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Programme Induction2017‐18

Ms. Connie SEE

Academic Registry Services SectionHKBU Self‐funded Undergraduate Programmes

School of BusinessBCom (Hons) in Human Resources Management (BHR)BCom (Hons) in Marketing (BMK)

School of CommunicationBA (Hons) in Creative Writing for Film, Television and New Media (BCW)BSSc (Hons) in Integrated Communication Management (BIM)BSSc (Hons) in Media and Social Communication (BMC)

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Faculty of ArtsBA (Hons) in Liberal and Cultural Studies (BLC)BA (Hons) in Music Studies (BMS)

Faculty of Social SciencesBSSc (Hons) in Environment and Resources Management (BER)BSSc (Hons) in Psychology (BPS)BSSc (Hons) in Social Policy (BSP)BSSc (Hons) in Sport and Recreation Leadership (BSR)

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Programme Induction

Part 1: ARSS BriefingCampus & IT ServicesLibrary Services & WorkshopIntroduction of NSO & WPDI

Part 2: Programme Briefing

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ARSS Briefing

Student Information System (MyBU-Study)Graduation RequirementsCourse ExemptionCourse Registration & TimetableConvocationTuition Fee & Financial AidsDemonstrations

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Student Information System (MyBU-Study)

MyBU-Study will help you to get the most updated information about the University and your study- My Notice- My Study- My Learning Tools- My University Life- My Services- My Finance

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My Notice

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My Study

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SCE Moodle

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HKBU Email

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Graduation RequirementsProgramme Requirements (128 units)‐ Major Studies (66 units)‐ General Education (GE) Programmes (38 units)‐ Free Electives / Programme Pre-requisites (24 units)Language RequirementsUniversity Life (U-Life)‐ 4 Co-curricular Learning (CCL) Activities‐ Academic Integrity Online Tutorial (AIOT)‐ 3 U-Life Orientation Workshops (UOW)cGPA: 2.00 or above

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General EducationCategory Course

University English I & II (6 units)*GECR2110 English Academic Writing I GECR2111 English Academic Writing II

University Chinese (3 units)* GECR2001 Written & Spoken Modern Chinese

Information Management Technology(3 units)*

GECR1001 Essentials of Information Management Technology

Numeracy (3 units)* GECR1302 Understanding Statistical Data

Public Speaking (3 units) GECR4001 Public Speaking

History & Civilization (3 units) GECR5002 The Making of Hong Kong (1842-1997)

Values & Meaning of Life (3 units) GECR5201 Ethical Challenges in Hong Kong

Physical Education I & II (2 units) Various Physical Education Courses

U-Life (0 units)- 3 U-Life Orientation Workshops (UOW)- 4 Co-curricular Learning (CCL) activities- Academic Integrity Online Tutorial (AIOT)

Core Requirements (26 units)

12* Block exemption (15 units) is granted for AD & HD graduates

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General EducationDistribution Requirements (12 units)Category Course

Arts (3 units) GEAS2103 Literary Appreciation

Business (3 units) GEBS3001 Exploring Business Enterprise

Communication / Visual Arts (3 units) GECV4002 Interpersonal Communication

Science / Chinese Medicine (3 units) GESS1109 Environmental Issues & Society*

Social Sciences (3 units)GESS1109 Environmental Issues & Society* /GESS5301 Essentials of Psychology /GESS5401 Pacific-rim Asian Societies

* Double-listed Interdisciplinary Course

Block exemption of 4 categories (12 units) is granted for AD graduates.Block exemption of any 1 category (3 units) is granted for HD graduates.

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Programme Pre-requisite CoursesBCom (Hons) in Human Resources Management

Principles of Accounting I[Principles of Accounting I (Financial Accounting)]Cost and Management Accounting I[Principles of Accounting II (Management Accounting)]Principles of MicroeconomicsPrinciples of MacroeconomicsFinancial Management (Principles of Financial Management)Management Information Systems Principles of Law (Fundamental Principles of Law)Marketing Management (Marketing Principles)

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* Course exemption will be granted to students who have taken equivalent course(s) in their prior studies.

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Programme Pre-requisite Courses

Principles of Accounting I[Principles of Accounting I (Financial Accounting)]Cost and Management Accounting I[Principles of Accounting II (Management Accounting)]Principles of MicroeconomicsPrinciples of MacroeconomicsOrganisational BehaviourInformation Systems for Marketing Decisions (Management Information Systems)Business Ethics & Corporate Social ResponsibilityMarketing Management (Marketing Principles)

BCom (Hons) in Marketing

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* Course exemption will be granted to students who have taken equivalent course(s) in their prior studies.

Programme Pre-requisite Courses

BA (Hons) in Music Studies

Theory and Musicianship ITheory and Musicianship II

BSSc (Hons) inEnvironment and Resources Management

General BiologyGeneral Chemistry

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* Course exemption will be granted to students who have taken equivalent course(s) in their prior studies.

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Programme Pre-requisite Courses

BSSc (Hons) in Social Policy

Social Policy

BSSc (Hons) in Psychology

Essentials of PsychologyUnderstanding Statistical Data

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* Course exemption will be granted to students who have taken equivalent course(s) in their prior studies.

Programme Pre-requisite Courses

BSSc (Hons) in Sport and Recreation Leadership

Understanding Statistical DataIntroduction to Leisure, Sport and RecreationScientific Foundations to Human MovementTests and Measurement in Sport and RecreationManagement of Sport and Recreation ProgrammesHealth and Fitness

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* Course exemption will be granted to students who have taken equivalent course(s) in their prior studies.

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Language Requirements

Language courses under GE programmeFoundation Putonghua Proficiency‐ Putonghua Supplementary Course

(details for enrollment to be announced via MyBU-Study)

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University LifeCo-curricular Learning (CCL)‐ 4 CCL activities by the end of the 3rd semester

(e.g. campus events, experimental learning, seminars, workshops or other recognized programmes)http://sa.hkbu.edu.hk/ccl/

Academic Integrity Online Tutorial (AIOT)‐ Anti-plagiarism tutorial and quiz‐ Access via MyBU-Study -> SCE Moodle‐ Complete the quiz by obtaining a score of at least 80%, and

make a declaration by the end of the 1st semester of study

U-Life Orientation Workshops (UOW) (by the end of the 3rd semester)‐ UOW 1. Personal Transformation Workshop‐ UOW 2. Insight into HKBU’s 7 Graduate Attributes‐ UOW 3. Get Ready for University Research

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Co-curricular Learning (CCL)(http://sa.hkbu.edu.hk)

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Academic Integrity Online Tutorial (AIOT)(http://scemoodle.hkbu.edu.hk/)

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U-Life Orientation Workshops (UOW)

UOW 1. Personal Transformation Workshop#

UOW 2. Insight into HKBU’s 7 Graduate Attributes#

UOW 3. Get Ready for University Research*

# UOW 1 and UOW 2 will be covered in the New Student Orientation.

* Students admitted from CIE AD programme are exempted from the UOW 3 – Get Ready for University Research.

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Date: 28 August 2017 (Mon)Time: 9:45 amVenue: Auditorium, 1/F

HKBU Shek Mun Campus

* The NSO will cover UOW 1 and UOW 2

New Student Orientation (NSO)

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Date: September 2017Time: 5:30 pm – 6:30 pmVenue: Auditorium, 1/F

HKBU Shek Mun Campus

UOW 3. Get Ready for University Research

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Unit Transfer / Course Exemption

Unit transfer from General Education Programme / Programme Pre-requisites course replacement is NOT required

Exemption from Major Core Course(s) course replacement is required

(take Major Elective Course(s) as substitute; no change to your study programme unit requirement, i.e. 66 units)

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Unit Transfer / Course Exemption

Submit application form with copies of:‐ course outlines; and‐ academic transcriptApplication deadline: 16 August 2017 (Wed)Late application will NOT be acceptedARSS will notify the application result in writing in September

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Course Registration & Timetable

Online registration for both undergraduate & make-up courses (via MyBU-Study)

Start : 14 August 2017 (Mon) at 9:00 amEnd : 15 August 2017 (Tue) at 11:59 pmResubmission: 16 August 2017 (Wed)

(9:00 am – 1:00 pm)Register courses by following the suggested study pathMust fulfill ALL graduation requirements of your study programme

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Course Registration & Timetable

Timetable release (via MyBU-Study)30 August 2017 (12:00 noon)

Course Add / Drop Period (via MyBU-Study)4 - 9 September 2017

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Convocation

Date: 5 September 2017 (Tue) at 2:30 pmVenue: Academic Community Hall, Kowloon Tong CampusPrior online registration is required (https://ar-sys.hkbu.edu.hk/conv_reg)Rental of Undergraduate Gown

- complete and return the reply slip on or before 23 August 2017 (Wed)

Students who fail to return the gown within the specified period or whose gown is found lost or damaged will be charged HK$400 per gown

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ConvocationGown CollectionDate 28 August 2017 (Mon)Time: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Venue Foyer, 1/F, HKBU Shek Mun Campus

Gown ReturnDate 6 - 8 September 2017 (Wed - Fri)Time: 9:30 am – 5:30 pmVenue: 13/F, ARSS Service Counter, HKBU Shek Mun

Campus

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Tuition FeeTuition Fee Payment Schedule 2017-18

Installment Due Date1st installment (Semester 1) Apr - Aug 20172nd installment (Semester 1- balance payment) 1 Sep 2017Make-up Course (Semester 1) 2 Nov 20173rd installment (Semester 2) 14 Dec 2017Make-up Course (Semester 2) 28 Mar 2018

All debit notes are ONLY issued in electronic copyfrom MyBU-StudyNo hardcopy of debit notes will be mailed to students

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Tuition FeeOnline Application for Tuition Fee Deferral- Apply online via MyBU-Study with supporting

documents- At least 7 calendar days before the payment

due dateOverdue penalty charge: HK$300 / debit noteFail to settle outstanding fees within 10 days from the due date -> Unofficially Withdrawal

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Financial Aids

Financial Assistance Scheme for Post-Secondary Students專上學生資助計劃 (FASP) Non-means-tested Loan Scheme for Post-Secondary Students專上學生免入息審查貸款計劃 (NLSPS)

Online application through the “SFO E-link – My Applications” (https://ess.wfsfaa.gov.hk/)

Extended Non-means-tested Loan Scheme擴展的免入息審查貸款計劃 (ENLS)(ONLY for covering tuition fee of make-up courses)

Download the form from SFO website (http://www.wfsfaa.gov.hk/)

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MTR Student Travel Scheme

Certification of student status: - Hand in the completed application form at ARSS

Service Counter - 11 – 15 September 2017 (Mon - Fri)

Details of application: MyBU-Study My Notice

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Date Activity

10 Aug Programme Induction – for BCW, BHR, BIM, BMK, BMC studentsUniversity Academic Test (UAT) – for BCW, BHR, BIM students

14 - 16 Aug Online Course Registration

16 Aug Deadline for Course Exemption Application

23 Aug Return Gown Rental Reply Slip

28 Aug New Student Orientation (NSO) University Academic Test (UAT) – for BMK, BMC students

30 Aug (12:00 nn) Timetable Release

1 Sept Tuition Payment Deadline (Balance of 1st Semester, 2017-18)

4 Sep 1st Semester Begins

4 - 9 Sep Course Add / Drop Period

5 Sep (2:30 pm) 2017-18 University Convocation

11-15 Sept Certification of MTR Student Travel Scheme Application Form

Important Dates

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Date Activity

11 Aug Programme Induction – for BLC, BMS, BER, BPS, BSP, BSR studentsUniversity Academic Test (UAT) – for BLC, BMS BPS, BSP students

14 - 16 Aug Online Course Registration

16 Aug Deadline for Course Exemption Application

23 Aug Return Gown Rental Reply Slip

28 Aug New Student Orientation (NSO) University Academic Test (UAT) – for BER, BSR students

30 Aug (12:00 nn) Timetable Release

1 Sept Tuition Payment Deadline (Balance of 1st Semester, 2017-18)

4 Sep 1st Semester Begins

4 - 9 Sep Course Add / Drop Period

5 Sep (2:30 pm) 2017-18 University Convocation

11-15 Sept Certification of MTR Student Travel Scheme Application Form

Important Dates

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Demonstrations

Course Registration

Course Add/Drop

Tuition Fee Deferral

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