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Accounting & Finance Accounting

Certificate for Module (Preparatory Course - Capstone Project)
證書(單元:專題研習項目備試班)

CEF Reimbursable Course

CEF Reimbursable Course

Course Code
AC112A
Application Code
2180-AC112A

Credit
18
Study mode
Part-time
Start Date
To be advised
Next intake(s)
Every April and October
Duration
60 hours
Language
English
Course Fee
HK$15000 per programme
Deadline on 03 Apr 2024 (Wed)
Enquiries
2867 8487 / 2867 8314
2861 0278
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Today and Upcoming Events

Lead College: University College London (UCL); World QS Ranking No. 9 

  • Can be completed within 6 months
  • No Exam; only course assignments                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            
  • Study 2 modules and finish 1 capstone project
  • Total Course fee is only around HK$ 58,890 (include paying to London and HKU SPACE)
  • About HK$ 33,890 if with CEF reimbursement of HK$ 25000

100% Pass Rate for UoL Module Results: Capstone Project (April 2023 Intake), Issues in Investment Management (October 2023 Intake) & Capital Markets and Global Perspectives (January 2024 Intake)

'Analysing Risk for Decision Making '& 'Capital Markets and Global Perspectives' commence in January - Please enroll ASAP!!! Online enrolment is welcome

Special Announcement:

The talk on “Sustainability Reporting” will be held on 4 November 2024.  Sustainability reporting has evolved with enhanced transparency and standardized frameworks. It benefits organizations by improving stakeholder trust, identifying risks, and driving long-term value creation. Additionally, it fosters environmental responsibility and aligns corporate strategies with global sustainability goals.

Two distinguished speakers from University College London (UCL), Professor Lynsie Chew and Professor Alan Parkinson will fly from London to deliver the talk. UCL is a top university with World QS Ranking Number 8. They are also the programme leaders for the MSc in Professional Accountancy (UCL) which is now open for registration, the modules are as below:

- Certificate for Module (Preparatory Course - Analysing Risk for Decision Making)
- Certificate for Module (Preparatory Course - Capital Markets and Global Perspectives)
- Certificate for Module (Preparatory Course - Capstone Project)
- Certificate for Module (Preparatory Course - Global Issues in Finance and Accounting)
- Certificate for Module (Preparatory Course - Issues in Investment Management)

If you are interested in the course, or want to enhance yourself, please come.

Speakers will personally explain the course content, and there will be a Q&A session. Details are as follows:

Date: 4 November 2024

Time: 15:00 – 16:00

Form: ZOOM (URL will be notified by email after registration)

Fee: Free

Register now for information sessions:

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Highlights

This preparatory course aims to provide tuition support to students for studying the MSc in Professional Accountancy, University of London (UCL). 

The programme aims to provide an opportunity to demonstrate independent academic research skills and apply them in real-world and simulated professional contexts, which will include the requirement to present an analysis of and potential solutions and recommendations to an accounting, finance or strategic management related organisational issue in a format suitable for a finance professional.

Programme Details

For further information of Preparatory Course for MSc in Professional Accountancy (University of London), please visit https://www.hkuspace.hku.hk/collection/preparatory-course-for-msc-in-professional-accountancy.

The programme " Capstone Project" is aimed at career minded finance professionals who want to stand out from the crowd and complement their professional skills with master's level understanding and skills applicable in accountancy and finance subject areas. 

On completion of the programme, students should be able to

  1. Apply the underlying philosophy of research methods within the accounting/finance and business management arena;
  2. Apply and evaluate appropriate research and enquiry techniques needed to assess challenges within the wider business context;
  3. Identify, acquire and analyze financial and other data for business-related problems;
  4. Synthesize a range of information for the development and interpretation of knowledge in business and management; and
  5. Apply theoretical models to real-world business solutions.

Syllabus

  • Purpose(s) and nature(s) of research and research philosophy
  • The critical literature review
  • Research design and business plan design.
  • Data collection
  • Qualitative and quantitative research techniques
  • Business planning and financial forecasting.

Teaching and Learning Activities

Lecture: 60 hours

Assessment

Coursework: One 2000-word assignment

Attendance Requirement

At least 70%

Award

Students who are able to satisfy both the attendance requirement (minimum 70%) and pass the programme assessment will be awarded within the HKU system through HKUSPACE a "Certificate for Module (Preparatory Course - Capstone Project)".

Duration

  • 60 hours per programme
    20 meeting(s)
    3 hours per meeting
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Class Details

April 2024 Intake - Capstone Project (Tentative Schedule)

  • Venue: United Learning Centre (6/F, United Centre, 95 Queensway, Hong Kong (Exit D, Admiralty MTR Station)) / To be confirmed
Meeting Date Day Time Venue
1 10-Apr-2024 Wed 19:00-22:00 TBC
2 17-Apr-2024 Wed 19:00-22:00 TBC
3 24-Apr-2024 Wed 19:00-22:00 TBC
4 8-May-2024 Wed 19:00-22:00 UNC
5 22-May-2024 Wed 19:00-22:00 UNC
6 29-May-2024 Wed 19:00-22:00 UNC
7 5-Jun-2024 Wed 19:00-22:00 UNC
8 12-Jun-2024 Wed 19:00-22:00 UNC
9 19-Jun-2024 Wed 19:00-22:00 UNC
10 26-Jun-2024 Wed 19:00-22:00 UNC
11 3-Jul-2024 Wed 19:00-22:00 UNC
12 10-Jul-2024 Wed 19:00-22:00 UNC
13 17-Jul-2024 Wed 19:00-22:00 UNC
14 24-Jul-2024 Wed 19:00-22:00 UNC
15 31-Jul-2024 Wed 19:00-22:00 UNC
16 7-Aug-2024 Wed 19:00-22:00 UNC
17 14-Aug-2024 Wed 19:00-22:00 UNC
18 21-Aug-2024 Wed 19:00-22:00 UNC
19 28-Aug-2024 Thur 19:00-22:00 UNC
20 4-Sep-2024 Wed 19:00-22:00 TBC
  • If you are applying to / have enrolled for more than one programme/course with HKU SPACE, please check to ensure that there are no scheduling conflicts before submitting your application.
  • HKU SPACE reserves all rights to make revisions or alternations to the course venue, schedule, content, tutor or other details if necessary.
  • 香港大學專業進修學院保留一切權利按需要更改課程的上課地點、時間、內容、導師或其他細節。

Fee

Application Fee

HK$150

Course Fee
  • Course Fee : HK$15000 per programme

Entry Requirements

The applicant must have passed a professional qualification from the list of accepted professional bodies. Details of accepted professional bodies can be found on https://london.ac.uk/professional-accountancy-2022

CEF

  • The CEF Institution Code of HKU SPACE is 100
CEF Courses
Certificate for Module (Preparatory Course - Capstone Project)
證書(單元:專題研習項目備試班)
COURSE CODE 33C140144 FEES $15,000 ENQUIRY 2867-8409
Continuing Education Fund Continuing Education Fund
This course has been included in the list of reimbursable courses under the Continuing Education Fund.

Certificate for Module (Preparatory Course - Capstone Project)

  • This course is recognised under the Qualifications Framework (QF Level [6])

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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.