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CEF Reimbursable of ALL modules!
- With the newly introduced elective, graduates of Postgraduate Diploma in Corporate Compliance could claim 3 exemptions from the Postgraduate Diploma in Bank and Insurance Compliance out of the following 4 modules!; namely 'AML - practices and issues'; 'Internal Control' , 'Impact of AI and Big Data on compliance and risk management' and 'AML- Cryptocurrency, Data Analytics and Financial Crime Sanctions'.
- HKU SPACE is one of the approved CPT providers of the Securities and Futures Commission, and the course “Postgraduate Diploma in Corporate Compliance – Securities and Futures Regulations and Practice” is relevant to all the regulated activities, depending on the topics covered.
- Compliance jobs is still growing and in an upward trend!
Programme Overview
Highlights
All modules of the programme are CEF reimbursable.
Extended non-means-tested loans Scheme (ENLS) from Government.
(ENLS Course Code: B00600213)
Comments from our current students!
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Programme Details
Programme Objective
The objectives of the Programme are to equip students with skills and knowledge to analyse and interpret relevant listing rules, SFC regulations and also recent development of ESG,AML,cryptocurrency and impact of AI on compliance. Students will be able to identity non-compliance issues and grey areas with reference to the rules and practices and prepare them for a career in compliance and related sectors.
The programme provides knowledge relating to regulatory environment as well as governance from strategic and operational perspectives. Graduates well trained in the governance discipline would be able to manage the risks better and accomplish their responsibilities with higher ethical standard and greater confidence.
Programme Structure
The programme consists of six modules, duration of each ranges from 33 to 36 contact hours.
- Internal Controls - Concepts and Issues
- Corporate Governance (core)
- Listing Rules and Regulations
- Securities and Futures Regulations and Practices (core)
- Anti-money Laundering - practices and issues
- Anti-money Laundering – Cryptocurrency, Data Analytics and Financial Crime Sanctions
- Impact of Artificial Intelligence and Big Data on Compliance and Risk Management
- Environmental, Social and Governance Reporting
All the modules such as internal controls, listing and SFC regulations offered in tandem with each other will deliver a well-structured and comprehensive coverage of corporate compliance. The main focus of this programme is its emphasis upon the importance of compliance issues in the increasingly stringent regulatory environment.
Award: On successful completion of six modules (two core modules plus four elective modules); students will be awarded Postgraduate Diploma in Corporate Compliance of 60 credits. (**Students are required to pass both continuous assessment (50%) and the final examination (50%) in order to pass a module.**)
Tutor's Profile
Listing Rules and Regulations - Dr Gary Leung (CA; ICSA)
Dr Leung is a chartered accountant and chartered secretary with over 20 years of working experience in accounting, auditing and financial management, particularly in IPO area. During his leisure time, Gary acts as a visiting associate professor and lecturer in universities in Hong Kong in lecturing financial reporting and financial management courses since 2000.
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Corporate Governance - Mr. David Roper, BSc, MBA, LLM (Chinese Business Law), FCIM
David has over 20 years senior management positions in large corporations i.e. Jardine Matheson, New World Telecom and Octopus Rewards Limited and he is keen to share his successful experience in ethics and governance perspectives with students.
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Internal Controls - Concepts & Issues / Corporate Governance - Mr Patrick Rozario (CPA (Aust); CISA; IIA)
Mr Patrick A Rozario is a Managing Director of Moore Stephens and heads up the firm's Advisory Services to help our clients manage their risks and enhance their business operations.
Patrick Rozario has over 25 year experiences working in the area of governance and risk advisory. Patrick managed various internal audits, corporate governance, Sarbanes-Oxley, internal control and information technology risk assurance advisory engagements for clients across different industries including banking, insurance, manufacturing, telecommunication and government in Hong Kong and China. Patrick is also the Chairman of the organising committee for the HKICPA Best Corporate Governance Disclosure Awards 2013, 2014 and 2015.
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Securities and Futures Regulations and Practices - Mr. Albert Poon
Mr. Albert Poon is a qualified accountant with over 25 years solid experience in accounting and finance areas. He held senior positions in HK listed companies and the SFC licenced corporations. Also, he was a workshop facilitator and exam marker for HKICPA.
Albert has been teaching professional accounting examination courses and postgraduate diploma courses in various tertiary institutions for more than 20 years.
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Anti-Money Laundering – Practices and Issues / Anti-money Laundering – Cryptocurrency, Data Analytics and Financial Crime Sanctions - Mr. Albert Tang (Group Chief Risk & Compliance Officer and Manager In Charge of various function of SFC)
Mr. Albert Tang has over 23 years of experience in Anti-Money Laundering/Counter Terrorist Finance control that covered the Law Enforcement, public sector, financial industry and fintech business. He now oversees the Risk, Compliance and Internal control function of a Financial Fintech group and is responsible for the overall Group Corporate governance management, risk & compliance of the SFC supervision of asset investment, fintech business development with AI. Previously, he played key person in Compliance role in Hong Kong based Insurance Institution and also worked in a Hong Kong Listed technology Companies, PCCW/HKT supervised a team of compliance professionals in charge of all compliance-related activities across all financial service including Stored Value Facilities licenses, Virtual Bank, Insurance service, Money lending and FinTech business development and act as key contact with Hong Kong Monetary Authority.
He has previously worked in various financial institutions, including banking, insurance and card payment operations across Asia Pacific region. Before moving to the financial industry, he had served the Independence Commission Against Corruption of Hong Kong over 7 years dedicated to fighting corruption through investigation.
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Impact of Artificial Intelligence and Big Data on Compliance and Risk Management - Mr. F. W. Wan, BSc, MSc, CISA
Mr. Wan leads advisory practice across AI/RPA, Virtual Bank, Robo-Advisory and Digital Payment in an international consulting firm. Prior to joining the consulting sector, Mr. Wan was a regulator with primary focus on policy setting and issuing codes in relation to Regtech, Algo/Electronic Trading, Dark Pool and Robo-Advisory areas. Previously, he also played a lead role in driving Asia Pacific technology audit in a Top-tier US investment bank. He holds Master of Science degree.
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Environmental, Social and Governance Reporting - Ms Sandy Chan, BSc, PhD
Ms. Sandy Chan is currently the Environmental Consultant in Ramboll Hong Kong Limited. She is responsible for engaging ESG/Sustainability disclosure projects, including benchmarking and gap analysis, stakeholder engagement and interviews, data analysis, and report drafting. She is also responsible for providing sustainability advisory and ESG-related risk management services, creating policies, guidelines related to sustainability programs. She assists in preparing pitch assignments and engaging potential clients
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Exemptions:
FAQ
1. Could I get exemption of the following if I am an associate member of HKICS?
a. Corporate Governance - Yes
2. How can the exemption fees be waived?
a. Exemption fees are waived for Postgraduate Diploma in Enterprise Risk Management and Postgraduate Diploma in Bank and Insurance.
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Duration
- 33 to 36 hours per module
Modules & Class Details
Modules
Modules offered in Feb 2025 intake:
Internal Controls – Concepts and Issues
Date: 03 February 2025 - 28 April 2025 (Monday)
Time: 19:00-22:00
Venue: To be Confirmed
Listing Rules and Regulations Practices
Date: 05 February 2025 - 30 April 2025 (Wednesday)
Time: 19:00-22:00
Venue: To be Confirmed
Anti-money Laundering – Practices and Issues
Date: 06 February 2025 - 08 May 2025 (Thursday)
Time: 19:00-22:00
Venue: To be Confirmed
*The date of examination is included in the above class period.
Modules will offered in FEBRUARY, MAY AND OCTOBER intake each year(tentatively):
Intake |
Postgraduate Diploma in Corporate Compliance |
Postgraduate Diploma in Bank and Insurance Compliance |
February
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Listing Rules and Regulations Practices |
Compliance in Insurance Sector (core) |
Anti-money Laundering – Practices and Issues |
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Internal Controls – Concepts and Issues |
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May |
Securities and Futures Regulations and Practices (core) | Compliance in Banking Sector (core) |
Anti-money Laundering – Cryptocurrency, Data Analytics and Financial Crime Sanctions | ||
Impact of Artificial Intelligence and Big Data on Compliance and Risk Management |
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October |
Environmental, Social and Governance Reporting |
Compliance for Fintech and Insurtech |
Corporate Governance (core) |
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- Either weekday evenings, 7:00 - 10:00 pm or, Saturday afternoons, 2:00 - 5:00 pm, or Saturday evenings, 7:00 - 10:00 pm, or Sunday afternoon, 2:00 - 5:00 pm.
Class Details
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
2025 February Intake (Tentative)
Module Code | Module Course Name | Class Period | Time | Venue |
ACCT6079 |
Internal Controls – Concepts and Issues |
03 Feb 2025 - 28 Apr 2025 (Monday) |
19:00-22:00 |
To be Confirmed |
ADMG6003 |
Listing Rules and Regulations Practices |
05 Feb 2025 - 30 Apr 2025 (Wednesday) |
19:00-22:00 | To be Confirmed |
FINA6162 |
Anti-money Laundering – Practices and Issues |
06 Feb 2025 - 08 May 2025 (Thursday) |
19:00-22:00 |
To be Confirmed |
Notes: The venue, time and date arrangements are subject to final confirmation, HKU SPACE reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice.
The date of examination is included in the above class period.
Fee & Entry Requirements
Fee
HK$200 (non-refundable)
Course Fee- Course Fee : HK$7800 per module
Entry Requirements
Applicants shall hold a bachelor’s degree awarded by a recognized institution.
If the degree or equivalent qualification is from an institution where the language of teaching and assessment is not English, applicants shall provide evidence of English proficiency, such as:
- an overall band of 6.0 or above with no subtests lower than 5.5 in the IELTS; or
- a score of 550 or above in the paper-based TOEFL, or a score of 213 or above in the computer-based TOEFL, or a score of 80 or above in the internet-based TOEFL; or
- HKALE Use of English at Grade E or above; or
- HKDSE Examination English Language at Level 3 or above; or
- equivalent qualifications.
Applicants with other qualifications will be considered on individual merit.
Notes to applicants:
1. Applicants with relevant prior studies can apply for exemption,please complete the exemption form and furnish course outline.
CEF
- The CEF Institution Code of HKU SPACE is 100
CEF Courses | ||
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Internal Controls – Concepts and Issues (Module from Postgraduate Diploma in Corporate Compliance) | ||
COURSE CODE 33Z149781 | FEES $7,800 | ENQUIRY 2867-8409 |
Listing Rules and Regulations (Module from Postgraduate Diploma in Corporate Compliance) | ||
COURSE CODE 33Z14979A | FEES $7,800 | ENQUIRY 2867-8409 |
Securities and Futures Regulations and Practices (Module from Postgraduate Diploma in Corporate Compliance) | ||
COURSE CODE 33Z149803 | FEES $7,800 | ENQUIRY 2867-8409 |
Impact of Artificial Intelligence and Big Data on Compliance and Risk Management (Module from Postgraduate Diploma in Corporate Compliance) | ||
COURSE CODE 33Z10835A | FEES $7,800 | ENQUIRY 2867-8409 |
Corporate Governance (Module from Postgraduate Diploma in Corporate Compliance) | ||
COURSE CODE 33Z120635 | FEES $7,800 | ENQUIRY 2867-8409 |
Anti-money Laundering-practices and issues (Module from Postgraduate Diploma in Corporate Compliance) | ||
COURSE CODE 33Z120651 | FEES $7,800 | ENQUIRY 2867-8409 |
Anti-money Laundering – Cryptocurrency, Data Analytics and Financial Crime Sanctions (Module from Postgraduate Diploma in Corporate Compliance) | ||
COURSE CODE 33Z140318 | FEES $7,800 | ENQUIRY 2867-8409 |
Environmental, Social and Governance Reporting (Module from Postgraduate Diploma in Corporate Compliance) | ||
COURSE CODE 33Z140326 | FEES $7,800 | ENQUIRY 2867-8409 |
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. |
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Enrolment Method
Applicants are required to submit the application form with supporting documents at HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres in person.
Please present the academic documents and HKID (both original and copies for verification) for the application process.
Payment Method
1. CASH OR EPS
Course fees can be paid by cash or EPS at any HKU SPACE enrolment counters.
2. CHEQUE OR BANK DRAFT
Course fees can also be paid by crossed cheque or bank draft made payable to “HKU SPACE”. Please specify theprogramme 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 payment sent by mail.
3. VISA/MASTERCARD
Applicants may also pay the course fee by VISA or Mastercard, including the “HKU SPACE Mastercard”, at anyHKU SPACE enrolment centres. Holders of the HKU SPACE Mastercard can enjoy a 10-month interest-freeinstalment 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
The course fees of all open admission courses (course enrolled on first come, first served basis) and selected award-bearing programmes can be settled by using PPS via the Internet. Applicants may also pay the relevant course fees by VISA or Mastercard online. Please refer to the Online Services page on the School website.
Notes
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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.
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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, cheque or PPS (for online payment only) will normally be reimbursed by a cheque, and fees paid by credit card will normally be reimbursed to the payment cardholder’s credit card account.
- 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 transferred 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 approved transfers.
- Receipts will be issued for fees paid but HKU SPACE will not be responsible for any loss of receipt sent by mail.
- For additional copies of receipts, please send a stamped, self-addressed envelope with a completed form and a crossed cheque for HK$30 per copy made payable to ‘HKU SPACE’. Such copies will only normally be issued at the end of a course.
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.
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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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