Frequently Asked Questions on Credit Accumulation Mechanism (CAM)
1.  What are the entry requirements for CAM?
 

CAM is open to all lifelong learners. Most of CAM courses are open entry and admission is on a first-come, first-served basis.

Some courses, however, have specific entry requirements or pre-requisites. This is to ensure that learners have the prior knowledge or skills necessary for studying the topics covered.
2.  Are CAM students required to take specified courses in order to earn Professional and Continuing Education (PCE) awards?
 

You may take whatever courses you are interested in provided that you have fulfilled the entry requirements (if any) specified in the course information. You may study when you are ready or your other commitments allow, and leave at any exit points if your circumstances change.

There are, however, requirements on the number, level, nature and Grade Point Average of the credits used for claiming a PCE award. You should refer to the relevant section of this Prospectus or Student Handbook for CAM about the requirement for PCE awards.
3.  I have to suspend my studies under CAM because of my work commitment. Can I use the CAM credits for claiming PCE awards later?
  The credits earned under CAM are valid for life. You may use the credits earned under CAM for claiming PCE awards in any academic year provided that you have met the requirements for a PCE award by 31 July of that year.
4.  How many credits may be transferred from my previous studies to CAM?
 

You may apply for credit transfer under CAM (Application Form SPD32C). We shall then assess your academic proof and decide how many credits can be transferred to CAM.

The use of credits earned by way of credit transfer to claim PCE awards is subject to the prescribed requirements for PCE awards and the following regulations for credit transfer:

  • Normally not more than 50% of the required number of credits for PCE awards may be transferable from recognised institutions outside the University.
  • For transfer of credits from programmes within the University, normally not more than 67% of the required credits for PCE awards can be transferred.
  • In case where both types of credits mentioned are transferred, not more that 50% of the required number of credits for PCE award may be transferred.
5.  I am a CAM student. Can I use library and computing centres?
  The kinds of facilities available are specific to the CAM course in which you are enrolled, and are listed in the respective course entries in this Prospectus and admission letter. Normally, the right to use these facilities, if granted, will be available throughout the duration of the courses.
6.  What will I be granted after having fulfilled the minimum requirements for PCE awards?
  When you have accumulated enough number of credits and the courses you have taken satisfy the requirements with respect to the level, nature and Grade Point Average, you may apply for a PolyU SPEED PCE award by the end of an academic year.
7.  If I have already obtained a PCE award and wish to study towards other PCE awards at higher level under CAM, what should I do?
  You should first apply for credit transfer (Application Form SPD32C) and pay an application fee of HK$150 to transfer your previously earned credits back to CAM. Credit transfer fee is waived in the event that credits previously used for claiming a PCE award under CAM are used again for claiming another PCE award at higher level.


「學分累積制」的問與答
1.  如欲修讀「學分累積制」課程，是否需要符合指定的入學資格？
  除特別註明外，大部份課程均以「先到先得」方式取錄學員。學分累積制是為終身學習而設，任何有志進修人士均可加入。部份課程資料註明入學條件或先修科，目的是確保學員有一定的基礎知識，能夠掌握課程內容。
2.  「學分累積制」學員是否需要修讀指定的課程，才可考取專業進修學術資格？
 

你只要符合個別課程資料上所列的入學資格（如有），便可根據自己的興趣和需要選修課程。你亦可按個人情況，訂定進修計劃，考取專業進修學術資格或選擇暫停學業。

申請專業進修的學術資格須符合有關學分數目、水平、性質及平均積分點的規定。詳情可參閱本課程簡介或「學分累積制」學生手冊之有關章節。
3.  我因為工作關係，需要暫停修讀「學分累積制」的課程，已累積的學分是否可在日後才用作申請專業進修的資格？
  透過學分累積制取得的學分是終身有效的。若你能在該年七月三十一日前達到申請專業進修學術資格的要求，則可於同年學期終畢業。
4.  我在理大或其他院校修讀課程所取得的學分，可轉移多少學分入「學分累積制」呢？
 

你可申請學分累積制的學分轉移（申請表SPD32C）。我們會根據你的學歷證明文件，決定可轉移學分的多寡。

在使用轉移的學分作申請專業進修學術資格時，須符合以下條件：

  • 申請專業進修學術資格的學分數目中不得有多於百分之五十是由其他認可院校轉移。
  • 申請專業進修學術資格的學分數目中不得有多於百分之六十七是由理大的課程轉移。
  • 若申請人同時使用由以上兩類轉移的學分申請專業進修學術資格，則在所需學分中，不得多於百分之五十是來自學分轉移。
5.  我正修讀「學分累積制」課程，我可否使用大學的圖書館和電腦室？
  學員是否可享用教學設施要視乎所報讀科目是否提供有關的設施。有關資料會在本課程簡介及入學通知詳列。一般而言，學員只可在修讀有關科目期間享用設施。
6.  當我累積的學分達到專業進修學術資格最低要求時，我可取得甚麼學術資格？
  當你累積足夠的學分，達到要求的水平、性質及平均積分點，便可在學期結束時申請理大專業進修學院的專業進修學術資格。
7.  若我已取得一個專業進修學術資格，而欲考取一個更高等級的專業進修學術資格，應怎麼辦？
  你應向學院申請學分轉移（申請表SPD32C）及繳付港幣 一百五十元正作為申請費。若你打算用以前考取專業進修學術資格的學分，作申請一個更高等級的專業進修學術資格，則可獲豁免學分轉移的費用。