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Accounting & Finance FinTech and Financial Analytics

Certificate for Module (AI and ML with Business and Financial Applications)
證書(單元 : 人工智能與機器學習 - 商業與財務應用)

CEF Reimbursable Course

CEF Reimbursable Course

Course Code
FN107A
Application Code
2360-FN107A

Credit
6
Study mode
Part-time
Start Date
10 Dec 2025 (Wed)
Next intake(s)
Feb 2026
Duration
1 month to 2 months
Language
English
Course Fee
Course Fee: $10400 per programme (* course fees are subject to change without prior notice)
Deadline on 01 Dec 2025 (Mon)
Enquiries
2867 8331 / 2867 8424
2861 0278
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Today and Upcoming Events

10
Dec 2025
(Wed)

How to Design a Strong-Stock Analytics Dashboard System (强勢股分析系統)? (10 Dec 2025)

To design a stock price analytics system, we need to do the following: Collect historical stock prices Transform the collected stock price record to an appropriate format for presentation Present the transformed stock price datasets in a useful layout to facilitate analytics and investors’ review.   In this talk (webinar), the speaker will showcase how to design a Strong Stock Analytics Dashboard with a BI approach. This would give you a fresh view of the practical use of data automation and data visualization techniques.   During this webinar, you will explore how a Strong Stock Analytics Dashboard will help you to: review the recent trend of HSI identify the strong stocks and weak stocks based on a specified definition of price momentum compare the ratio between the strong stocks and weak stocks according to your selected price momentum definition do sectoral analysis of the strong / weak stocks   This is an advanced application of data analytics techniques with common financial data.  You will find this webinar inspiring and will give you food for thought on how to make use of learnt data techniques for financial stock investment analysis.   Sample Screenshots below:   Related Programme Links: Certificate for Module (Technical Analysis and Data Analytics for Stock Investment) - HKU SPACE: FinTech and Financial Intelligence, Data Science courses https://hkuspace.hku.hk/prog/exe-cert-in-interpretation-and-visualization-of-business-big-data https://hkuspace.hku.hk/prog/cert-for-module-business-intelligence-and-data-automation

17
Dec 2025
(Wed)

Any correlation between Bitcoin, Ethereum and Gold? And now Stablecoin Explained (17 Dec 2025)

Bitcoin and Ethereum are the most dominant cryptocurrencies, both accumulative account for over 90% in term of market capitalization excluding stablecoin, out of more than two thousands currently in the market. They are both in a form of digital asset that trades via various DEX or centralizated regulated trading platforms. However there are quite many key differences among them though. Bitcoin (BTC) is designed as a monetary storage (some proclaim as alternative of Gold) and medium of transaction and as an alternative to fiat currency. Ethereum (ETH), otherwise, is intended for complex smart contracts or dApps which contribute and act as key infrastructure of the emerging Web3.0 future. In light of recent rapid further innovation (like staking protocol) and adoption, the price of BTC and ETH have been risen more than double in past 12 months and also exhibited a huge volatility. The speaker will give a brief introduction of above crypto with some attention drawn to the relationship and correlation among Bitcoin, Ethereum, Gold, XRP and S&P500 – as shown in below charts. The speaker will then also talk about the latest development and impacts of the recently passed GENIUS Act in U.S. and the Stablecoins Ordinance (Cap. 656) in HK. To say, Stablecoin per se. is NOT referring the price to be fixed or stable, it’s referring to link or collateralize by some tangible asse shifting from no intrinsic value issue. At 10 Oct 2025, one of most selloff in crypto, USDe has experienced flash crash to as low as 0.65 USDEUST, per shown below. Source: Bloomberg   Language: Cantonese (Supplemented with English)

Confirmed Launch for Dec 2025 intake! There are practical classes in the computer laboratory. Introduction to artificial intelligence (AI), machine intelligence (ML), human-computer interaction (HCI), and artificial general intelligence (AGI) in business and finance will be covered. Apart from Python programming, ML, neural networks, deep learning, natural language processing (NLP), large language models (LLM) and generative pre-trained transformer (GPT) will also be taught. Practical applications of AI and ML in business and finance will be discussed.

Highlights

The programme aims to provide students with essential knowledge of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) and their applications in business and finance. It covers the practical applications of AI and ML algorithms. It equips students with computer programming skills by applying computational tools and online software. The programme illustrates various applications of AI and ML in business and finance.
 

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Programme Details

On completion of the programme, students should be able to

  1. explain the principles of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML);
  2. illustrate the usages of AI and ML algorithms in business;
  3. apply computational tools and online software to implement AI algorithms and perform business analytics; and
  4. discuss the applications of AI and ML in business and finance.

 

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Days / Time
  • Mon, Wed, 6:45pm - 10:30pm
Duration
  • 30 hours per programme
Venue
  • Hong Kong Island Campus
  • Kowloon East Campus
  • Kowloon West Campus

Modules

Syllabus

(1) Introduction to artificial intelligence (AI)

  • Development of AI and key market players
  • Technological elements around AI and data science
  • Machine intelligence and human-computer interaction (HCI)
  • Analytical AI and business analytics
  • Introduction to GenAI tools and prompt engineering
  • Challenges and opportunities around artificial general intelligence (AGI) in business and finance
  • AI risks and ethics

 

(2) AI and ML algorithms powered by Python

  • Python programming
  • Python library and AI and ML algorithms
  • ML theory and methods: supervised learning algorithms, unsupervised learning algorithms, and reinforcement learning algorithms
  • Neural networks and deep learning: artificial neural networks (ANN), convolutional neural networks (CNN), recurrent neural networks (RNN), long short-term memory (LSTM), generative adversarial networks (GAN)
  • Natural language processing (NLP), large language models (LLM) and generative pre-trained transformer (GPT)
  • Computer vision and automation
  • AI and ML with practical business cases
  • AI and business analytics with Python  

 

(3) Applications of AI and ML in business and finance

  • Financial transaction analysis and fraud detection
  • Risk assessment for financial investments and loan applications
  • Stock market prediction
  • Customer segmentation and analysis
  • Credit scoring
  • Algorithmic trading
  • Sentiment analysis
  • Chatbots and virtual assistants
  • Loan default prediction
  • Customer churn prediction
  • Business process automation
  • Operational optimisation

 

Assessment method: One 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 (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning with Business and Financial Applications).”

 

Teacher:  

1.  Mr Alan Cheung

Mr. Alan Cheung, PRM, CQF has solid experience in quantitative finance spanning statistical analysis, derivative pricing and mathematical modeling. He has solid experience in fintech in top tier investment banks, versed in architecting low latency, high frequency algorithmic trading systems. Alan has a Master of Science in Mathematical and Computational Finance from the University of Oxford after graduating with First Class Honours in Mathematics with Statistics for Finance from Imperial College London. 

2. Mr Thomas Lee

Mr Lee is a computer and project management professional who has worked in the information technology and data science industry for over 30 years under vendor environments including HP Inc., Dell, Fossil, Motorola network and GP Batteries. In the past ten years, Mr Lee focused on new product introduction, design for manufacturability, quality assurance & production risk management among manufacturing plants in China & Taiwan utilizing various data sciences tools and methodologies.  Mr Lee is qualified as a Microsoft Certified Trainer in delivering Microsoft training modules based on Azure technology.  He has been teaching courses related to Big Data, Cloud Computing, Machine Learning, Cyber Security and Fintech since 2020.  Mr Lee is a certified Project Management Professional, PMP from Project Management Institute PMI, US from 1998 and a Certified Scrum Master since 2018. Mr Lee holds a Master of Health Science degree in Biomedical Engineering from University of Toronto, St. George Campus, Canada.  He currently works on projects as an enabler for Inclusion and Accessibility utilizing the artificial intelligence technology. 

3. Mr Ken Choi

Mr Choi has over ten years of practical working experience across start-ups, data software companies, retail banking, insurance companies, listed companies, and large multinational corporation firms in areas of AI, business intelligence, big data and machine learning. He works as a senior project data analyst in charge of business process automation and data projects powered by AI, Machine Learning and Deep Learning. Moreover, he would like to leverage the Web 3.0 technology interaction with FinTech. Furthermore,  he applies business analytics to predict the revenue growth of the corporation. He has been actively teaching and coaching in different institutes and schools over the decade. He is a professional in communicating abstract data concepts and theory to non-tech students efficiently and effectively. He holds a Bachelor (Hons) in Statistics and Operation Research from HKBU and a Master of Statistics and Risk Management from HKU. He is a certified FRM (Financial Risk Manager), Certified Statistical Business Analyst, Certified Predictive Modeler: Enterprise Miner, Certified Advanced Programmer, Certified Base Programmer, and Certified System Platform Administrator. All 5 Credentials were approved by SAS Institute.

Class Details

Timetable

Lecture Date Time
1 10 Dec 25 (Wed) 18:45-22:30
2 17 Dec 25 (Wed) 18:45-22:30
3 22 Dec 25 (Mon) 18:45-22:30
4 29 Dec 25 (Mon) 18:45-22:30
5 7 Jan 26 (Wed) 18:45-22:30
6 14 Jan 26 (Wed) 18:45-22:30
7 21 Jan 26 (Wed) 18:45-22:30
8 28 Jan 26 (Wed) 18:45-22:30

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: $10400 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. 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.

CEF

  • The CEF Institution Code of HKU SPACE is 100
CEF Courses
CERTIFICATE FOR MODULE (ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND MACHINE LEARNING WITH BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL APPLICATIONS)
證書 (單元 : 人工智能與機器學習 - 商業與財務應用)
COURSE CODE 33C159015 FEES $10,400 ENQUIRY 2867-8331
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 (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning with Business and Financial Applications)

  • This course is recognised under the Qualifications Framework (QF Level [5])

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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.