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 |
|---|---|
| 29 March (10:00) - 11 April 2023 (23:59) | HKBU current students (Category 1 & 2) |
| on or before 9 June 2023 (23:59) | HKBU new students who are admitted directly to Year 3 of study in 2023 (Category 1) |
| 5 July (9:00) - 6 July 2023 (17:00) | Course add/drop for students in Category 1-3 (Course add/drop form) |
| 7 - 19 Jul 2023 | Course withdrawal application via Online Form in the BUniPort |
Course list
| Department | Course Code* | Course Title | Units | Time | Venue | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Religion and Philosophy | GFVM1035 | Freedom in Modern Society | 3 | 14:00 - 17:00 | AAB708 | For HKBU students only |
| Department of Religion and Philosophy | GFVM1036 | Happiness: East and West | 3 | 09:00 - 12:00 | AAB609 | For ALL students |
| Language Centre | FREN1005 (Cancelled) | French I | 3 | 14:00 - 17:00 | N/A | For category 1, 3 students |
| Language Centre | LANG1026 (Section 21 & 22) | Practical Putonghua | 3 | 09:00 - 12:00 | Section 21: CEC801
Section 22: CEC911 | For HKBU students only |
| Language Centre | LANG1105 | Introductory Mandarin for Non-Chinese Speakers (Part I) | 3 | 14:00 - 17:00 | LMC509 | For Exchange students only |
| Language Centre | LANG1107 (Cancelled) | Introductory Cantonese for Non-Chinese Speakers | 3 | 14:00 - 17:00 | N/A | For Exchange students only |
| Language Centre | LANG2045 | Sense-making in the Digital Age: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly | 3 | 09:00 - 12:00 | LMC509 | For category 1, 3, 4 students |
| Language Centre | SPAN1005 (Cancelled) | Spanish I | 3 | 09:00 - 12:00 | N/A | For category 1, 3 students |
| Department | Course Code* | Course Title | Units | Time | Venue | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Management, Marketing and Information Systems | BUSI3046 | Business Communications | 3 | 09:00-12:00 | AAB613 | For category 1, 3, 4 students |
| Department of Management, Marketing and Information Systems | GTCU2036 | Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship | 3 | 09:00-12:00 | AAB503 | For ALL students |
| Department of Management, Marketing and Information Systems | MKTG2005 | Marketing Management | 3 | 14:00-17:00 | AAB609 | Pre-requisite: BUSI1005 (for non-BBA students)
For category 1, 3, 4 students |
| Course Code* | Course Title | Units | Time | Venue | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GTSC2065 | Diseases and Medicine | 3 | 09:00 - 12:00 | AAB506 | For category 1, 2, 4 students
(Not for HKBU SCM students)
|
| Department | Course Code* | Course Title | Units | Time | Venue | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Communication Studies | COMM1015 | Studies in Communication, Media, and Journalism | 3 | 09:00-12:00 | AAB706 | For category 1, 3, 4 students |
| Department of Communication Studies | COMM2006 | Communication Theory (Communication Studies) | 3 | 14:00-17:00 | AAB504 | For category 1, 3, 4 students |
| Department of Communication Studies | PRAD2037 (Cancelled) | Interpersonal Communication | 3 | 09:00-12:00 | N/A | For category 1, 3, 4 students |
| Department of Communication Studies | PRAO3075 | Intercultural Communication | 3 | 09:00-12:00 | CVA519 | For category 1, 3, 4 students |
| Department of Communication Studies | PRAO3087 (Cancelled) | Organization Communication Issues and Processes | 3 | 14:00-17:00 | N/A | For category 1, 3, 4 students |
| Department of Journalism | JOUR2076 | Data Journalism | 3 | 14:00-17:00 | AAB706 | For category 1, 3, 4 students |
| Department of Journalism | JOUR4005 (Cancelled) | Theory and Practice of Journalism in Greater China | 3 | 14:00-17:00 | N/A | For category 1, 3, 4 students |
| Department | Course Code | Course Title | Units | Time | Venue | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy of Film | FILM3135 | The Other Cinema: Cult, Exploitation, Experimental Films | 3 | 14:00-17:00 | AAB707 | For category 1, 3, 4 students |
| Academy of Film | FILM4027 | Special Topic in Film - Comedy Film and Its History | 3 | 09:00 - 12:00 | AAB708 | For category 1, 3, 4 students |
| Academy of Visual Arts | GTCU2046 | The Synergy of Chinese Arts and Literature as Self-Expression | 3 | 14:00 - 17:00 | CVA304 (updated) | For ALL students |
| Department | Course Code* | Course Title | Units | Time | Venue | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Computer Science | COMP3115 (Cancelled) | Exploratory Data Analysis and Visualization | 3 | 14:00-17:00 | N/A | For category 1, 3, 4 students |
| Department of Biology | GTSC2056 | You and Your Health | 3 | 09:00 - 12:00 | AAB707 | For ALL students |
| Department of Mathematics | GFQR1036 | Algorithmic Life | 3 | 14:00 - 17:00 | OEE501 | For ALL students |
| Department of Mathematics | GFQR1045 | Making a Smart Decision
| 3 | 09:00-12:00 | LMC512 | For ALL students |
| Department | Course Code* | Course Title | Units | Time | Venue | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Government and International Studies | GTSU2036 | Ethics, Governance, and Public Policy | 3 | 14:00-17:00 | AAB613 | For ALL students |
| Department of History | HIST2105 | Introduction to Modern Chinese History | 3 | 09:00 - 12:00 | AAB504 | For category 1, 3, 4 students |
| Department of History | HIST2106 (Cancelled) | History of Hong Kong since 1900 | 3 | 14:00 - 17:00 | N/A | For category 1, 3, 4 students |
| Department of Sport, Physical Education and Health | UCHL1027 | Mind and Body Exercises: Stretching and Pilates
| 2 | 09:00 - 11:00 | ACTR & MPC-WHSC | For ALL students |
Notes:
| • | Course descriptions are available at the University Student Handbook. |
| • | All courses are conducted in English, with the exception of LANG1026 which is conducted in Putonghua. |
| • | 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. |