Program Overview

Programmes

The College of International Education, HKBU offers various programmes, including:

• Higher Diploma Programme
• Associate Degree Programme
• Self-funded Undergraduate Programmes

Associate Degree Programme

The Associate Degree Programme is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in their chosen field. The programme offers various concentrations, including:

• Applied Science
  • Environmental Conservation Studies
  • Financial Technology
  • Geography and Resources Management
  • Health Sciences
  • Life Science
  • Nutrition and Food Management
• Arts and Languages
  • Chinese for Professional Purposes
  • Cultural Studies
  • Music Studies
  • Professional Communication and English Studies
  • Visual Arts
• Business
  • Business Administration
  • Financial Management
  • Marketing
  • Professional Accountancy
  • Tourism and Hospitality Management
• Communication
  • Creative Communication
  • Creative Digital Media Design
  • Creative Media Writing
  • Film, Television and Digital Media Studies
  • Journalism
  • Media Communication
  • News and Cultural Communications
• Social Sciences
  • Applied Social Service
  • History and Hong Kong Studies
  • Practical Philosophy
  • Psychology
  • Social and Public Policy Studies
  • Society and Wellness Studies
  • Sociology and Digital Society
  • Sport and Recreation Studies

Journalism

The Journalism programme is designed to introduce students to the theories and skills of journalism as a profession. The programme aims to train students to acquire an understanding of the role of journalism in society and to put their knowledge into practice.

Programme Features

The programme features include:

• Both practical journalistic skills and theoretical understanding of journalism
• Joining reporting field trips

Career Prospects

Graduates with a vision for the media industry in Asia-Pacific can pursue their career in editorial, journalistic, public relations, entertainment, and advertising sectors.

Curriculum

The curriculum includes:

• Discipline Specific Content (24 Units)
  • Concentration Studies (15 Units)
    • Broadcast News Production
    • Chinese News Writing and Reporting
    • Data Journalism
    • Journalism, Ethics and Society
    • Reporting in English
  • Elective Studies (9 Units)
    • Introduction to Communication Theory
    • Introduction to Media and Communication
    • Principles of Microeconomics
    • Visual Production for New Media
    • Corporate and Media Communication in Chinese
    • Creative and Social Media
    • Essentials of Financial Technology
    • Essentials of Sociology
    • Introduction to Education
    • Event Management
    • Food Safety and Public Health Management
    • Graphic Design and Visual Communication
    • Human Physiology
    • Introduction to Philosophy
    • Marketing Principles
    • Popular Culture in Contemporary China
    • Text and Image: A Critical Analysis
• Generic Content (38 Units)
  • Core Courses (16 units)
    • English Academic Writing I & II
    • Written and Spoken Modern Chinese
    • Healthy Lifestyle
    • The Art of Persuasion
    • English for Professional Communication / Literary Appreciation / Reading Contemporary Worlds
  • General Education Foundational Courses (9 units)
    • History and Civilization
    • Values and the Meaning of Life
    • Quantitative Reasoning
  • Interdisciplinary Thematic Courses (6 units)
    • Science, Technology and Society
    • Sustainable Communities
    • Culture, Creativity and Innovation
  • Free Electives (7 units)
    • Complete a total of 7 units from a diversified range of disciplines

Articulation Track Records

The College has established articulation track records with various universities, including:

• UGC-funded Universities
  • Hong Kong Baptist University
    • BCOMM (Hons) - Journalism and Digital Media Major - Chinese Journalism Concentration
    • BCOMM (Hons) - Journalism and Digital Media Major - Data and Media Communication Concentration
    • BCOMM (Hons) - Journalism and Digital Media Major - International Journalism Concentration
    • BSocSc (Hons) in Integrated Communication Management
    • BSocSc (Hons) in Media and Social Communication
    • BA (Hons) in Creative Writing for Film, Television and New Media
    • BA (Hons) in Cultural Studies and Creative Industries
  • The Chinese University of Hong Kong
    • BSSc in Global Studies
  • City University of Hong Kong
    • BA Digital Television and Broadcasting
  • The Education University of Hong Kong
    • BA (Hons) in Language Studies
  • Lingnan University
    • Bachelor of Social Sciences (Hons)
• Other Local Institutions
  • Hong Kong Shue Yan University
    • BA (Hons) in Journalism and Mass Communication
  • Chu Hai College of Higher Education
    • BA (Hons) in Journalism and Communication

College Life

The College provides various experiential learning opportunities, including:

• "The Role and Value of Civic Journalism" forum
• Model United Nations Training Programme in New York and London

Alumni Sharing

Alumni have shared their experiences and thoughts on the programme, including:

• "The Journalism programme was rich in content and closely kept up with the times."
• "I was fortunate to have met a lot of friends who were passionate in journalism."
• "The College provides a variety of experiential learning opportunities to students."