimize potential fraud in banking and insurance sectors

2.  Interpret and apply the anti-money laundering rules and policy to business operations

3. Evaluate the impact of Big Data, AI, Fintech and Insurtech on compliances of corporations

4. Critically evaluate and apply interdisciplinary knowledge, concepts and professional skills across diverse intercultural, organisational and technological contexts, and to exercise informed judgment in addressing complex real-world issues

5. Critically evaluate, integrate and apply subject knowledge and appropriate methodologies in the planning and execution of a significant project, and to communicate evidence-based findings, conclusions and recommendations in an academic/professional manner.
 

Assessment

Assessment for all modules is based on continuous assessment and final examination.  The continuous assessment includes written assignments (paper, essay, or report) and individual projects.  The overall passing mark is 50%.

 

AWARD

Upon successful completion of the programme, with attendance of no less than 70% in each module, students will be awarded a "Postgraduate Diploma in Bank and Insurance Compliance" within the HKU system through HKU SPACE.

 
 

 

Application Code AC168A -

Modules

 

Programme Structure

Students who pass the assessment with attendance no less than 70%, and complete the following modules 1 to 10 will be awarded  a “Postgraduate Diploma in Bank and Insurance Compliance” within the HKU system through HKU SPACE.

  Module
1. Compliance in Banking Sector
2. Compliance in Insurance Sector
3. Internal Controls - Concepts and Issues
4a.

Anti-money Laundering – Practices and Issues

4b. Anti-money Laundering – Cryptocurrency, Data Analytics and Financial Crime Sanctions
5. Impact of Artificial Intelligence and Big Data on Compliance and Risk Management
6. Compliance for Fintech and Insurtech
*7. Executive Leadership Development
*8. Intercultural Communication – Trilingualism and Hong Kong Culture
*9. Intelligent Technologies for ESG Integration and Sustainable Development
*10. Capstone Project

*Subject to Approval

The medium of instruction is English.

Fee

Application Fee

HK$600 (Non-refundable)

Course Fee
  • Course Fee : HK$155,000 per programme

Entry Requirements

Applicants shall hold a bachelor’s degree awarded by a recognized institution. 

If the degree or equivalent qualification is from an institution where the language of teaching and assessment is not English, applicants shall provide evidence of English proficiency, such as: 

i.  an overall band of 6.0 or above with no subtests lower than 5.5 in the IELTS; or 
ii.  a score of 550 or above in the paper-based TOEFL, or a score of 213 or above in the computer-based TOEFL, or a score of 80 or above in the internet-based TOEFL; or 
iii.  HKALE Use of English at Grade E or above; or 
iv.  HKDSE Examination English Language at Level 3 or above; or 
v.  equivalent qualifications. 

Applicants with other qualifications will be considered on individual merit. 

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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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