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Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Personal Finance (For 2025 intake)

JUPAS Code
JS8688
Programme Code
A4B120
Abbreviated Programme Title
BA(PF)
Medium of Instruction
English
Programmes & Courses Tags
Undergraduate Programmes (Senior Year Admissions)
Ssps Image
PF.jpg
Position
Programme Leader
Name
Dr TAN Weiqiang
Email
wqtan@eduhk.hk
Telephone
(852) 2948 8540
Position
Programme Enquiries
Name
Ms Jane LEE
Email
jclee@eduhk.hk
Telephone
(852) 2948 7707
Position
Admission Enquiries
Link Name
Submit your enquiry
Url
https://www.apply.eduhk.hk/ug/form/contact-us-form
Telephone
(852) 2948 6886
Download Leaflet
BA(PF)_2025-26.pdf (6.73 MB)
Website Link
https://www.apply.eduhk.hk/ug/programmes/bapf
Study Mode
Full-time
Study Period
2 years

Programme Introduction

The BA(PF) programme is a “discipline-based, practice-oriented” programme that builds on the wider well-established tradition of the finance discipline. It is designed to incorporate the latest developments in the global financial services sector, including fintech, risk management, wealth management, investment analysis, and green and sustainable finance. Meanwhile, the proposed programme covers the fundamental principles of finance and investments, such as taxation, credit management, retirement planning, estate planning, etc.       

The programme distinguishes itself from the programmes offered by other local universities by articulating the role of personalised financial advising and wealth management as the pillar for building a more robust financial market. It aims to provide an alternative to the “corporate-centric” conventional finance curriculum and to demonstrate how a more inclusive personal finance curriculum can contribute to a resilient financial system. All of these themes align with the strategic direction of the talent needs in Hong Kong.

 

Programme Structure

DomainCredit Points (cps)
Year 1 AdmissionsSenior Year Admissions
Major  
 - Major Course4224
 - Internship33
 - Major Interdisciplinary Course33
 - Cross-Faculty Core Course33
 - Living and Working in Our Country3/
Second Major / Minor / Electives3015
General Education226
Language Enhancement9/
Final Year Project (Honours Project / Capstone Project)66
Total:12160

Notes:    
(1) Classes will be held in Tai Po Campus and Tseung Kwan O Study Centre / North Point Study Centre / Sports Centre / Kowloon Tong Satellite Study Centre as decided by the University.     
(2) Students admitted into this programme are required to visit the Greater Bay Area (GBA) and/or other parts of Mainland China. The programme may also require students to participate in other non-local learning experience for completion of the programme. While the visits are subsidised, students are required to contribute part of the estimated cost of the visits ("students’ contribution"), whereas any personal entertainment, meals expenses, travel document fee and personal insurance costs shall be at students’ own expense. The estimated cost of the visits and students’ contribution for students admitted to the coming cohort is yet to be available due to a variety of factors such as inflation of cost of the visits, trip duration, traveling expenses, the exchange rate, etc.

 

Internship / Overseas Study Opportunities

To provide students with experimental learning opportunities for first-hand experience of personal finance and financial advisory, students have to take part in an 8-week supervisory internship programme in the field. The internship opportunity can facilitate students to apply contemporary financial theories and practices to personal finance and financial advisory in authentic situations. It is expected that students can build up their careers and networks in fields like business, non-government organisations and education, with professional training and support through this internship programme.

 

Career Prospects/Professional Recognition

It is anticipated that the majority of the graduates of the programme can find a diversity of career options in the finance and financial advisory fields, such as financial planner, asset/investment advisor, credit analyst, financial advisor and education trainer/provider who shall play significant roles as being financial educators through their service provisions to customers.

To facilitate students acquiring relevant finance professional qualifications, the programme covers most of the exam syllabus of the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA).

 

Note: As the 2025/26 academic year is the beginning of the 2025/26 - 2027/28 triennium, the programmes to be offered in the 2025-28 triennium with allocation of UGC-funded places are still subject to the Government's approval.

Disclaimer 
Any aspect of the courses and course offerings (including, without limitation, the contents of the course and the manner in which the course is taught) may be subject to change at any time at the sole discretion of the University if necessary. Without limiting the generality of the University’s discretion to revise the courses and course offerings, it is envisaged that changes may be required due to factors including staffing, enrolment levels, logistical arrangements, curriculum changes, and other factors caused by change of circumstances. Tuition fees, once paid, are non-refundable.

In the event of inconsistency between information in English and Chinese versions or where an interpretation of the programme content is required, the decision of the University shall be final.

Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) in Social Entrepreneurship and Development Studies

JUPAS Code
N/A
Programme Code
A2B103
Abbreviated Programme Title
BSocSc(SEDS)
Medium of Instruction
English (Please refer to "Medium of Instruction" session below for details)
Programmes & Courses Tags
Undergraduate Programmes (Senior Year Admissions)
Ssps Image
BSocScSEDS-1.png
Position
Programme Leader
Name
Dr SHANG Liang Echo
Email
lshang@eduhk.hk
Position
Associate Programme Leader
Name
Dr XIAO Hanyu
Email
hxiao@eduhk.hk
Position
Associate Programme Leader
Name
Dr WEN Zhuoyi Vincent
Email
zwen@eduhk.hk
Position
Enquiry (Admission)
Link Name
Submit Your Enquiry
Url
https://www.apply.eduhk.hk/ug/form/contact-us-form
Telephone
(852) 2948 6886
Position
Enquiry (Programme)
Name
Ms Yanmi Lam
Email
ssps@eduhk.hk
Telephone
(852) 2948 7428
Download Leaflet
BSocSc(SEDS)_3.pdf (2.93 MB)
Website Link
https://www.apply.eduhk.hk/ug/programmes/seds
Apply Link
https://www.eduhk.hk/acadprog/online/
Title Color
#FF9900
Study Mode
Full-time
Study Period
2 years

In recent years, the ecosystem of social business has speedily evolved, and some social entrepreneurs and successful social innovation projects have emerged. In a rapidly changing world, social entrepreneurs develop strategies by drawing on and merging inventive thought from both non-profit and business sectors, start businesses with the dual purpose of profit and social value, and address social problems, such as poverty and unemployment, unfair trade, etc., with innovation. This Programme with a focus on the developmental needs in the Greater Bay Area (GBA) and emerging economies in Asia, provides students with a holistic experience of social entrepreneurship, enhances students with academic and professional foundations, and helps students develop networks through internship and field visits with organisations in Hong Kong and other cities in the GBA, enables students’ understanding of the complex dynamics of social transitions in GBA and Asia, in order to equip students for their future careers.

 

Programme Aims 

The programme prepares young people with the skills and knowledge to create high-impact social careers, with a focus on the developmental needs in the regions [such as Asia, and the Greater Bay Area (GBA)]. Specifically, it aims to: 

  • provide students with a holistic experience of social entrepreneurship, taking students from ambition stages all the way to developing pitches for investors; 
  • enable students to build support among stakeholders and manage and grow social ventures to scale and maximise impacts; 
  • enable students’ understanding of the complex dynamics of social transitions and comprehensive understanding of regional developments from a comparative perspective; 
  • provide students with the academic and professional foundation to become professionals in social enterprises and government / non-government organisations, corporations; and local / national / international associations and organisations, and provide a strong foundation for career advancement and future postgraduate studies.

 

Programme featureAsia

Through dedicated and practical training, the programme will prepare more young people who have the ambition to start a social venture, and grab the numerous funding opportunities that governments and businesses have offered. Graduates may also pursue an impactful career by joining existing social enterprises, government, socially responsible corporations, and NGOs as project or executive officers. In Hong Kong, social enterprises and non-governmental organisations have already provided approximately 80% of social services. These organisations often need to solicit resources from public or private sources, and communicate effectively with different stakeholders in society. Graduates will find ample employment opportunities.

 

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Programme Structure for 2025/26 Intake

DomainComponentsCredit Points (cps)
MajorMajor Core15
Major Elective6
Internship6
Cross-Faculty Core Course (CFCC)3
Major Interdisciplinary Course (IC)3
Field Visit (Non-credit bearing)0
Final Year ProjectHonours Project I: Research Methods and Proposal/                 
Capstone Project I: Research Methods and Proposal		3
Honours Project II: Research Report/                
Capstone Project II: Project Output		3
Elective / MinorElective / Minor15
General Education (GE)6
Total cps60
Digital Competency Requirement (Non-credit bearing)

Notes: 

Classes will be held in Tai Po Campus and Tseung Kwan O Study Centre / North Point Study Centre / Sports Centre / Kowloon Tong Satellite Study Centre as decided by the University.

Students admitted into this programme are required to visit the Greater Bay Area (GBA) and/or other parts of Mainland China. The programme may also require students to participate in other non-local learning experience for completion of the programme. While the visits are subsidised, students are required to contribute part of the estimated cost of the visits ("students’ contribution"), whereas any personal entertainment, meals expenses, travel document fee and personal insurance costs shall be at students’ own expense. The estimated cost of the visits and students’ contribution for students admitted to the coming cohort is yet to be available due to a variety of factors such as inflation of cost of the visits, trip duration, traveling expenses, the exchange rate, etc. 

Major (33cps)

Course CodeCourse TitleCredit Points (cps)

Major Core Course (15 cps)

PUA2013Managing and Organising Social Enterprises3
PUA2014Organisational Budget Management3
PUA3016Leadership in Social Innovation and Development3
SSC2327Stakeholder and Customer Engagement3
SSC4329Tool Kits for Social Entrepreneurship3

Major Elective Course (6 cps)

GCS4005Regional Cooperation in Greater China: Challenges and Issues3
PUA3015Institutions and Development in the Greater Bay Area3
SSC4328Economic Growth and Sustainable Livelihood in China3

Cross-Faculty Core Course (3 cps)

CFA1001 (Component I)Basic Law and National Security Education (offered by NSLERC, please refer to GEO's website for details.)1
CFB3008 (Component II)Visits in Greater Bay Areas1
CFC1031* (Component III)Exploration of STEAM Education in School Settings (offered by SES, please refer to SES's website for details.)1
CFC3006* (Component III)Practice of Tai Chi and Healthy Lifestyle Culture in GBA (offered by HPE, please refer to HPE's website for details..)1

Major Interdisciplinary Course (3 cps)

GCS4029Comparative Social Policy3

Internship (6 cps) & Field Visit (Non-credit bearing)

SSC4330Internship6
SSC2331Field Visit0

Final Year Project (6cps)

Course CodeCourse TitleCredit Points (cps)
SSC4332/        
SSC4333		Honours Project I: Research Methods and Proposal /         
Capstone Project I: Research Methods and Proposal		3
SSC4334@/         
SSC4335^		Honours Project II: Research Report /        
Capstone Project II: Project Output		3

@ SSC4332 is the pre-requisite for study SSC4334 

^ SSC4333 is the pre-requisite for study SSC4335

 

Cross-Faculty Core Course (3 cps)

The Cross-Faculty Core Course (CFCC) will comprise 3 individual components with 1 credit point each and separately assessed with the aim to widen students' horizon and look beyond Hong Kong. In Component I, lectures with topics related to Basic Law / National Security will be arranged; in Component II, students will have the opportunities to undertake visits in Greater Bay Area; in Component III, a variety of themes which are linked to the University's development niche areas will be offered by Faculties, 

Elective / Minor (15 cps)

Students can freely take courses offered by any academic departments of the University as electives and/or Minor(s) to further develop their skills and knowledge of social entrepreneurship and development.

Students will be required to take one education course (3cps) through a GE course on education or an elective education course provided by the Faculty of Education and Human Development (FEHD) to fulfill the graduation requirement.

Students have the option of taking a Minor of 15 cps of taught courses in the Elective domain for graduation with a Minor, subject to specific requirements of the Minor(s).

Students of the BSocSc(SEDS) programme are encouraged to adopt “Public Policy and Management” Minor. This Minor is developed for students to introduce and apply the analytical assessment/evaluation skills to public policy and management problems. Students can communicate analysis of policy problems and solutions to policy-makers, relevant stakeholders and the broader community.

General Education (6 cps)

Students are only required to complete 6 cps in total for General Education.

For detailed information and the course synopsis about General Education courses, please visit the website at www.eduhk.hk/geo.

 

The programme will mainly be conducted in English. Most of the Major courses will be taught in English. For some non-Major courses, Putonghua or Cantonese will be adopted as the medium of instruction when the language is considered to be the most effective for teaching.

Tuition Fees

Potential applicants are advised to note that the following tuition fees are provisional subject to adjustment.

Local StudentsHK$42,100 per annum
Non-local Students*HK$145,000 per annum

*Please refer to www.eduhk.hk/acadprog/nonlocal/ for the definition of non-local students.

 

Scholarship

A variety of scholarship may be available in any given year.

Entrance Requirement

Final year students or graduates of Associate Degree/Higher Diploma programmes or equivalent^  from recognized post-secondary institutions are welcome to apply.   
In general, applicants should fulfill the general entrance requirements, language requirements and admission interview/subject test, if applicable. Please click here for details.   
 ^ Normally, qualification which is of Level 4 or above under Qualifications Register (QR) of Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications (HKCAAVQ). Equivalent qualifications will be considered on an individual basis.

 

Application Fee**

Local Applicants:HK$150
Non-local Applicants:HK$300^^

** The fee once paid is non-refundable and non-transferable unless the programme in question is cancelled by the University.  
^^ Each non-local applicant can submit applications for a maximum of two programme choices by paying an application fee of HK$300. To facilitate the admission process, applicants are required to indicate their first programme preference via the online application system. The application fee (i.e. HK$300) will be charged for the 1st preference. Priority of consideration for admission will be given to the first programme choice.

 

How to Apply

You may apply via the University’s Online Application System. Please upload all relevant academic qualifications (including updated transcript, language exam reports, etc.) to the application system once available.

YSH

EdUHK opens the door of opportunities for us who want to dream big. One of the initiatives, "The Education and Social Entrepreneurs (EASE) Fund Scheme", provides successful applicants with seed funding to jump-start their businesses. I look forward to drawing on these resources and starting my business in future. 

 

Yeung Siu-hung

Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) in Social Entrepreneurship and Development Studies

YSH

I am immensely grateful for the opportunity to participate in the BSocSc(SEDS) Mentorship Programme. During the Mentorship Programme's meetings, my mentor, Mr Marshall Jen, patiently addressed my various questions regarding a prominent topic in society - "family office". In addition to our meetings, Marshall also arranged different visits for us. The most unforgettable experience was participating in an RTHK programme called "Nova Management", where we had the honour of engaging in a dialogue with Mr Jacky Leung, the founder of the Royal Family Office and PRofessor Chan Chi Fai, the Dean of the Greater Bay Area Business School. Such experiences not only encouraged me to think outside the box but also provided a more comprehensive understanding of family office. All in all, the mentorship programme deepened my professional knowledge as well as provided me with invaluable support from esteemed industry leaders.

 

Yip Yiu Hang

Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) in Social Entrepreneurship and Development Studies

YSH

 

I am delighted to have the opportunity to collaborate with the BSocSc(SEDS) Programme Leader, Dr Echo Shang, on the project called the "SEW Changemaker Initiative", which allowed us to utilize the design-thinking framework to develop fun and interactive solutions that can bring positive change to our EdUHK campus. For the pilot year, we have come up with a board game concept to help reduce stress on campus and provide students with an opportunity to relax, connect with friends, and find their inner child again. From inception to execution, we manage to understand the entire cycle of creating social innovation and the challenges of making a sustainable social impact. This initiative allowed us to expand our creative thinking and problem-solving skills while also helping us to explore our ability to become social entrepreneurs. 

 

 

Ayeisha-Shafana

Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) in Social Entrepreneurship and Development Studies

As the 2025/26 academic year is the beginning of the 2025/26 - 2027/28 triennium, the programmes to be offered in the 2025-28 triennium with allocation of UGC-funded places are still subject to the Government's approval.

DISCLAIMER

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this website. Changes to any aspects of the programmes may be made from time to time as due to change of circumstances and the University reserves the right to revise any information contained in this website as it deems fit without prior notice. The University accepts no liability for any loss or damage arising from any use or misuse of or reliance on any information contained in this website.

Any aspect of the courses and course offerings (including, without limitation, the contents of the course and the manner in which the course is taught) may be subject to change at any time at the sole discretion of the University if necessary. Without limiting the generality of the University’s discretion to revise the courses and course offerings, it is envisaged that changes may be required due to factors including staffing, enrolment levels, logistical arrangements, curriculum changes, and other factors caused by change of circumstances. Tuition fees, once paid, are non-refundable.

Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) in Sociology and Community Studies

WHEN WE TALK ABOUT COMMUNITY

Click here to read more on Prof. Chiu Wing-kai (Left) and Prof. Lui Tai-lok (Right)'s view about the community.

Programme Description

PROGRAMME AIMS

The objectives of the Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) in Sociology and Community Studies programme are:

  • To equip students with sociological perspectives to understand the transformations and developments of Hong Kong, China and the world;
  • To enhance students’ conceptual and problem-solving skills with a view to promoting personal growth and community sustainability;
  • To develop students’ competency in using appropriate research methodologies in social inquiries

 

PROGRAMME FEATURES

Sociology-based
Analyses the development of Hong Kong and the regional community with the use of appropriate sociological concepts and theories.

Community-driven
Develops practical and sustainable plans for promoting the betterment of communities at local and regional levels.

Experiential Learning
Enables students to apply their knowledge and skills through participating in internship and community projects.

 

Every effort has been made to ensure that information contained in this website is correct. Changes to any aspects of the programmes may be made from time to time due to unforeseeable circumstances beyond our control and the University reserves the right to make amendments to any information contained in this website without prior notice. The University accepts no liability for any loss or damage arising from any use or misuse of or reliance on any information contained in this website.
Any aspect of the course and course offerings (including, without limitation, the content of the course and the manner in which the course is taught) may be subject to change at any time at the sole discretion of the University. Without limiting the right of the University to amend the course and its course offerings, it is envisaged that changes may be required due to factors such as staffing, enrolment levels, logistical arrangements, curriculum changes, and other factors caused by unforeseeable circumstances. Tuition fees, once paid, are non-refundable.

PROGRAMME INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES (PILOS)

To align with the University’s commitment to whole person development and the framework of “PEER & I”, the programme aims to prepare graduates to:

  1. Analyse social issues and problems facing communities at different levels with the use of appropriate qualitative and quantitative research methods (PILO1);
  2. Employ major sociological concepts and theories in accounting for contemporary social, cultural, political and economic changes (PILO2);
  3. Develop evidence-based strategies to enhance quality of life and social well-being in the community (PILO3);
  4. Demonstrate ethical awareness and positive orientations towards personal growth and community development (PILO4)

 

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

Domain Components Credit Points (cps)
Major

Major Core

 18

Internship

 3

Major Electives

 6

Cross-Faculty Core Course

 3

Major Interdisciplinary Course

 3
Final Year Project

Honours Project I: Research Methods and Proposal /
Capstone Project I: Research Methods and Proposal

 3

Honours Project II: Research Report / Capstone Project II: Project Output

 3
Electives / Minor

Electives / Minor

 15

General Education

 6

Total:

   60

Information Technology Competence Requirement

Note: Classes will be held in Tai Po Campus and Tseung Kwan O Study Centre / North Point Study Centre / Sports Centre as decided by the University.

 

The Programme emphasises the following three areas: (a) conceptual foundation; (b) methodological awareness; and (c) practical value. At the conceptual level, the programme aims to familiarise students with key concepts considered as the building blocks of sociological analyses, including: (1) power, (2) class and inequality, (3) institutions, (4) social structure, (5) culture, (6) gender, (7) identity, (8) intersectionality, (9) globalisation, and (10) risk. At the methodological level, the programme aims to develop students’ competency in the following two areas: (1) designing and conducting social survey; and (2) designing and conducting fieldwork. Students are expected to be able to develop plans for administering a research, identify the strengths and weaknesses of research methods through literature review, and interpreting results. At the practical level, the programme aims to provide ample opportunities for students to link their sociological knowledge with different community concerns and opportunities.

Every effort has been made to ensure that information contained in this website is correct. Changes to any aspects of the programmes may be made from time to time due to unforeseeable circumstances beyond our control and the University reserves the right to make amendments to any information contained in this website without prior notice. The University accepts no liability for any loss or damage arising from any use or misuse of or reliance on any information contained in this website.

Any aspect of the course and course offerings (including, without limitation, the content of the course and the manner in which the course is taught) may be subject to change at any time at the sole discretion of the University. Without limiting the right of the University to amend the course and its course offerings, it is envisaged that changes may be required due to factors such as staffing, enrolment levels, logistical arrangements, curriculum changes, and other factors caused by unforeseeable circumstances. Tuition fees, once paid, are non-refundable.

Course Title Course Code & Outline
Major Core Courses*# (18 cps)
Discovering Sociology and Community  SSC3306
Individual and Society  SSC3307
Urban Communities and Liveability  SSC3309
Qualitative Research Methods  SSC3310
Hong Kong in the Greater Bay Area: Opportunities and Challenges  SSC4305
Quantitative Research Methods  SSC4311
Internship (3cps)
Internship for Community Services  SSC4312
Major Elective Course (6 cps) (Choose 2 out of 6 electives)
Comparative Social Policy  GCS4029
Values Pluralism and Cultural Diversity in Hong Kong  SSC3234
NGOs and Social Innovation  SSC3264
Globalisation and Social Changes  SSC3308
Sports and Community Development  SSC4313
Digital Communities in the Information Age  SSC4314
Major Interdisciplinary Course (3 cps)
The Sustainable Development Goals and Education  INS4065
Final Year Project (6 cps)
Honours / Capstone Project I: Research Methods and Proposal   SSC4298 / SSC4297
Honours Project II: Research Report / Capstone Project II: Project Output   SSC4302 / SSC4301
Cross-Faculty Core Course (1 cp)
Cross-Faculty Core Course  CFB3007

*Subject to change and/or approval
#Students admitted into this programme starting from the 2023/24 cohort are required to visit the Greater Bay Area (GBA) for a short trip (e.g. 1-day or 2-day 1-night trip) in order to complete the Cross-Faculty Core Course. While the GBA trip is heavily subsidised, students are still required to contribute part of the estimated cost of the trip ("student contribution"), whereas personal entertainment, meals expenses, travel document fee and personal insurance costs will not be supported. The estimated cost of the GBA trip for students admitted to the 2023/24 cohort is not available yet as it is subject to a variety of factors such as changes to the cost of the GBA trip as a result of inflation, trip duration, traveling expenses, the exchange rate, etc. The exact amount of student contribution is thus not available.

Please more details, please visit https://www.apply.eduhk.hk/ug/programmes/scs

 

Every effort has been made to ensure that information contained in this website is correct. Changes to any aspects of the programmes may be made from time to time due to unforeseeable circumstances beyond our control and the University reserves the right to make amendments to any information contained in this website without prior notice. The University accepts no liability for any loss or damage arising from any use or misuse of or reliance on any information contained in this website.
Any aspect of the course and course offerings (including, without limitation, the content of the course and the manner in which the course is taught) may be subject to change at any time at the sole discretion of the University. Without limiting the right of the University to amend the course and its course offerings, it is envisaged that changes may be required due to factors such as staffing, enrolment levels, logistical arrangements, curriculum changes, and other factors caused by unforeseeable circumstances. Tuition fees, once paid, are non-refundable.

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This programme will play special attention to the fostering of portable skills and generic competencies that could be applied in a wide range of professional settings. The programme's emphasis on equipping students with a full range of research tools, both qualitative and quantitative, will benefit students' career development significantly. Its focus on a sociological perspective in community contexts will also ensure that much of what students learn here would have practical applications.

Graduates can find employment across a wide range of fields, including: community development workers, non-governmental organisation officers, community liaison officers in government departments and public organizations, international aid/development workers, public relations officers, social and marketing researchers, research assistants in academic institutions, and youth workers.

JUPAS Code
N/A
Programme Code
A2B101
Abbreviated Programme Title
BSocSc (SCS)
Medium of Instruction
Most of the Major courses will be taught in English. For some non-Major courses, Putonghua or Cantonese will be adopted as the medium of instruction when the language is considered to be the most effective for teaching.
Programmes & Courses Tags
Undergraduate Programmes (Senior Year Admissions)
Ssps Image
BSocSc(SCS)_2025-26_1200x900.jpg
Position
Programme Leader
Name
Prof CHIU Wing Kai Stephen
Position
Programme Enquiries
Name
Ms Jane LEE
Email
jclee@eduhk.hk
Telephone
2948 7707
Download Leaflet
BSocSc(SCS)_2025-26.pdf (1.24 MB)
Website Link
https://www.apply.eduhk.hk/ug/programmes/scs
Apply Link
http://www.eduhk.hk/acadprog/online/
Study Mode
Full-time
Study Period
2 years

Master of Arts in Personal Finance Education

Programme Description

PROGRAMME FEATURES

  • It is the first Master of Arts programme in personal financial education in Hong Kong, focusing on both theoretical financial knowledge and workplace application skills to improve participants’ competitiveness in the market.
  • Participants will be given opportunities to gain practical and first-hand experience in transferring financial knowledge to individuals and the tools to enable them to be professional financial educators, equipping the skills to operate effectively in the three areas of education, business, and society.
  • The demand for financial talents in mainland China and Hong Kong is growing rapidly. Graduates have a wide range of employment prospects, including banking and financial institutions, government agencies, educational institutions, and mass media.
  • All subjects are taught in English, in order to strengthen participants’ English proficiency and competitiveness in the international market.

 

The Institute of Financial Planners of Hong Kong (IFPHK) confirms that Master of Arts in Personal Finance Education [MA(PFE)] graduates are eligible to apply for “Fast-track to Certified Financial Planner (CFP) Certification” - List C candidacy. Under the fast-track arrangement, the MA(PFE) graduates will be exempted from taking the CFP certification education program (courses 1 to 3) and the CFP certification examination (foundation level).

 

PROGRAMME ENQUIRIES

Hotline : (852) 2948 8727
Fax : (852) 2948 8018
E-mail : mapfe@eduhk.hk
Website : https://www.eduhk.hk/mapfe
In person :  Room D3-1/F-22A, Department of Social Sciences and Policy Studies,
The Education University of Hong Kong,
10 Lo Ping Road, Tai Po, New Territories, Hong Kong
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ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS

  1. Applicants should normally hold a recognised Bachelor’s degree or other equivalent qualifications.
  2. Applicants whose entrance qualification is obtained from an institution in a non-English speaking system should normally fulfill one of the following minimum English proficiency requirements:
      • Overall score of IELTS 6.0 (academic version) (the test should be taken in test centres and the result should be valid within two years); or
      • TOEFL score of 80 (internet-based test) (the test should be taken in test centres and the result should be valid within two years); or
      • Band 6 in the College English Test (CET) (a total score of 430 or above and the test result should be valid within two years); or
      • Grade C or above in GCSE / GCE OL English; or
      • Other equivalent qualifications.
  3. Shortlisted applicants may be required to attend an interview.

For example, if you are applying for 2025/26 academic year, your IELTS / TOEFL / CET6 test must be obtained on or after 1 January 2023.

TOEFL Home Editions, TOEFL MyBest Score, IELTS Indicator, IELTS Online, IELTS One Skill Retake, Duolingo and National Postgraduate Entrance Examination (全國碩士研究生招生考試) are NOT acceptable.

For details, please visit: https://www.eduhk.hk/acadprog/EnReq(Pg)/

 

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this website. Changes to any aspects of the programmes may be made from time to time as due to change of circumstances and the University reserves the right to revise any information contained in this website as it deems fit without prior notice. The University accepts no liability for any loss or damage arising from any use or misuse of or reliance on any information contained in this website.

 

PROGRAMME AIMS

The MA(PFE)’s objectives are to:

  1. equip participants with professional knowledge in finance and necessary skill sets for investment analysis;
  2. enable participants to formulate and implement comprehensive personal finance education for individuals with different financial backgrounds and needs in a society of prolific lifestyles;
  3. focus on necessary financial knowledge in personal finance and the application of knowledge and skills required for effective financial decision-making, financial planning and hence training, education, and knowledge transfer; and
  4. equip participants to meet their career goals in either the financial services sector or financial-related educational/training sector.

Upon successful completion of the programme, participants should be able to:

  1. demonstrate solid understanding and a broad spectrum of knowledge and concepts in finance and financial management (PILO1); 
  2. critically evaluate the trend and development of financial and investment markets in a global perspective (PILO2);
  3. integrate financial knowledge in solving personal financial problems and ethical decision making (PILO3);
  4. possess high professionalism, creativity and competencies as a financial literacy educator (PILO4); and
  5. transfer and apply research methods and financial knowledge in the context of professional work. (PILO5).

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

The programme comprises 24 credit points (cps). Participants normally take one year (full-time mode) or two years (part-time mode) to complete the programme. They need to attend classes (in the same or different semester(s)) which may be scheduled on weekday daytime/evenings, weekends and/or during long holidays at the Tai Po Campus / Tseung Kwan O Study Centre / North Point Study Centre / Kowloon Tong Satellite Study Centre and/or other locations as decided by the University.

PROGRAMME CURRICULUM

Students are required to complete 24 credit points for graduation. The normal study pathway is shown as below:

Full-time Mode:
Year Semester Courses Credit Points (cps)
1 I Core: Global Financial Market and Instruments (3 cps) 12 cps
Core: Quantitative Analysis for Financial Studies (3 cps)
Core: FinTech and Consumer Finance (3 cps)
Core: Financial Literacy Education for All Aged Groups (3 cps)
II Core: Financial Risk Management for Investment (3 cps) 9 cps
Core: Research Methods in Finance (3 cps)
Core: Ethical Issues and Decision Making in Personal Finance (3 cps)
*Elective:
Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management for Personal Needs
or
Contemporary Issues in Personal Finance Education
or
Internship Programme in Personal Finance Education		 3 cps
Total Credit Points 24 cps

*Choose one out of three elective courses
*The offering of elective courses and the quota offered is subject to the Programme’s decision and students enrolment. It may vary in each academic year.

Part-time Mode:
Year Semester Courses Credit Points (cps)
1 I Core: Global Financial Market and Instruments (3 cps) 6 cps
Core: Quantitative Analysis for Financial Studies (3 cps)
II Core: Financial Risk Management for Investment (3 cps) 6 cps
Core: Research Methods in Finance (3 cps)
2 I Core: FinTech and Consumer Finance (3 cps) 6 cps
Core: Financial Literacy Education for All Aged Groups (3 cps)
II Core: Ethical Issues and Decision Making in Personal Finance (3 cps) 3 cps
*Elective:
Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management for Personal Needs
or
Contemporary Issues in Personal Finance Education
or
Internship Programme in Personal Finance Education		 3 cps
Total Credit Points 24 cps

*Choose one out of three elective courses
*The offering of elective courses and the quota offered is subject to the Programme’s decision and students enrolment. It may vary in each academic year.

 

There are two options for students to complete the 24 credit points for graduation:

1) Students who opt for coursework will need to take 8 courses

Component Credit Points (CPs)
All 7 core courses and 1 Elective 24
Total 24

2) Students who have sufficient research competencies, obtained approval, and opt for the Research Project can be exempted from taking the Research Methods in Finance and the elective course. Their study path is as follows:

Component Credit Points (CPs)
6 core courses 18
Research Project 6
Total 24

MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION

The medium of instruction is English.

 

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this website. Changes to any aspects of the programmes may be made from time to time as due to change of circumstances and the University reserves the right to revise any information contained in this website as it deems fit without prior notice. The University accepts no liability for any loss or damage arising from any use or misuse of or reliance on any information contained in this website.

  Course Title Course Code & Outline
Master of Arts in Personal Finance Education (One-year Full-time / Two-year Part-time) Global Financial Market and Instruments BUS6031
Quantitative Analysis for Financial Studies BUS6032
FinTech and Consumer Finance BUS6033
Ethical Issues and Decision Making in Personal Finance BUS6034
Financial Risk Management for Investment BUS6035
Research Methods in Finance BUS6036
Financial Literacy Education for All Aged Groups BUS6037

Elective: BUS6038 Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management for Personal Needs | BUS6039 Contemporary Issues in Personal Finance Education | BUS6046 Internship Programme in Personal Finance Education

Research Project: BUS6040 Research Project

Any aspect of the courses and course offerings (including, without limitation, the contents of the course and the manner in which the course is taught) may be subject to change at any time at the sole discretion of the University if necessary. Without limiting the generality of the University’s discretion to revise the courses and course offerings, it is envisaged that changes may be required due to factors including staffing, enrolment levels, logistical arrangements, curriculum changes, and other factors caused by change of circumstances. Tuition fees, once paid, are non-refundable.

TUITION FEE

The programme is offered on a self-financed basis. The tuition fee for the whole programme is HK$173,000 for 2025/26 cohort.

ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIP

Entrance Scholarship is available and awarded on the basis of academic merits with consideration of non-academic achievement.

Veteran advised MA(PFE) students on career development in the finance sector

Master of Arts in Personal Finance Education [MA(PFE)] Programme invited Mr Xie Long, an experienced enterprise trainer, to deliver a financial career advising session for our students.


Dr TAN Weiqiang, Programme Leader of MA(PFE), presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Mr Xie.

Mr Xie Long is a commercial bank veteran with over 20 years of experience in financial management and enterprise training. His expertise covers career planning in finance, credit risk control for banking, banking marketing, team management, banking compliance management, and positive leadership. He holds a Master of Business Administration degree from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Mr Xie has served in the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC), Ping An Bank, Standard Chartered Bank Group, and ZAC. During his tenure as Channel Director and Executive Director at ZAC, Mr Xie was also responsible for in-house training for the business teams and the cadre members.


Mr Xie shared the career advice with our students.

This sharing session framed an overview of the banking and other financial fields for MA(PFE) students and greatly inspired them in their career development in finance. Mr Xie shared many practical and tailored suggestions with our students on their career development in finance, including commercial banking, internet finance, and corporate finance. He also shared his rich experience in banking management with MA(PFE) students.

 


Specialist in AI and Cybersecurity shared his insight on FinTech Regulations

On 7 November 2023, the Master of Arts in Personal Finance Education [MA(PFE)] Programme invited Institute of Financial Technologists of Asia (IFTA) to share the prospects of FinTech industry in Hong Kong, and invited Dr Arvin Tang, Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute (ASTRI), to share the latest breakthrough in the regulatory technology within the FinTech industry.



Dr TAN Weiqiang, Programme Leader of MA(PFE), presented the certificates of appreciation to Dr Arvin TANG, (ASTRI) and Ms Yolanda CHAU (IFTA).

At the beginning, Ms Yolanda Chau from Institute of Financial Technologists of Asia (IFTA) described an overview on the FinTech trends in Hong Kong, including the talent demands and career advising for the prospective FinTech practitioners. She also introduced IFTA professional designations - Certified Financial Technologist (CFT). CFT is a globally recognised certification programme for FinTech practitioners.


Ms Yolanda CHAU shared the FinTech trends in Hong Kong.

Later, Dr Arvin Tang, the Director of Multimedia Systems and Analytics under the technical division of the Trust and AI Technologies division at Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute (ASTRI), shared the latest regulatory technology in FinTech with our students. Dr Tang discussed the regulatory challenges of data protection in FinTech and introduced ASTRI solution to it, namely, a self-developed federated learning platform developed by ASTRI. This federated learning platform motivates the machine learning training and alternative data to facilitate the regulatory improvement, which is also applied in establishing a new ecosystem for the bank industries. Dr Tang also illustrated some empirical evidence to enhance our students’ cybersecurity literacy.



Dr TANG shared the latest regulatory technology in FinTech with our students.

 

 

Seminar on Digital Transformation in Asset Management Industry

On 7 November 2023, a seminar themed on Digital Transformation in the Asset Management Industry was successfully held at The Education University of Hong Kong, jointly organised by the Department of Mathematics and Information Technology (MIT) and the Department of Social Sciences and Policy Studies (SSPS).


Professor YU Leung Ho Philip (right standing), Head of Department of MIT, and Dr HU Zhiyong Fox (left standing), Acting Head of Department of SSPS presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Dr Eddie PONG (middle standing) as a gratitude.


Professor LI Wai Keung (first from right hand side), Dean of FLASS, also attended the seminar.

Dr Eddie Pong, the speaker of the seminar, is an expertise in quantitative investment analytics and software development. He is the founder of Rivermap Quantitative Research, a FinTech company in Hong Kong.

Dr Pong is experienced in investment management and quantitative analysis. He started his career in London where he worked as an investment manager at Amundi Asset Management. He then moved to ING Investment Management to work in the engineered investment strategies group.  Eddie was Head of Asia Pacific Research at FTSE Russell where he oversaw the research and analytics function in the Asia Pacific region.

 
Dr Eddie PONG discussed the latest trends in the asset management industry.

At the seminar, Dr Pong discussed the latest trends in the asset management industry, focusing on the increasing importance of technologies like machine learning, natural language processing (NLP), and cloud computing. Additionally, he explored the growing emphasis on new investment areas such as megatrends and the integration of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors.

 
Dr Eddie PONG interacted with the students on the professional development in asset management.

Dr Pong advised on students’ professional development in asset management field, such as the skills necessary for professionals to succeed, the opportunities and challenges in wealth and asset management.

 

Seminar: Professor Chor-yiu SIN on Re-balancing hedge position with statistics of hedge ratios

On October 6 (Friday), 2023, Professor Chor-yiu SIN delivered a seminar on “Re-balancing hedge position with statistics of hedge ratios: concepts and applications”. During the seminar, Professor SIN presented his latest findings on hedge efficiency improvement with econometric models to the community of EdUHK.

Professor SIN has been a Professor of the Department of Economics, College of Technology Management of National Tsing Hua University (NTHU), Taiwan since 2014. He devotes to excellence in research on time series econometrics and financial econometrics. His research findings have been published in many international referee journals.


Professor Chor-yiu SIN was delivering the seminar.


Professor Chor-yiu SIN was delivering the seminar.

This seminar was jointly organised by the Department of Mathematics and Information Technology (MIT) and the Department of Social Sciences and Policy Studies (SSPS), supported by Master of Arts in Personal Finance Education Programme [MA(PFE)]. Academics and students from various majors attended the seminar.


Professor LI Wai Keung (standing), Dean of FLASS, delivered a brief introduction to Professor SIN at the start of the seminar.


Professor YU Leung Ho Philip (left), Head of Department of MIT, and Dr CHAN Kit Wa Anita (right), Associate Head of Department of SSPS presented a Certificate of Appreciation and a souvenir to Professor SIN (centre) as a gratitude.

Seminar: Wealth Management Development in GBA and CFP Certification

On October 4, 2023, MA(PFE) Programme invited Mr Edwin Cheung, Vice Chairman for Institute of Financial Planners of Hong Kong (IFPHK) to deliver a seminar on wealth management in the Greater Bay Area.

During the seminar, Edwin introduced the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) Certification and the career opportunities for CFP holders to the EdUHK students. 

Students graduated from MA(PFE) Programme will be exempted from taking three educational courses and one foundational examination for CFP Certification under the fast-track certification offered by IFPHK.


Dr Tan Weiqiang (right), Programme Leader of MA(PFE) presented the Appreciation Certificate to Mr Edwin Cheung (left) from IFPHK.


Mr Edwin Cheung shared his insight on Wealth Management Development in the GBA.

Seminar on ESG Investment, Green Finance and the introductory session for Certified ESG Analyst (CESGA)

On September 27, 2023, Mr Ericson Lee conducted a sharing session for the students from Master of Arts in Personal Finance Education [MA(PFE)) Programme and other majors at EdUHK.

Mr Ericson Lee is currently a dedicated member of the Green Finance Engagement at Friends of the Earth (Hong Kong), focusing on ESG education and green finance and policy engagement. He is a professional with knowledge on ESG analysis, sustainable investment strategies, ESG integration and valuation processes. Mr Ericson Lee is also a holder of Certified ESG Analyst (CESGA) accreditation.

The sharing session was themed in “The ESG Imperative: Why is it essential and how does it impact all of us?”. During the seminar, Mr Ericson Lee pictured the trends in the fields of ESG investment and sustainable finance. Moreover, He also explored the career opportunities within the ESG industry and shared the accreditation path towards Certified ESG Analyst (CESGA) with students present.


Dr Tan Weiqiang (right), Programme Leader of MA(PFE) presented the Appreciation Certificate to Mr Ericson Lee (left) from Friends of the Earth (HK).


Students from MA(PFE) and other programmes took a photo with Mr Lee.


Mr Ericson Lee was sharing the industrial trends in ESG and Green Finance.

Financial education in a Tech-plus era: MA(PFE) students won the Bronze Prize at Personal Finance Ambassador Programme 2022/23

CSQY Team (財思錢擁 in Chinese), formed by five MA(PFE) students, won the Bronze Prize at the Personal Finance Ambassador Programme 2022/23 on June 3, 2023.

receive prize group photo

CSQY Team, as the Personal Finance Ambassador, promoted the financial education themed on “Money in the Tech” for the EdUHK students. They implemented various financial education activities, such as the Metaverse Platform, Instagram knowledge page, game-based workshops, booth consulting, etc. The campaign has attracted over 500 EdUHK students to participate in.

On-campus financial education campaigns

Metaverse Financial Education Platform and the On-site Showcase

In March 2023, 45 students participated in the showcase to experience the Metaverse Financial Education Platform in person. The Metaverse Platform was formulated by our CSQY Team, where the EdTech was incorporated with financial knowledge.

The EdUHK students learned more about the “Tech-plus” financial instruments. They grew some responsible attitudes toward the emerging FinTech from the campaigns.

MA(PFE) students won the Outstanding Award in the Quest for Securities & Investment Elites (QSIE) Case Analysis Competition 2022

Mr. WANG Chaowei and Mr. CHEN Zijun, the students from the Master of Arts in Personal Finance Education Programme [MA(PFE)], won the Outstanding Award in the Quest for Securities & Investment Elites (QSIE) Case Analysis Competition 2022 on 26 November 2022.

Awardees of the Outstanding Award: Mr. WANG Chaowei (standing middle at the front row) and Mr. CHEN Zijun (standing left at the front row).

 

The Competition was organized by the EL Education Academy, with the sponsorship from the Chartered Securities and Investment Institute (CISI) and the title-sponsorship from the Hang Seng Investment Management Ltd. The CISI is a global professional body for those in the financial and investment profession.

Three teams from MA(PFE) entering the the final round, and Dr TAN Weiqiang, Programme Leader of MA(PFE)

 


Competition Poster (Source: the Elite Education Institute)

 

The Competition attracted over 60 teams from Hong Kong, Macau, and Mainland universities. 18 teams were shortlisted to enter the final round presentation, including three teams from the MA(PFE) Programme. This Competition was designed to equip the participants with Securities & Investment knowledge and good English skills, enabling students to be competitive when entering the job market.

Opening Ceremony of the Competition

Panel of Judges for the Competition was comprised of the professionals from the investment field, whose affiliate originations included the Professional Assessment Panel in Sustainable & Responsible Investment at CISI, Hang Seng Investment Management Ltd, and Institute of Professional Education and Knowledge (PEAK).

Student teams from MA(PFE) entering the final round

Team 5

WANG Chaowei, CHEN Zijun

(Awardees of Outstanding Award)
 Team 6 PAN Wenkai, BAI Longxiang
Team 15 LI Wenbo, GAO Fan

 

Tone Management Between Languages

Dr Hung Wan KOT, Assistant Professor in Finance at The University of Macau, delivered a research seminar on the topic of Tone Management Between Languages on November 22, 2022. Focusing on Chinese and English versions of the profit warning and positive alerts in the Hong Kong stock market, Dr KOT interpreted the mechanism of tone management in the stock market. Dr KOT also introduced the effect of corporate governance on Tone Management.

 

Railways, Telegraph and Technology Adoption: The Introduction of American Cotton in Early 20th Century China

On November 10, 2022, Dr Steffan QI, WeBank Institute of Fintech, Shenzhen University, delivered a research seminar to the MA(PFE) students. The research of Dr QI with his Team reveals the interactions among infrastructure, information accessibility, new technology adoption and welfare enhancement, using the historical data to empirically re-investigate early 20th-century China.

 

Volatility spillovers across NFTs news attention and financial markets

On October 27, 2022, MA(PFE) Programme invited Dr Wang Yizhi to deliver a research seminar on Volatility spillovers across NFTs news attention and financial markets. In the seminar, Dr Wang presented his econometric approach to analyse the Volatility spillovers across NFTs news attention and financial markets. Dr Wang also shared some tools for NFTs analysis, like the indices.

 

Workshops on Virtual Banking in Hong Kong delivered by specialists from the leading local virtual bank

MA(PFE) Programme organised workshops themed in virtual banking on September 29 and October 19 2022, respectively. 

On September 29, Ms Yvonne Leung, the Executive Director and Chief Executive of Ant Bank (HK), shared her practical insights on operating virtual banking. She also introduced the opportunities and challenges of virtual banking in Hong Kong.

On October 19, Mr Sam HO, ACE and CFO of Ant Bank (HK), delivered a workshop about Business Models and Products in Banking and FinTech. He presented the features of the products of Ant Bank (HK). He introduced the business structure of the banking sectors to the MA(PFE) students. 

Students of MA(PFE) reflected that they learnt a lot about the FinTech and virtual banking sector and obtained some valuable career advice from the Q&A session.

 

The Effects of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDC) News on the Financial Market

Professor Samuel A. Vigne, the Professor of Finance from LUISS University, Rome, Italy, delivered a research seminar on central bank digital currencies (CBDC) to the MA(PFE) students on October 18, 2022. 

Applying CBDC Uncertainty Index (CBDCUI) and CBDC Attention Index (CBDCAI), Professor Vigne presented a quantitative analysis of the FinTech issues concerning digital currencies.

 

FinTech application in insurance among the Greater Bay Area

On October 3, 2022, the Department of Social Sciences (SSC) invited the elites at ARTA TechFin Corporation Limited to introduce the FinTech application in insurance in GBA, especially in Hong Kong SAR. Mr Peter Fang, Head of Insurance at ARTA,  introduced the life and general insurance markets in Hong Kong. He also shared his views on regulatory technology and the Hong Kong Insurance Authority Sandbox initiatives.

The Dean of FLASS, Prof. Li Wai Keung, and the Head of the Department of SSC, Prof. Peter Cheung, presented the Certificate of Appreciation to the Guests.

This seminar also included a career advising session. Ms Imma Ling, the Treasurer of the University Council at EdUHK, and some other members from ARTA interacted with the student participants on career development in the finance industry.

 

Career prospects for the fresh students: introduction to the wealth management industry and CFP Certification

Mr Edwin Cheung, Vice Chairman of the Institute of Financial Planner Hong Kong (IFPHK), delivered a sharing session for the fresh MA(PFE) students on September 28 2022. The talk was about the Greater Bay Area wealth management industry, particularly in Hong Kong.

Mr Edwin Cheung also introduced the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) Certification and the career prospects as a financial planner to fresh MA(PFE) students.

 

 

Green finance specialist and ESG analyst gave a talk on ESG certificate to MAPFE students

Mr Anthony Cheung, a specialist in green and sustainable investments in Asia, gave a sharing on the topic "ESG Analyst certificate (CESGA) and the importance of ESG investment in the Hong Kong finance sector" to MAPFE students on May 5, 2022.

Certified ESG Analyst (CESGA) program by the European Federation of Financial Analysts Societies (EFFAS) is an internationally recognised certificate for ESG professionals.

Mr Anthony Cheung was the first in Asia who attained the Certified ESG Analyst (CESGA) designation and was awarded Regional ESG Leader Award by Insights and Mandate (I&M) in 2019. Anthony is also a Fellow of CPA Australia.

 

 

 

 

Vice Chairman of Institute of Financial Planner HK shared his insight on Wealth Management in Greater Bay Area

The Master of Arts in Personal Finance Education (MAPFE) programme invited Mr. Edwin Cheung (Vice Chairman of Institute of Financial Planner Hong Kong) to give a talk to the students on February 28, 2022.

In the online seminar, Edwin shared the recent development of wealth management industry in the Greater Bay Area, especially Hong Kong. He also introduced the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) Certificate to the students.

Mr. Edwin Cheung is currently Vice Chairman in Development and the Chairman of the Assessment and Compliance Committee for Institute of Financial Planners of Hong Kong.  

More details in Chinese version: https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/CZgYt6nTtPGXnDuPvSEQcw

 

Congratulations to the MA(PFE) team which won the Bronze Award of the Personal Finance Ambassador Programme 2021/22

Four MA(PFE) students (Xiao Shiqi, Chen Weiwei, Liu Yutong, Ou Shiteng) formed the team “Budget BOX” and won the Bronze Award of the Personal Finance Ambassador Programme 2021/22 on January 15, 2022. The Personal Finance Ambassador Programme 2021/22 was co-organised by HKEX Foundation Limited, Investor and Financial Education Council, and St James’ Settlement.

Under the theme of “Digital Personal Finance”, 14 teams from the local tertiary institutions were shortlisted and trained as Personal Finance Ambassadors to develop on-campus financial education project. Six teams were selected to compete for awards at the Presentation and Award Ceremony.

 

Budget BOX, as the Personal Finance Ambassador, conducted both online (Instagram posts, WhatsApp group activities and game websites) and offline campaigns (booths and workshops) to boost the knowledge on Digital Personal Finance among EdUHK students. The campaigns have involved over 350 students of EdUHK and over 60 students participated in the workshop lecture on “University Students' Money Management in the big data era”.

 

Some students of EdUHK get to know their own personal financial status, risk tolerance and produce their personal financial wellness proposal under the guidance of Budget BOX.

 

MA(PFE) students will continue to organise the workshops on personal finance in the further days.

 

 

For sharing from the Bronze Award team “Budget BOX”, please go to the article via the following weblinks:

(Chinese version only)

參賽感言（一）https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/rmeScl3t36yJRGqatJKYGA

參賽感言（二）https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/RmXtoQ8Hq_rMFX9Ky4BEZQ

MAPFE programme organized the workshop on “University Students' Money Management in the big data era”

The Master of Arts in Personal Finance Education (MAPFE) programme organized the first on-campus financial education workshop on December 8, 2021. The workshop focused on “How college students manage money in the big data era.” 

The MAPFE student, Ms. Morrian XIAO, acted as the instructor and gave the lecture to help the participants manage money properly.  The workshop also introduced savings, consumption, investment, and how to prevent online financial fraud.

About 60 students from various majors in the EdUHK participated in the workshops in person or online. The workshop aims to increase their awareness and understanding of financial literacy. 

The MAPFE students will organize a series of on-campus seminars/workshops/games on finance education, including money and credit management, the introduction of cryptocurrency, MPF management, retirement plan to the EdUHK community. 

This project, “On-campus financial literacy education in the EdUHK community,” is supported by the Specific Student Empowerment Work Scheme (Specific SEWS) 2021/22. These activities will be held from December 2021 - June 2022.

 

MAPFE programme organized job hunting training workshops

The Master of Arts in Personal Finance Education programme organized training workshops on “How to Start Job Hunting in Hong Kong” on September 29 and October 6, 2021, respectively. The speaker, Ms Jacqueline Lo, gave the talks to help students know where to obtain the job vacancy information, prepare the CV and cover letter, and learn the interview etiquette.

 

Financial Elite Shares professional perspective on Hong Kong’s Derivative Securities Market

Mr Martin Wong, the Executive Director and Head of Exchanged Traded Solutions Sales (Asia Pacific) of BNP Paribas, gave a professional sharing about “Derivative Securities Markets in Hong Kong” on October 5, 2021.

 

Data Scientist Gave Academic Seminar on Financial Risk Management

 

Prof. Li, Wai-Keung, the Research Chair Professor of Data Science, and the Dean of the FLASS at The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK), gave an academic seminar to the students in the programme Master of Arts in Personal Finance Education.

 

 

Learn to be a money sage
(英文虎報 The Standard, 26 Jan 2021)
https://www.thestandard.com.hk/section-news/fc/4/226921/

大學生「碌」卡是精明還是會惹上一身債？
(信報財經新聞, 朱文英博士, 21 Oct 2020)
https://www1.hkej.com/dailynews/culture/article/2610991/

教育小朋友理財 延遲滿足換取更大獎勵
(信報財經新聞, 朱文英博士, 15 Sept 2020)
https://www1.hkej.com/dailynews/culture/article/2581695/

教大明年首辦理財教育碩士
(星島日報, 3 Sept 2020)
https://std.stheadline.com/daily/article/2273209/

教大明年辦理財碩士課 校長張仁良：樂意客串
(明報, 3 Sept 2020)
https://news.mingpao.com/pns/%E6%95%99%E8%82%B2/article/20200903/s00011/1599070176386/

【中環解密】教大首辦理財碩士課程 張仁良或客串
(信報財經新聞, 3 Sept 2020) https://hk.news.yahoo.com/%E4%B8%AD%E7%92%B0%E8%A7%A3%E5%AF%86-%E6%95%99%E5%A4%A7%E9%A6%96%E8%BE%A6%E7%90%86%E8%B2%A1%E7%A2%A9%E5%A3%AB%E8%AA%B2%E7%A8%8B-%E5%BC%B5%E4%BB%81%E8%89%AF%E6%88%96%E5%AE%A2%E4%B8%B2-193100407.html

教大明年開辦個人理財教育碩士課程 校長張仁良或客串上陣授課
(hket.com, 2 Sept 2020)
https://topick.hket.com/article/2742209

 

講求事實數據的理財教育
(信報財經新聞, 姚偉梅教授, 8 Jun 2019)
https://www1.hkej.com/dailynews/culture/article/2157737/

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Master of Social Sciences in Global and Regional Studies

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Remark: The Master of Social Sciences in Global Hong Kong Studies is retitled to Master of Social Sciences in Global and Regional Studies from 2022/23.

INTRODUCTION

The Master of Social Sciences in Global and Regional Studies is the first Master programme that adopts multi-dimensional and multidisciplinary perspectives on studying and understanding Hong Kong and the rise of a sustainable and competitive global city-region in the Pearl River Delta region. The programme provides students with a macroscopic perspective in analysing the historical transformation of global order through the changing status of Hong Kong from British to Chinese sovereign powers, and more recently, the processes and challenges in the socio-economic transformation in the development of the Greater Bay Area as a world-class megalopolis. Having equipped with global and historical perspectives, this programme encourages students to microscopically examine social, cultural, political and economic aspects of the region’s development. Students will be equipped with the knowledge and skills from different fields within a robust pedagogical framework and are well-positioned to pursue diverse careers in the government, mass media, educational institutions, non-governmental organisations, as well as private enterprises. Graduates of this programme will also be able to pursue further studies in a variety of disciplines, ranging from interdisciplinary studies to disciplinary-specific research degrees.

PROGRAMME ENQUIRIES

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The Education University of Hong Kong,
10 Lo Ping Road, Tai Po, New Territories, Hong Kong

Every effort has been made to ensure that information contained on this website is correct. Changes to any aspects of the programmes may be made from time to time due to unforeseeable circumstances beyond our control and the University reserves the right to make amendments to any information contained on this website without prior notice. The University accepts no liability for any loss or damage arising from any use or misuse of or reliance on any information on this website. In the event of any disputes regarding the website content, the University reserves the right to make the final decision.

PROGRAMME AIMS 

On successful completion of the programme, students will be able to demonstrate the following abilities: 

  1. Master the up-to-date knowledge of the complexity and dynamism in regional development in the Greater Bay Area and the role of Hong Kong in the region from social, economic, spatial, and governance perspectives; 
  2. Acquire multiple perspectives and innovative skills in studying different regional development strategies and pathways in the national and global contexts; 
  3. Apply social science concepts, theories and methodologies empirically to case studies and real-life examples in relation to the developmental issues of the Greater Bay Area by creatively imagining future possibilities as well as solutions; and 
  4. Uphold ethical responsibility and sensitivity to the diversity of values in global and regional studies. 

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE 

The programme comprises 24 credit points (cps). Students normally take one to two years to complete the programme. They need to attend classes which may be held in the evening/daytime on weekdays or weekends at the Tai Po Campus or Tseung Kwan O Study Centre and/or satellite study center near Kowloon Tong as decided by the University. 

PROGRAMME CURRICULUM 

The programme consists of 8 core courses and 2 elective courses. Students are required to complete 24 credit points for graduation.

For one-year full-time mode, each student will need to take 4 courses in Semester I and 4 in Semester II:
Core:SemesterCore:Semester
From Area to Global Studies: Conceptual Foundations and Selected IssuesSemester IUrbanism and the Socio-Economic Geographies in the Pearl River DeltaSemester II
Research Methods in Global and Regional StudiesSemester IMigration and Families in Global and Regional ContextsSemester II
Global PoliticsSemester IDigital Communities in a Globalized EraSemester II
The History of South China: Local and Global ContextsSemester IRegions in the Global EconomySemester II
Elective:        
Global Financial Market and Instruments		Semester IElective:        
Local and National Issues in Education		Semester II

 

For two-year part-time mode, each student can take 2 courses in each semester.
Two core coursesYear 1        
Semester I		Two core coursesYear 1   
Semester II
Two core course OR One core course plus one ElectiveYear 2   
Semester I		Two core course OR One core course plus one ElectiveYear 2   
Semester II

There are two options for completing the 24 credit points for graduation:

1. Students who opt for coursework are required to take eight core courses (3 cps each) OR 6 to 7 core courses plus 1 to 2 electives (3 cps each) adding up to 24 cps for the graduation.
ComponentCredit Points (CPs)

All 8 Core courses     
OR     
6-7 Core courses plus 1-2 Electives

24

Total

24

 

2. Students who have sufficient research competencies, have obtained approval, and opt for the Research Project (6 cps) are required to take the two compulsory core courses (3 cps each) plus any 4 courses from the remaining core courses and electives (3 cps each) adding up to 24 cps for the graduation.
ComponentCredit Points (CPs)

From Area to Global Studies: Conceptual Foundations and Selected Issues

3

Research Methods in Global and Regional Studies

3

Any 4 out of the remaining Core courses/ Elective

12

Research Project

6

Total

24

MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION 

The medium of instruction is English. 

TUITION FEE 

This programme is offered on a self-funded basis. The tuition fee for the whole programme is HK$120,000, which is provisional and subject to adjustment. Tuition fees paid are normally not refundable or transferrable. Extension fees will be charged to students who have to extend their studies beyond the normal duration. (For September 2022 Entry) 

Entrance Scholarships are available and awarded on the basis of academic merits with consideration of non-academic achievement. 

ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS 

  1. Applicants should normally hold recognized Bachelor's degrees or equivalent. Shortlisted applicants may be required to attend an interview. 
  2. Applicants whose entrance qualifications are obtained from institutions in a non-English speaking system should normally meet the EdUHK’s post-graduate admission language requirement: 
    • IELTS 6.0 or above; or 
    • a TOEFL score of 80 (internet-based test); or 
    • Grade C or above in GCSE / GCE OL English; or 
    • Band 6 in the Chinese Mainland’s College English Test (CET) (a total score of 430 or above and the test result should be valid within two years); or 
    • Other equivalent qualifications. 

For details, please visit: https://www.eduhk.hk/acadprog/EnReq(Pg)/

CourseCourse
From Area to Global Studies: Conceptual Foundations and Selected IssuesSSC6265Urbanism and the Socio-Economic Geographies in the Pearl River DeltaSSC6322
Research Methods in Global and Regional StudiesSSC6321Migration and Families in Global and Regional ContextsSSC6324
Global PoliticsSSC6223Digital Communities in a Globalized EraSSC6325
The History of South China: Local and Global ContextsSSC6323Regions in the Global EconomySSC6326

Elective: EDS6002 Local and National Issues in Education | BUS6031 Global Financial Market and Instruments

Research Project: SSC6228 Research Project

Any aspect of course offerings (including, without limitation, the content of the course and the manner in which the course is taught) may be subject to change at any time at the sole discretion of the University. Without limiting the right of the University to amend the course and its course offerings, it is envisaged that changes may be required due to factors such as staffing, enrolment levels, logistical arrangements, curriculum changes, and other factors caused by unforeseeable circumstances. Tuition fees, once paid, are non-refundable.

NamePhoneEmailRoom
Dr HO Ka Ki Lawrence  
Assistant Professor		2948 8486lawrencehoD3-1/F-07
Dr HUI Lai Hang Dennis  
Assistant Professor		2948 6365huilhD3-1/F-01
Dr MA Kin Hang Matt  
Lecturer I		2948 7690makinhangD2-1/F-05
Dr PAN Suyan  
Associate Professor		2948 8616pansuyanD3-1/F-52
Dr TAN Weiqiang  
Associate Professor		2948 8540wqtanD3-1/F-09

疫情期間的求學之路

李儀萍 (2021 畢業生)

突如其來的疫情，絆住了我們20級進入學校參與課堂面授的腳步。我們經歷了快一年的網課學習。儘管是線上上課，但我們依然收穫豐富。

網課教學模式一直被質疑其學習品質是否能被保證。然而，網課學習效果如何，是要看學生個人的學習意願與學習動力。雖然是網課，但是同學們依然通過線上交流互相幫助並且共同努力完成了小組作業。同學間的友好配合非常重要，通過合作收穫的友誼更加珍貴!

除了小組作業，個人的學術進階也很關鍵。老師們都非常尊重學生的意願，並且鼓勵學生去發掘自己研究興趣。老師們從來不會強制命題，都是以尊重學生興趣為基礎，然後循循善誘，幫助學生完成一篇優秀論文。並且老師們都特別願意在課後留時間給我們進行輔導。只要有問題找老師，老師都不會拒絕，從來沒出現過找不到老師的情況。

在這一年的學習中，我以自己本科金融學建模知識為基礎，在老師的引導下，不斷拓展相關的學習與研究。我先後用python完成了情感分析，用Nvivo完成了內容分析、文本分析、比較分析。在自己的research project中運用多元回歸模型和主成分分析模型結合SPSS和EViews的輔助得出自己的結論，通過操作软件得出模型是非常有成就感的事情。整個過程都伴隨著大量的文獻閱讀和文字輸出，是一個關關難過、關關過的過程。 

在老師的幫助与教导下，我很幸運的獲得了我們學校RA的職位，并通過RA工作的經驗積累，之後又再次換工作到研究智庫。我非常感恩全球香港研究專業選擇了我，因为我們program是很適合在香港找工作的專業。我也很感恩我遇到的老師願意給我成長與發展的空間，我才能因此獲得人生發展的機會。“好的老師可以改變學生的一生“，至少我在我的老師的幫助與引導下，逐步走向正軌，走到了自己喜歡的事業道路上。

非常感恩這一年的學習經歷！感恩我遇到的老師！同時我也相信，天道酬勤，不輟努力與真誠做事必能迎來屬於自己的機會。

學習和研究都需要追尋自己內心的感受。核心問題上，不許彎腰，彎一次腰，一輩子都直不起來。過程很重要，結果不重要。努力永遠是自己的，財富不是，所以不要輕易被流行的東西帶走。不確定性也是正常的，不要焦慮成病。現在強調快的東西，但慢工也很重要。技的東西學的太多，別忘了術，還有學宏觀的趨勢，微觀的體驗。尊重內心的體驗，尊重自己的認知，尊重常識，方法會融入血液。

留學感想     

鄒想想 (2020 畢業生)

來港念書是一念之間，所獲所得所改變的人生軌迹却仿若一眼萬年。

非常幸運，碩士一年畢業後，自己能成功留港在北區一所Top 5的學校當一名自我感覺很幸福的小學英文老師。回想一年前，很幸運自己能入讀教大，雖坦誠而言，教大在QS綜合排名上不若其他幾所高校，但她非常人性化、讓人一踏入就忍不住流連的圖書館，她免費、多樣、齊全“只要人來了就好”的運動設施，她多文化背景的各國外教語言支持，她系統貼心又接地氣的職業規劃支持……都讓我覺得自己這一年，很值，很“回本”。

更幸運自己入讀了全球香港研究專業。雖然這個專業跟我現在所從事的教育行業幷未有直接干係，却直接决定了我未來到底尋哪座城市，過好餘生。

全球香港研究專業，聽起來似有些寬泛，甚至光聽名字幷不能直接猜出到底學什麽，却用實實在在的乾貨幫我更全面地認識了香港，讓我能在2019年幷不平靜、衆說紛紜的大環境中依然對香港的未來對自己的未來懷抱積極的心態，讓我更堅定地選擇留港工作、生活。除了知識上的得獲，更讓我感動幷震撼的是這個專業的授課老師。他們極强的責任心和“護犢”之心，很有感染力的課堂激情，很包容、開明、尊重的學術態度和人生態度，很耐心的“聆聽“，很積極的回應，及go find your curiosity的鼓勵和引導……都在向我role model幷鼓舞著我：我要成爲且也可以成爲他們這樣的老師，然後，我的學生也會同我這般覺得溫暖幸運。因爲他們，我燃起了對教育的熱忱，决心留港，决心從事教育。

如果從結果倒推，問我，既然最後選擇做了老師，會不會後悔當初沒選作爲教大强項的教育類專業。我會毫不猶豫搖頭，不會後悔。

當初不選擇這個專業的話，我可能會被“墻裏墻外“紛紛擾擾真假難辨的“聲音”“嚇跑”，錯過這個依然充滿活力的城市；我可能會遇不到那些身體力行給我知識和價值觀啓蒙的老師們，錯過我熱愛的教育行業；我可能不知道原來從社會科學的角度看外面再看社會裏的自己會這般不一樣，可能不知道社會科學與教育會碰撞出我從未思考過的火花……我的人生軌迹會完全不一樣。

不後悔，且感恩。

感恩遇見教大，感恩遇見這個專業，感恩遇見這個專業的授課老師們，短短一年，受益良多。

心懷感恩，幷希望能將自己這一年有幸得之的收穫，傳遞給正在閱讀的你。

深港大齡跨境生求學記     

吳曉慧 (2019 畢業生)

歷經三個月的艱苦備考拿到了雅思6分，通過了學校的層層選拔和面試，2018.5.31收到香港教育大學的研究生Offer，功夫不負有心人，一切塵埃落定！

作為香港八大之一，教育專業列全球第9，亞洲第2，教大實力不容小覷。養了兩個也算全面發展的學霸娃，我在教育方面還算有點經驗和感悟，很想系統地再學習深造一下。二娃在香港讀書，我一直很關心香港，也想深入地去瞭解香港並融入香港。再加上開公司做企業的經歷，必須關注國際局勢和經濟前景，所以“全球化和香港研究”這個專業很適合我。

開學前連續三天的學前Workshop，安排的周到又貼心。重返校園再進教室當學生的感覺，真的很棒！9.3正式開學，專業和課程都是自己感興趣的，所以學得興趣盎然。全班35人，大部分90後，還有不少應屆畢業生，不僅英語好，思維清晰，知識面也廣，我這樣的超齡學生壓力好大，只能更努力！

學到用時方恨少，最大的挑戰來自於全英文授課，之前從沒體驗過啊！因此每一次上課絕不敢怠慢，打起十二分精神基本能聽懂一大半，回去再回味復習一下也能跟上節奏。但碰到個別導師英語講太快，直接傻眼。英語不夠好，就得創造和抓住機會練習，學語言最重要的就是環境。於是在同學群裏宣導大家儘量用英語交流，朋友圈都發中英文雙語，課堂上也積極舉手回答問題、踴躍參與討論，不管說的對不對，敢說就行。再加上啃了許多英文文獻，寫了無數篇Response Paper，一年下來不管是英語閱讀，還是聽力口語都進步了一些，頗感欣慰。

最難的是Presentation和Research Paper，用中文來做都是很大挑戰，況英語乎！硬著頭皮也要上啊，經過充分準備和學習演練，還有小組小夥伴們的協作配合，總算順利又圓滿完成了每一次任務。為我們自己鼓掌喝彩！連英語演講都沒問題，相信大家以後在任何場合都落落大方不會怯場！

上學期寫過一篇“說說我們的教授和Tutor”，詳細介紹了德高望重的副校長趙教授，認真負責的Leader Dr Ho，謙謙君子溫潤如玉的王老師，帥氣幹練的Vic Li，細心細緻隨時隨地陪伴和幫助我們的Tutor正非。下學期還認識了非常用心、非常可愛的Eric，平易近人的Dennis，體貼溫和的Clara，時尚美麗的黎明老師。你們用專業的知識、認真的態度、清晰的講授、和親身帶領我們實地參觀考察，不僅為我們打開了知識的大門，還讓我們看到這個世界的多樣性、可能性，讓我們的眼界和視野更廣闊，衷心感謝你們！

教授們還教導我們不管做什麼、說什麼都要講究實證，用數據、事實來證明你的觀點，而不是信口開河、主觀臆斷。學會批判性思維，客觀公正地看待世間萬物。這些理論和方法，讓人一生受益！

ELYASI Mahdi (Iran), (2018 Graduate)

"The Programme has enabled me to identify all important elements and factors in an event. Because of following waves of development in this region taking a comparative approach in studying East Asian countries is so helpful in understanding the way they followed toward development. 

I can say with confidence, joining this programme has been one of the best decisions I have ever made. I have gained a strong foundation for further studies on the region. I am so glad I came to The Education University of Hong Kong to study."

CHEN Zhiyuan (2018 Graduate, current PhD student of Peking University)

“在教大學習這一年令我獲益匪淺，也對我考上北京大學的幫助非常大，衷心希望每一位老師都一切順利，學弟學妹們今後越來越優秀，志遠謹上”

Au Yeung Ka Ki (2017 Graduate, current Assistant Curatorial Officer of a museum)

"Taking this Programme, you will gradually dispel the myths of society through finding out the related evidences. Come and join us!"

Field trip to Central on Hong Kong's Financial History

MGRS students participated in a field trip to Central to learn about Hong Kong's financial history and stories about financial institutions from an experienced banker as the guide.

A warm gathering with some MSSc(GHKS) students 2020/21 was held on 23 June 2021. Although behind masks, this was the first time students and the programme team met after a whole year of online classes. What a joyful afternoon!

Study Tour to Netherlands (Dec 2019)

Study Tour to Vancouver (June 2019)

Visiting refugee centre in Chung King Mansions led by Dr Ho (26 Oct 2019)

Learning By Doing in Shek Lei St John's Catholic Primary School led by Prof Chiu (17 Oct 2019)

Tai Po History Walk

Tai Po Walk        

Trip to Hong Kong Museum of History

Library Tour

Iran Trip 2016

Selfie with local students at the Golestan Palace

Imam Square in Isfahan

Geneva Tour 2017

Chillon

UN Geneva

WHO

International Red Cross and Red Crescent

World Council of Churches

UNHCR

《敬安再會一九九七》學生新書分享會

香港教育大學社會科學系舉辦講座「《敬安再會一九九七》：脫亞入歐？再論香港人的英國認同及解讀真實的英治時代」，邀請本系全球及香港研究社會科學碩士學生李志烺先生，分享他著寫新書《敬安再會一九九七》的經驗。作者嘗試以近年英國解密文件，配合過往學者就殖民地歷史、文化、教育、身份認同研究，重新探討關於香港人的英國認同及解讀真實的英治時代。是次講座由本校香港研究學院總監、香港社會研究講座教授呂大樂教授主持。

配合大湾区建设 创建全新学科 ——访香港教育大学“全球香港研究”硕士课程副主任赵振洲博士

(深圳商报, 24-3-2021)近年来，在香港的高校研究领域逐渐兴起一个新的社会科学学科——“全球香港研究”。其中，最为典型、成果颇丰的当属香港教育大学。该校专门设置了“全球香港研究”的硕士研究生方向。

为了一探这个新学科的究竟，记者采访了香港教育大学赵振洲博士。赵博士是该校“全球香港研究”硕士课程副主任，她对此学科的缘起、设置及发展了解深入而全面。她说，“全球香港研究”主要是以全球化视野研究香港。香港是一带一路和粤港澳大湾区发展重要枢纽，也是重要的国际金融、贸易、和航运中心。Read More ...

 

教大首名伊朗生 學粵語融入本港

(星島日報報道)教育大學今個學年首次取錄來自伊朗的學生，隻身來港的Mahdi Elyasi，正攻讀全球及香港研究社會科學碩士。在港生活短短兩個月，他已入鄉隨俗，學習廣東話，又與港人一樣愛

上喝檸檬茶；Mahdi又發現兩地文化不謀而合，如伊朗人都是以米飯為主食，慶祝等同中國農曆新年的春節等。Read More ...

(星島日報, 2017-11-09) 來自伊朗的Mahdi，在教大攻讀全球及香港研究社會科學碩士生，他讚歎在港以英語交流便利。

Master programme in Global and Hong Kong Studies offers students a whole new perspective, not just on global issues but also about themselves

(SCMP, Professional Education, 2016-12-09)

While university programmes are often interesting and useful, they are seldom lifechanging. But Wang Zhengfei, who began studying for his master’s degree in September, feels that the course is already changing him and how he views his future. Read More ...

香港留學錦囊

鄒想想 (2020畢業生)

（一）    教大資源篇

教大提供了非常多有用的綫上綫下資源，有時間建議一定要多參加/多利用^_^

  1. 教大體育館：免費（需提前預定）的羽毛球場、壁球場、網球場、健身房、游泳池。拍子、場地、配套都很齊全，人來了就好~~~有機會認識到志趣相投的好朋友~墻裂推薦~
  2. 教大ASLLC：免費（需綫上報名）多樣且好玩有用的語言課程，疫情下有提供綫上課程，可以提高英文口語，可以尋求語言支援（各種考試前的培訓），也可以感受不同國家的文化，還可以認識其他專業的朋友~墻裂推薦~
  3. 教大Career develop team提供的各種career talk, 如面試求職的各種培訓（求職網站介紹，如何寫簡歷，面試技巧，簡歷照片拍攝等等），老師們非常耐心細心，而且career talk種類非常多，少部分無用，大部分很受用，一定要關注學生郵箱收到的各種推送，有時間墻裂推薦參加看看~~

（二）    香港教師求職篇

我個人的教師求職攻略，僅供參考，不打算留港當老師的童鞋可飛過~              

1. 提前一年的準備
如若想在香港當老師，要麽(1)來港讀一年制的PGDE或者5年制的Bachelor of Education, 要麽(2)本科爲師範類專業且受過師訓，在港讀碩士，來港後立即去HKCAAVQ做學歷認證(該認證需要1-2個月，儘早準備，我是去年10月份拿到了認證)。如是教英文科，來港後務必立即去申請英文基準試的豁免(該豁免耗時約4個月，儘早申請，我是去年9月份申請，次年2月份拿到了豁免)。這兩項是門檻，建議提早規劃，如若等畢業時再做認證，找工作會非常非常艱難，甚至簡歷環節即被刷掉。

2. 揾工過程
不像內地一封簡歷，一個郵件，群發即可。香港的學校大多比較傳統，需要寫信買郵票郵寄，這個是沒辦法的，入鄉隨俗，校長偏愛紙質文檔~
求職必備文檔：有針對性的求職信，簡歷和教育理想。不要想著偷懶，就發一封簡歷，會被認爲沒有誠意，直接刷掉的，如有教授的推薦信，一定要附上，推薦信很重要很重要很重要~~建議簡歷有一些針對性的修改，如招聘廣告上要求老師懂剪輯，你一定要把你擅長拍攝剪輯的優點置前，甚至可以放一個二維碼，內含你擅長該技能的實證。
香港教師招聘平臺：Mingpaojump，香港教協，這兩個够你用了~大部分崗位都會在這上面發布~~
强烈建議專門建立一個excel管理表，統籌記錄投遞記錄和狀態，第一個sheet是總表，設置投遞日期、招聘廣告發布日期、學校名稱、地點、招聘崗位、薪金、廣告發布平臺、投遞狀態等字段，然後把招聘廣告複製粘貼到後面的sheet，務必要把廣告內容保存下來，否則後續你想查看原網頁的時候，可能用人單位已撤下，鏈接失效。用一個excel表管理，會更高效。
今年我總共投了87封簡歷，收到了8所中小學的面試通知，最終拿到了3個offer。87封幷不算太多，身邊也有朋友投了140封➕，建議做好心理準備，多投是王道，投了之後沒有回應是常態，然後繼續加油
關于面試，香港學校對哪個崗位都非常重視，哪怕是一個教學助理的崗位都會有3輪面試：科組長—課程主任—校長—(校監)，面試問題一般涉及專業方面(給教材讓你說課等)、教學方面(課堂管理技巧等)、個人綜合素養方面(你的優劣勢個人規劃性格等)。
面經分享：(1)事前列好一些常見問題，將答案做成視覺佳的mindmap，打印4份，如面試時真的有問到，拿出來，給到面試官，不是爲了讓你念答案，而是給面試官一種你有備而來很用心的感覺，同時視覺及邏輯化的紙質呈現方式，會讓你的現場回答更加分; (2)面試後如覺察到有些問題回答得幷不系統不完整不如人意，回到家後務必立馬用mindmap等視覺化的方式重新寫一份答案，然後郵件/郵寄/WhatsApp發給面試方，會增加錄用概率，即使不錄用，它日有空缺之時，也會想到你，不要放過任何一絲機會~~
我面試過得學校的面試問題清單請參見附錄一。
另，我之前覺得學習成績對面試和錄用影響沒有太大，但實踐中發現，學習成績在是否給你面試機會這個環節影響不大，但在終面PK掉你的對手，影響還是很大的o(∩_∩)o

3. 薪酬相關
如是TA崗位，可直接前往學校官網，查看該校的政府津貼使用計劃書和周年計劃書，裏面會很清楚寫明該校TA的薪酬多少，所以當面試方問你預計薪酬時，你其實可以做到心中有數，根據我個人經驗（有待其他人考證），小學TA 10000-15000/月，一萬二是常態，中學11000-15000/月，一萬三四是常態，TA周六大概率需要上班/輪休，沒有寒暑假，每年簽合同。
如是教師崗位，可參考附錄二的薪級表。該表是正式編制老師的工資，一般來說在港只念一年碩士沒有教學經驗的畢業後直接當上編制老師可能性幾乎爲零，但是可以先從合約老師開始做，合約老師的工資大概是同級編制老師的工資乘以0.8~0.9，但還是會比TA高很多~~剛畢業的薪點一般是17點(35K)，每年自動漲一個薪點~有寒暑假~ 

4. 教學工作量
香港教師是非常辛苦的，一周有25-27節課，除此之外還有非常多的paperwork和行政工作，還要帶課外活動，若不是真的熱愛，做得約莫會很苦痛~~這邊的教學理念是積極教育，正向教育，傳統的那套語法操練成績第一，部分學校也存在，但整體是全人教育，老師是打心底愛孩子，打心底想盡一切辦法建立各種平臺以讓孩子發現自己的潜能和優勢(而不是拼命補短板改缺點)~~工作量雖然大，但是一般工作氛圍會很有愛，很包容，大部分人都是抱著如何幫你而不是judge you 挑你刺兒彰顯我比你厲害的心態~~
還有很多未盡事宜，如學校的分類，不盡錄，百度一下你就知道，網上也會有很多帖子攻略~~
最後的最後，有一個成功的人同你分享經驗，你會少走很多彎路，節約很多時間精力，儘量用謙卑的心多向身邊的人請教^_^

（三）    香港生活及非教育行業求職篇

  1. 性價比比較高的手機電話卡：港漂圈提供的年套餐，新生第一年500港幣/年，老生就變成了700港幣/年了，但還是比移動、寬頻等運營商便宜很很多~上網打電話都够用~具體如何辦，請參見港漂圈（微信公衆號）。
  2. 租房：寄托天下（網站名稱），港漂圈（微信公衆號）
  3. 非教育行業求職、香港生活、畢業前後各種簽證攻略：簡職HK（微信公衆號），港漂圈（微信公衆號），小U在香港（微信公衆號），前兩個我個人覺得做得比較好，信息很豐富也很够用。
  4. 香港大部分行業的薪酬都是比較透明的，教大的Edjob plus上有各行業的薪酬調查表可供參考，也可以自行穀歌搜索，HKSAR統計局網站上也有很多薪酬相關的數據，可自行挖掘~
（四）    粵語篇

我起步還是晚了，如果决心留港，建議提前學習提前學習提前學習，根據我個人的經驗，3-6個月可以聽得懂大部分，有堅持聽說的話，不到一年可以比較流利地用粵語溝通~
推薦app: 粵語U學員，粵語字典

附錄一 面試問題清單

我面試的主要是TA和英文老師的職位（中學和小學），以下是我面試過得部分學校的面試問題，原則是每間學校都不一樣，每年都會不一樣。爲保證公平性，不透露學校的名字，僅供參考。教大的Career develop team的面試培訓也會給出一個清單，那上面的問題也可以好好準備一下，有備無患~面試一般有2-3甚至4輪，一般都會有英文、普通話和廣東話三種語言。

A中學面試

第一輪：panel head + 2個英文老師，全英文面試

1. 爲什麽會申請這個崗位

2. 你對這個崗位的瞭解是什麽

3. 教英文需要過LPAT你知不知道

4. TA的人工比老師的會低很多，你知不知道

5. 在香港成爲一個老師需要做什麽你知不知道

6. 如果我們的學生英文很差，你打算怎麽教

7. 如果你說完指令後，學生聽不懂，你怎麽辦

8. 如果上課有學生非常調皮，擾亂課堂秩序，你怎麽辦

9. 你會不會講粵語

10. 你有沒有教青少年的經歷

11. 暑假要帶隊去國外study tour，你覺得OK嗎？你覺得自己可以勝任嗎？

12. 我們是宗教學校，你知道我們屬哪個宗教嗎？你如何看待宗教信仰？

第二輪：校長

1. 自我介紹一下(用普通話)

2. 用英文：你的未來規劃是怎麽樣的（進一步問了先生的工種和工作地方，以及關于孩子的事情）

3. 你的學歷比較高，爲什麽會願意做TA

4. 用粵語：你如何看待青年的社會運動

5. 用粵語：你如何看待宗教

6. 你有什麽其他問題

第三輪：校監

1. 用粵語：你爲什麽想申請我們這個崗位

2. 你有簽證嗎？

3. 用粵語：你家人在哪裏？你是獨生的嗎？進一步引出你的先生是做什麽的？教什麽科目

4. 用英語：你爲什麽想在香港當老師？而不是深圳？你未來的規劃是什麽？

5. 以下都是英語：你爲什麽選擇我們這個學校

6. 你對現在的香港社會運動怎麽看

7. 你有宗教信仰嗎？

8. 你的名字一直叫sunshine 嗎？爲什麽叫這個名字

B中學

第一輪

1st-round Interviewer: English panel head, Chinese panel head & liberal study panel head 

1. For the 1st 10 minutes: three of the interviewer will act as students and ask me questions based on the Worksheet they are going to finish. Let me answer their questions —>involve pronunciation, difference between countable noun and uncountable nouns & how to respond students

2. How are you gonna help those students whose English is weak?

3. ［用粵語問答]你如何對待班上的少數族裔學生及他們的信仰

4. What’s your expectation of this position 

5. School mission 

6. If you are gonna bring your students to the museum, according to the law, there must be another teacher accompany you but no teacher would like to do that? How do you deal with this?

第二輪面試：Interviewer: 3個課程主任

1. If you are going to cooperate with NET teacher on programs, what would you do?

2. Why do you wanna be an English teacher in HK instead of Mainland China?

3. Being a teaching assistant involves so many trifles, sometimes you’ll feel bored, how would u deal with that?

4. If your student can not speak good English and Putonghua and can only speak Cantonese, how would u deal with that?

5. What kind of extra-curriculum activities you can do to promote education diversity?

6. Do you know about cross-subject teaching? How would you do that?

7. Can you teach phonics?

8. [用普通話] 你對推廣天主教宗教活動有信心嗎?

9. [用普通話]你是碩士學歷，會不會覺得做教學助理太委屈了？

10. [用普通話]如果課堂一個學生對你很不尊敬，甚至駡你，你怎麽辦？

11. [粵語] 你可以帶領什麽課外活動？

12. Do you have any questions?

第三輪面試：面試者：校長，全英文面試

1. 簡單介紹一下自己的姓名，教育背景，經歷，爲什麽想應聘這個崗位

2. 這個崗位會涉及一些福音傳教，需要你role model, can you do that?

3. 你最終想當老師，那你知道申請PGDE的流程嗎？

4. 你在這裏工作需要工作簽證嗎？

5. 你如何看待香港的青年一代？

6. 如果你的學生讓你去參加游行，在校內反對升國旗，在校內舉行一些光榮香港的活動，作爲老師，你會怎麽做？

C中學

1st-round Interview：2 interviewer

1. One-minute Self-introduction 

2. Why do you want to be an English teacher 

3. What’s your weakness

4. How are you gonna promote e-learning

5. How do you deal with SEN students 

6. Some students can only speak Cantonese; will it be a concern for you?

7. What do you know about our school

8. Have you ever taught local school students

9. Do you have any question

A小學

面試人：校長，3個主任

1. 用粵語自我介紹

2. [英文回答] what’s your understanding towards this teaching assistant position? 

3. [用粵語回答] 如何幫助學生提高英文單詞的聽寫

4. 預期薪水

B小學

第一輪面試，3個老師，全英文

1. 自我介紹

2. 你喜歡教中學還是小學

3. 你在你的教育實習中遇到的困難點

4. 說課(一張reading section from textbook,準備15分鐘，然後向面試官說明我打算如何教這篇閱讀)

C小學

第一輪面試：panel head

1.    自我介紹（英文）

2.    你打算如何交outdoor activity的生詞

3.    你如何做課堂管理？如果學生很頑皮，你怎麽辦？

4.    你會如何懲罰學生？

第二輪面試：副校長、2個高級主任

1.    你的學生如果喜歡電競，你會怎麽處理？

2.    你打算如何教post-reading?

3.    你可以教幾年級，可以教哪些科目

4.    請說一下你上份工作的主要內容

5.    你對香港社會運動的理解是什麽？

第三輪：校長

1.    你爲什麽要留港當老師？其他不記得了。。。 

附錄二（谷歌香港教師薪級表即可）

Master of Education (MEd)

Programme Description

AREA OF FOCUS: BUSINESS EDUCATION AND HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT

This area of focus aims to provide opportunity for participants who are working or planning to engage into business education and human resources development to pursue advanced studies.

DISTINCTIVE FEATURES:
  • Equip participants with the latest concepts, theories, research work and practices in a broad context of business education and human resources development.
  • Strengthen participants’ competence and confidence in engaging, managing and leading continuous learning, change and development in a wide range of organizational contexts.
  • Empowering participants’ leadership roles in responding intelligently to both local and global needs of business education and human resources development.
  • Adopt a wide range of cutting-edge learning and teaching strategies to foster active learning. Specialist Courses:
  • Analysing Employability Skills and Workforce Education Needs
  • Pedagogical Issues in Business and Management Education - Critical issues in Human Resource Development - Knowledge Management
  • Principles and Practices of Entrepreneurship Education
  • Organisational Behaviour and Development

 

SPECIALIST COURSES:

  • Analysing Employability Skills and Workforce Education Needs
  • Pedagogical Issues in Business and Management Education
  • Critical issues in Human Resource Development - Knowledge Management
  • Principles and Practices of Entrepreneurship Education Organisational Behaviour and Development

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Master of Education Area of Focus: Business Education and Human Resources Development
A1M043 / C2M001 Master of Education (One-year Full-time / Two-year Part-time) Analysing Employability Skills and Workforce Education Needs BUS6001
Pedagogical Issues in Business and Management Education IBS6162
Critical Issues in Human Resource Development IBS6161
Knowledge Management BUS6003
Organizational Behavior and Development BUS6004

Any aspect of course offerings (including, without limitation, the content of the course and the manner in which the course is taught) may be subject to change at any time at the sole discretion of the University. Without limiting the right of the University to amend the course and its course offerings, it is envisaged that changes may be required due to factors such as staffing, enrolment levels, logistical arrangements, curriculum changes, and other factors caused by unforeseeable circumstances. Tuition fees, once paid, are non-refundable.

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MEd
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PGDE(P)-General Studies

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Dr Li article

 

 

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PGDE(P) - GS
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Study Mode
Full-time
Part-time
Study Period
1 years
Study Period
2 years
Programme Code
C2P035

INTRODUCTION 

Courses in General Studies provide participants with the necessary knowledge, skills and attitudes for the teaching of the subject in an inquiry-based primary school context, with a strong emphasis on the child-centred and interdisciplinary approach. Participants will be exposed to different teaching strategies and learning activities applicable to the General Studies classroom. 

 

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