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Accounting & Finance FinTech and Financial Analytics

Certificate for Module (Engineering Economics and Financial Analytics)
證書(單元 : 工程經濟學與財務分析)

Course Code
FN171A
Application Code
2380-FN171A
Credit
6
Study mode
Part-time
Start Date
14 Apr 2026 (Tue)
Next intake(s)
Jun 2026
Duration
30 hours
Language
English
Course Fee
Course Fee: HK$10,800 per programme (* course fees are subject to change without prior notice)
Deadline on 31 Mar 2026 (Tue)
Enquiries
2867 8331 / 2867 8424
2861 0278
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Accept new applications for Apr 26 intake! There will be practical classes in the computer laboratory.

Highlights

The programme provides contemporary knowledge in engineering economics and financial analytics to evaluate project engineering decisions. To perform quantitative analysis practically, students will master the intersection of economic analysis, financial analysis, capital budgeting, linear programming, optimisation, and data analytics. It also explores how the applications of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) support economic analysis and financial analytics.

Programme Details

On completion of the programme, students should be able to 
1.    critically examine the methods of economic and financial analysis to evaluate engineering decisions;
2.    evaluate the project engineering returns and perform cost estimation and analysis;
3.    apply computational tools and software to conduct economic analysis and data analytics; and
4.    discuss the applications of machine intelligence to support economic and financial analysis and optimal decision-making.

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Days / Time
  • Tue, Thu, 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Duration
  • 30 hours per programme
Venue
  • Hong Kong Island Learning Centre
  • Kowloon West Campus
  • Kowloon East Campus

Modules

Course Content :

(1) Fundamental analysis in engineering economics

  • Overview of engineering economics
  • Introduction to computational tools and software for economic and statistical analysis
  • Demand analysis and forecasting
  • Supply analysis and production theories
  • Cost analysis and market structure
  • Break-even analysis and pricing strategies
  • Cost engineering and project management
  • Interest rates, inflation and time value of money
  • Discount cash flow analysis
  • Data visualisation and descriptive analytics
  • Cost-benefit analysis
  • Sensitivity analysis and scenario analysis

(2) Project evaluation and costing

  • Introduction to computational tools and software for data analytics and spreadsheet modelling
  • Capital budgeting: payback period, discounted payback period, net present value, internal rate of return, modified internal rate of return, external rate of return 
  • Capital rationing
  • Life cycle costing
  • Investment analysis of long-term assets
  • Capital project evaluation: buy vs. lease, replace vs. repair
  • Cost behaviour and cost-volume-profit analysis
  • Cost estimation and predictive analytics
  • Operating and maintenance costs
  • Project budgeting and investment appraisal
  • Project evaluation and cost management

(3) Economic analysis and financial analytics

  • Introduction to computational tools and software for financial analytics
  • Economic analysis powered by artificial intelligence (AI)
  • Productivity analysis and diagnostic analytics
  • Decision trees
  • Linear programming in economic decisions
  • Financial model building and simulation
  • Optimisation and prescriptive analytics
  • Multi-criteria decision analysis
  • Utility theory
  • Economic feasibility studies
  • Taxation and after-tax economic analysis
  • Public vs private sector project analysis
  • Machine learning (ML) and financial decision-making
  • Evaluation of engineering decisions
  • Organisational behaviour and decision optimisation
  • Decision-making under risk and uncertainty

Assessment method: In-class Exercise + Group Project Presentation

 

Award

Upon successful completion of the programme, students who have passed the assessments with attendance no less than 70% will be awarded within the HKU system through HKU SPACE a "Certificate for Module (Engineering Economics and Financial Analytics)".

Class Details

Timetable

Lecture Date Time
1 14-Apr-26 (Tue) 19:00 - 22:00
2 16-Apr-26 (Thu) 19:00 - 22:00
3 21-Apr-26 (Tue) 19:00 - 22:00
4 23-Apr-26 (Thu) 19:00 - 22:00
5 28-Apr-26 (Tue) 19:00 - 22:00
6 30-Apr-26 (Thu) 19:00 - 22:00
7 05-May-26 (Tue) 19:00 - 22:00
8 07-May-26 (Thu) 19:00 - 22:00
9 12-May-26 (Tue) 19:00 - 22:00
10 14-May-26 (Thu) 19:00 - 22:00

Teacher Information

Mr Tommy Yeung

Background

To align with the focus of IT and business-related certificate modules, Mr. Tommy YEUNG brings a uniquely synergistic mix of academic rigor, industry practice, and instructional expertise—making him a standout instructor for professionals seeking to master tech skills tailored to finance and business needs.

Mr. Yeung’s academic foundation— a Bachelor of Computer Engineering from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) and a Master of Accountancy from The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK)—is pivotal to his teaching: it lets him translate complex technical concepts into language that resonates with both business professionals and tech learners, while ensuring every skill he imparts ties back to real-world operational workflows. This cross-disciplinary edge is further strengthened by his work as Founder Director of an IT solutions firm specializing in business-focused tech tools—where he has spent years building solutions that merge coding, automation, and business efficiency, directly informing the practicality of his teaching.

Fee

Application Fee

HK$150

Course Fee
  • Course Fee: HK$10,800 per programme (* course fees are subject to change without prior notice)

Entry Requirements

Applicants should hold an Advanced Diploma, Higher Diploma or Associate Degree awarded by a recognised institution where the language of teaching and assessment is English. Those with a background in business, accounting, finance, economics, mathematics, statistics, science, engineering, IT or computer science would have an advantage.

Applicants with other equivalent qualifications will be considered on individual merit.

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

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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.