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Certificate for Module (Financial Crimes in Virtual Assets and Application of Generative AI in Blockchain Forensics)
證書(單元 : 虛擬資產金融罪案與生成式人工智能在區塊鏈鑑證的應用)
- Course Code
- FN177A
- Application Code
- 2440-FN177A
- Credit
- 6
- Study mode
- Part-time
- Start Date
- 24 Oct 2026 (Sat)
- Duration
- 30 hours
- Language
- English
- Course Fee
- HK$9000 per programme
- Enquiries
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Programme Overview
Highlights
On completion of the programme, students should be able to
- explain the transaction mechanics of decentralised finance (DeFi) ecosystems and blockchain technology;
- analyse financial crimes in virtual assets under global and Hong Kong regulatory regimes;
- use Gen AI tools to detect financial fraud in DeFi networks; and
- apply financial fraud analytics in blockchain forensics investigation of virtual asset transactions.
Programme Details
The total number of contact hours is 30 for the entire programme.
| Introduction to Virtual Assets | ||
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| Financial Crimes in Virtual Assets | ||
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| Financial Fraud Detection Using Generative AI | ||
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| Blockchain Forensics Investigation | ||
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| Financial Fraud Analytics | ||
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| Current Regulatory Regime in Virtual Assets | ||
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Assessment method
In-class exercise and group project presentation.
Award
Upon successful completion of the programme, students who have passed the assessment with attendance no less than 70% will be awarded the “Certificate for Module (Financial Crimes in Virtual Assets and Application of Generative Artificial Intelligence in Blockchain Forensics)”. For those students who cannot pass the assessments but have completed at least 70% of attendance, only a statement of attendance will be issued to students.
| Application Code | 2440-FN177A | Apply Online Now |
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Modules & Class Details
Class Details
Oct 2026 Intake - Tentative timetable
| Session | Date | TIME |
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| 1 | 24 Oct 2026 (Sat) | 2:00 pm-5:00pm |
| 2 | 31 Oct 2026 (Sat) | 2:00 pm-5:00pm |
| 3 | 7 Nov 2026 (Sat) | 2:00 pm-5:00pm |
| 4 | 14 Nov 2026 (Sat) | 2:00 pm-5:00pm |
| 5 | 21 Nov 2026 (Sat) | 2:00 pm-5:00pm |
| 6 | 28 Nov 2026 (Sat) | 2:00 pm-5:00pm |
| 7 | 5 Dec 2026 (Sat) | 2:00 pm-5:00pm |
| 8 | 12 Dec 2026 (Sat) | 2:00 pm-5:00pm |
| 9 | 19 Dec 2026 (Sat) | 2:00 pm-5:00pm |
| 10 | 2 Jan 2026 (Sat) | 2:00 pm-5:00pm |
Venue: HKU SPACE Po Leung Kuk Stanley Ho Community College (HPSHCC) Campus (at Causeway Bay) or other locations in Hong Kong Island. The above tentative timetable may be subject to change without prior notice.
Teachers
Teacher Information
Dr. Lam Yat-fai (林日輝), CAMS, CFE, CFA, CAIA, FRM, PRM, MCSE and MCNE
Chief Data Scientist, Strategic Data Science Limited
Dr. Lam Yat-fai is the Chief Data Scientist of Strategic Data Science Limited and the Adjunct Professor of Finance, City University of Hong Kong. He graduated from City University of Hong Kong with a Doctor of Business Administration degree and holds the CFA, CAIA, CAMS, CFE, FRM, PRM, MCSE and MCNE professional designations, specializing in the areas of machine learning, cryptocurrencies and anti-money laundering. Before becoming a financial technologist, Dr. LAM worked for bank regulator, international bank and sovereign wealth fund.
Fee & Entry Requirements
Fee
- Course Fee : HK$9000 per programme
Entry Requirements
Applicants shall hold an Advanced Diploma, a Higher Diploma or an 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 qualifications will be considered on individual merit.
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Enrolment MethodOnline Enrolment
HKU SPACE provides 24-hour online application and payment service for students to apply to selected award-bearing programmes and to enrol in most open admission courses (courses enrolled on a first come, first served basis) via the Internet. Applicants may settle the payment by using either "PPS by Internet" (not available via mobile phones), VISA or Mastercard online. Online WeChat Pay, Online AliPay and Faster Payment System (FPS) are also available for continuing enrolment in the same programme, if online service is offered.
For first time enrolment
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*Credit Card Online Payment - Course fees can be paid by VISA or Mastercard including the “HKU SPACE Mastercard”.
* HKU SPACE Mastercard cardholders who wish to enjoy 10-month interest free instalment scheme must pay their tuition fees in person at any of our HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres.
To know more about first-time online application/enrolment and payment, please refer to the user guide of Online Application / Enrolment and Payment:
For continuing enrolment in the same programme
Selected programmes offer online continuing enrolment service. Programme staff will inform students if they offer this service and offer further enrolment details.
Online Payment can be made via "PPS by Internet" (not available via mobile phones), VISA or Mastercard, Online WeChat Pay, Online AliPay and Faster Payment System (FPS)
In Person / Mail
For first time enrolment
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For first come, first served short courses, complete the Application for Enrolment Form SF26 and bring or post the completed form(s), together with the appropriate application/course fee(s) and any required supporting documents to any of the HKU SPACE enrolment centres.
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Award-bearing and professional courses may require other information. Forms are usually available at the enrolment centres or on request from programme staff. Bring or post the completed form(s), together with the appropriate application/course fee(s) and any required supporting documents to any of the HKU SPACE enrolment centres.
For continuing enrolment in the same programme
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The standard ‘Enrolment/Payment Slip’ is designed for students of award-bearing programmes or remaining programmes in a suite of programmes requiring continuing enrolment and it applies to most programmes.
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Students should complete the “Enrolment/Payment Slip” which will be made available by relevant programme staff and return the slip to any HKU SPACE enrolment centre or post it to the relevant programme staff with appropriate fee payment.
Please refer to available Payment Methods for fee payment information. If you are in doubt about the procedures, please check the individual course details, or contact our programme staff or enrolment centres.
Please note the followings for programme/course enrollment:
- To make an application online, you will need a computer with connection to the Internet and a web browser with JavaScript enabled. Google Chrome is recommended.
- Applicants should not leave the online application idle for more than 10 minutes. Otherwise, applicants must restart the application process.
- Only Early Bird Discount is supported for Online Applicants (Application). To enjoy other types of discount, please visit one of our enrolment centres.
- During the online application process, asynchronous application and payment submission may occur. Successful payment may not guarantee successful application. In case of unsuccessful submission, our programme staff will contact you shortly.
- Applicants are reminded that they should only apply for the same programme/course once through counter or online application.
- For online enrolment, a payment confirmation page would be displayed after payment has been made successfully. In addition, a confirmation email would also be sent to your email account. You are advised to keep your payment confirmation for future enquiries.
- Fees paid are not refundable except as statutorily provided or under very exceptional circumstances (e.g. course cancellation due to insufficient enrolment).
- If admission is by selection, the official receipt is not a guarantee that your application has been accepted. We will inform you of the result as soon as possible after the closing date for application. Unsuccessful applicants will be given a refund of programme/course fee if already paid.
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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
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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.
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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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