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Accounting & Finance FinTech and Financial Analytics

Certificate for Module (FinTech and Project Management)
證書(單元 : 金融科技與項目管理)

Course Code
FN122A
Application Code
2280-FN122A
Credit
6
Study mode
Part-time
Start Date
05 Apr 2025 (Sat)
Next intake(s)
Jun 2025
Duration
30 hours
Language
English
Course Fee
Course Fee: $10,200 per programme (* course fees are subject to change without prior notice)
Deadline on 21 Mar 2025 (Fri)
Enquiries
2867 8331 / 2867 8424
2861 0278
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Accept new applications for Apr 25 intake! There will be practical classes in the computer laboratory.

Highlights

The programme is designed to impart contemporary knowledge in financial technology (FinTech) and essential knowledge in project management to students. It equips them with the practical skills to apply the project management methodologies to manage FinTech projects. The programme also includes case studies of successful FinTech projects and practical FinTech applications in the financial sector.

Programme Details

On completion of the programme, students should be able to

  1. explain the technological elements of financial technology (FinTech);
  2. demonstrate the use of the Agile principle and Scrum master in managing FinTech projects; 
  3. apply project management methodologies in FinTech professions; and
  4. appraise the emerging trends and challenges of FinTech applications.
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Days / Time
  • Saturday, 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Duration
  • 30 hours per programme
Venue
  • Hong Kong Island Learning Centre
  • Kowloon West Campus
  • Kowloon East Campus

Modules

Course Content :

(1) Introduction to financial technology (FinTech)

  • Basic terminology related to FinTech
  • Overview of the latest development of FinTech and its impact on the financial services sector
  • Regulatory issues and compliance challenges in FinTech

 

(2) Principles of project management

  • Overview of project management methodology
  • Key domains for project management: people, business, environment, process
  • Agile principle
  • Scum master

 

(3) Project management in FinTech

  • Project lifecycle in FinTech
  • Evaluation of compliance and risk management in projects
  • Fundamental concepts of Robotic Process Automation (RPA)
  • Application of RPA in financial institutions
  • Management of stakeholder expectations in FinTech
  • Leveraging blockchain for FinTech project managers
  • Cybersecurity for FinTech projects
  • Data analytics and AI in FinTech project managers

 

(4) Emerging trends in FinTech applications

  • Innovation in FinTech: Insurance Technology (InsurTech) and Regulatory Technology (RegTech)
  • Decentralised finance (DeFi) and blockchain in FinTech
  • Digital assets and smart contracts
  • Robo-advisors and investment management
  • Peer-to-peer (P2P) lending and mobile payments
  • Green finance in Fintech
  • Open banking and biometric authentication
  • Case studies of successful FinTech projects

Assessment method: Individual Written Assignment + 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 (Financial Technology and Project Management)".

 

Teacher

(1) Ms. Yung

Ms. Yung is a Project Manager with extensive experience in banking and government projects. She has professional experience in the banking, insurance, and government sectors.

She is actively engaged in studying emerging trends in the fields of FinTech and RegTech, with a focus on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG), Decentralized Finance (DeFi), and Blockchain technologies. In addition to her professional work, she has served as a Lecturer teaching subjects related to Project Management and Digital Innovation in IT.

She specializes in project management methodologies, including Agile, Scrum Master, and Waterfall.

Class Details

Timetable

Lecture Date Time
1 5 Apr 25 (Sat) 12:00-18:00
2 12Apr 25 (Sat) 12:00-18:00
3 26 Apr 25 (Sat) 12:00-18:00
4 10 May 25 (Sat) 12:00-18:00
5 17 May 25 (Sat) 12:00-18:00

Remarks: Tentative timetable is subject to change, and course commencement is subject to sufficient enrollment numbers 

Fee

Application Fee

HK$150 (Non-refundable)

Course Fee
  • Course Fee: $10,200 per programme (* course fees are subject to change without prior notice)

Entry Requirements

Applicants should 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 business, accounting, finance, economics, mathematics, statistics, science, engineering, IT or computer science background 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.
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