PolyU Summer Institute 2024
Overview
The PolyU Summer Institute 2024 is designed for Secondary 4 and Secondary 5 students, or equivalent,
to have an immersive university experience at our campus and in Hong Kong.
Interested students may choose to enrol in either
(i) a residential camp (5 days, 4 nights); or
(ii) a credit-bearing course (1 week) and a residential camp (5 days, 4 nights).
(i) Residential Camp
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Hall check-in (for non-local students) |
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Residential Camp (5 days, 4 nights) (for all students) |
(ii) Credit-bearing course and residential camp
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Enrichment Activity (for non-local students) |
Residential Camp (5 days, 4 nights) (for all students) |
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Credit-bearing course (for enrolled students only) |
Hall check-out (for non-local students) |
Highlights
- Experience the interactive teaching and learning at PolyU
- Equip yourself with the essential aspects of innovation and entrepreneurship in a digital world
- Learn to apply innovative strategies to find creative solutions
- Transfer credit upon admission to PolyU
Course Details
Subject Title: |
Introduction to Innovation and Entrepreneurship (IE) |
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Subject Code: |
MM1031 |
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Credit Value: |
1 |
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Subject Description: |
This one-credit value subject introduces students to the essential aspects of innovation and entrepreneurship in a digital world. This subject is designed to be interactive, with short videos, cases, in-class discussions and activities interspersed throughout the subject’s online platform and five face-to-face seminars. |
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Objectives: |
The objective is to prepare students with an entrepreneurial mindset and apply innovative strategies to find creative solutions that benefit both organisation and society in the age of digital transformation. |
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Learning Outcomes: |
Upon completion of the subject, students will be able to: a. demonstrate an elementary understanding of innovation and entrepreneurship; |
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Total Class Contact Hours: |
13 |
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Medium of Instruction: |
English |
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Teaching Mode: |
Face-to-face |
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Quota: |
40 |
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Assessment: |
Online quizzes (10%) Participation (30%) |
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Attendance Requirement: |
75% |
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Transcript
- In-class quizzes/ assignments and attendance will be taken into consideration to the final grades. You are strongly advised to attend all classes.
- A transcript of studies will be issued to students upon completion of the credit-bearing course with 75% of attendance.
Credit transfer
- Students can apply for credit transfer of the subject taken upon admission to PolyU.
Highlights
- Explore PolyU's vibrant university life through a series of fun activities with PolyU student mentors
- Participate in the day-long attachment programmes offered by PolyU faculties and schools at your own choice
- Experience of the residential hall-life
- Cultural exchange with students of different backgrounds
- Join a PolyU’s service-learning project
Details
Period: | 22 to 26 July 2024 (Monday to Friday) |
Accommodation: |
Student Halls of Residence (Hung Hom)
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Meals: | Meals are included for the 5-day programme |
Attachment with Faculty/ School: |
Participants will be attached to two of the Faculties/ Schools during the camp. |
Certificate: | A certificate of attendance will be awarded upon completion of the camp (5 days, 4 nights). |
Eligibility
- Applicants should be studying secondary 4 & 5/ Grade 10 & 11/ Year 11 & 12 students (or equivalent) in the academic year 2023-24.
Curriculum/ Country/ Region | Level of Study | |
HKDSE (Hong Kong) | Secondary 4 | Secondary 5 |
US |
Grade 10 | Grade 11 |
UK | Year 11 | Year 12 |
Gaokao (Mainland China) | Senior 1 | Senior 2 |
International Baccalaureate (IB) | MYP (last year) | DP (1st year) |
National Curriculum (UK) | KS4 (1st year) | KS4 (2nd year) |
- Only non-local students who enrol in the credit-bearing course and do not hold a Hong Kong Permanent Identity Card (i.e. do not have the right of abode in Hong Kong) is required to apply for a student visa before coming to study in Hong Kong.
- Application procedures and guidelines will be specified in the ‘Notice of Offer’ if your application is successful.
- The student visa application fee is included in the programme fees.
Application is free of charge. Please refer to the below for the programme fees.
Local Students | Residential Camp1 |
Credit-bearing Course2 + Residential Camp1 |
Programme Fee: | HK$1,510 | HK$4,230 |
Programme Fee with Financial Assistance2: |
N/A | HK$1,410 |
Notes:
- 1 The programme fee covers meals during the residential camp and 4-night on-campus accommodation.
- 2 Financial assistance will be offered to local students who have financial needs to participate in the credit-bearing course, and are currently receiving one (or both) of the following financial support from the HKSAR government:
(a) Comprehensive Social Security Assistance (CSSA) Scheme; and/ or
(b) Full grant from the Textbook Assistance Scheme (TA) for secondary school students.
Non-local Students | Residential Camp3 |
Credit-bearing Course4 + Residential Camp4 |
Programme Fee: | HK$3,180 | HK$8,120 |
Notes:
- 3The programme fee covers meals during the residential camp and 6-night on-campus accommodation and a guided local tour.
- 4The programme fee covers meals during the residential camp and13-night on-campus accommodation, visa application, a guided local tour and enrichment activity.
Remarks:
- All fees paid are non-refundable unless otherwise specified.
- Payment procedure and deadline will be specified in the ‘Notice of Offer’ if your application is successful.
Principal's Nomination Sponsorship
- Students ranked amongst the top 20% of their peers in the same level with their Principal’s nomination can apply for the Principal’s Nomination Sponsorship (HK$1,000 in cash for local students and HK$2,000 in cash for non-local students). Selection will be made by the subject lecturer.
- The nominated students will be granted the sponsorship upon successful completion of the course and meeting the course requirements as mentioned above.
- A certificate of participation (with a sponsorship) will be issued.
- For application, please download the “Principal’s Nomination Form” here, seek your Principal’s approval, and upload it as supporting documents when submitting your online application.
An applicant should submit a complete online application and all required documents before the application deadline, please prepare the following documents before you start the online application process:
(i) Residential Camp
- A completed online application form (HERE); and
- Scanned copies of school examination reports for the last TWO terms (Final Term of 2022/23 and 1st Term of 2023/24) in English or Chinese.
(ii) Credit-bearing Course + Residential Camp
- A completed online application form (HERE); and
- Scanned copies of the school examination reports for the last TWO terms (Final Term of 2022/23 and 1st Term of 2023/24) in English or Chinese;
- (Strongly recommended) A personal statement written in English. Your personal statement may include:
o A brief self-introduction;
o Reason for being interested in the course; and
o Your expectations of the PolyU Summer Institute - Applicants who wish to be considered for the Principal Nomination Sponsorship are required to submit a scanned copy of the completed Principal’s nomination form
Selection and admission result
- Applicants should adhere to the deadline: 31 March 2024 (non-local students); 31 May 2024 (local students)
- Applications will be holistically reviewed and on a rolling basis after 31 March 2024. Application without sufficient supporting document(s) may not be processed and may cause delays.
- PolyU makes offers of admission from mid-April until all places are filled.
- Priority will be given to Secondary 5, or equivalent, students.
Application Starts: | 20 February 2024 |
Application Deadline: | 31 March 2024 (non-local students) 31 May 2024 (local students) |
Application Result Announcement: | On a rolling basis from mid-April 2024 until all places are filled |
Programme fee payment deadline: | Refer to the offer email |
Global Engagement Office | |
Telephone: | 3400 3204/ 3400 8302 |
Email: | local.study@polyu.edu.hk |