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Business & Management Leadership Development

Certificate for Module (Developing Self as Leader: Identity, Influence and Power)
證書(單元 : 提升自我成為領導者—身份、影響力和權力)

Course Code
MS180A
Application Code
2435-MS180A

Credit
15
Study mode
Part-time
Start Date
20 Jul 2026 (Mon)
Next intake(s)
Jul 2027
Duration
39 hours
Language
English
Course Fee
HK$8500 per programme
Deadline on 12 Jul 2026 (Sun)
Enquiries
2867 8310
2861 0278
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Highlights

This programme aims to equip students with the concepts and frameworks of traditional and contemporary leadership practices as well as psychological understanding and mindset development to become effective leaders. 
 

On completion of the programme, students should be able to

  1. distinguish between traditional leadership and the human-centric approach of leadership today;
  2. examine the psychological, emotional and attributes of leadership;
  3. develop a human-centric approach of leadership and adopt the skills to lead from “inside out”; and
  4. identify the elements of power and factors that influence people to follow the direction of organisation goals.

Programme Details

In this 39 hours programme, the following topics will be covered:

  • The genesis of a leader
  • Leadership development – identifying your inner self
  • Leadership identity and attitudes
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Ethical leadership
  • From leadership psychology to leadership behaviour
  • The psychology of power and influence
  • Communication skills
  • Organisational politics
  • Soft leadership skills for human-centric leadership

This Certificate for Module is part of the Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management and People Leadership. Students can exit with a “Postgraduate Certificate in People Leadership” awarded within the HKU system through HKU SPACE if they complete the three specialism modules:

  1. Developing Self as Leader: Identity, Influence and Power
  2. People Leadership: Motivating and Engaging High Performance Teams
  3. Organisational Leadership: Leading Culture, Change and Innovation

 

Assessment

  • Individual Written Report
  • Group Case Sharing
  • Group Project
  • E-learning exercise
  • 70% attendance requirement

 

Award

Upon successful completion of all assessments, students will be awarded the 'Certificate for Module (Developing Self as Leader: Identity, Influence and Power)' within the HKU system through HKU SPACE. 

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Class Details

  • Part-time programme: Face-to-Face lecture and e-learning
  • Medium of Instruction: English
  • Total 39 lecture hours

 

Fee

Application Fee

HK$200 (Non-refundable)

Course Fee
  • Course Fee : HK$8500 per programme

Entry Requirements

Applicants shall hold a bachelor’s degree awarded by a recognised 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:

i. an overall band of 6.0 or above with no subtests lower than 5.5 in IELTS; or

ii. 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

iii. HKALE Use of English at Grade E or above; or

iv. HKDSE Examination English Language at Level 3 or above; or

v. equivalent qualifications.

Applicants who hold a recognised professional qualification in a relevant discipline and three years of full-time work experience at senior managerial level in related industries will be considered case by case.

Applicants not meeting the standard set of criteria for admission will be assessed on individual merit.

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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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