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Certificate for Module (Web Application Programming for Finance and Business)
證書(單元 : 金融與商業網頁應用編程)

CEF Reimbursable Course

CEF Reimbursable Course

Course Code
FN109A
Application Code
2260-FN109A

Credit
6
Study mode
Part-time
Start Date
14 Dec 2024 (Sat)
Next intake(s)
Feb 2025
Duration
1 month to 2 months
Language
English
Course Fee
Course Fee: $9900 per programme (* course fees are subject to change without prior notice)
Deadline on 29 Nov 2024 (Fri)
Enquiries
2867 8331 / 2867 8424
2861 0278
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Today and Upcoming Events

Accept new applications for Dec 24 intake! There will be practical classes in the computer laboratory.

Highlights

The programme aims to provide students with essential knowledge of web application programming and its usage to support business functions. It covers various techniques to design and develop web applications using computational tools. Upon completion of the programme, students are able to apply programming skills to implement web applications with practical finance and business applications.
 

Programme Details

On completion of the programme, students should be able to

  1. explain the technological elements around web applications and commercial web design;
  2. demonstrate various techniques to perform data wrangling, manage databases and integrate functions;
  3. apply programming tools to design and develop web applications; and
  4. critically evaluate practical web applications in finance and business.WAPFB
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Days / Time
  • Saturday, -
Duration
  • 30 hours per programme
Venue
  • Hong Kong Island Learning Centre
  • Kowloon West Campus
  • Kowloon East Campus

Modules

Course Content :

(1) Introduction to web application programming

  • Technological development around internet and web programming
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI), big data, cloud computing, federated learning and financial technology (FinTech)
  • Overview of frontend and backend development
  • Security, ethical and compliance issues in web applications

 

(2) Web design and programming with JavaScript (JS)

  • Commercial web design to support business functions
  • Structure tags in hypertext markup language (HTML)
  • Structure design using cascading style sheets (CSS)
  • Overview of JavaScript (JS) frameworks: React, Vue.js, Node.js
  • Web form with special features
  • Data storage and cloud

 

(3) Web development and programming with Python

  • Introduction to Python programming
  • Web application programming interface (API): private and open API
  • Web services and connectivity with API
  • Overview of Python frameworks and web development: Flask, Django, Pyramid, Fast API
  • System development and database integration
  • Testing and debugging
  • Business web development and deployment

 

(4) Web applications in finance and business

  • Overview of user interface and user experience (UI/UX) for commercial web applications
  • Open API for digital finance
  • Financial applications: account management, transaction tracking and financial report generation
  • Wellness and fitness apps for business
  • Social media applications: API provided by the platforms, blog posts, user information, user comments
  • E-commerce applications: recommendation system, shopping cart management, inventory tracking, customer orders, payment gateways, transaction history
  • Travel accommodation selection and service provider apps
  • Web applications for business performance analysis: bank account balance, payroll preparation, managerial dashboard design

 

Assessment method: 3-hour in-class exercise + Group Project Presentation

Award

Upon successful completion of the programme, students who have passed the continuous assessment and final assessment with attendance no less than 70% will be awarded within the HKU system through HKU SPACE the Certificate for Module (Web Application Programming for Finance and Business).

 

Teacher

(1) Dr Simon Yiu

Dr Yiu is the head of the IT department of a financial institution in Hong Kong. He has solid experience in various FinTech initiatives and projects related to algorithmic (algo) trading, financial analytics, robo-advisors, etc. He had worked for an artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) startup as a co-founder and the Chief Technical Officer (CTO) at the Hong Kong Science Park. Moreover, Simon participated at the University-organized Entrepreneurship Center in 2010, focusing on AI, ML, big data analytics, and natural language processing (NLP). Furthermore, he has over a decade of hands-on programming experience in financial technology (FinTech) areas. Simon earned a Doctoral Degree in Business Administration from the City University of Hong Kong and a Master of Science Degree in Data Science and Business Statistics from The Chinese University of Hong Kong.

Class Details

Timetable

Lecture Date Time
1 14 Dec 24 (Sat) 10:00-13:00 & 14:00-17:30
2 21 Dec 24 (Sat) 9:00-13:00
3 4 Jan 25 (Sat) 10:00-13:00 & 14:00-17:30
4 11 Jan 25 (Sat) 10:00-13:00 & 14:00-17:30
5 18 Jan 25 (Sat) 10:00-13:00 & 14:00-17:30

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: $9900 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.

 

**Please upload copy of HKID and proof of degree while applying online

CEF

  • The CEF Institution Code of HKU SPACE is 100
CEF Courses
Certificate for Module (Web Application Programming for Finance and Business)
證書(單元 : 金融與商業網頁應用編程)
COURSE CODE 33C159783 FEES $9,900 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 (Web Application Programming for Finance and Business)

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

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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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