The target student groups for this programme are financial services practitioners who need to understand treasury from the customer’s perspective and would like to pursue in-depth knowledge of banking and corporate treasury function in global financial markets. Practitioners such as front office dealers, specialists in treasury banking operations, corporate treasury specialists, treasury risk analysts, treasury management product analysts, treasury and pension officers, corporate treasury back office specialists, internal auditors in treasury operations, or consultants are suitable to attend the programme.

TMA will offer the TMA Level 2 (Full Member) membership to graduates who have successfully completed this programme.

 

Guest Lecture

Topic: Current Development of Liquidity Management (9 May 2024)

by Mr Kenneth Chan, TMA Market Practices Committee member

 

The programme provides theoretical frameworks, applications and strategies of banking and corporate treasury management in global financial markets and updated body of knowledge for Treasury Markets Association (TMA) Level Two qualification. The programme covers the measurement and management of treasury risk, as well as the nature and operation of financial markets in future, options, swaps and other derivative instruments and structured products, global code of conducts in banking and corporate treasury management and global treasury compliance.

The programme is recognised by the Treasury Markets Association (TMA).

On completion of the programme, students should be able to

1. comprehend the international payments and banking systems, working capital management, liquidity management, alternative funding solutions and global treasury management issues.
2. critically analyze the practices of dealing and structuring of corporate treasury products in global financial markets, the regulatory governance and treasury security, control and audit in China and HK.
3. critically assess and apply financial principles and analytical tools of corporate financial management, foreign exchange risk management and interest rate risk management in global financial markets.
4. apply different strategies of treasury risks management, techniques to qualify and measure risks and pricing and valuation methods for treasury products.
5. critically evaluate the impacts of global code of conduct and financial compliance in treasury management in China and HK.
6. critically analyze various strategies of market risk management, liquidity risk management and RMB risk management in Hong Kong and China.

Postgraduate Certificate in Banking and Corporate Treasury Management will be awarded to candidates who have achieved at least 70% attendance as well as attain pass grades in each module of the programme.

Speakers

Module 1:

Mr. Koom Leung

Director, UniCredit

Mr. Koom Leung has broad experience in treasury management and related teaching expertise. He has more than 20 years of experience in managing bank’s treasury department and is now the director in UniCredit Bank Treasury. He is also a HKU SPACE adjunct lecturer with more than 10 years of teaching experience in the University of London BSc international program as well as treasury training program. Mr. Leung obtained Dual Master Degree (MSc Finance and MBA) from Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and BBA (Finance) from Chinese University of Hong Kong. He is a Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA),  Certified Public Accountant (CPA), and Certified Financial Risk Manager® (FRM) holder.
 

Module 2:

Mr. Jeff Lam

 

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Venue

• Admiralty Learning Centre
• United Learning Centre
• HKU SPACE Po Leung Kuk Stanley Ho Community College (HPSHCC) Campus

The programme consists of 3 modules as follows:

Module 1	Banking and Corporate Treasury Management	39 hours
Module 2	Treasury Products and Financial Risk Management	33 hours
Module 3	Treasury Risk Management and Compliance	33 hours

 

Module 1: Banking and Corporate Treasury Management

The module aims to provide an overview of theoretical frameworks and operations of banking and corporate treasury management. It examines principles of treasury organizational structure, banking and corporate treasury operations, treasury management systems and global banking and corporate treasury management issues.

 

Module 2: Treasury Products and Financial Risk Management

This module is designed to provide students with an applied corporate financial management framework and an overview of treasury products used by banks and corporate treasuries in effective treasury management. It examines the applications of different treasury products to manage risk, capitalise cashflow and minimise debt financing in global financial markets.

 

Module 3: Treasury Risk Management and Compliance

The module covers a comprehensive overview of treasury risk techniques and compliance in treasury management in Hong Kong. Operational risk management, compliance risk, updated HK regulatory framework, BIS foreign exchange global code and TMA Code of Conduct will be examined.

 

 

 

Assessment Method

Students will be assessed by continuous coursework (30%) and examinations (70%). All modules will be assessed and examined in English. 

Postgraduate Certificate in Banking and Corporate Treasury Management will be awarded to candidates who have achieved at least 70% attendance as well as attain pass grades in each module of the programme.

Class Schedule

Module 1: Banking and Corporate Treasury Management

Lecture	Date	Time
1	28 Nov 2024 (Thu)	7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
2	5 Dec 2024 (Thu)
3	12 Dec 2024 (Thu)
4	19 Dec 2024 (Thu)
5	2 Jan 2025 (Thu)
6	9 Jan 2025 (Thu)
7	16 Jan 2025 (Thu)
8	23 Jan 2025 (Thu)
9	6 Feb 2025 (Thu)
10	13 Feb 2025 (Thu)
11	20 Feb 2025 (Thu)
12	27 Feb 2025 (Thu)
13	6 Mar 2025 (Thu)
Exam	20 Mar 2025 (Thu)	7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

 

Module 2: Treasury Products and Financial Risk Management

Lecture	Date	Time
1	29 Oct 2024 (Tue)	7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
2	5 Nov 2024 (Tue)
3	12 Nov 2024 (Tue)
4	19  Nov 2024 (Tue)
5	26  Nov 2024 (Tue)
6	3 Dec 2024 (Tue)
7	10 Dec 2024 (Tue)
8	17 Dec 2024 (Tue)
9	7 Jan 2025 (Tue)
10	14 Jan 2025 (Tue)
11	21 Jan 2025 (Tue)
Exam	11 Feb 2025 (Tue)	7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

** The above tentative timetable may be subject to change without prior notice until confirmation of timetable issued to student. 

Application Fee

HK$150

Course Fee

• $6,800 per module
  

Applicants shall hold a bachelor’s degree awarded by a recognized institution.

If the degree is from an institution where the language of teaching and assessment is not English, applicants shall provide evidence of English proficiency such as:

1. an overall band of 6.0 with no subtests lower than 5.5 in the IELTS;
2. a score of 550 in the paper-based TOEFL, or a score of 213 in the computer-based TOEFL, or a score of 80 in the internet-based TOEFL;
3. HKALE Use of English at Grade E;
4. HKDSE Examination English Language at Level 3 or above; or
5. equivalent qualifications.

            Applicants with other qualifications will be considered on individual merit.

• The CEF Institution Code of HKU SPACE is 100

CEF Courses
Banking and Corporate Treasury Management (Module from Postgraduate Certificate in Banking and Corporate Treasury Management)
COURSE CODE 33Z149838	FEES $6,800	ENQUIRY 2867-8322
Treasury Products and Financial Risk Management (Module from Postgraduate Certificate in Banking and Corporate Treasury Management)
COURSE CODE 33Z149846	FEES $6,800	ENQUIRY 2867-8322
Treasury Risk Management and Compliance (Module from Postgraduate Certificate in Banking and Corporate Treasury Management)
COURSE CODE 33Z149854	FEES $6,800	ENQUIRY 2867-8322

	Continuing Education Fund Reimbursable Course (selected modules only) Some modules of this course have been included in the list of reimbursable courses under the Continuing Education Fund.
	Postgraduate Certificate in Banking and Corporate Treasury Management This course is recognised under the Qualifications Framework (QF Level [6])

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Enrolment Method

1. Complete the application form.
2. Submit the application form with the following documents:

(a) CERTIFIED TRUE COPIES of all relevant academic and/or professional qualifications (please also bring along the originals of these documents for certification at HKU SPACE enrollment center);

(b) CERTIFIED TRUE COPIES of HKID card / passport and visa (if applicable); 

(c) a non-refundable application fee of HK$150 by crossed cheque made payable to “HKUSPACE”; and

(d) a separate crossed cheque / bank draft payable to “HKU SPACE” for HK$6,600 in respect of the course fee.  

The complete set of application forms with all relevant supporting documents may be submitted in person to any HKU SPACE enrollment centers.  

**Double-sided printing is much appreciated.**

Payment Method

1. CASH OR EPS

Cash or EPS are accepted 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 write the programme title(s)  and the applicant’s name on the back of the cheque. You may either:

• in person by submitting the payment, completed form(s), and required supporting documents to any of our enrolment centres; or
• by mailing the above documents to any of our enrolment centres, specifying “Course Application” on the envelope. 

3. VISA/MASTERCARD

Course applicants, who are holders of HKU SPACE MasterCard, can enjoy a 10-month interest-free instalment period for courses of HK$2,000 and over. For enquiries, please contact our enrolment centres.

4. ONLINE PAYMENT

Online payment for short courses (first come, first served) and selected award-bearing programmes is available using PPS, VISA or MasterCard. Please refer to the Online Services page on the School website.

Notes

1. For general and short courses, applicants may be required to pay the course fee in cash or by EPS, Visa or      MasterCard if the course is to start shortly.
2. 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, cheque or online PPS will be reimbursed by a cheque; fees paid by credit card will be reimbursed to credit card account used for payment.
3. 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 teams for details.
4. Fees and places on courses are not transferrable. 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.
5. HKU SPACE will not be responsible for any loss of payment, receipt, or personal information sent by mail.
6. For additional copies of receipts, please aubmit 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. Such copies will normally be issued at the end of a course.
7. Classes are expected to be held at HKU SPACE learning centers. The health and safety of our students is  our top priority. If the situation in Hong Kong requires, HKU SPACE reserves the right to move some classes to other locations, including online teaching platforms.