Programmes Leading to PolyU-SPEED Awards

	Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Housing Management 房屋管理學(榮譽)文學士

Programme Code	84051
Awarding Institution	School of Professional Education and Executive Development, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Programme Starting Date	31 Aug 2020
Aims and Objectives	The Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Housing Management is specially designed to provide students with both academic and professional knowledge in the realm of housing management. The primary objective is to develop students’ industry and functional competencies. This will be accomplished through interdisciplinary exposure, problem identification and management application.
Normal Duration	2 years (full-time mode)
Medium of Instruction	English (except for subjects with Chinese requirements)
Programme Leader	Dr CHAN, Hing-lun Joseph (BSc, MSc, PhD [PolyU(H.K.)]; MHKIS; MRICS; MHKIPM)
Professional Recognition	Chartered Institute of Housing This programme is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) leading to the CIH Chartered Membership upon the fulfilment of the relevant professional experience requirement. Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors This programme is recognised by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and graduates of this programme are deemed by RICS to have satisfied RICS academic requirements for Associate membership (AssocRICS).
Students & Graduates Sharing

Credits Required for Graduation	60 - 72 credits
Programme Structure	There are different award requirements for students from different academic background. For details of programme structure, please click HERE.
Study schedule	Students are normally required to study 15-18 credits in each semester. For most of the full-time programmes, students may enjoy a summer break after two semesters in an academic year. Under the normal study load, the number of class contact hours per week is about 15-16. Most of the classes will be held during daytime while some may be arranged in the evening.
Teaching and Assessment Methods	Teaching is usually conducted through lectures, tutorials and seminars. Depending on the contents and requirements of individual subject, classes may also be supplemented by laboratory and practical sessions. Online learning platform is also available through which students and teachers are encouraged to interact outside classrooms. To enable students to demonstrate that they have met the intended learning outcomes of the academic programmes and fulfilled the requirements of each subject, appropriate methods of assessment will be employed. These methods usually include assignment, projects, tests and examinations.

Entry Requirements

A recognized Associate Degree or a Higher Diploma or equivalent qualification. *

Those who do not possess the above-mentioned qualifications but have reached the age of 25 before 1 September, in the year in which they seek admission, may apply as mature applicants. Mature applicants should possess relevant work experience in senior positions and have completed post-secondary studies in related fields. They will also be required to pass an admission test and demonstrate to the Admission Interview Panel their ability to complete the programme.

*The main medium of instruction of the study programmes concerned should be English. Applicants who have completed programmes with other languages as the main medium of instruction are required to attain the following English Language requirement:

IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL 550 (paper based); 80 (Internet based)

Fees

Application:

HK$200

[No application fee is required for students and graduates of Hong Kong Community College (HKCC) who submit applications via my.HKCC.]

Tuition:

[Students and graduates of Hong Kong Community College (HKCC) should submit their applications via my.HKCC by following the steps therein in order to enjoy the waiver of application fee.]

Local students: HK$2,475 per credit in 2019/20 academic year (subject to review for 2020/21 academic year).

Non-local students: A credit fee of 10% higher than that for local students will be charged.

The tuition fee is charged on a semester basis.

Tuition fees paid are normally neither refundable nor transferable.

Caution Money:

HK$400 (A one-off caution money will be charged at student's first registration.)

Financial Assistance

Local full-time students enrolled in PolyU-SPEED award programmes are eligible to apply for means-tested Financial Assistance Scheme for Post-secondary Students (FASP) or Non-means-tested Loan Scheme for Post-secondary Students (NLSPS) offered by the Government’s Student Finance Office (SFO). If you wish to know more about FASP and NLSPS, please visit the SFO website www.wfsfaa.gov.hk/sfo.

Some subjects which form part of a programme have been included in the list of reimbursable courses uner Continuing Education Fund (CEF). Details about CEF are available at website www.wfsfaa.gov.hk/cef/.

Students are not allowed to apply for both FASP and CEF for the same programme in the same academic year.

Reimbursable courses/programmes (either all or some of the modules within a programme) under Continuing Education Fund

Application Status	Open for application
Application Period	From 14 October 2019 Interested parties are encouraged to submit applications as early as possible.
Application Procedures	Applications shall be made at the following online application platform: http://www.cpce-polyu.edu.hk/speed/its/speedoaa. After submitting your application, you are required to do the following within 7 calendar days: settle the application fee of HK$200 upload photocopy of following documents to the online platform: Academic transcripts (full records of study) of your post-secondary qualifications; and Certificates of public examination results (e.g. HKDSE and English language qualifications); and Supporting documents for professional qualifications, if any Please follow the detailed application procedures as stated on the online platform.
Enquiries	Academic Matters Programme Leader Dr Joseph CHAN (Tel: 3746 0066; Email: joseph.chan@cpce-polyu.edu.hk) Administrative Matters Programme Officer Ms. June CHEUNG (Tel:3746 0029; Email: pcjcheun@speed-polyu.edu.hk) Senior Administrative Assistant Ms. Cannes AU (Tel:3746 0042) General Hotline: 3400 2828 E-mail: speed@speed-polyu.edu.hk Fax: 2365 5249

Supporting Facilities

Most of the classes will be held on PolyU Hung Hom Bay (HHB) Campus and PolyU West Kowloon (WK) Campus. Both PolyU Hung Hom Bay Campus and PolyU West Kowloon Campus are equipped with state-of-the-art teaching and learning facilities. All students are entitled to access the library, computing and sports facilities at both campuses. Full-time students are also entitled to the health and dental services offered by the School.

On top of the facilities at HHB and WK campuses, all students can also access the library and sports facilities at PolyU main campus.

Career Opportunities

This programme equips students with the requisite skills and competencies which will enable them to develop their managerial career in a wide array of jobs and positions in the areas of housing, property and facilities management in Hong Kong and Mainland China.