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Accounting & Finance FinTech and Financial Analytics

Certificate for Module (Digital Finance and Automation)
證書(單元 : 數字金融與自動化)

Course Code
FN127A
Application Code
2285-FN127A

Credit
6
Study mode
Part-time
Start Date
10 May 2025 (Sat)
Next intake(s)
Jul 2025
Duration
30 hours
Language
English
Course Fee
Course Fee: $10,200 per programme (* course fees are subject to change without prior notice)
Deadline on 25 Apr 2025 (Fri)
Enquiries
2867 8331 / 2867 8424
2861 0278
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Accept new applications for May 25 intake! There will be practical classes in the computer laboratory.

Highlights

The programme is designed to impart contemporary knowledge on digital finance and automation in the finance and investment sectors to students. It equips them with the practical skills to apply computational tools and software for designing, coding and implementing applications. Besides, the programme demonstrates the practical applications of digital finance automation in banking and finance.

Programme Details

On completion of the programme, students should be able to

  1. outline technological elements, system design and innovations of digital finance;
  2. examine object-oriented programming and apply generative artificial intelligence to application design;
  3. develop financial applications using computational tools and software; and
  4. evaluate automated applications and processes in business and finance, as well as discuss related challenges and opportunities.
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Days / Time
  • Saturday, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Duration
  • 30 hours per programme
Venue
  • Hong Kong Island Learning Centre
  • Kowloon West Campus
  • Kowloon East Campus

Modules

Course Content :

(1) Overview of digital finance and automation

  • Basic technological building blocks of digital finance
  • The latest developments of Financial Technology (FinTech) and digital finance
  • Digital finance and automation powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Information technology management and automation
  • Blockchain, cryptography, and Web3.0
  • Financial innovation and system design for digital finance
  • Challenges and opportunities of automation in business and finance

 

(2) Introduction to C and C++ programming

  • Basic comparisons of popular programming languages: Python, Java, C and C++
  • Overview of the Integrated Development Environment (IDE) and compilers for C and C++
  • The essentials of C programming for financial applications
  • Basic syntax for C programming
  • Functions and modular programming
  • Pointers and dynamic memory allocation
  • File input/output (I/O) operations
  • Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) in C++
  • Inheritance and polymorphism
  • Basic algorithms and data structures
  • Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) and data retrieval
  • Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI), prompts, and C++ programming for digital finance and automation

 

(3) Applications of digital finance and automation

  • Overview of project management in finance and investment
  • Efficiency improvement and automation
  • Process automation for banking and finance
  • Front-to-back operational transformation in finance
  • Financial forecasting and model building
  • Automated financial analysis
  • Financial reporting automation
  • Risk management and simulation
  • Information security and financial transactions
  • Stock market analysis and robo-advisory
  • Data visualisation and financial data analytics
  • Financial services powered by AI
  • Machine learning in finance
  • Blockchain and smart contracts
  • Automated trading systems
  • Regulatory compliance automation
  • Online banking and automation

Assessment method: Individual Assignment + 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 (Digital Finance and Automation)".

 

Teacher

(1) Mr. Samson Wai
Samson Wai hails from the vibrant city of Hong Kong. He pursued his higher education at McGill University, where he obtained a Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering, and later at University of Michigan-Dearborn (in collaboration with HKU SPACE), where he earned a Master of Science in Finance.
 
Samson's career began in the technology sector and eventually stepped into the financial sector, where he quickly rose to the position of Chief Technology Officer in an asset management company. His extensive experience and innovative mindset led him to establish his own FinTech company, Wai's Consulting Services Limited, where he currently serves as the founder.
 
Beyond his professional achievements, Samson has a deep passion for coffee, which fuels his creativity and productivity. He is dedicated to leveraging technology to improve the lives of people, a goal that drives his work and inspires his team.
 
Samson's vision is to harness the power of technology to create solutions that make a meaningful impact on society. His journey from a tech-savvy engineer to a visionary leader in the consulting industry is a testament to his commitment to innovation and excellence. Samson believes in the transformative potential of technology and strives to make a positive difference in the world through his work.

Class Details

Timetable

Lecture Date Time
1 10 May 25 (Sat) 10:00-13:00 & 14:00-17:00
2 17 May 25 (Sat) 10:00-13:00 & 14:00-17:00
3 24 May 25 (Sat) 10:00-13:00 & 14:00-17:00
4 7 Jun 25 (Sat) 10:00-13:00 & 14:00-17:00
5 14 Jun 25 (Sat) 10:00-13:00 & 14:00-17:00

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

Fee

Application Fee

HK$150 (Non-refundable)

Course Fee
  • Course Fee: $10,200 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 where the language of teaching and assessment is English. 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

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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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