The BSc Chemistry programme offers a comprehensive integration of theory and practice. With a focus on the practical application of knowledge, this programme provides students with a deep understanding of important scientific issues, current technologies, and future challenges, all within the context of local, regional, and global needs.           

The majority of courses within the programme include a lab component that effectively complements the lectures and tutorials, offering students the opportunity to gain valuable, hands-on experience. This practical experience is essential for students as they prepare for future employment or further study within the field of chemistry.

Entrance Requirements for Direct / Non-JUPAS Applicants

To be considered for admission, you must satisfy the General Entrance Requirements and have studied a subject related to Chemistry at a high school or post-secondary institution.

For senior-year (Advanced Standing II) admission, applicants are normally expected to have completed an Associate Degree / Higher Diploma with a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of ≥3.0 or an equivalent overall mark, or a credit award.   
 

For details of the programme’s curriculum structure, please visit the "Undergraduate Catalogue".

The Department of Chemistry (CHEM) fosters an interdisciplinary approach in teaching and research. CHEM is committed to training science graduates to meet the demand for technical, educational and industrial professionals in Hong Kong. The study programmes offered by CHEM are designed to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes that students need to achieve fulfilling personal development and a successful career.     

學系著重跨學科的學習和應用，課程融合化學理論和實踐，學習方式多元化，為學生奠定堅實的知識基礎，培養學生慎思明辨的態度，訓練學生掌握必需的技巧，如批判性思考，解難能力等。課程亦提供不少實習及交流機會，有助學生吸取工作經驗及擴闊視野，對將來的事業發展有極大裨益。     

CHEM currently offers BSc in Chemistry.  

This major integrates theory and practice. By focusing on the application of knowledge, it helps students understand important scientific issues, current technologies and future challenges in light of local, regional and global needs. Most of the courses have a lab component that complements the lectures and tutorials and enables students to acquire hands-on experience in preparation for their future employment or further study.  
 

The Chemistry major aims to provide students with a firm foundation in chemistry that will equip them with the knowledge, understanding, skills and attitudes required to achieve personal development and find suitable employment in the industrial, commercial, government and educational sectors.

This major offers core courses covering foundational topics in analytical chemistry, inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry and physical chemistry. It also includes a wide range of electives on current and emerging areas in chemical science. Students can specialize in one of the streams to attain the necessary knowledge and skills, which can be applied in the real-life: 

• Comprehensive Chemistry     
  (accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry)  
• Cosmetic Chemistry  
• Forensic Chemistry  
• Global Research Enrichment and Technopreneurship (GREAT)  

In addition, talented students can complete two degrees with an accelerated pace by selecting:   

• Undergraduate plus Taught Postgraduate Degree Programme; or 
• Joint Bachelor’s Degree Programme with the University of Manchester.

Graduates can expect to make a significant contribution in both the government and private sectors. You may seek employment in various government departments (such as the Environmental Protection Department, Government Laboratory or the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department), consultancy companies, laboratories and the commercial, industrial or educational sectors. Alternatively, you may choose to pursue postgraduate studies.

The College of Science and the Department offer work placement opportunities through internship schemes that provide students with full-time job attachments to firms not only in Hong Kong, but also in the Great Bay Area and overseas. Through such placements, students will:

• gain solid experience in a real-life work environment; 
• develop problem-solving abilities and interpersonal skills;
• learn the right attitudes towards work and professionalism; and
• broaden their experience and enhance their employability.

For details, please visit the College's website.

Furthermore, to help students broaden their educational horizons, gain language experience and enhance their awareness of different cultures, the Department, College and University offer credit-bearing exchange programmes with various partner institutions around the world, including universities in Australia, Canada, Europe, the US and the Asia-Pacific region.

For details, please visit the University’s outbound exchange programme website and the Department of Chemistry's outbound exchange programme website.

The Department also organises out-of-classroom learning activities to broaden students’ learning interests. These include:

• Industrial Attachment and Overseas Internship Schemes, which help students acquire work experience in various local, regional and international companies and organisations.
• Student Exchange Programmes, which provide students with opportunities to experience foreign cultures and enhance their intercultural and interpersonal skills while studying abroad.
• Summer Research Scholarship Scheme, which pairs students with staff research groups to promote a research culture among undergraduate students.

Chemistry graduates are eligible for:

• Full Membership of the American Chemical Society
• Full Membership of the Chemical Institute of Canada
• Membership of the Canadian Society for Chemistry
• Full Membership of the Hong Kong Chemical Society
• Student Membership of the Royal Australian Chemical Institute
• Associate Membership of the Royal Society of Chemistry

Our courses are practical and based on examples from the local region. Many courses are augmented with laboratory sessions and out-of-classroom learning activities.

We aim to facilitate your active learning, rather than forcing you to memorise information. We use a range of strategies to help you learn, including:

• web-based software to enhance your discussion of course materials;
• the Personal Response System, an electronic device used in the classroom to gauge your understanding during lessons;
• problem-based learning schemes that stimulate you to apply subject knowledge to solve daily life problems related to chemistry; and
• open book examinations in some courses to encourage you to read widely and enhance your comprehension skills.

This major provides basic and professional training in the areas of chemistry. Graduates can seek career opportunities in the industrial, governmental and educational sectors.

The major has close relationships with the government and industrial sectors, with the goal of nurturing the next generation of chemistry professionals.

• Department of Chemistry  
• College of Science  
• Undergraduate Catalogue       
• CityUHK Scholarships for Hong Kong Talents     
• CityUHK Talents Programme

Crime science is an interdisciplinary approach for developing practical solutions to real world crime problems. This programme aims to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of this approach, including the use of scientific theories, methods and strategies for preventing crime. With a specific focus on safeguarding the public and upholding Hong Kong's reputation as one of the safest cities globally, this programme offers students the opportunity to contribute to societal progress through innovative approaches. The programme considers the prevention of many forms of both small-scale and transnational organised criminal activity – ranging from residential burglaries to cybercrime. It is ideally suited for practical-minded students with a passion for discovery and a commitment to utilizing scientific analytical methods to benefit society and promote social development. 

This is the only UGC-funded undergraduate programme in Hong Kong to provide comprehensive training in the discipline of Crime Science.

Entrance Requirements for Direct / Non-JUPAS Applicants

To be considered for admission, you must satisfy the General Entrance Requirements.

For details of the programme’s curriculum structure, please visit the ‘Undergraduate Catalogue’.

Curriculum structure of the Advanced Standing I degree:

Upon successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:        

• describe a range of key concepts, theories and professional values in Crime Science and understand how it differs from traditional criminology;
• identify and critique the underlying assumptions of and devise interventions against criminal issues with a particular interest in different types of informal and formal problem-solving strategies in society;
• apply qualitative and quantitative research methods and use different scientific perspectives for explaining crimes in society;
• evaluate the applicability of crime-scientific theories in practice and develop innovative ideas for preventing crimes and creative ways of reducing re-offending in society with a focus on the local context;
• evaluate the function and operation of social institutions and law enforcement agencies in the criminal justice system;
• conduct scientific research independently; analyse the impacts of social, technological, and environmental changes on individuals and society; present research findings clearly and systematically to the public; and provide creative suggestions and/or solutions for preventing crimes in society; and
• design programmes, generate alternatives, invent ideas, and construct cost-effective means for sustaining social order and safety.

Students will have a broadened exposure to theories and analytical skills training in Crime Science – which specifically engages with devising practical approaches for solving real-world problems. This broad and practical knowledge base will strengthen the employability of graduates. Sample areas of employment for our graduates include positions in law enforcement agencies (e.g. Hong Kong Police Force, Correctional Services Department, Customs and Excise Department, Immigration Department, and Fire Services), schools and universities, non-governmental organisations, security or risk management departments in private companies, research institutes and marketing research firms, media industries, and public relations firms.

Department of Social and Behavioural Sciences 
Undergraduate Catalogue 
CityUHK Scholarships for Hong Kong Talents
CityUHK Talents Programme

Business made Smart with Information Systems (IS)

BBA Artificial Intelligence in Business (AIB) nurtures students to become smart business professionals.

IFMG IS Smart Double Major  

Our students have great flexibilities to complete a double major degree in Information Management and in Accounting, Finance or Marketing. Local core industries, such as financial services, professional services, logistics and trading services, are being transformed by big data and artificial intelligence (AI). Our graduates have outstanding opportunities to play a major role in this digital transformation process.

AIB IS Smart Innovation

Our students gain the knowledge and skills to apply modern information systems (e.g., AI, big data and cloud services) to business innovations. They can participate in a one-week Smart Business Study Tour to Stanford University and visit AAAF companies (Apple, Amazon, Alphabet and Facebook) in Silicon Valley, or join a one-month Smart Business Project Tour for visits and work experience in FinTech and/or BAT companies (Baidu, Alibaba and Tencent) closer to home.

AIB IS Smart Business

Our students gain a business mindset from exposure to new IS business strategies and Internet business models. They will gain the knowledge and skills to analyse high-growth technology companies and make wise investment decisions. They will also gain good communication and project management skills that will qualify them for project management jobs in multinational companies.

AIB IS Smart Choice  

Our students have opportunities to conduct undergraduate research or consulting projects with faculty members in the largest IS department in Hong Kong and one of the best IS department in the world for research productivity [1]. The Department provides Smart Business scholarships to support our undergraduate students in regional and international business competitions. Our students make business smart with information systems.

AIB IS Smart Future

Our graduates begin their careers as business analysts, data scientists, IT auditors, systems analysts and programmers in global banks, consulting and technology firms, such as HSBC, BOC, PWC, Apple, Alibaba, Facebook, Google and IBM.

In 2018, 99% of our graduates were hired immediately after graduation and 1% went overseas for further studies. The highest, average and lowest monthly salaries of BBA Artificial Intelligence in Business graduates were HK$24K, HK$18K and HK$13K, respectively.

[1] Research Ranking of the Association for Information Systems (https://www.aisnet.org)

i. BBA Artificial Intelligence in Business offers you: 

• Smart Financial Services, Auditing and Internet Services
• Social media, mobile apps, big data/artificial intelligence and cloud services for business innovations
• Flexibilities of choosing streams from Business Intelligence (BI), Information Systems Auditing (ISA), Internet Services and Social Networks (ISSN), and Data Informatics (DI).
• Flexibility to take a double major in BBA Information Management and Accounting, BBA Information Management and Finance, BBA Information Management and Marketing or BBA Information Management and Business Analysis.

ii. To support the Government’s Smart City Blueprint for the better future of Hong Kong, the BBA Information Management aims to equip students with competent knowledge and skills of applying innovative technologies for business innovation, our students change the way of doing business in Hong Kong and the region.

iii. The Department of Information Systems is committed to nurture smart people for smart business, with careers of the future.  We support our students to choose a second major in the College of Business. 

iv. College of Business is among the top four business schools in Asia (https://www.cb.cityu.edu.hk/About-the-College/Accreditation-and-Rankings/International-Rankings)

v. Entrance scholarships up to HK$265,000 are available for elite students (https://www.cb.cityu.edu.hk/ug/admissions/apply/scholarships) 

vi. Overseas exchange and summer programmes are available in over 200 partner universities around the globe! (https://www.cb.cityu.edu.hk/ug/admissions/exchange) 

vii. Over 80% of students secure local and global internship opportunities in areas including banking, accounting, IT and consulting.

Entrance Requirements for Direct/Non-JUPAS Applicants

To be considered for admission, you must satisfy the General Entrance Requirements and have studied one of the following subjects at a high school or post-secondary institution:

• Mathematics, Additional Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Mathematics and Statistics, Mathematics with Applications, Pure Mathematics or Statistics

OR

• have an Associate Degree/Higher Diploma in a business-related discipline or an equivalent qualification.

For senior-year (Advanced Standing II) admission, applicants are normally expected to have completed an Associate Degree/Higher Diploma with a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of ≥3.0 or an equivalent overall mark, or a credit award. Preference may be given to applicants who have attained Level 4 or above in HKDSE English Language OR IELTS overall band score of 6.5 or above.

Applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Please visit the following website for the detailed curriculum:

• IFMG 2021 Suggested Study Plan for Advanced Standing I Students
• IFMG 2021 Suggested Study Plan for Advanced Standing II Students

Regularly, we organize “Internet+” study tours to visit new economic companies like AAAF (Amazon, Apple, Alphabet, Facebook) in USA and BAT (Baidu, Alibaba, Tencent) in China.  We are committed to nurture smart people for smart business, with great careers of the future.

• 1017 Bachelor's Degree in Intelligent Information System (BDIIS)
• 1018 BBA Global Business Systems Management (GBSM) 
• 1019 BBA Artificial Intelligence in Business (AIB) 
• Department of Information Systems
• Undergraduate Catalogue 

BBA Finance provides rigorous training in asset valuation, portfolio and risk management, derivative securities, global investment and quantitative methods. The programme prepares you for key financial management positions in business and government sectors.

學習定性研究及定量研究的技巧與工具（例如：彭博、資產估值、投資組合及風險管理）以作金融及投資決定
令你勝任企業（例如摩根大通集團、匯豐銀行、德意志銀行及瑞銀）及政府部門中的重要金融職位

i. BBA Finance programme offers you:

• Prepare you for key financial management positions in business and government sectors (e.g. JP Morgan Chase, HSBC, Deutsche Bank, UBS)
• Learn qualitative and quantitative skills and tools (e.g. Bloomberg, asset valuation, portfolio and risk management) for making financial and investment decisions

ii. College of Business is among the top three business schools in Asia (https://www.cb.cityu.edu.hk/aboutus/recognition/rankings/)

iii. Entrance scholarships up to HK$265,000 are available for elite students (https://www.cb.cityu.edu.hk/ug/admissions/apply/scholarships)

iv. Overseas exchange and summer programmes are available in over 200 partner universities around the globe! (https://www.cb.cityu.edu.hk/ug/admissions/exchange)  

v. Over 80% of students secured local and global internship opportunities in areas including banking, accounting, IT and consulting.

Entrance Requirements for Direct/Non-JUPAS Applicants

To be considered for admission, you must satisfy the General Entrance Requirements.

For senior-year (Advanced Standing II) admission, applicants are normally expected to have completed an Associate Degree/Higher Diploma with a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of ≥3.0 or an equivalent overall mark, or a credit award. Preference may be given to applicants who have attained Level 4 above in HKDSE English Language OR IELTS overall band score of 6.5 or above.

Applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

For details of the programme’s curriculum structure, please visit the 'Undergraduate Catalogue'.
 

Graduates are ready to develop career as corporate strategist, management consultant, economist, private banker, investment advisor and key financial management positions in business and government sectors.

.

Graduate Profile

Financial / Insurance : 50% 

Business Service / Real Estate : 30% 

Transport, Storage and Communications : 4%

Rotman International Trading Competition

The Rotman International Trading Competition (RITC) is an annual event that brings teams of students and their faculty advisors from universities worldwide to participate in a unique 3-day simulated market challenge at University of Toronto in Canada. Teams are invited to participate in various activities including electronic and outcry trading cases, seminars with industry practitioners, and social events with their fellow competitors from around the world. For more details, please visit http://ritc.rotman.utoronto.ca/

Inter-University Algo Trading Contest

The contest invites students from renowned universities in Hong Kong and Mainland China to create and test the algo trading strategies. It serves as an ideal platform to transfer industry knowledge and skills to university students. It was initiated with the vision to identify and nurture algo trading talents at top universities; create a platform to access real life trading; and provide top performers with potential career opportunities / startup capital. For more details, please visit http://algocontest.cashalgo.com/

Overseas Summer Programmes

Students may participate in English immersion courses, which include components such as volunteer placements, homestays and cultural activities in Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the USA. Service Learning participants also provide voluntary services in less developed areas such as the Philippines, Thailand, Mongolia, Sri Lanka and Laos.

Young Scholars Programme

To nurture BBA students to become outstanding future leaders in the region/world, our Young Scholars Programme offers the following:

• overseas exposure during semester breaks, including study trips to renowned companies and universities;
• internship placements in multinational companies to be arranged locally or overseas;
• networking with top business students admitted locally and overseas;
• professional mentorships provided by professors and professional practitioners; and
• cultivation of social responsibility through community services and voluntary work.

• Department of Economics and Finance
• College of Business
• Undergraduate Catalogue
• CityUHK Scholarships for Hong Kong Talents
• Society of Registered Financial Planners (HKREP)
• Institute of Financial Planners of Hong Kong (IFPHK)

The Bachelor of Social Sciences in Social Work (BSSSW) programme is a helping professional degree that is accredited by the Social Workers Registration Board (SWRB) to promote human and community well-being, with a commitment to upholding human dignity, social equality, and diversity. The programme aims to enable students to evaluate and align personal values with the value base of the social work profession, and acquire knowledge, skills, understanding, and practice competence in the profession. Throughout the course of study, students will receive a solid foundation of training in social sciences and social work related to their professional practice. Prior to integrating classroom learning into real-life practice through two fieldwork placements, students will undergo rigorous theoretical and laboratory training in the classroom. With elective courses concentrated on specific target groups and different working approaches, students can develop specializations in specific areas. To enable students with a breadth of knowledge to successfully navigate the challenges of the 21st century, they will also be exposed to multiple disciplines through gateway education (GE) and college-specified courses offered by the university. To cultivate students as ideal graduates who are globally-minded, critical and innovative, and civically-oriented with effective communication skills, this programme encourages students to work alongside faculty members in research and action learning projects, both locally and overseas.

Uniqueness of the programme
The programme integrates a liberal arts perspective to enrich students’ understanding of the person-in-environment context of professional practice, with a critical analysis and assessment of interpersonal, bio-psycho-social, cultural, and environmental factors. By explaining the use of comparative theories to work with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities and applying the knowledge and skills of generalist social work practice with systems of all sizes, students can become competent, reflective, and ethical social work practitioners, capable of carrying out well-prepared professional practice for diverse clients and social groups. Upon completing the BSSSW programme, students are qualified to become registered social workers. 
 

Entrance Requirements for Direct/Non-JUPAS Applicants

To be considered for admission, you must satisfy the General Entrance Requirements.

An admission interview is required for applicants to the Social Work major. Interview priority will be given to applicants who have exhibited promising performance in public examinations and/or extracurricular activities.  Strong evidence of your personal qualities, community participation and sustained involvement in extracurricular and co-curricular activities is desirable to support your application.

Our programme looks for students who have qualities including leadership, social awareness, maturity, and with volunteer service experience. The prerequisites required for admission to the Social Work major are (1) providing a personal statement, and (2) attending the interview arranged by the Department.

For details of the programme’s curriculum structure, please visit the ‘Undergraduate Catalogue’.

This major enables students to evaluate and align their personal values with the value base of the social work profession, and to acquire knowledge, skills, understanding, and competence in reflective professional practice. Upon successful completion of this major, students should be able to:

• evaluate and align their personal values with the value base of the profession and its ethical standards and principles, and practice accordingly;
• integrate the liberal arts perspective that enriches understanding of the person-in-environment context of professional practice with critical analysis and assessment of interpersonal, bio-psycho-social, cultural and environmental factors;
• explain the use of comparative theories of working with individuals and families, groups, organizations and communities;
• use communication skills differentially and creatively across client populations, colleagues and communities;
• apply the knowledge and skills of generalist social work practice with systems of all sizes and integrate new ideas into practice;
• demonstrate the skills to practice without discrimination, with respect and knowledge of clients’ characteristics, cultural beliefs and contexts;
• apply critical thinking skills within the context of professional social work practice;
• describe the forms and mechanisms of oppression and discrimination and apply advocacy and social change strategies that advance social and economic justice;
• conduct research studies and evaluate and apply research findings to provide creative solutions to practice within the community, with an aim to engage in evidence-based practice; and
• demonstrate knowledge, understanding and competence in practice through reflection to accomplish discovery and innovation in social work practice.

Based on its learning objectives, this major has the following main components:

• College Core Courses
• Social Work Core Courses
• Social Work Elective Courses
• Concurrent Practicum

For details of the programme’s curriculum structure and the course list, please visit the ‘Undergraduate Catalogue’.

Upon graduation, you will have the competence to practice as a professionally qualified social worker in a variety of settings through which human services are delivered (e.g., social services agencies, schools, and health care institutions); work in the field of human resources (e.g., customer service and staff training); or pursue further studies in social work or related fields (e.g., psychology and education). You will also be eligible to apply for social work positions as a Registered Social Worker (RSW) in government and non-government organizations.

Graduates are qualified to register with the Social Workers Registration Board as Registered Social Workers (RSW). This qualification is recognised by the majority of societies throughout the world.

• 10 full-time undergraduate social work students are awarded HKD 25,000 each under the HSBC Social Work Scholarship Scheme every year.
• Students with outstanding academic performance can apply for non-local fieldwork placement at other countries/cities, such as United States, Canada, Australia, Singapore, etc.
• Access to a rich array of co-curricular activities, such as student exchanges, summer internships, study tours, volunteer services and other whole person development activities, and the like.
• Opportunities to work alongside teachers in research and action learning projects locally or overseas.
• Minor studies in psychology, applied sociology and criminology are offered to students within the Department. Students are also welcome to declare minor studies in disciplines outside the Department.

Department of Social and Behavioural Sciences 
Undergraduate Catalogue 
CityUHK Scholarships for Hong Kong Talents 
Social Workers Registration Board of Hong Kong

BBA Business Economics provides solid training in economic strategies for improving business operations, government policies and economic forecasting. Students are open for a wide range of career options, e.g. corporate strategist, management consultant, economist, private banker, investment advisor.

學習經濟策略以提升企業營運、政府政策及經濟預測
職業選擇廣泛 ：企業策略師、管理顧問、經濟學家、私人銀行家、投資顧問
與美國哥倫比亞大學及國立台灣大學合辦的雙聯學士學位課程安排

1. BBA Business Economics programme offers you:

• Learn economic strategies for improving business operations, government policies and economic forecasting.
• Wide range of career options: corporate strategist, management consultant, economist, private banker, investment advisor
• Joint degree program arrangement with Columbia University and National Taiwan University

2. College of Business is among the top four business schools in Asia (https://www.cb.cityu.edu.hk/About-the-College/Accreditation-and-Rankings/International-Rankings)

3. Entrance scholarships up to HK$265,000 are available for elite students (https://www.cb.cityu.edu.hk/ug/admissions/apply/scholarships)

4. Overseas exchange and summer programmes are available in over 200 partner universities around the globe! (https://www.cb.cityu.edu.hk/ug/admissions/exchange)

5. Over 80% of students secured local and global internship opportunities in areas including banking, accounting, IT and consulting.

Entrance Requirements for Direct/Non-JUPAS Applicants

To be considered for admission, you must satisfy the General Entrance Requirements.

For senior-year (Advanced Standing II) admission, applicants are normally expected to have completed an Associate Degree/Higher Diploma with a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of ≥3.0 or an equivalent overall mark, or a credit award. Preference may be given to applicants who have attained Level 4 or above in HKDSE English Language OR IELTS overall band score of 6.5 or above.

Applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

For details of the programme’s curriculum structure, please visit the 'Undergraduate Catalogue'.

Graduates are ready to develop career as corporate strategist, management consultant, economist, private banker, investment advisor and key financial management positions in business and government sectors.

Graduate Profile

Financial / Insurance : 50% 

Business Service / Real Estate : 30% 

Transport, Storage and Communications : 4%

Rotman International Trading Competition

The Rotman International Trading Competition (RITC) is an annual event that brings teams of students and their faculty advisors from universities worldwide to participate in a unique 3-day simulated market challenge at University of Toronto in Canada. Teams are invited to participate in various activities including electronic and outcry trading cases, seminars with industry practitioners, and social events with their fellow competitors from around the world. For more details, please visit http://ritc.rotman.utoronto.ca/

Inter-University Algo Trading Contest

The contest invites students from renowned universities in Hong Kong and Mainland China to create and test the algo trading strategies. It serves as an ideal platform to transfer industry knowledge and skills to university students. It was initiated with the vision to identify and nurture algo trading talents at top universities; create a platform to access real life trading; and provide top performers with potential career opportunities / startup capital. For more details, please visit http://algocontest.cashalgo.com/

Overseas Summer Programmes

Students may participate in English immersion courses, which include components such as volunteer placements, homestays and cultural activities in Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the USA. Service Learning participants also provide voluntary services in less developed areas such as the Philippines, Thailand, Mongolia, Sri Lanka and Laos.

Young Scholars Programme

To nurture BBA students to become outstanding future leaders in the region/world, our Young Scholars Programme offers the following:

• overseas exposure during semester breaks, including study trips to renowned companies and universities;
• internship placements in multinational companies to be arranged locally or overseas;
• networking with top business students admitted locally and overseas;
• professional mentorships provided by professors and professional practitioners; and
• cultivation of social responsibility through community services and voluntary work.

Department of Economics and Finance
College of Business
Undergraduate Catalogue
CityUHK Scholarships for Hong Kong Talents
Society of Registered Financial Planners (HKREP)
Institute of Financial Planners of Hong Kong (IFPHK)

The Psychology major provides students with comprehensive training in psychology with an emphasis on experimental and research competencies, and prepares students for professional development in human service careers and advanced training in professional psychology and related fields.

Our programme provides:

• Strong theoretical & scientific training in psychological studies to equip all graduates with essential skills and knowledge to conduct research and to apply learning to daily life
• Individual research project in the final year to work with a faculty
• Lab-based training in eye-tracking system, EEG system, and Visual Reality System
• Opportunities for summer local and oversea internships to explore career interests and develop future careers
• Opportunities for oversea exchanges to enhance cross-cultural understanding
• Opportunities to work on empirical research led by academic staff (e.g., voluntary research schemes)

Within this programme, students can: 

• Opt for either stream of specialization in Health & Development or Mind & Brain    

After graduation, students are eligible: 

• To apply for graduate membership of professional associations in Hong Kong Psychological Society (HKPS), British Psychological Society (BPS), and American Psychological Association (APA)
• To pursue advanced training in Master’s or Doctoral level degrees in research & applied psychology, Clinical Psychology, Educational Psychology, Counselling Psychology, and Industrial & Organizational Psychology in local and overseas universities.

Entrance Requirements for Direct/Non-JUPAS Applicants

To be considered for admission, you must satisfy the General Entrance Requirements.

For senior-year (Advanced Standing II) admission, applicants are normally expected to have completed an Associate Degree/Higher Diploma with a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of ≥3.0 or an equivalent overall mark, or a credit award.

Potential applicants will be required to submit a portfolio containing personal credentials.

For details of the programme’s curriculum structure, please visit the ‘Undergraduate Catalogue’.

Our graduates are particularly suited for people-oriented jobs such as human resources, public relations, customer services, children and youth services, education and training, counselling and guidance, health-related services, family and community work, etc.  Students are also well-prepared for jobs that require strong research skills and competence, critical analysis and communication abilities, such as scientific or applied research, research and development, project management and so on. Students who aspire to practice as professional psychologists will be able to pursue advanced education at the Master's or doctoral level in Hong Kong or overseas with training in pursuing scientific research or applied psychological training such as health, forensic, clinical, educational, counselling and occupational psychology.

Graduates who satisfy the requirements stipulated by the Hong Kong Psychological Society (HKPS) can apply for Graduate Membership of the Society (Note: Graduate Membership of the HKPS is normally regarded as an entrance requirement for advanced training in professional psychology).

• Practical learning in psychology laboratories.
• Opportunities to engage in summer internships in or outside Hong Kong.
• Individual supervision for the Final Year Project.
• Interdisciplinary learning in other social sciences, such as sociology, social work, counselling, and crime science.
• Exchange programmes with overseas universities. 

Department of Social and Behavioural Sciences 
Undergraduate Catalogue 
CityUHK Scholarships for Hong Kong Talents

This major is the first and only program in Hong Kong to focus on the increasingly important Asian region in this Asian age.

It strengthens students’ international perspectives.

It is staffed by scholars conducting field-based research in Asian countries and provides students with up-to-date and in-depth regional knowledge.

It features opportunities for students to join overseas exchange programs and field trips to different countries in and beyond Asia to broaden their horizons.

PIA’s internship program offers on-site job training in a number of fields, such as non-government organizations, marketing and research firms, private companies, media sectors, political parties and policy consultancy agencies.

Entrance Requirements for Direct/Non-JUPAS Applicants

To be considered for admission, you must satisfy the General Entrance Requirements.

For details of the program’s curriculum structure, please visit the Undergraduate Catalogue.

The Department of Public and International Affairs is a multidisciplinary department with a multinational faculty and a strong international orientation. With faculty members graduating from many of the world’s top universities and with a commitment to leading edge research and high quality teaching, the Department can lay a strong claim to be the leading department in its field in the region.

This major explores Asia’s significance in contemporary world politics and Hong Kong’s strategic positions within China, Asia and the world. It aims to develop students’ knowledge of the socio-political, economic and cultural changes occurring in Asian countries and to situate them in the broader international context. Students will learn to contemplate Asia's increasingly significant roles in world affairs and examine these roles with both theoretical and practical analytical tools. Through its interdisciplinary curriculum and social research training, the major seeks to equip students with analytical skills that are of great value to organizations in different administrative and economic sectors throughout Hong Kong, Asia and beyond. In addition, it enhances students’ critical reasoning and problem-solving skills, and will deepen their regional and global perspectives.

This major emphasises good knowledge and analytical skills in local, regional and global issues and training to enhance students' oral and written skills. It offers both theoretical thinking and practical analytical perspectives.

Core components

• Courses on the foundations of social sciences
• Courses on social research methods
• Courses on Asian societies
• Courses on international and development studies
• Courses on environment and globalization

The major offers three specialized streams: Asian Studies, International Studies and Development Studies. Students are encouraged to choose electives based on their interests. Elective courses include HK and China studies, specific regional, international and development topics, problem-based studies, migration issues and youth politics. All courses strengthen students’ practical skills and analytical abilities.

This major aims to develop vital human resources that are of strategic importance to Hong Kong. It will develop your knowledge and skills, and broaden and deepen your international and regional perspectives to prepare you for a career in government, social and commercial sectors. Graduates are employable in a wide variety of occupational fields, including social research, market research, journalism and mass media, political groups, public relations, commerce, project-planning and management, social enterprises and non-government organizations.

Our graduates have obtained jobs in teaching positions at all levels, as well as jobs in the private sector, such as editors, non-governmental organization workers, journalists, public-relations personnel, researchers, management trainees, etc.

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Make a difference: Study Public Affairs and Management (PAFM) at CityUHK

• How do particular public policies emerge?
• Who make(s) the decisions and why?
• What are the roles of different stakeholders in public policy making?
• Why are public policies so important and how do they impact our everyday lives?
• What can we learn from other societies in relation to government and governance?
• What are the key ethical issues in public policy?

PAFM will give you the essential analytical, communication, and leadership skills to prepare you for a successful career in a wide range of public, private and nonprofit sector jobs. Substantial training and practical opportunities will be provided in various learning modes to build your professional skills, competence and confidence.

Entrance Requirements for Direct/Non-JUPAS Applicants

To be considered for admission, you must satisfy the General Entrance Requirements.

For senior-year (Advanced Standing II) admission, applicants are normally expected to have completed an Associate Degree/Higher Diploma with a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of ≥3.0 or an equivalent overall mark, or a credit award.

For details of the programme’s curriculum structure, please visit the ‘Undergraduate Catalogue’.

The Department of Public and International Affairs is a multidisciplinary department with a multinational faculty and a strong international orientation. With faculty members graduating from many of the world’s top universities and with a commitment to leading edge research and high-quality teaching, the Department can lay a strong claim to be the leading department in its field in the region. For ranking and statistics, please see: https://www.cityu.edu.hk/pia/page.aspx?p=Ranking 

The aims of the major in Public Affairs and Management (PAFM) are to:

• provide students with a comprehensive education in the common core theories, concepts, and knowledge bases of public policy, public management, as well as housing and urban studies;
• enable students to specialise in public policy,  public management, or housing and urban studies for gaining an understanding of the essential theories, principles, dynamics, and analytic approaches of these bodies of knowledge;
• equip students with the theoretical, conceptual and analytical tools to understand comprehensively public policy, public management, and societal developments in Hong Kong, China and the contemporary global world; and
• produce graduates who can meet effectively the human resources needs of a wide range of public and private sector employers in administrative, management, and policy analysis positions, as well as in the media and non-governmental organisations.

You will specialise in one of the following streams:

• Political Affairs and Governance
• Public Policy and Management 

The Political Affairs and Governance stream will engage students in the study of wider public affairs and governance issues. The Department can effectively broaden students’ horizons, boost their analytical and governance skills, and eventually improve their general employability.

The Public Policy and Management stream focuses on human resources management, financial resources management, organisational behavior in public management, management ethics, public policy ethics, and housing studies. Students of this stream may choose to specialize in “Housing Concentration” and may be eligible to become professional property management practitioners (Tier 1) licensed under the Property Management Services Ordinance.

A number of electives will also be offered to PAFM students to enrich their learning in the subject discipline.

We are proud to say that our PAFM graduates have been highly successful in the job market, with many of them employable in a wide variety of occupational fields, including government, social and market research, journalism, public relations, commerce, finance, project-planning and management, and social enterprises. Please refer to the diagram for more information on the employment sectors of graduates of our Department in 2022 and 2023.

The PAFM Major equips graduates for successful careers in a wide range of administration, management and policy positions in the public, private and nonprofit sectors.  PAFM graduates work as administrative officers and executive officers in various government departments.   Some also work as administrators and managers in public organisations such as universities, public hospitals, Housing Authority, Hospital Authority, and Airport Authority.  Some teach in secondary school and some have gone on to work as anchors and reporters in the news media.  Many of our graduates find employment in the private sector in the fields of public transport, banking, financial services, and property management. PAFM graduates also work in the nonprofit sector and social enterprises, involving in community, social and personal services.

The Department of Public and International Affairs sends a large number of PAFM students to overseas universities in Europe, Australia, United States, Canada, and Asia for exchange study. The Department has achieved an impressive record in securing of international exchange places with universities in Europe, North America and Australia. The Department also provides internship to PAFM students to gain practical working experience in a wide range of public, private and nonprofit organizations. This helps the career planning of PAFM students. Apart from these, PIA summer schools are very popular among PAFM students for spending a summer in a foreign setting. Various field trips and study tours to different places are organized by faculty in different courses to broaden the horizons of PAFM students to enable them to compare and evaluate the practices of public policy and the operation of government in different countries.

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The Department offers a range of innovative degree programmes designed to train versatile professional communicators for the age of media convergence and information integration. Graduates are well positioned for diverse careers in the media industry and communication sectors in businesses and government organizations.

Entrance Requirements for Direct/Non-JUPAS Applicants

To be considered for admission, you must satisfy the General Entrance Requirements.

For senior-year (Advanced Standing II) admission, applicants are normally expected to have completed an Associate Degree/Higher Diploma with a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of ≥3.0 or an equivalent overall mark, or a credit award.

For details of the programme’s curriculum structure, please visit the ‘Undergraduate Catalogue’.

The B.A. Programme in Digital Television and Broadcasting (BATVB) aims to train students to be professionals in the digital new media industry. It puts students at the forefront of new media technology and enables them to learn a broad range of digital media skills, concepts, content, forms, trends and terminologies. It develops and extends students’ creative potential and nurtures their entrepreneurial expertise in such a way that encourages them to explore, discover and present unique peculiarities of social realities. It prepares graduates to take up the creative media, innovative, technological and management roles in the ever-changing media sectors in Hong Kong and elsewhere.

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This major trains students to be internationally oriented professionals with the knowledge and integrated skills to succeed in the media and communication sectors, particularly the rapidly expanding digital television and broadcasting industry, the advertising and marketing industry, the telecommunications industry and the content and creative sector of the IT industry. Graduates are well positioned to entering a wide range of careers in these industries.

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