Student Services
Application and Course List
The Summer Programme is designed for the following categories of students:
- HKBU students admitted directly to Year 3 of study
- HKBU current students (NOT under Category 1 and not in Final Year of study)
- Students of the University's exchange partnership institutions
- Students of the BNU-HKBU United International College (BNU-HKBU UIC)
Application period
| Date | Students |
|---|---|
| 28 March (10:00) - 11 April 2025 (23:59) | HKBU current students (Category 1 & 2) |
| 4 July (10:00) & 7 July 2025 (17:00) | Course add/drop for students in Category 1 - 3 (Course add/drop form) |
| 8 - 21 Jul 2025 | Course withdrawal application via Online Form in the BUniPort |
Course list
| Academy | Course Code* | Course Title | Units | Time | Venue | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy of Geography, Sociology and International Studies | SOCI2017 | Popular Culture and Society | 3 | 14:00 - 17:00 | TBC | For ALL students |
| Academy of Wellness and Human Development | UCHL1036 | Table Tennis: A Brainy Workout | 2 | 09:00 - 11:00 | TBC | For ALL students |
| Academy of Chinese, History, Religion and Philosophy | GFHC1045 | Hong Kong between Past and Present | 3 | 09:00 - 12:00 | TBC | For ALL students |
| Department | Course Code* | Course Title | Units | Time | Venue | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Accountancy, Economics and Finance | GTSU2007 | Fighting Poverty and Striving for a Sustainable Society | 3 | 09:00 - 12:00 | TBC | For ALL students |
| Department of Management, Marketing and Information Systems | BUSI3017 | International Business | 3 | 14:00 - 17:00 | TBC | For ALL students |
| Department of Management, Marketing and Information Systems | BUSI3046 | Business Communications in the Techonology Era | 3 | 09:00 - 12:00 | TBC | For ALL students |
| Department | Course Code* | Course Title | Units | Time | Venue | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Communication Studies | COMM1015 | Studies in Communication, Media, and Journalism | 3 | 14:00 - 17:00 | TBC | For ALL students |
| Department of Interactive Media | GAME2025 | Visual Communication | 3 | 14:00 - 17:00 | TBC | For ALL students |
| Department of Journalism | JOUR4047 | Comparative Perspectives on Media | 3 | 14:00 - 17:00 | TBC | For ALL students |
| Department of Communication Studies | PRAO3075 | Intercultural Communication | 3 | 14:00 - 17:00 | TBC | For ALL students |
| Department | Course Code | Course Title | Units | Time | Venue | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy of Film | FAGS1005 | Introduction to Performing Arts | 3 | 14:00 - 17:00 | TBC | For ALL students |
| Academy of Film | FILM3076 | Screen Acting Workshop | 3 | 09:00 - 12:00 | TBC | For ALL students |
| Academy of Visual Arts | GTCU2046 | The Synergy of Chinese Arts and Literature as Self-Expression | 3 | 14:00 - 17:00 | TBC | For ALL students |
| Department | Course Code* | Course Title | Units | Time | Venue | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Mathematics | SCIE3005 | AI for Science | 3 | 09:00 - 12:00 | TBC | For ALL students |
| Department of Computer Science | COMP2045 | Programming and Problem Solving | 2 | 14:00 - 17:00 | TBC | For ALL students |
| Department of Computer Science | COMP3925 | Data Analysis Studio | 1 | 14:00 - 17:00 | TBC | For ALL students |
| Department of Mathematics | GFQR1057 | How to Survive in the World of Misinformation | 3 | 14:00 - 17:00 | TBC | For ALL students |
| Department | Course Code* | Course Title | Units | Time | Venue | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | GTSC2065 | Diseases and Medicine | 3 | 09:00 - 12:00 | TBC | For ALL students |
| Department | Course Code* | Course Title | Units | Time | Venue | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | LANG1026 | Practical Putonghua | 3 | 14:00-17:00 | TBC | For category 1, 2 students |
| - | LANG1105 | Introductory Mandarin for Non-Chinese Speakers (Part I) | 3 | 14:00-17:00 | TBC | For category 1, 2, 3 students |
| - | LANG1107 | Introductory Cantonese for Non-Chinese Speakers | 3 | 14:00-17:00 | TBC | For category 1, 2, 3 students |
| - | LANG2045 | Language Online: Unearthing Controversial Narratives on the Web | 3 | 09:00-12:00 | TBC | For ALL students |
| - | JPSE1005 | Japanese I | 3 | 14:00-17:00 | TBC | For ALL students |
| - | FREN1005 | French I | 3 | 09:00-12:00 | TBC | For ALL students |
Notes:
| • | Course descriptions are available at the University Student Handbook. |
| • | All courses are conducted in English, with the exception of LANG1026 (conducted in Putonghua) and FILM3076 (conducted in Cantonese). |
| • | Face-to-face teaching and learning will be adopted. |
| • | Courses with low student enrolment may be cancelled. |
* Explanatory Notes to the Course Code:
| • | The first digit of the course number signifies the level for which the course is intended. |
| • | Level 1 (i.e. 1000-series) courses are introductory, foundation, basic skill type courses, or courses generally appropriate to the first year of a full-time undergraduate programme. |
| • | Level 2 (i.e. 2000-series) courses are intermediate level courses, or courses which are generally appropriate to the second year of an undergraduate programme. |
| • | Level 3 (i.e. 3000-series) and Level 4 (i.e. 4000-series) courses are those courses which involve more advanced study skills often requiring Level 1 and Level 2 prerequisites. |