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Certificate for Module (DeFi, Virtual Assets and Algo Trading)
證書(單元 : 去中心化金融、虛擬資產與程式交易)
- Course Code
- FN166A
- Application Code
- 2370-FN166A
- QF Level
- Credit
- 6
- Study mode
- Part-time
- Start Date
- 04 Feb 2026 (Wed)
- Next intake(s)
- Apr 2026
- Duration
- 30 hours
- Language
- English
- Course Fee
- Course Fee: HK$10,500 per programme (* course fees are subject to change without prior notice)
- Enquiries
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2867 8331 / 2867 84242861 0278
Accept new applications for Feb 26 intake! There will be practical classes in the computer laboratory.
Programme Overview
Highlights
Programme Details
On completion of the programme, students should be able to
- explain decentralised finance (DeFi), virtual assets, altcoins and their positions within the blockchain ecosystem and tokenomics;
- critically analyse an altcoin whitepaper as a company introduction and assess its vision, ecosystem contribution and economic model;
- apply computational tools and software for data analysis, backtesting and strategy development; and
- discuss the challenges of implementing algorithmic trading (algo trading) for altcoins, including technical, regulatory and market issues.
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Days / Time
- Tuesday, 6:45pm - 10:00pm
- Wednesday, 6:45pm - 9:30pm
- Friday, 6:45pm - 9:30pm/ 6:45pm - 10:00pm
- Saturday, 10:00am - 12:00pm & 1:00pm - 6:00pm
- 30 hours per programme
- Hong Kong Island Learning Centre
- Kowloon West Campus
- Kowloon East Campus
Modules & Class Details
Modules
Course Content :
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(1) Introduction to decentralised finance (DeFi) and virtual assets
(2) Whitepaper as a company introduction
(3) Altcoins in the blockchain ecosystem
(4) Tokenomics and economic models
(5) Data analysis and valuation of altcoins
(6) Investment analysis and strategy formulation
(7) Backtesting and algo trading
Assessment method: In-class Exercise + Group Project Presentation
Award Upon successful completion of the programme, students who have passed the assessments with attendance no less than 70% will be awarded within the HKU system through HKU SPACE a "Certificate for Module (Decentralised Finance, Virtual Assets and Algorithmic Trading)". |
Class Details
Timetable
| Lecture | Date | Time |
| 1 | 4 Feb 26 (Wed) | 18:45-21:30 |
| 2 | 6 Feb 26 (Fri) | 18:45-21:30 |
| 3 | 11 Feb 26 (Wed) | 18:45-21:30 |
| 4 | 13 Feb 26 (Fri) | 18:45-21:30 |
| 5 | 21 Feb 26 (Sat) | 10:00-18:00 |
| 6 | 25 Feb 26 (Wed) | 18:45-21:30 |
| 7 | 27 Feb 26 (Fri) | 18:45-21:30 |
| 8 | 3 Mar 26 (Tue) | 18:45-22:00 |
| 9 | 6 Mar 26 (Fri) | 18:45-22:00 |
Remarks: Tentative timetable is subject to change, and course commencement is subject to sufficient enrollment numbers
Teachers
Teacher Information
Dr. Simon Yiu
Simon is the IT Department Head of a financial institution in Hong Kong, has handled many FinTech initiatives and projects, such as Algo trading, finance big data analytics, Robo-advisors and so on. Before that, he also worked for an AI, and Machine learning startup as co-founder and CTO which was located at a Hong Kong Science Park and participated in the University-organized Entrepreneurship Center in 2010, focusing on AI, Machine Learning, Big Data analytics and Natural language processing. Furthermore, he has hands-on programming experience in FinTech areas for over 10 years. Simon earned a Doctoral Degree in Business Administration from the City University of Hong Kong and a Master’s Degree in Data Science and Business Statistics from The Chinese University of Hong Kong.
Fee & Entry Requirements
Fee
HK$150
Course Fee- Course Fee: HK$10,500 per programme (* course fees are subject to change without prior notice)
Entry Requirements
Applicants should hold an Advanced Diploma, Higher Diploma or Associate Degree awarded by a recognised institution where the language of teaching and assessment is English. Those with a background in business, accounting, finance, economics, mathematics, statistics, science, engineering, IT or computer science 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.
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Enrolment MethodOnline Enrolment
HKU SPACE provides 24-hour online application and payment service for students to apply to selected award-bearing programmes and to enrol in most open admission courses (courses enrolled on a first come, first served basis) via the Internet. Applicants may settle the payment by using either "PPS by Internet" (not available via mobile phones), VISA or Mastercard online. Online WeChat Pay, Online AliPay and Faster Payment System (FPS) are also available for continuing enrolment in the same programme, if online service is offered.
For first time enrolment
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Pay the application or programme/course fees by either using:
"PPS by Internet" - You will need a PPS account and a PPS Internet password. For information on how to open a PPS account and how to set up a PPS Internet password, please visit http://www.ppshk.com.
*Credit Card Online Payment - Course fees can be paid by VISA or Mastercard including the “HKU SPACE Mastercard”.
* HKU SPACE Mastercard cardholders who wish to enjoy 10-month interest free instalment scheme must pay their tuition fees in person at any of our HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres.
To know more about first-time online application/enrolment and payment, please refer to the user guide of Online Application / Enrolment and Payment:
For continuing enrolment in the same programme
Selected programmes offer online continuing enrolment service. Programme staff will inform students if they offer this service and offer further enrolment details.
Online Payment can be made via "PPS by Internet" (not available via mobile phones), VISA or Mastercard, Online WeChat Pay, Online AliPay and Faster Payment System (FPS)
In Person / Mail
For first time enrolment
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For first come, first served short courses, complete the Application for Enrolment Form SF26 and bring or post the completed form(s), together with the appropriate application/course fee(s) and any required supporting documents to any of the HKU SPACE enrolment centres.
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Award-bearing and professional courses may require other information. Forms are usually available at the enrolment centres or on request from programme staff. Bring or post the completed form(s), together with the appropriate application/course fee(s) and any required supporting documents to any of the HKU SPACE enrolment centres.
For continuing enrolment in the same programme
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The standard ‘Enrolment/Payment Slip’ is designed for students of award-bearing programmes or remaining programmes in a suite of programmes requiring continuing enrolment and it applies to most programmes.
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Students should complete the “Enrolment/Payment Slip” which will be made available by relevant programme staff and return the slip to any HKU SPACE enrolment centre or post it to the relevant programme staff with appropriate fee payment.
Please refer to available Payment Methods for fee payment information. If you are in doubt about the procedures, please check the individual course details, or contact our programme staff or enrolment centres.
Please note the followings for programme/course enrollment:
- To make an application online, you will need a computer with connection to the Internet and a web browser with JavaScript enabled. Google Chrome is recommended.
- Applicants should not leave the online application idle for more than 10 minutes. Otherwise, applicants must restart the application process.
- Only Early Bird Discount is supported for Online Applicants (Application). To enjoy other types of discount, please visit one of our enrolment centres.
- During the online application process, asynchronous application and payment submission may occur. Successful payment may not guarantee successful application. In case of unsuccessful submission, our programme staff will contact you shortly.
- Applicants are reminded that they should only apply for the same programme/course once through counter or online application.
- For online enrolment, a payment confirmation page would be displayed after payment has been made successfully. In addition, a confirmation email would also be sent to your email account. You are advised to keep your payment confirmation for future enquiries.
- Fees paid are not refundable except as statutorily provided or under very exceptional circumstances (e.g. course cancellation due to insufficient enrolment).
- If admission is by selection, the official receipt is not a guarantee that your application has been accepted. We will inform you of the result as soon as possible after the closing date for application. Unsuccessful applicants will be given a refund of programme/course fee if already paid.
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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
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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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