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THE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONAL AND CONTINUING EDUCATION (SPACE)
PROFESSIONAL DIPLOMA IN RETIREMENT SCHEMES MANAGEMENT IN COLLABORATION WITH THE HONG KONG RETIREMENT SCHEMES ASSOCIATION
HKU SPACE is pleased to offer a series of programmes in retirement schemes management in collaboration with the Hong Kong Retirement Schemes Association (HKRSA) to help enhance the knowledge, skills and professionalism of practitioners in the retirement planning and management industry. The Professional Diploma in Retirement Schemes Management will appeal to practitioners such as intermediaries, fund managers, scheme administrators, trustees, human resources personnel, consultants, regulators, accountants and actuaries. This programme is designed to provide comprehensive coverage of major topics in retirement planning and management in order to upgrade the standard of practice in the industry.
PROFESSIONAL DIPLOMA IN RETIREMENT SCHEMES MANAGEMENT
For students entering directly, the programme of study is as follows:
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List of Modules |
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1. Retirement Systems and Regulatory Framework |
3. Trusteeship |
5. Defined Benefit Schemes |
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2. Investments |
4. Retirement Schemes Administration |
6. Communication and Customer Service in Retirement Schemes Management |
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Number of Modules: |
6 modules |
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Number of Contact Hours: |
216 total hours. Each module consists of 36 hours - 11 3-hour teaching sessions followed by a 3 hour examination |
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Duration: |
Approximately 1 year assuming students take 2 modules per semester. |
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Entry Requirements: |
Students must satisfy: a minimum of 5 passes in the HKCEE including English and Mathematics or equivalent; and one A-level pass or two AS level passes in any subject or equivalent post-secondary qualifications; a minimum of 2 years of working experience. |
DELIVERY
The modules will be delivered in part-time face-to-face mode. Teaching will be done through lectures, tutorials, seminars, computer aided learning, classroom simulations, problem based learning and case study discussions. These sessions will be held on weekday evenings and on weekends.
ASSESSMENT AND AWARD
The assessment for each module consists of 40% coursework and 60% final examination. Students must also attend 70% of the lectures to obtain a passing grade. Both awards will be jointly issued by HKRSA and HKU SPACE.
PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION
Graduates will be eligible to join HKRSA as Affiliate Members. Graduates of the Professional Diploma who have one year's relevant working experience will be eligible to join HKRSA as Associate Members. The MPFA will recognize 3 modules in the Professional Certificate for CPD credits.
PROGRESSION ROUTES
The Professional Diploma programme will articulate to Napier University's BA (Hons) in Financial Services, the University of Michigan-Dearborn's MSc in Finance and the University of London's MSc in Financial Management.
TUITION FEE
The fees for each module will be vary depending on the module.
ENQUIRIES
If you have any enquiries please contact us through the following channels:
Address: Division of Finance, HKU SPACE, 34/F United Centre, 95 Queensway, HK.
Telephone: 2867-8468
Fax: 2858-4750
DOWNLOAD FILES
Package for 1st Semester 2006:
Package
| Enrolment form: | form |
| CEF application form: | CEF |
| Brochure with course contents: | Brochure |
Part-Time Instructor for the courses: Job Vacancies