Political Sciences and Public Administration Programme Series

The Political and Public Administration Course Series includes four 1.5-hour online courses and three face-to-face Certificate for Modules (30 hours each) courses. In addition to university lecturers, secondary school teachers, parents, and ordinary citizens who are interested in Chinese politics, Hong Kong politics, and the economic integration of Greater China are all welcomed to enrol in these courses.

Politics, according to the father of the 1911 Chinese revolution, Sun Yat-sen, refers to "public affairs". Exactly because of the comprehensive scope of politics, it can be highly subjectively treated -- a situation of Hong Kong at the present. However, politics can be a highly objective academic discipline, backed up by rigorous literature review, accurate event descriptions, and objective political analyses. How can we achieve relative objectivity?

As a political scientist and an academic for 30 years, Professor Sonny Lo will offer some advice to us on how we can analyze, understand and cope with political topics and issues more skillfully and objectively. He will put forward some scenarios for students' thinking, suggested solutions, and discussions. Students will find these courses interesting, interactive, academic, practical, and rewarding.

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Certificate for Module (Chinese Politics)

This programme is designed for learners who would like to better understand Chinese politics, by exploring and examining the political culture and key issues of the country, including the historical background of the Chinese political system, the roles of the party and the state, the style of political leadership, the forms of popular participation and Chinese foreign policy. The focus of this programme is on political change. The political thoughts of Mao Zedong and other Chinese leaders, notably Deng Xiaoping and Xi Jinping, will be examined.

Start 12 SEP 2026 (SAT)

Duration 30 hours

Fee HK$7,800

Certificate for Module (Hong Kong Politics)

This programme is designed for learners who would like to investigate and discuss the contemporary politics of Hong Kong after its sovereignty change from Britain to China on July 1, 1997. Special areas include Beijing’s policy towards Hong Kong and how the development of the political parties, interest groups, the rise of localism, and the international concerns about Hong Kong affect the local politics. The roles of the Chief Executive, the Legislative and the local District Councils in Hong Kong’s political development and governance will also be discussed.

Start 21 NOV 2026 (SAT)

Duration 30 hours

Fee HK$7,800

Certificate for Module (Governance in Greater China: Mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Macau)

The objective of this programme is to introduce to students the key issues shaping governance and politics in Greater China, which includes Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan. The inter-connectedness among the governing institutions, political leadership, economic development and economic integration will be discussed. Other topics include ideological differences, social identity, law and order, cross-border crime control, intergovernmental relations, and the politics of planning and infrastructure development are also covered.

Start To be advised

Duration 30 hours

Fee HK$7,800

Executive Certificate in Political PR and Social Media Communication

This programme offers an introduction to political and social media communication, a preeminently practical activity to inform, influence and legitimize decisions of domestic politics. The programme is practical-oriented. After an introduction that discusses historical aspects of communication and public relations in politics, the programme looks at fundamental themes of political communication, such as agenda setting, framing, and branding.

Start To be advised

Duration 40 hours

Fee HK$7,500

Executive Certificate in Strategic Communication in Public Policy and Election Campaign

This programme explores government campaigns and elections; learning their purpose and significance; and observing the impact that they have on the Hong Kong political system.
Students will also learn how to deal with the challenges facing most of the political campaigns such as how to persuade people (perhaps voters, opinion leaders and governmental decision makers, etc) through effective communication to join the politician’s side; how to get his/her supporters to do what he/she need them to do; how to mitigate the opposition; and how to finance the effort.

Start To be advised

Duration 40 hours

Fee HK$7,500

Senior Executive Diploma in Political Leadership

In order to improve the quality of governance in Hong Kong, it is important to first improve the quality of the politicians. This executive programme is a specialized course commissioned by the Path of Democracy, which aims to train and develop young political leaders to meet the needs and unique political situation in Hong Kong.

Start To be advised

Duration about 10 months

Fee Course Fee : HK$32,800 per programme (excluding field trip expenses)

Scholarship for applicants who meet the criteria* and approved by Path of Democracy Sponsorship Committee may receive half-tuition scholarships

*(1) who have obtained their first degree within the last 5 years; or
*(2) who have special financial needs.