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CFA Practical Skills Module Workshop Series (Analyst Skills)

Course Code
FINA9368
Application Code
2270-1618NW
Study mode
Part-time
Start Date
15 Feb 2025 (Sat)
Next intake(s)
Feb-2025
Duration
9 hours
Language
Cant, supp with English (lecture materials in Eng)
Course Fee
HK$3,600
Deadline on 07 Feb 2025 (Fri)
Enquiries
2867 8468
2861 0278
cfa@hkuspace.hku.hk
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Highlights

This is a 9-hour short course to focus on CFA Practical Skills Module.

Students will learn the skills required for success as buy-side and sell-side equity research analysts. Students will also explore how to conduct thorough industry research, research companies strategically, forecast accurately, identify mispricings, and make recommendations based on their work. 

Programme Details

Teachers

(1) Dr Lai Man-Kit, CFA®

Dr Lai is currently a professional trainer at Executive Training and Management Consultancy as well as a visiting scholar at HKUST.  Dr. Lai has extensive knowledge in teaching adult continuing education. He was also an Assistant Professor at City University from 1994-2000. Dr Lai has taught CFA examination preparatory programmes and finance postgraduate diploma programmes at HKU SPACE for over six years.

(2) Dr Joseph Chan

Dr Chan is an experienced trainer and consultant in the field of finance. He has been teaching numerous courses at the postgraduate level and providing consultancy to different financial institutions. He obtained his doctoral degree in finance at the University of Mississippi. Before returning to Hong Kong, Dr Chan served as a US research analyst and adjunct professor. Dr Chan has taught the CFA examination preparatory programmes at HKU SPACE for over five years.

On completion of the workshop, students should be able to:

  1. Identify the materiality threshold, investment time horizon, ability to forecast, and consensus ability to forecast (EPICTM framework) for a given factor surrounding a stock;
  2. Generate differentiated insights (information asymmetry) for a stock’s critical factors when they improve forecast accuracy (ASPIRETM framework);
  3. Create more accurate price targets using the SHARETM framework;
  4. Discover how to make accurate stock recommendations using the TIERTM framework;
  5. Use the ENTERTM and ADViCETM frameworks to motivate others to act on stock recommendations; and
  6. Appraise productivity by optimising time and information management.
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Start Date 15 Feb 2025 (Sat)
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Venue

Modules

Syllabus

-  Identify a Stock’s Critical Factors

- Generate Differentiated Insights Through Better Discovery, Questioning, and Influencing

- Apply Practical Valuation Techniques for More Accurate Price Targets

- Master the Stock Call Techniques of Highly Experienced Analysts

- Communicate Unique Stock Calls Successfully So Others Take Action

- Maximise Analyst Time for Alpha Generation

Class Details

2025 Feb INTAKE (ACCEPT NEW APPLICATION)

The Feb 2025 Class is Scheduled for Saturday from 13:00 - 17:30.

Venue: HK Island

Teacher: Dr. Lai Man Kit

Lecture Date Time
1 15 Feb 2025 (Sat) 13:00 - 17:30
2 22 Feb 2025 (Sat) 13:00 - 17:30

* The above tentative schedule's for reference only.  Schedule details will be released one week before the commencement date of the class.

** Please inform that if there is inadequate number of applicants, the class may be subject to cancellation.

***A statement of attendance will be issued to students who have achieved at least 70% of attendance.

Fee

Course Fee
  • HK$3,600

Entry Requirements

Applicants should hold a degree awarded by a recognised institution.

Applicants should check with the CFA Institute that they are eligible to attempt the examination.

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Enrolment Method
Payment Method
1. Cash, EPS, WeChat Pay Or Alipay

Course fees can be paid by cash, EPS, WeChat Pay or Alipay at any HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres.

2. Cheque Or Bank draft

Course fees can also be paid by crossed cheque or bank draft made payable to “HKU SPACE”. Please specify the programme title(s) for application and applicant’s name. You may either:

  • bring the completed form(s), together with the appropriate course or application fees in the form of a cheque, and any required supporting documents to any of the HKU SPACE enrolment centres;
  • or mail the above documents to any of the HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres, specifying “Course Application” on the envelope. HKU SPACE will not be responsible for any loss of personal information and payment sent by mail.
3. VISA/Mastercard

Applicants may also pay the course fee by VISA or Mastercard, including the “HKU SPACE Mastercard”, at any HKU SPACE enrolment centres. Holders of the HKU SPACE Mastercard can enjoy a 10-month interest-free instalment period for courses with a tuition fee worth a minimum of HK$2,000; however, the course applicant must also be the cardholder himself/herself. For enquiries, please contact our staff at any enrolment centres.

4. Online Payment

Online application / enrolment is offered for most open admission courses (enrolled on first come, first served basis) and selected award-bearing programmes. Application fees and course fees of these programmes/courses can be settled by using "PPS by Internet" (not available via mobile phones), VISA or Mastercard. In addition to the aforesaid online payment channels, new and continuing students of award-bearing programmes with available online service, they may also pay their course fees by Online WeChat Pay, Online Alipay or Faster Payment System (FPS). Please refer to Enrolment Methods - Online Enrolment  for details.

Notes

  • If the programme/course is starting within five working days, application by post is not recommended to avoid any delays. Applicants are advised to enrol in person at HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres and avoid making cheque payment under this circumstance.

  • Fees paid are not refundable except under very exceptional circumstances (e.g. course cancellation due to insufficient enrolment), subject to the School’s discretion. In exceptional cases where a refund is approved, fees paid by cash, EPS, WeChat Pay, Alipay, cheque, FPS or PPS by Internet will be reimbursed by a cheque, and fees paid by credit card will be reimbursed to the credit card account used for payment. 

  • In addition to the published fees, there may be additional costs associated with individual programmes. Please refer to the relevant course brochures or direct any enquiries to the relevant programme team for details.
  • Fees and places on courses cannot be transferrable from one applicant to another. Once accepted onto a course, the student may not change to another course without approval from HKU SPACE. A processing fee of HK$120 will be levied on each approved transfer.
  • HKU SPACE will not be responsible for any loss of payment, receipt, or personal information sent by mail.
  • For payment certification, please submit a completed form, a sufficiently stamped and self-addressed envelope, and a crossed cheque for HK$30 per copy made payable to “HKU SPACE” to any of our enrolment centres.
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