Associate Degree Programme(2013-2014)
Aims
- To provide post-secondary students with a full-time education opportunity to acquire broad-based general education in preparation for employment or further studies overseas and locally.
- To enhance the quality of life of the students through the pursuit of learning and the development of their potentials.
Programme Intended Learning Outcomes
- Communicate effectively in English and/or Chinese both as speakers and writers;
- Apply appropriate information literacy and IT, numeracy and problem-solving skills to manage challenges;
- Work in a team and pursue an active and healthy lifestyle;
- Analyze contemporary issues using broad-based knowledge of specific disciplines;
- Analyze and evaluate problems independently, critically and creatively; and
- Apply basic knowledge of specific disciplines to make informed choices and decisions.
Teaching Approach
In order to enhance learning effectiveness, a variety of pedagogical approaches have been adopted. Lecturers adopt diversified teaching methods that are learner-based, motivating, and interactive. Audio-visual aids, multi-media technology, group work and simulated learning activities are used to ensure students' involvement and learning in the process.
Programmes
| Hong Kong Baptist University Government-Funded Degree Programmes Curriculum |
Hong Kong Baptist University Self-Funded Degree Programmes Curriculum |
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| Undergraduate Programmes(4-year) | Associate Degree Programmes(2-year) | Self-Funded Undergraduate Programmes(2-year) | |||
| Major | Minimum 60 units | Concentration Electives | Minimum 24 units |
Major Electives | Minimum 66 units |
| Electives | Maximum 30 units | ||||
| General Education | 38 units (Exempted: CIE AD graduates only) |
General Education | 38 units | General Education | Exempted: CIE AD graduates only |
| Graduation Requirement | Minimum 128 units | Graduation Requirement | Minimum 62 units |
Graduation Requirement | Minimum 66 units |
| Award | HKBU Bachelor Degree | Award | HKBU Associate Degree | Award | HKBU Bachelor Degree |
| 4-year Curriculum：Minimum 128 units | 2+2 Curriculum：Minimum 128 units | ||||
The College is now offering the following concentration studies options and specialized curricula:
Associate of Arts
- Applied Social Service
- Bilingual Language and Literature Studies *
- Business Administration
- Chinese for Professional Purposes *
- Creative Communication
- Cultural Studies
- Film, Television and Digital Media Studies *
- Journalism *
- Marketing
- Music Studies
- Tourism and Hospitality Management
- Visual Arts
- Financial Management
* Written and spoken Chinese is a requirement for the concentrations
Associate of Science
- Business Information Systems
- Computing Studies
- Creative Digital Media Design
- Environmental Conservation Studies
- Food Safety and Environmental Health
- Life Science
- Nutrition and Food Management
- Professional Accountancy
- Psychology
- Sport and Recreation Studies
Programme Commencement Date
September 2013