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Certificate for Module (Sports Law)
證書 (單元 :運動法律)

CEF Reimbursable Course

CEF Reimbursable Course

Course Code
HS207A
Application Code
2150-HS207A

Credit
9
Study mode
Part-time
Start Date
To be advised
Next intake(s)
To be confirmed
Duration
30 hours
Language
English
Course Fee
HK$7000
Deadline on 09 Oct 2023 (Mon)
Enquiries
2587 3155
2807 2054
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Highlights

The programme will enable students to examine and analyse a range of legal areas which specifically affect stakeholders within the sports industry.

 

It will provide students with a range of theoretical legal frameworks for them to apply in the local and international sports context. Students will engage through lectures, case studies, and group activities, and will ideally link the theoretical knowledge of these key sports’ legal concepts to their own jobs and workplaces.

Programme Details

Duration of Study

Students can complete the programme in 3 months (Part-time). Classes will be conducted on weekday evenings.

Teaching Mode

The medium of instruction is English.

Programme Intended Learning Outcome

On completion of the programme, students should be able to

1. discuss the nature and functions of law in the sport industry context;

2. evaluate the concept of corporate governance in sports organisations;

3. examine the key legal concepts in relation to local and international sports;

4. analyse sports related cases and suggest solutions from a legal perspective.

Syllabus

1. Overview of legal aspects that specifically affect the sports industry;

2. The concept of good governance in sports sector;

3. Law of torts and sports;

4. Overview of sports contracts;

5. Commercialisation of sports properties;

6. Intellectual property law in sports;

7. Overview of the agency law in sports;

8. Overview of the competition law in sports;

9. Overview of the employment law in Hong Kong;

10. Overview of the specific sports issues

Assessment

Assessment include individual written assignment.

Award

To complete the programme, students are required to achieve 70% attendance of the programme and pass all the assignments. Upon successful completion, students will be awarded the Certificate for Module (Sports Law) within the HKU system through HKU SPACE.

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Venue

Fee

Application Fee

HK$150 (Non-refundable)

Course Fee
  • Course Fee : HK$7000

Entry Requirements

Applicants shall hold a bachelor’s degree in one of the following areas: sport, coaching, law, management, business, or any other relevant area 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:
 
  1. an overall band of 6.0 or above with no sub scores lower than 5.5 in the IELTS; or
  2. 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
  3. HKALE Use of English at Grade E or above; or
  4. HKDSE Examination English Language at Level 3 or above; or
  5. equivalent qualifications.

Applicants with other qualifications will be considered on individual merit.

CEF

  • The CEF Institution Code of HKU SPACE is 100
CEF Courses
Certificate for Module (Sports Law)
證書(單元 : 運動法律)
COURSE CODE 43C143005 FEES $7,000 ENQUIRY 2587-3155
Continuing Education Fund Continuing Education Fund
This course has been included in the list of reimbursable courses under the Continuing Education Fund.

Certificate for Module (Sports Law)

  • This course is recognised under the Qualifications Framework (QF Level [6])

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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 the 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 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 (course 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, continuing students of award-bearing programmes, if their programmes offer online service, may also pay their course fees by Online WeChat Pay, Online Alipay and 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 Enrolement Centres and avoid making cheque payment under this circustance.
  • 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 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 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.
  • Receipts will be issued for fees paid but HKU SPACE will not be repsonsible for any loss of receipt 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.