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Programme Overview
First of its Kind in Hong Kong PolyU is committed to nurturing socially responsible leaders and professionals with a strong sense of national pride and a global perspective. The current 3-credit Service-Learning requirement introduces all PolyU students to community engagement and enables them to apply what they learn to address real world problems. Now, PolyU is launching the Minor in Service-Learning for Socially Responsible Leadership for students who are inspired to engage further. As the first programme of its kind in Hong Kong, it offers academic recognition and supports students’ long-term commitment to making a difference as civic-minded professionals.
Shape Community Engagement. Build the Skills to Lead it This Minor programme is a natural extension of PolyU’s mission and existing service-learning efforts, aligned with global best practices. It deepens students’ understanding of the social, cultural, economic, and political factors that influence community needs and engagement initiatives. At the same time it builds future-ready skills and develops highly sought-after professional competencies, including leadership, project management, teamwork, and intercultural communication. By providing students with the knowledge and skills they will need to design, lead and execute high quality community-embedded work, the Minor programme helps students explore, strengthen, and sustain their commitment to community engagement.
US Exchange Opportunity An exchange opportunity is exclusively available to students in the Minor programme, with the opportunity for participation in a summer exchange programme at a prestigious U.S. university recognised for both academic excellence and community engagement. The exchange carries academic credit and provides an immersive abroad experience: students take classes exploring the host city’s history, politics, and social dynamics, and attend weekly talks by prominent local leaders and policymakers. Beyond the classroom, students are placed with community organisations, non-profits, or government agencies to gain hands-on experience in fields such as law, health, education, and sustainability—putting theory into practice and broadening their global perspectives. Visit this page to know more about the exchange opportunity.
Bridge to Career This Minor programme enhances graduate employability and equips students to step off campus and be the kind of leader employers and communities look for – practical, ethical, and impact-driven. It prepares students for meaningful careers or professional activities involving community engagement, such as leadership roles in social enterprises, non-government organisations, international organisations, and social innovation and corporate social responsibility projects. |
Minor in Service-Learning for Socially Responsible Leadership
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Entrance Requirement
To be eligible for a Minor, you must have completed Year 1 and have a cumulative GPA of 2.50 or above at the time of application for Minor enrolment.
How to apply for a Minor?
The Minor application period normally begins after the announcement of overall results for Semester Two of Year One. Your CGPA at the end of Semester Two of Year One will be used to determine your eligibility. If you are interested in pursuing a Minor, please submit your application via eStudent > Application Forms > (AR147) Application for Minor during the designated application period.
Application Period
The regular application period for Minor on eStudent has ended. If you are interested to apply for enrolment in 2026/27, please contact us at sl.minor@polyu.edu.hk or 2766 4376 for further details.
For the latest information, please refer to AR website.
Programme Structure
Credit Requirements:
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Core (compulsory subjects) |
9 credits |
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Electives |
9 credits |
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Total credits required |
18 credits |
Subject List*:
(a) Core (compulsory subjects)
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CUS1AN01 |
Principles of Service-Learning, Community Engagement, and Socially Responsible Leadership
serves as a critical foundation in students’ education by introducing the core principles, practices, and ethical dimensions of service-learning and community engagement and socially responsible leadership |
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CUS3005 |
Guided Studies in Service-Learning and Community Engagement (SLCE) Design and Planning
develops students’ ability to design effective SLCE projects by focusing on interdisciplinary approaches, needs assessment, stakeholder analysis, and project planning |
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CUS4000 |
Guided Studies in Service-Learning and Community Engagement (SLCE) Coordination, Implementation and Evaluation
emphasises the practical implementation, coordination, and evaluation of SLCE projects |
3 |
Students may fulfil the elective requirements by choosing one of the following combinations:
- One Service-Learning (SL) Subject from Appendix A (Row 1) + Two subjects from the list below (Row 3)
- One Service-Learning (SL) Subject from Appendix A (Row 1) + One Service-Learning Subject at Level 3 or Above from Appendix B (Row 2) + One subject from the list below (Row 3)
- Three subjects from the list below (Row 3)
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1. Service-Learning Subject - Appendix A1 |
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2. Service-Learning Subject at Level 3 or Above - Appendix B1 |
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3. Other Electives (Select one from below) 1 1. ABCT3103 Environmental Science |
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For further details of the programme requirements, please refer to the PRD.
* subject to change
1 Due to faculty/department exclusions or subject quota, not all subjects may be enrollable by all Minor students.
Enquiries
Please send your enquiries to sl.minor@polyu.edu.hk
