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CONTENTSA guide to our prospectus

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

ABOUT CENTENNIAL COLLEGE

THE BIRTH OF CENTENNIAL COLLEGE

VIRTUE LIES IN OUR NAME

VISION | MISSION

KEY ACADEMIC MEMBERS

LEARNING AT CENTENNIAL COLLEGE

SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT

ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES

BA – BACHELOR OF ARTS (HONOURS)

China Studies Major

Gender, Media and Culture Major

Global Studies Major

Integrated Business Major

Language and Communication Major

Management as a Liberal Art Major

BPAcc – BACHELOR OF PROFESSIONAL

ACCOUNTING (HONOURS)

COLLEGE LIFE

OFFICE OF STUDENT SUCCESS

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MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT04 05

Founded in 2012, the centenary year of The University of Hong Kong (HKU), Centennial College is a self-financed, post-secondary, degree granting institution established by HKU and underpinned by the university’s tradition of providing the highest quality of education.

We have inherited the strengths and academic values of our parent institution but have adopted a new and innovative approach in our multifaceted, interdisciplinary degree programmes. We believe that our non-traditional liberal education curriculum will not only give students a broad range of knowledge and skills, but also a global view and understanding of the modern world.

The concept of a Liberal Education is of a process which teaches one how to learn, how to think, and how to take a broader perspective of life. It also teaches one how to be flexible and at the same time reliable, how to live a happier life; but above all, it encourages one to become a better human being. At the same time, a liberal education is designed to develop intellectual ability and can therefore prepare individuals for a variety of employment opportunities. We believe that such an education should be appealing to employers because graduates develop the skills necessary to adapt to a changing workplace, i.e. transferable skills.

Professor John MalpasPresidentCentennial College aspires to be recognised as

an outstanding tertiary education institution in the Asia-Pacific Region, excelling in liberal education and research. We have demonstrated our commitment to academic excellence, and are preparing our students to become global citizens who are involved and engaged in a complex and interconnected world.

As a liberal studies college, the College promotes innovative pedagogies, small class sizes and the importance of experiential, student-centred learning. It strives to build close relationship and collegiality between staff and students and encourages team work whilst recognising the power of the individual. We are committed to providing our students with an enhanced learning experience, strengthening research to improve teaching and learning, and promoting internationalisation.

This year we have our first batch of graduates. Their success marks the achievements of the College. I hope they can serve important roles in connecting the College with the community and in demonstrating the values of liberal education to society.

We look forward to continuing success in the years ahead.



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HKU Main Building

OFFERING A LIBERAL EDUCATION

Our College focuses on liberal education with an aim to nurture students who have analytical minds, critical thinking skills, creativity and the ability to learn independently.

Undergraduate programmes are based on a non-traditional approach that not only gives students a broader range of knowledge and skills, but also a global view and understanding of the wider world which employers are looking for in today’s graduates. Our curriculum is designed in a way that not only imparts practical skills to our students in their chosen specialty, but also helps expand their minds and intellect with a broad range of knowledge and understanding, thereby providing them with a firm foundation for lifelong development, creative thinking, adaptability and learning.

CHANGING TIMES, CHANGING DEMANDS

Leading companies are demanding a far broader range of accomplishments in their graduate employees than ever before. Today, students are expected to have an advanced understanding of the world and societies around them. They need good language proficiency and superior skills in communication, presentation and analysis. Above all, they need the ability to learn independently, think creatively and approach new ideas with a fresh and open mind. These graduate attributes are what Centennial College is geared to providing.

THE LEGACY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG’S HUNDRED-YEAR HERITAGE

In 1912, The University of Hong Kong (HKU), the territory’s oldest tertiary institution, admitted its first cohort of students, a milestone in the history of Hong Kong education. Over the past decade, HKU has grown into a renowned international university, nourishing the minds of numerous scholars from around the world while supporting the growth of the city.

In its centenary year, HKU, in continuing to respond to the needs of society, took another bold step by establishing Centennial College, ushering in a new era of high quality, self-financed, multidisciplinary Bachelor Degree programmes to offer additional opportunities for today’s students.

Established in 2012, Centennial College is registered under the Post Secondary Colleges Ordinance (Cap. 320) and continues HKU’s heritage of providing the highest quality of education for the next generation.

The College is leading the way with an exciting educational approach in its uniquely multifaceted, self-financed, 4-year Bachelor Degree programmes, which have been validated by the Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications.


VIRTUE LIES IN OUR NAME

To be an outstanding provider of liberal education and research at university level in the Asia-Pacific Region.

學院的中文名稱「眀徳學院」的「眀徳」二字，取自香港大學校訓「眀徳格物」，具有傳承港大辦學理念及優質教育的意思。「眀徳」二字均為古字，出自儒家經典《大學》，有人生追求卓越道德的意思。中文名字中的「眀」字多寫一橫，「徳」字則少寫一橫，皆為漢代隸書書法中所常見，沿用至今。

Our English name, “Centennial College”, pays tribute to The University of Hong Kong in recognising the 100 years of commitment of the University to academic excellence. The College is continuing its efforts to encourage a lifetime of self-cultivation and self-motivated learning for today’s generation of students.

VIRTUE LIES IN OUR NAME VISION | MISSION

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VISION

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Our first graduates in 2014

THE COLLEGE WILL ENDEAVOUR TO

• Provide a transformative, broad-based education and professional knowledge that maximise the learning experiences of its students

• Instil in its students the spirit of inquiry, intellectual curiosity, and self-learning

• Imbue its students with the qualities expressed by its core values (wisdom, integrity, decency, morality, global and multi-cultural awareness, and social responsibility)

• Provide a diverse research and learning environment that attracts outstanding scholars in liberal and professional studies

MISSION

Members of the Board of Governors and College Council as well as our academic staff

KEY ACADEMICMEMBERS

Professor Cheng Kin Fai is a synthetic chemist. His main research interest is synthesis of biologically active natural products, especially those isolated from Chinese herbs, and their analogues. He has published over seventy papers in international journals. Professor Cheng has served as an advisor to the Task Force on Fertility Regulation of the World Health Organization (WHO) and the representative of Hong Kong in the Regional Network for the Chemistry of Natural Products in Southeast Asia, United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).

Professor Cheng received a BSc (Special) degree from the University of Hong Kong (HKU) and a PhD degree from the University of British Columbia as a Commonwealth Scholar. He spent a year at the California Institute of Technology as a postdoctoral research associate. Professor Cheng is a Fellow of Royal Society of Chemistry and a Chartered Chemist.

Professor Cheng has rich experience in teaching and administration in HKU, having taught in the Department of Chemistry for over 30 years (1970-2002) and served as the Dean of the Faculty of Science for two terms (1994-1999). He is currently an Honorary Professor in the Department of Chemistry of HKU. Before joining Centennial College, he was the first Principal of the HKU SPACE Community College between October 2001 and December 2010.

Professor Cheng Kin Fai BSc (Special) HK, PhD Br Col, CChem, FRSC

Vice-President (Academic)

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Professor John MalpasMA, DSc Oxon, MSc,PhD Newfoundland,D.Ac (Hon) HKAPA, PGeo

President

Professor John Malpas has been appointed as the President of Centennial College from 1 April 2013. Before joining the College, Professor Malpas was Pro-Vice-Chancellor of the University of Hong Kong (HKU) from December 2000 with the portfolio of planning and resources. Subsequently he was responsible for HKU’s infrastructure and development. Professor Malpas had oversight of the formulation and implementation of HKU’s Strategic Plan and its coordination with the Faculties and their Development Plans. Whilst still coordinating University-wide medium to long-term strategic projects, Professor Malpas was also responsible for HKU’s infrastructure, including IT and management information, estates, health and safety issues.

Professor Malpas was the founding Chair Professor of Earth Sciences at HKU (1995-2013) and the Department’s first Head (1995-2000). He is now Emeritus Professor of Earth Sciences. He obtained undergraduate, Master’s and Doctor of Science degrees from Oxford University and MSc and PhD degrees from Memorial University of Newfoundland, and was awarded an Honorary Doctorate by the Hong Kong Academy of Performing Arts in 2013. Before coming to Hong Kong in 1995, he was Professor of Earth Sciences and Dean of Graduate Studies at Memorial University. His major areas of research interest are the origin and evolution of Earth’s oceans, the formation of mountain belts, earth system science and geochemistry, and his work has been recognised through a number of national and international awards and medals. He has been a member of the Canadian Institute of Advanced Research, the National Research Council of Canada’s Committee on International Science, Engineering and Technology, President of the Geological Association of Canada, and a leader of the Ocean Drilling Program. He was a member of the HKSAR University Grants Committee between 2007 and 2014.

PROFESSOR ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

Professor Yau has worked as financial and management accountant in the textile, electronic and computer industries for 6 years before becoming an academic in the Hong Kong Vocational Training Council in 1983. Since then, he has taught and managed accounting programmes in the Hong Kong Polytechnic University; the City University of Hong Kong; and the Open University of Hong Kong and the HKU SPACE.

Professor Yau Shiu Wing, JosephMBA Strath, PhD Glas, CertEd, FCPA, FCCA, FCMA, FCIS, FCS, HKAT(Hons), FAIA(Acad.)–Accounting

Professor Tang Chiu-KayMBBS, BA, MPhil, PhD HK–Chinese Language and Culture

Professor Tang taught at HKU for 17 years before joining Centennial College, where he serves as the Major Coordinator (China Studies). His major areas of research interest are classical Chinese literature and language. He is now a member of the board of directors of the International Confucian Association (Beijing), Board Member of the Association of Cross Straits Tri-Regional Writers, and Honorary Research Fellow of the Jao Tsung-I Petite Ecole. He has published 6 books and more than 50 scholarly papers.

Dr Hung received her PhD in East Asian Studies from the Australian National University. With a background training in sociology, she is generally interested in issues on state-society relations in China and in particular the impacts on the everyday lived experience of Chinese people. She has extensive teaching experience at the tertiary level and her research papers have appeared in Modern China, Communist and Post-communist Studies, and Social Indicators Research, among others.

Dr Hung Po Wah, EvaBSocSc, MPhil HK, PhD ANU–Political Science and Social Sciences

Dr Lam obtained his BSc and PhD in Mathematics with Statistics from Imperial College London. He has joined the teaching profession in Hong Kong for more than 10 years. Also, Dr Lam had worked on credit risk modelling in the banking industry in the UK. He possesses substantial teaching experience at the sub-degree, the undergraduate and the graduate levels.

Dr Lam Ka Fai, FelixBSc, PhD Lond, ARCS, DIC–Science and Mathematics

Mr Chiu was the Assistant Director of Undergraduate Enrichment Programs of the Faculty of Business and Economics, HKU, overseeing various aspects of student activities. He was an Assistant Professor in HKU and has taught accounting and finance courses for almost 30 years. Through his involvement in committee work with the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants, The Hong Kong Management Association etc., he has maintained good linkage with the professional organisations.

Mr Chiu Kai Chiu, EdwardBEc Monash, CA(Aust), FCPA, CPA(Practising)–Accounting

Dr Cheng Kam YuenBA, MA, PhD S. Illinois–Humanities

Dr Cheng had taught at HKU SPACE Community College for twelve years. The subjects he has taught included: Elements of Logic and Critical Thinking, Cognitive Science, Study of Mind, Ethics and Society, and Applied Ethics. His publications include journal articles, textbooks, and book chapters.

Dr Lam Wing Kei, AngusBSocSc, MA HKBU, PhD CUHK–Culture and Communication

Dr Lam possesses substantial experience in teaching and curriculum development at the Chinese University of Hong Kong and taught at HKU SPACE. He is the recipient of many awards and honours, including a TVB Scholarship and a Jackie Chan Charitable Foundation Scholarship. He was granted the Best Dissertation Award by HKBU in 2000. Later, as a teacher at HKU SPACE, he received their Outstanding Teacher Award in the year 2008.

Before joining Centennial College, Dr Hoye was an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Education (English Language Education), HKU, moving later to the Faculty of Arts, School of Humanities (Linguistics), as Honorary Associate Professor. He teaches and researches in English Language, Communication, Multimodality, and Pragmatics. He has published widely on language and is now working on Pragmatics: The Key Concepts (Routledge). Dr Hoye has worked with government and education agencies in France, Italy, Denmark, Romania, Czech Republic, Poland and Chile.

Dr Leo Francis HoyeBA, PGCE Wales, MAAL Reading, DSc Bucharest–English and Applied Linguistics

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ASSISTANT PROFESSOR

Ms Helen ToraskarBA McM, MScEd Penn., MA HK, CTEFLA Cambridge/RSA–English and Applied Linguistics

Ms Toraskar has extensive teaching experience at the tertiary level in the area of English language teaching and learning in Hong Kong. Her academic interests include EFL teaching expertise, EFL teaching and learning and pedagogical content knowledge. Helen has conducted research on EFL teaching expertise and the professional development of EFL teachers from a sociocultural perspective. She serves as an Editorial Advisor for The Unique Research Analysis, an internationally recognised research journal and she is a member of the Journal of Asia TEFL.

Dr Wong Lap Tuen, MichaelBIntBus AIS, MA Auck, MEdSt Qld, PhD Tas–English and Applied Linguistics

Dr Wong is an Associate Professor in the College with expertise in English language education and applied linguistics. He has extensive teaching experience at the tertiary level and has published a number of articles on language teaching and learning and post-secondary education in Hong Kong. Dr Wong has served as an external reviewer for academic journals and scholarly books. He has also served as an Honorary Professor in the Australia Asia Research and Education Foundation.

Dr Yee Ka Ling, HelenMA Dund, DipEd CUHK, PhD Deakin, CPA(Aust)–Accounting

Dr Yee has extensive experience in teaching accounting at tertiary level, having taught for many years at Deakin University (Australia) before returning to Hong Kong to take up the current position at Centennial College. Her research interest focuses on studying accounting professionalisation in China, with papers already published in prestigious international accounting journals such as the Accounting, Organisations and Society Journal and the Critical Perspectives on Accounting Journal.

Dr Yip Choi Yee, AmyBSc, MPhil HKUST, DBA PolyUHK, CFA, RFP-HK–Business

Dr Yip is a CFA charter holder, and has extensive industry experiences in both the securities and banking industries. She was a management consultant at the leading international consulting firm, Andersen Consulting (currently known as Accenture). She was also responsible for providing consulting services and advice to a number of major financial institutions in Hong Kong, including the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited, and Securities and Futures Commission, and Standard Chartered Bank.

Dr Chang LuiBA, PCEd, MPhil, PhD HK–Chinese Language and Culture

Dr Chang obtained her PhD from HKU. She has worked as a tutor for years in the School of Chinese, HKU, for courses including modern Chinese Language, a survey of the Chinese language, functional Chinese, prose up to the nineteenth century.

Ms Aditi Dubey-JhaveriMA Westminster, BSc Delhi, PGDE HK, Dip LSJ–Culture and Communication

Ms Dubey-Jhaveri has been teaching for almost a decade in Hong Kong universities. After obtaining her master’s degree, she worked as a news writer and presenter for BBC World Service Radio in London. She received the ‘Outstanding Teacher Award’ from HKU SPACE Community College in 2007 and was later awarded the ‘Postgraduate Fellowship, 2008’ by HKU for excellence in academia when she started her PhD.

Ms Kan Ching Yeung, KaritaBA CUHK, MPhil Oxon–Political Science and Social Sciences

Ms Kan is working toward a doctorate in politics at St. Antony’s College, Oxford University. She graduated from the Chinese University of Hong Kong with a BA in Philosophy and received the Esther Yewpick Lee Millennium Scholarship to pursue postgraduate study at Oxford University.

Dr Lee Ka Yin, AnnaBA, MPhil, PhD HK–Political Science and Social Sciences

Dr Lee is an Assistant Professor in the College. She obtained her BA and MPhil degrees from HKU. Her early publication works focused on major aspects of contemporary environmental problems and policies in China. She received her PhD degree in geography at HKU in 2014. Her thesis details the intricacies of conservation politics in urban China. Her research primarily revolves around the core themes of China’s built heritage conservation and urban sustainability.

Dr Li Dongya, ArielBMed Fudan, MBA, PhD HK–Business

Dr Li graduated from Fudan University Medical School and relocated to Hong Kong to earn an MBA and a PhD in Business Strategy at HKU. Dr Li was a programme manager at the Institute for China Business at HKU SPACE.

Ms Li Wai ChungBA, MPhil CUHK–Humanities

Ms Li is a PhD Candidate at the Butler School of Music, The University of Texas at Austin. She graduated from the Chinese University of Hong Kong with BA and MPhil in music. She has worked as a teaching assistant and archivist at UT Austin and the Chinese University of Hong Kong. She also gave lectures at HKU, HKU SPACE, and the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts.

Dr Liong Chan Ching, MarioBSSc, MPhil, PhD CUHK–Culture and Communication

Dr Liong’s research is mainly on critical studies on men and masculinities, particularly focusing on the construction of masculinity and fatherhood within the Chinese family. He is also interested in the how young people negotiate their sexualities and masculinities with the larger structure. He has published in international journals such as Gender, Place, and Culture, Marriage and Family Review, and Journal of Sexual Medicine. He also serves as an editorial board member and reviewer for the Journal of Gender Studies.

Dr Lu Hangyan, ShelleyBA Nanjing, MA Fudan, PhD HK–English and Applied Linguistics

Dr Lu worked as a translator and interpreter, a lecturer of English and a researcher. She received her PhD in English language education from HKU. She has prolonged teaching and research experiences in Mainland China, Hong Kong and Sweden.

Dr Jacob MeunierBA Pomona College, PhD Brandeis University–Humanities

Dr Meunier is an Assistant Professor of Humanities and a coordinator of the college’s overseas student exchange programme. He holds a Diplôme d’Etudes Supérieures in International Relations from the Institute of International Graduate Studies in Geneva, Switzerland, and a PhD in Comparative History from Brandeis University in Waltham, Massachusetts. Dr Meunier has nearly two decades of experience teaching a wide variety social science and humanities courses at both the secondary and post-secondary levels. At Centennial College he teaches “The Making of the Modern World” and “The Foundations of Political Economy.”

Dr Shibuichi DaikiBA Waseda, MA IUJ, PhD NUS–Political Science

Dr Shibuichi is an Assistant Professor with expertise in the politics of Japan and international political economy. He served as programme coordinator of the Government and International Relations programme, BNU-HKBU United International College, Zhuhai, China. He has also worked in a Japanese bank, in an electronics corporation based in Hong Kong and for the Japanese government.

Dr Tang Kit Yee, AilieBBA CityUHK, PhD PolyUHK–Business

Dr Tang obtained her PhD in business from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University. She has published in international journals including California Management Review, Journal of Cleaner Production, and Business Strategy and The Environment. She received the Emerging Economies Young Researcher Award, USA, in 2010.

Dr Yang Fu, SteveBSc CAU, MBA HKBU, PhD Edin.–Business

Dr Yang obtained his PhD from The University of Edinburgh in the UK, where he developed his interest in business innovation and communication. Before taking up his appointment at Centennial College, he has taught in the University of Edinburgh and the BNU-HKBU United International College, Zhuhai, China.

Dr Mak Ho Yan, SabinaBA, MPhil, PhD CUHK, PGDE HK–English and Applied Linguistics

Dr Mak obtained her doctorate in Applied English Linguistics, specialising in learning task types and language teacher education. Apart from teaching courses on academic English and English for different professions, she has been involved in programme development and material design for various types of activity-based workshops and language camps in government-funded projects. To share good classroom practice, she has also conducted teacher development workshops/programmes and postgraduate courses for in-service and prospective language teachers. Dr Lock Nga Yi, Fiona

BSc, PhD HK, MHKICA–Science and Mathematics

After obtaining the PhD degree, Dr Lock joined the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department under the HKSAR Government for over 6 years. She joined the Environmental Science Programme of BNU-HKBU United International College in Zhuhai as an Assistant Professor for 3 years. She also delivered lectures on environmental science topics in the Open University of Hong Kong and the Hong Kong Baptist University.

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LEARNING AT CENTENNIAL COLLEGEThe College promotes the philosophy of liberal education to nurture a new breed of creative, collaborative and communicative students with a global perspective.

CULTIVATE AN ALL-ROUND TALENT

In facing different opportunities and challenges in the 21st century, our society requires not only specialised talents, but also people with an analytical mind who have the ability to think critically and creatively as well as to learn independently.

At Centennial College, our programmes are structured to balance protean intellect and specialised knowledge. Through an interdisciplinary approach, the College nurtures students to acquire a keen disposition to explore and inquire, placing an emphasis on widening their horizons.

A BROAD AND INTERDISCIPLINARY CURRICULUM

Our broad-based curriculum not only helps students acquire superior skills in their chosen profession, but also gain significant strengths in a wide range of fields including economics, politics, culture, languages, history of civilisation, technology, statistics, environmental studies, music and literature.

Our programmes have four components:

• Generic Studies (including languages, IT and numeracy)

• General Education (including humanities, life science and social sciences)

• Foundation courses for specialised Majors

• Major and elective courses

Each Major also features a cross-disciplinary “capstone” course that helps students develop a wide base of knowledge and learn how to apply it in real-life situations.

COLLEGIALITY BETWEEN TEACHERS AND STUDENTS

Centennial College strives to build close relationships between staff and students and encourages teamwork wherever possible. Cooperation, understanding and respect for others will be the keys to success in tomorrow’s world and constitute the foundations of our teaching practices.

The College has been designed as an intimate environment for teaching and learning where students can feel relaxed and mix easily with other classmates and teaching staff. Our class size is relatively small so as to facilitate a two-way learning process and emphasise the experience of learning in small groups. Our approach towards teaching and learning highlights the importance of taking everyone’s views into consideration, sharing knowledge and responsibility, and collaborating with peers in order to foster interaction, sociability and a team spirit among all members of the College community. Students are assigned a faculty member who acts in the capacity of their academic advisor and provides them with all necessary advice and guidance to achieve their academic goals.

OUT-OF-CLASSROOM LEARNING

The College also places emphasis on interactive teaching and out-of-classroom learning experiences. Students are provided with opportunities to participate in field trips, visits, study tours, service learning as well as internships. Some of these activities, such as the credit-bearing “Accounting Internship” course, are incorporated into the curriculum.

Besides, the College has been networking with employers from various sectors, including commercial firms, non-government organisations and government departments, to provide summer work experience to our students.

Centennial College is committed to integrating a liberal education philosophy with the practical needs of Hong Kong. The broad-based training forms a valuable foundation for many academic disciplines, in particular management studies. In taking management as a liberal art, students are offered a fresh perspective on management that is built upon the understanding of self, human nature, relationships between the individual and society, and lessons from history, classics and contemporary thinkers. Students will be encouraged to develop multiple-perspective thinking, and synthesise and apply the wisdom and moral lessons learnt in a management context.

The School of Management was recently established to drive the development of academic and research programmes in this unique approach to management studies. A new Major, Management as a Liberal Art, under the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) programme will be offered starting from the 2015-16 academic year.

The School will also establish a Case Research Centre to promote case-based teaching in the tertiary sector in Hong Kong. Through case analysis, students learn to understand the complexity of various contextual factors and appreciate their interplay. They should also see how different aspects of a problem are interwoven, something which is in alignment with the core principle of adopting a liberal art approach in management studies.

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Field Trip - Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden

Accounting Seminar Field Trip – Cathay Pacific City

Field Trip – Zero Carbon Building



FIELD TRIPS/ VISITS/STUDY TOURS/SERVICE LEARNING/INTERNSHIPS/SUMMER WORK

ACADEMICPROGRAMMES

Interdisciplinary and broad-based knowledge in curriculum design shape our concept of liberal education.

Our programmes are specifically designed to meet the demands of tomorrow’s business environment and give our students:

• a broad range of knowledge and skills• interdisciplinary problem-solving skills for real-life situations• a global view and understanding of the wider world• a competitive edge for future careers

WHAT MAKES OUR CURRICULUM SPECIAL?

To succeed in tomorrow’s global village, students will need global skills and global understanding. And that is what our curriculum provides. Throughout the four years at Centennial College, our students will master new language skills, learn how to communicate effectively, and develop an international outlook and a sophisticated understanding of cultural diversity. They will also gain practical, on-the-ground experience with study trips, exchange activities and external placement opportunities.

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Our focus on interdisciplinary study offers a good platform for students’ development of broadly applicable skills which are highly valued by employers in this knowledge-based economy.

FOUNDATION YEARS - YEARS 1 & 2

A base to build on

These are the base years and they are packed with a wide variety of learning experiences including:

• foundation courses to support advanced study in senior years

• a general education to widen students’ horizons and give them a global view

• development courses in languages and IT

SENIOR YEARS - YEARS 3 & 4

Advancing students’ skills

During these years students will dive deep into their chosen field and choose elective courses designed to provide them with a broad multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary learning experience.

In the final year, special capstone courses will reinforce their interdisciplinary training at an advanced level to help them develop a comprehensive ability to conceptualise their ideas and apply their learning in real-life situations.

ACADEMICPROGRAMMES

WHAT PROGRAMMES DO WE OFFER?

In the 2015-16 academic year, the College will be offering the following full-time self-financed 4-year degree programmes:

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) majoring in

• China Studies • Gender, Media and Culture• Global Studies• Integrated Business • Language and Communication• Management as a Liberal Art*

Bachelor of Professional Accounting (Honours)

*Open for Year 1 application only in 2015-16

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This is not the traditional Bachelor of Arts programme one might expect from the title. This programme is specifically designed to provide our students with a broad knowledge base, creative skills, global understanding and flexible, out-of-the-box thinking that leading corporations are seeking in their next generation of leaders.

The programme offers students a solid broad-based, interdisciplinary learning experience with a choice of six Majors:

China Studies,Gender, Media and Culture,Global Studies, Integrated Business,Language and Communication, andManagement as a Liberal Art

WHAT THE PROGRAMME DELIVERS

During the programme students will gain:

• A broad-based education with a global perspective• The opportunity to graduate with either a Single Major, a Double Major, or a Major with Minor degree• A detailed understanding of the culture, society and economy of China• The benefit of choosing courses to suit their needs and interests• An interdisciplinary understanding within and across Majors• An advanced level of critical and creative thinking and superior communication and leadership skills


Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Programme is recognised under the Qualifications Framework QR Registration no.: 12/000608/5Validity Period: 01/09/2012 - 31/08/2017


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• Economic Development in Contemporary China• Foundations of Political Economy• Political Development in Contemporary China• Popular Culture and the Consumerist Society• Urbanisation and Sustainable Development in China• World Religions• 中國古代文學概覽 (A Survey of Classical Chinese Literature)• 文學與影像 (Literature and Images)

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• Business and Company Law in Hong Kong• Contemporary International Politics• Corporate Governance and Business Ethics• Digital Media and Interactivity• Discourse and Persuasive Power• English as a Globalising Language• Global Political Economy• Human Resources Management• Language, Identity and Society• Macroeconomics• Media Communication and Management• Organisational Behaviour• The Semantics and Pragmatics of English• Theories and Society in the Age of Globalisation• Theorising Media and Culture• World Cities and Sustainable Development

Courses to be offered are subject to changes. 1 Course = 3 Credits

Choices of Foundation Electives

• Corporate Finance• Foundations of Political Economy• General Linguistics• Intermediate Accounting I• Introduction to Cultural Studies• Introduction to Financial Accounting• Introduction to Management• Introduction to Marketing• Introduction to Media and Communication• Management Accounting• Natural Resources and Conservation

Choices of General Education Electives

I. Science and Technology• Human Body in Health and Disease• Natural Resources and Conservation• Understanding Ecology and the Environment

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Career Prospects

The programme will provide students with a solid foundation for a successful career in:

• China-related Business• Public Service• Teaching and Research

Study Path

This is a 4-year full-time programme. Students are normally required to complete 120 credits to graduate. Students entering Year 3 are required to take at least 60 credits and are expected to complete their studies in 2 years.

Special Features

The programme provides a flexible study pathway aimed at helping students to become well-rounded China specialists. After completing the programme they will understand:

• The major political, economic and social challenges confronting China; and

• The different political, economic, social and cultural dynamics in China.

Years 1 & 2

Years 3 & 4

Years 1 & 2

Years 3 & 4

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Field Trip to BaWang’s Guangzhou HeadquartersExchange Tour

to Sichuan

The China Studies programme offers a rewarding educational experience that will give students the knowledge to further their career in any field related to China and assume leadership roles in academic, political, social and commercial circles related to China.

During the course of study students will examine how Chinese culture, civilisation and modernisation interact with one another and how contemporary China is facilitating the growth and expansion of the global economy.

The programme provides a holistic framework for students to appreciate the overall outlook of China and examine different sides of its development.

中國研究主修課程探討現代中國的政治、經濟、社會及文化等各個範疇，讓學生確切掌握中國於21世紀所擔當的世界性角色。

China Studies is not just about China, but also the whole world. China is a part of the world. Therefore it can be easier for me to comprehend China and the world. And I believe it will bring me advantage in my career in future.

鄧昭祺教授

Claudia Wong Graduate Majoring in China Studies

English for Academic and Professional Purposes Part I

大學語文(College Chinese Language)

Elementary Statistics

One each from the following3 themes:

I. Science and Technology

II. Humanities and Arts

III. China and Global Issues

2 General Education Electives

A History of Modern and Contemporary China

Introduction to Sociology and Political Science

Principles of Economics

Understanding Global Issues

Year 1Category/Year

Generic Studies

GeneralEducation

Year 2

English for Academic and Professional Purposes Part II

閱讀策略與寫作(Reading Strategy and Writing)

Computer and Multimedia Literacy

Data and Decision

2 or 3 Foundation ElectivesElective

Required(Major Core)

2 or 3 Foundation Electives

10 or 11 CoursesTotal 10 or 11 Courses

Speaking for Academic and Professional Communication

China and the World

Cultural Heritage and Identity in China

State, Market and Societyin Contemporary China

2 Major Electives

Business Environment in China

China’s Emerging Role in the World (Capstone for China Studies Major)

3 Major Electives

4 or 5 Open Electives 4 or 5 Open Electives

Year 3Category/Year

Generic Studies


Year 4

Writing for Academic and Professional Communication

Elective










Introduction to Cultural Studies


Introduction to Media and Communication


Year 1Category/Year

Generic Studies

GeneralEducation

Year 2




Data and Decision






Gender and Media

Popular Culture and the Consumerist Society

Social Justice

2 Major Electives

Gender, Conflict and Human Rights

Gender, Sexuality and Culture (Capstone for Gender, Media and Culture Major)

3 Major Electives


Year 3Category/Year

Generic Studies


Year 4


Elective


Special Features

After completing the programme students will be able to:

• Envision the growing opportunities as well as identify the existing limitations of gender and media institutions, and other creative and cultural industries;

• Conceptualise notions of gender and culture in everyday life and as represented in the media in a critical and reflective manner;

• Develop their reasoning and debating skills while adopting an interdisciplinary approach to the study of gender, media and culture; and

• Apply a variety of theoretical and methodological approaches acquired in-class in order to analyse socio-cultural issues in real life settings.

Career Prospects

The programme will provide students with a valuable foundation for a career in:

• Broadcasting • Print Media• Online and Digital Media• Creative and Cultural Industries• Public Policy• Teaching and Research

Study Path



• A History of Modern and Contemporary China

• Corporate Finance• Foundations of Political Economy• General Linguistics• Intermediate Accounting I• Introduction to Financial Accounting• Introduction to Management• Introduction to Marketing• Management Accounting• Natural Resources and Conservation• Principles of Economics



• Understanding Ecology and the Environment• Human Body in Health and Disease• Natural Resources and Conservation


• Logic and Reasoning in Socio-Ethical Issues• Music and Western Civilisation


• A History of Modern and Contemporary China• The Making of the Modern World


• Creative Media and Cultural Industries• Digital Media and Interactivity• Gender and the Body• Media Communication and Management• Theorising Media and Culture• Women and Public Policy• World Cinema


• Advertising and Promotion Management• Brand Management• China and the World• Contemporary International Politics• Corporate Governance and Business Ethics• Cultural Heritage and Identity in China• Discourse and Persuasive Power• English as a Globalising Language• Global Political Economy• Language, Identity and Society• Political Development in Contemporary China• The Semantics and Pragmatics of English• Theories and Society in the Age of Globalisation• Urbanisation and Sustainable Development in China• World Cities and Sustainable Development

• 文學與影像 (Literature and Images)

Courses to be offered are subject to changes.

1 Course = 3 Credits

Gender, Media and Culture Major

Dr Angus Lam

Years 1 & 2

Years 3 & 4

Years 1 & 2

Years 3 & 4


Gender, Media and Culture MajorBACHELOR OF ARTS (HONOURS)

The Gender, Media and Culture Major primarily adopts a gender studies approach to examine media texts, institutions, technologies, audiences, and cultural issues. It also analyses the role of print, electronic and other visual media in contributing to wider cultural trends.

The Major offers students courses that cover a wide range but balanced selection of topics and themes drawn from the interrelated disciplines of gender, media and cultural studies. Students are encouraged to be self-reflexive, inquisitive and critical-minded learners who can integrate theory with practice in real life situations.

The programme seeks to meet the intellectual and educational needs of students with a variety of personal and professional experiences and goals.

Students are equipped with a broad range of transferable knowledge and professional skills that can be applied in a wide variety of areas such as creative and media industries, government departments, NGOs, education and research.

Sara Siu Graduate Majoring in Global Studies

Special Features

After completing the programme students will be able to:

• Identify the factors leading to the increased interaction between local and global forces;

• Apply different theories and concepts in interpreting the uniqueness and commonalities of different global dynamics;

• Analyse the social, environmental, economic, political and sustainability implications of key global issues; and

• Critically examine the relevance of different global issues and dynamics in the context of Hong Kong and Mainland China.

The reason I chose Global Studies is to broaden my mind and see the world from different perspectives. There are not only lectures about developments in China, its relationships with other countries or discussions about prevalent ideologies, but also workshops which allow us to understand cooperation between Hong Kong and China.

Career Prospects

The programme will provide students with a valuable foundation for a career in:

• Journalism• Public Service• Business Management• Teaching and Research

Study Path



• A History of Modern and Contemporary China• Corporate Finance• Foundations of Political Economy• General Linguistics• Intermediate Accounting I• Introduction to Cultural Studies• Introduction to Financial Accounting• Introduction to Management• Introduction to Marketing• Introduction to Media and Communication• Management Accounting


I. Science and Technology• Human Body in Health and Disease• Understanding Ecology and the Environment


III. China and Global Issues• A History of Modern and Contemporary China• The Making of the Modern World


• China and the World• English as a Globalising Language• Foundations of Political Economy• Macroeconomics• Political Development in Contemporary China• Popular Culture and the Consumerist Society• Urbanisation and Sustainable Development in China

• World Religions


• Advertising and Promotion Management• Brand Management• Business Environment in China• Business Strategy• Corporate Governance and Business Ethics• Cultural Heritage and Identity in China• Digital Media and Interactivity• Discourse and Persuasive Power• Economic Development in Contemporary China• Human Resources Management• Language, Identity and Society• Media Communication and Management• State, Market and Society in Contemporary China• Theorising Media and Culture• 中國古代文學概覽 (A Survey of Classical Chinese Literature)




Global Studies Major

Dr Shibuichi Daiki

The Global Studies Major gives our students an interdisciplinary learning experience and develops their competence to analyse key global issues.

Years 1 & 2

Years 3 & 4

Years 1 & 2

Years 3 & 4


Field Trip to Macau, “Cultural Heritage and Identity in China” Course

Global Studies MajorBACHELOR OF ARTS (HONOURS)

The Global Studies Major is designed to help students develop a global perspective and understand the increasing inter connectedness among the many players in today’s society.

During the course of study, students will learn about the political and economic implications of cooperation and conflict among different levels of government, business, civil society and religious and communal forces.

This will not only provide an enlightening intellectual experience for students, but also lay a solid foundation for their future career and role as leaders in tomorrow’s global society.











Natural Resources and Conservation


Year 1Category/Year

Generic Studies

GeneralEducation

Year 2




Data and Decision






Contemporary International Politics

Global Political Economy

World Cities and Sustainable Development

2 Major Electives

Governance for World Sustainability (Capstone for Global Studies Major)

Theories and Society in the Age of Globalisation

3 Major Electives


Year 3Category/Year

Generic Studies


Year 4


Elective










Introduction to Financial Accounting

Introduction to Marketing

Introduction to Management


Corporate Finance

Year 1Category/Year

Generic Studies

GeneralEducation

Year 2




Data and Decision






Business Strategy

3 Major Electives

Business and Company Law in Hong Kong

Integrated Business Project (Capstone for Integrated Business Major)

3 Major Electives


Year 3Category/Year

Generic Studies


Year 4


Elective



Group I• Advertising and Promotion Management• Brand Management• Human Resources Management• Media Communication and Management• Organisational Behaviour

Group II• Business Environment in China• Derivatives and Structured Products• Economic Development in Contemporary China• Global Political Economy• Macroeconomics• Urbanisation and Sustainable Development in China

Group III • Corporate Governance and Business Ethics• Intermediate Accounting I• Intermediate Accounting II • Management Accounting• Taxation


• China and the World• Contemporary International Politics• Cultural Heritage and Identity in China• Digital Media and Interactivity• Discourse and Persuasive Power• English as a Globalising Language• Language, Identity and Society• Political Development in Contemporary China• Popular Culture and the Consumerist Society• State, Market and Society in Contemporary China• The Semantics and Pragmatics of English• Theories and Society in the Age of Globalisation• World Cities and Sustainable Development• World Religions• 中國古代文學概覽 (A Survey of Classical Chinese Literature)• 文學與影像 (Literature and Images)

Courses to be offered are subject to changes. 1 Course = 3 Credits

Integrated Business Major

Years 1 & 2

Years 3 & 4

Years 1 & 2

Years 3 & 4

Dr Amy Yip

Special Features

The programme covers all fundamental areas of business operation and practices while enabling students to develop their professional competence in specific areas. After completing the programme students will be able to:

• Apply core principles and subject knowledge in various business disciplines in the managerial decision-making process;

• Analyse the business environment and market trend, and evaluate new business opportunities in the region;

• Formulate corporate strategy and develop implementation plans in a complex business environment; and

• Identify and address key business issues using an interdisciplinary approach.

The Integrated Business Major provides our students with a comprehensive training covering major disciplines of business administration.

Karen Ng Graduate Majoring in Integrated Business

Lecturers at Centennial College are professional and the courses are useful. Although I was a science student and didn’t have any knowledge about business, I acquired business knowledge easily in Centennial College. Moreover, as the courses are taught entirely in English, I improved my English and small class teaching allowed students and lecturers to communicate well.

Career Prospects

The programme equips students with intellectual capability and broad-based knowledge for a flourishing career in:

• Banking • Financial Planning and Insurance • Advertising• Sales and Marketing

Study Path


• Corporate Communication and Public Relations• Trading• Logistics


• A History of Modern and Contemporary China• Foundations of Political Economy• General Linguistics• Introduction to Cultural Studies• Introduction to Media and Communication• Introduction to Sociology and Political Science• Management Accounting• Natural Resources and Conservation• Understanding of Global Issues




III. China and Global Issues• A History of Modern and Contemporary China• The Making of the Modern World• Understanding Global Issues


IntegratedBusiness MajorBACHELOR OF ARTS (HONOURS)

This programme provides students with all-rounded education to prepare them for the dynamic realities of the business world. It offers a balanced mix of business curriculum and general education courses that develop students’ professional knowledge as well as core managerial capabilities such as strategic thinking, analytical skills and independent judgment.

The business curriculum in Marketing, Management, Finance, Economics and Accounting intends to give students an integrated view of the commercial environment and show them how different business functions are interrelated within a company.

This broad-based education equips students with theoretical and conceptual foundations in examining complex issues in the society in which a business operates.









Introduction to Media andCommunication


General Linguistics


Year 1Category/Year

Generic Studies

GeneralEducation

Year 2




Data and Decision






Discourse and Persuasive Power

Language, Identity and Society

Theorising Media and Culture

2 Major Electives

Digital Media and Interactivity

Feature Writing and Publishing (Capstone for Language and Communication Major)

3 Major Electives


Year 3Category/Year

Generic Studies


Year 4


Elective

10 ro 11 CoursesTotal 10 or 11 Courses


• A History of Modern and Contemporary China• Corporate Finance• Foundations of Political Economy• Intermediate Accounting I• Introduction to Cultural Studies• Introduction to Financial Accounting• Introduction to Management• Management Accounting• Natural Resources and Conservation• Principles of Economics

• Understanding Global Issues



II.Humanities and Arts• Logic and Reasoning in Socio-Ethical Issues• Music and Western Civilisation



• Advertising and Promotion Management• Brand Management• English as a Globalising Language• Media Communication and Management• Popular Culture and the Consumerist Society• The Semantics and Pragmatics of English

• 中國古代文學概覽 (A Survey of Classical Chinese Literature)



• Business Environment in China• China and the World• Contemporary International Politics• Cultural Heritage and Identity in China• Economic Development in Contemporary China• Global Political Economy• Introduction to Cultural Studies• Introduction to Management• Macroeconomics• Political Development in Contemporary China• Theories and Society in the Age of Globalisation• Understanding Global Issues• World Cities and Sustainable Development• World Religions

• 中國古代文學概覽 (A Survey of Classical Chinese Literature)




Language and Communication Major

Years 1 & 2

Years 3 & 4

Years 1 & 2

Years 3 & 4

Special Features

The programme offers diverse array of courses in linguistics, communication, media and cultural studies. Upon completion of the programme students will be able to:

• Apply better linguistic and communicative skills in real-life contexts;

• Communicate effectively for academic and professional purposes;

• Understand the implications of language in different settings; and

• Deal with various communication-related situations in their future employment.

Career Prospects

The programme will help equip students with a firm foundation for a wide range of careers such as:

• Advertising• Journalism• Marketing

Study Path

This is a 4-year full-time programme. Students are normally required to complete 120 credits to graduate. Students entering Year 3 are required to take at least 60 credits and are expected to complete their studies within 2 years.

• Public Relations• Public Service• Tourism

People with good communication skills and a clear understanding of different cultures are generally more competitive in today’s job market.

Dr Michael Wong

Billy Cheung Graduate Majoring in Language and Communication

Majoring in Language and Communication is not a privilege for arts students only. A series of core courses have been meticulously designed for students who intend to transform themselves into critically informed language users, culturally adaptive communicators and more creatively motivated, ambitious learners who can transcend their skills and knowledge acquired when venturing into different exciting fields from social sciences to politics, or from business to humanities.


Mrs Ip Lau Suk Yee speaking at the English CornerLanguage and

Communication MajorBACHELOR OF ARTS (HONOURS)

The Language and Communication Major provides an academic pathway for students who seek to acquire high-level language and communication competencies that are critical in meeting future challenges in their further studies or profession.

The Major offers students courses that cover a wide-range but balanced selection of topics from the rich disciplines of linguistics, communication studies, and media and cultural studies.

This will enable students to build an integrative understanding of the central role of language and communication in contemporary life and to make better informed choices for further endeavour either in an academic area of specialisation such as the humanities and the social sciences, or in a professional field of specialisation that requires a solid foundation in language and communication.


• General Linguistics• Introduction to Cultural Studies• Introduction to Media and Communication• Introduction to Sociology and Political Science • Management Accounting• Natural Resources and Conservation• Understanding Global Issues



II.Humanities and Arts• Logic and Reasoning in Socio-Ethical Issues• Music and Western Civilisation



• Business Environment in China• Corporate Governance and Business Ethics• Economic Development in Contemporary China• Entrepreneurship• Foundations of Political Economy• Gender, Conflict and Human Rights• Global Political Economy • Human Resources Management• Modern Management: The Drucker Approach

• Social Justice


• Advertising and Promotion Management• Brand Management• China and the World• Contemporary International Politics• Cultural Heritage and Identity in China• English as a Globalising Language• Macroeconomics• Microeconomics • Political Development in Contemporary China• State, Market and Society in Contemporary China• The Semantics and Pragmatics of English• Theories and Society in the Age of Globalisation• Urbanisation and Sustainable Development in China• World Cities and Sustainable Development• World Religions• 中國古代文學概覽 (A Survey of Classical Chinese Literature)



Management as a Liberal Art Major

Years 1 & 2

Years 1 & 2

Years 3 & 4

Career Prospects

The Major provides students with a broad knowledge base for kick-starting their careers in:

• Business Management• Public Service• NGO Management

Study Path

This is a 4-year full-time programme. Students are normally required to complete 120 credits to graduate. Students entering Year 3 are required to take at least 60 credits and are expected to complete their studies within 2 years.

• Corporate Administration• Human Resources and Training

Through liberal arts inquiry in a management context, students can have a more solid and deeper understanding of the ultimate beliefs and values that lie behind decision-making processes. This is instrumental to the development of future leaders of sound moral character with a heightened social consciousness.

Dr Amy Yip


Management as a Liberal Art MajorBACHELOR OF ARTS (HONOURS)

The Management as a Liberal Art Major takes a new approach to provide students with a broader perspective on management studies. In today’s globalised society, the complexity of organisational issues often calls for a more thorough and holistic analysis of the social, economic, political and cultural implications in play.

Management is essentially an activity that deals with people, and their diverse values and behaviours, so a good understanding of human needs and motives can largely explain variations in organisational cultures and performance. Taking management from a liberal art perspective enables students to adopt a people-centered approach to examine the irrational behaviours and non-optimal decisions in organisations in light of human characters and dimensions.

Special Features

The Major prepares students to become effective managers undertaking personal and social responsibility towards the world of tomorrow. After completing the programme students will be able to:

• Draw on broad-based knowledge and insights gained from various disciplines in the humanities and social sciences to analyse managerial issues;

• Apply concepts and principles from classroom learning to self-management, and develop their communication skills to resolve disputes and conflicts in an ethical manner;

• Take a people-centered approach in management practice to examine the group and individual behaviours with respect to human nature, characters and values;

• Develop an enriched sense of responsibility and examine the ethical principles that underlie the workings of an organisation.

Years 3 & 4










Self Understanding and Flourishing



Leadership: Theories and Practice


Year 1Category/Year

Generic Studies

GeneralEducation

Year 2




Data and Decision






Organisational Behaviour

Business Strategy

The Individual and Society inContemporary Times

Corporate Finance

1 Major Elective

Strategic Thinking

Corporate Social Responsibility

Mediation, Arbitration and Negotiation: Communication and Dispute Resolution

Case Analysis and Writing (Capstone for Management as aLiberal Art Major) (6 credits)

1 Major Elective


Year 3Category/Year

Generic Studies


Year 4


Elective

10 ro 11 CoursesTotal 9 or 10 Courses

PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATIONS

Upon graduation, students will be:

• Recognised by the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (HKICPA) as accountancy degree holders and as having fulfilled the stipulated pre-entry educational requirements; and qualified as professional accountants by successfully completing the HKICPA Qualification Programme (QP) and obtaining relevant working experience;

• Eligible for exemption in up to 9 papers from the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA);

• Eligible for direct entry to the professional level examinations of CPA Australia# ;

• Eligible for exemption in up to 6 papers from the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)# ; and

• Eligible for exemption in up to 7 papers from the Association of International Accountants (AIA); and

• Eligible for exemption in up to 4 papers from the Hong Kong Institute of Chartered Secretaries (HKICS).

# Students have to follow a prescribed curriculum.

Exemption from CIMA is for Year 1 entry students only.

ACCOUNTING INTERNSHIP

To provide students with more exposure and training in the accounting profession, the programme offers a new elective in the form of an “Accounting Internship” which offers a 6-credit accounting internship opportunity during the Second Semester from January to April in their Year 3 study. Students will be able to:

• Build on the professional knowledge acquired in classroom learning;

• Gain valuable and solid experience in a working environment in accounting related fields, which include accounting, auditing or taxation work in CPA firms; internal financial and management accounting work in industrial and commercial companies, as well as in non-profit sectors; and

• Develop a range of generic skills (such as critical thinking, problem-solving, communication and interpersonal skills) that are important in enhancing the future employment opportunities of our students.

BACHELOR OF PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTING (HONOURS)

Special Features

The programme offers a broad-based liberal education with a professional focus. After completing the programme students will be:

• More globally attuned as a result of exchange opportunities in China and overseas; and

• Equipped with vital accounting soft skills for better career options.

Company Visit to KPMG


AIA Study Tour to Guangzhou

BACHELOR OF PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTING (HONOURS)

BPAccWhether students are aiming to be an accountant, auditor, controller, negotiator, tax consultant or a financial expert, this programme will lay the foundation for them to excel in today’s dynamic business environment plus provide them with a broad range of vital supplementary skills to broaden their career horizons and give them access to more opportunities.

Upon completion of the programme, students will not only get exemptions from various professional bodies, but also gain a variety of skills in communication, global understanding and team engagement, which today’s employers are looking for in their professional graduate hires, not only in the Greater China region, but also worldwide. This will give them an exemplary range of key business competencies for success in tomorrow’s fast-evolving business marketplace.

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• A History of Modern and Contemporary China• Foundations of Political Economy• General Linguistics• Introduction to Cultural Studies• Introduction to Media and Communication• Introduction to Sociology and Political Science• Natural Resources and Conservation• Understanding Global Issues






• Accounting Internship (6 credits)• Advanced Auditing• Advanced Taxation• Business Entvironment in China• China and the World• Derivatives and Structured Products


• Advertising and Promotion Management• Brand Management• China and the World• Cultural Heritage and Identity in China• Discourse and Persuasive Power• Digital Media and Interactivity• Economic Development in Contemporary China• English as a Globalising Language• Human Resources Management• Marcoeconomics• Media Communication and Management• Organisational Behaviour• Political Development in Contemporary China• State, Market and Society in Contemporary China• Theories and Society in the Age of Globalisation• Urbanisation and Sustainable Development in China

Courses to be offered are subject to changes. 1 Course = 3 Credits (except otherwise specified)

Years 1 & 2

Years 3 & 4

Years 1 & 2

Years 3 & 4

Professor Joseph Yau

Career Prospects

The programme will provide students with an excellent foundation for a successful career in:

• Auditing in CPA firms

• Internal accounting in business and

commercial sectors

• Accounting in banking, insurance and

financial institutions

• Accounting in government and non-profit

organisations

• Internal audit, accounting compliance and

governance work

Study Path


Our Professional Accounting programme aims to nurture all-round prospective accountants capable of meeting the ever changing demands in the Greater China region in the 21st century.

The Professional Accounting programme has given me a lot of opportunities to gain more accounting-related knowledge. Apart from what has been taught in class, students are also encouraged to join activities like seminars and competitions so as to learn beyond the classroom.

Ho Lok Yi Year 3 Student Studying for the Professional Accounting Programme

Bachelor of Professional Accounting (Honours) Programme is recognised under the Qualifications FrameworkQR Registration no.: 12/000607/5Validity Period: 01/09/2012 - 31/08/2017

Professional Accounting Seminar

Bachelor ofProfessional Accounting(HONOURS)



Elementarty Statistics










Management Accounting

Intermediate Accounting I

Year 1Category/Year

Generic Studies

GeneralEducation

Year 2




Data and Decision






Auditing

Business and Company Law in Hong Kong

Corporate Finance

Intermediate Accounting II

Taxation

1 Major Elective

Analysis of Accounting Information System

Business Strategy for Accounting (Capstone for Accounting Major)

Corporate Governance and Business Ethics

Financial Reporting

Strategic Management Accounting

2 Major Electives


Year 3Category/Year

Generic Studies


Year 4


Elective


The power of experiential learning is well recognised as an integral aspect of liberal education in the College. Students are strongly encouraged to take their learning beyond the classroom into their communities and bridge the gap between theory and practice.

As a member of Centennial College, students will:

• Learn to be proactive

• Incubate an inquiring mind and independent thinking

• Build honesty and integrity

• Expand life’s horizons

• Respect and care for others

• Accept responsibility

• Live a balanced and healthy life

COLLEGELIFE

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STUDENTS’ FUTURE CAREERS

Employers today are looking for much more than professional competence from their graduate employees. They are looking for people with a global perspective, good communication skills, the ability to work with colleagues from different cultures and diverse backgrounds, and adapt to a changing world with an open mind.

Our Office of Student Success provides a range of opportunities for students to enhance their career prospects, which include company visits, recruitment talks, internship schemes and workshops to help equip them for their future career.

PERSONAL COUNSELLING AND CONSULTATION

Life doesn’t stop when students enter College and there may be times when they need advice, help, or just a listening ear. For such times, we provide a wide range of counselling and consultation services which can help them overcome personal problems, increase their self-understanding, improve interpersonal relationships, or find guidance on study issues and career development.

STUDENT AMBASSADOR SCHEME

Student Ambassadors play an important role in strengthening the ties between both the College and the students, as well as the College and the surrounding community. They help organise College events, sit on various College committees, and meet with guests and the general public.

Ambassadors all go through a series of leadership development training programme.

OFFICE OF STUDENT SUCCESSStudents’ success is important to us and we do our utmost to help them reach their full potential.

The Office of Student Success was created to help them develop as a “whole” person and succeed in different spheres of life.

To help students achieve this, we provide leadership training activities, mentorship programmes, exchange and internship opportunities as well as outreach experiences through which they can contribute positively to the community.

Winter Discovery Academy 2014

Student Ambassador Scheme Commencement Ceremony 2013-14

Student Ambassadors Leadership Training Camp 2014

Student Ambassadors in Education Expo 2014

Our First Batch of Graduates meeting with Employers

MENTORSHIP PROGRAMME

The Mentorship Programme is designed for our students to seek the wisdom of successful members of our society and learn from their experiences through “mentoring relationships”. This will help the mentees develop important interpersonal skills for their future careers and personal development.

SUMMER INTERNSHIP

At Centennial College, student will enjoy a variety of summer internship opportunities at government departments, non-government organisations and commercial firms.

This will help our students:

• Learn more about possible future careers

• Gain exposure to the work environment and develop practical workplace and communication skills

• Gain valuable experience for their future career

• Increase their competitiveness after graduation

Exchange Tour to Sichuan 2014

Mr Lam Chiu Ying, Former Director of the Hong Kong Observatory

Mr Alan Wong, Former TVB News Journalist and Anchor

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Host Institutions and Courses Offered

At present, the College has made student exchange arrangements with 2 institutions in the USA. The College will establish partnerships with more institutions in different countries in future years.

In 2014-15, the 2 host institutions are:

• Endicott College376 Hale Street, Beverly, Massachusetts 01915, USA

• Lesley University29 Everett Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138, USA

CENTENNIAL FORUM

Centennial Forum is just one of the many ways we try to introduce new ideas to stimulate intelligent thinking. We regularly invite prominent guest speakers from different fields to host the forum and encourage lively open-minded discussions among the participants.

Ms Tanya Chan, Civic Party Vice-Chairman (External Affairs) and Barrister

STUDENT EXCHANGE

The Student Exchange Programme aims at providing an opportunity for our students to gain global exposure and widen their horizons by studying abroad for a semester at a partner university. In return, we will receive overseas exchange students from our partner universities to study at our campus.

Credit Transfer

Course credit may be granted to students in recognition of studies completed successfully at the partner institutions. The number of credits to be transferred will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

REACHING OUT EXPERIENCES

The College provides support and sponsorships to help our student broaden their horizons through learning programmes, overseas tours and volunteer services in different countries. These will help give our students exposure to different physical and social environments and enhance their global vision with enriching experiences.

Summer Intern at SCMP

Group photo of mentors and mentees at the Inauguration Ceremony in 2013-14

Professor Tsui Lap-chee (Former HKU Vice-Chancellor) is one of our mentors

Study Tour at Seoul 2013

Promoting togetherness and teamwork among students is valued in our College.

SKILLS AND FRIENDSHIPS THAT LAST A LIFETIME

Participating in student organisations and activities is an important part of university education and often provides some of the most memorable and defining moments of the College life for our students.

Many students develop friendships and interests that last a lifetime.

They will learn people skills, teamwork, event management and more through organising different activities and providing services to their fellow students.

STUDENT ACTIVITIES STUDENT SHARING

STUDENT ACTIVITIES

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STUDENT ORGANISATIONS

The Students’ Union was formally established in 2014 to promote the welfare and sense of belonging of the student body. An executive committee is formed annually through election by all students to run the union. The union also coordinates Student Clubs and Societies. At present, over 10 Student Clubs and Societies covering a wide range of interests such as sports, arts, social and cultural activities have been set up to enrich students’ College life.

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Batch of Graduates” Event 2014

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Throughout the year, we got to organise activities for our schoolmates such as the Winter Ball and the Singing Contest. It was a totally new experience for me and I had a lot of fun through organising these functions and gained a lot of valuable experience that I cannot learn from lessons or textbooks.

STEFFI LAMYear 3 BA

ERICA CHANYear 4 BPAcc

My time in Centennial College has allowed me to meet students from different backgrounds. The professors are friendly and we have a lot of interactions inside and outside the classroom. I joined the summer internship programme in a government department where I could apply what I learnt. Apart from academic life, students at Centennial College can also participate in lots of activities organised by different societies. We can build up our self-confidence and at the same time explore ourselves.

I have made new friends through the orientation day and camp organised by the Students’ Union. Together we support and learn from each other. Upon graduation, I believe we will have equipped ourselves with solid and practical experience.

JOLA MOKYear 3 BA

Centennial College students are from different places with different cultural backgrounds. I like the way we interact with each other, which is really adorable.

ANGUS TSUIYear 3 BA

Centennial College provides a very warm community where it’s very easy to make friends, and easy to get help. With the benefits of small classes, we bump into our friends regularly, and have time to interact with our professors. Unlike bigger universities, your professor will remember your name here!

In March 2014, I had the honour to represent the College by participating in the first International Conference on Management as a Liberal Art in New York. In addition to sharing with business educators from all over the world, I got some tips on what makes for successful leadership and learnt basic management skills. It was really a valuable experience for me; it enhanced my interest and knowledge in management.

NANCY HOYear 3 BA

Centennial College provides a good learning atmosphere with professional and lively tuition during the lectures. Students and professors can interact and get to know each other more easily.

TIMOTHY CHANYear 3 BPAcc

STUDENTSHARING

INTERACTIVE TEACHING AND LEARNING

Students at Centennial College will enjoy some of the most advanced online learning facilities. The College has two e-platforms: the Learner Portal and WISE (Web-platform for Interactive Study Experience). Both use cutting-edge technology to provide effective teaching and learning support to students and teachers.

WI-FI CAMPUS

Students have free Wi-Fi and internet access throughout the campus. Computer laboratories and Cyber stations are also available on campus.

LEARNING RESOURCES

Students have a Learning Resources Centre on campus and privileged access to the nearby libraries at The University of Hong Kong. The Hong Kong University Library (HKUL) is the longest established academic library in Hong Kong. Students will be provided with a special borrower / reader card which gives them access to printed items and on-site access to the full electronic resources of HKUL.

LAVISH SPORTS FACILITIES

Staying fit and healthy is essential for a fulfilling life and Centennial College offers students access to the extensive sports facilities at HKU. These include track and field facilities, fully equipped fitness centres with experienced and helpful staff, and swimming pools.

Sports and fitness programmes are also run by experienced coaches to help students develop lifelong healthy habits and exercise routines.

Students can take their pick from a range of activities including adventure hiking, badminton, basketball, fencing, jazz dance, sport climbing, tennis, squash and yoga. Students can also enrol in different kinds of leadership workshops.

CATERING FACILITIES

Our catering service provider is dedicated to supplying healthy meals for all students. They serve pretty good coffee too!

The Student Common Room is a great place for meals and to meet classmates as well as join in other activities.

There are lots of places to eat out near the College campus, and students can choose from popular fast food chains to cha-chaan-tengs, Chinese teahouses, and takeaways. They are also welcome to visit the cafeterias and catering outlets on or nearby the HKU campus.

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HKU Main Library

Flora Ho Sports Centre of HKUThe College is in the Southern District of Hong Kong Island, and has been designed as a cosy environment for teaching and learning where our students can feel relaxed and mix easily with other students and teaching staff.

The College is currently looking for a suitable site for its permanent purpose-built campus to provide a more spacious and state-of-the-art teaching and learning environment.

A cosy, intimate environment for teaching and learning.

CAMPUS &FACILITIES

CHI WAH LEARNING COMMONS OF HKU

Our students can gain access to the Chi Wah Learning Commons, which are located at the podium of the HKU’s Centennial Campus. The area provides a variety of spaces, such as studying areas as well as reading and lounging areas for individual and self-paced learning. Our students can also enjoy different facilities like printing/scanning facilities and interview rooms there.

GOVERNMENT FUNDED SCHOLARSHIPS

Outstanding students will also be nominated for the Self-financing Post-secondary Scholarship Scheme established by the Education Bureau.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Two government financial assistance schemes are available for students in need:

• The Financial Assistance Scheme for Post-secondary Students

• The Non-means Tested Loan Scheme for Post-secondary Students

For details, please visit

http://www.sfaa.gov.hk

BURSARIES

The College has also set aside funds to offer financial assistance to students who have difficulty in continuing their study due to sudden financial hardship.


ADMISSIONS

Centennial College sets aside a scholarship budget each year for new students who have good academic results or other achievements.

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENT

Year 1 entry

Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) Candidates

a. Level 3 in English Language and Chinese Language1; and

b. Level 2 in Mathematics and Liberal Studies; andc. Level 2 in one Elective subject2.

1. Non-Chinese speaking applicants should have gained a Grade E or above in one of the six language subjects offered in HKDSE (Category C) in place of Chinese Language

2. or ‘Attained’ or ‘Attained with Distinction’ in an Applied Learning subject (Category B)

Other Candidates

Applicants holding non-local qualifications such as General Certificate of Education (GCE), International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma, Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) or the National Joint Entrance Examination (Gao Kao) are welcome to apply.

Advanced Standing

Like other universities, Centennial College has Advanced Standing arrangements for students with particular academic backgrounds. Advanced Standing may be granted in recognition of work undertaken previously in high schools, community colleges, universities or other educational institutions.

Associate Degree or Higher Diploma holders who are seeking direct entry to a senior year of our programmes may be granted up to 60 credits of Advanced Standing on admission.

Students who have previously completed their secondary education with outstanding results in International Baccalaureate (IB) or GCE A-Level, and those who have undertaken post-secondary studies in other universities or educational institutions may apply for Advanced Standing by indicating a preference of “Admissions with Advanced Standing” in the application form and submitting relevant supporting documents for the College’s consideration.

In all events, the number of Advanced Standing credits to be granted will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

TUITION FEES* The tuition fees in 2015-16 are now under review and will be announced in due course. Please refer to our website for the latest updates. • All fees once paid are non-refundable nor

transferable.

• Applicants who receive an offer of admission to a full-time bachelor’s degree programme funded by the University Grants Committee may apply for a refund in writing by a stipulated deadline. Applicants should refer to their offer letter for details. An administrative fee would be charged.

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For details, please refer to our website:www.centennialcollege.hku.hk

CENTENNIAL FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS

New students with excellent levels of academic achievement will be awarded the Centennial Foundation Scholarship. This scholarship is unique in that it covers in full all tuition fees for a full 4-year period of study. Students are required to fulfil specific academic requirements during their course of study.

CENTENNIAL SCHOLARSHIPS

New students with good academic results will be awarded the Centennial Scholarships.

PRINCIPAL RECEOMMENDATION SCHEME-TALENT DEVELOPMENT AWARD

New students recommended by their secondary school principal based on special talents (such as music, sport, art, leadership, etc) will be awarded the Talent Development Award.

FULL AND HALF SCHOLARSHIPS SCHEME

The College is also actively raising donations to provide scholarships for our students. Funded by the Wu Jieh Yee Charitable Foundation and Philip K. H. Wong Foundation, the College offers FULL and HALF SCHOLARSHIPS to outstanding Year 1 students with financial difficulties who wish to pursue a liberal education at the College.

APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION

Please apply through our website

www.centennialcollege.hku.hk

or E-APP (for current HKDSE candidates)

https://www.eapp.gov.hk/eapp/faces/app/index.jspx

Open for Application from December 2014

ValueScholarship Title

Equivalent to annual

tuition fee payable by

the recipient

HK$23,000 for Year 1


Centennial Foundation Scholarships

Centennial Scholarships

HK$10,000 or


Principal Recommendation Scheme – Talent Development Award

Full tuition fee or

half tuition fee for Year 1

Full and Half Scholarships Scheme

ENQUIRIES

E-mail [email protected]

Tel 852. 3762 6200

Address 3 Wah Lam Path, Pokfulam, Hong Kong

Facebook www.facebook.com/hkcentennialcollege

www.centennialcollege.hku.hk

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