Academic Subjects (5-day)
Highlights
Participants can take a 5-day academic subject (credit-bearing or non-credit-bearing) as part of the PolyU Summer Institute to test their academic abilities in a university setting. The subject will run from 3 to 7 August 2026 (Monday to Friday), offering participants university level lectures and an understanding of the latest industrial trends in the respective discipline. Additionally, they will gain first-hand insights into university-level expectations and resources, perfect for participants transitioning from secondary to tertiary education.
Credit-bearing Subjects (1-Credit)
| Faculty / School | Subject Code | Subject Title |
|---|---|---|
| Business | AF1012 | Fundamentals of Accounting & Finance |
| Business | MM1031 | Introduction to Innovation and Entrepreneurship |
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Computer and Mathematical Sciences |
DSAI1104 | AI and Data Analytics Basics |
| Health and Social Sciences | APSS1201 | Ethics and Technology |
| Health and Social Sciences | APSS1202 | Living in an Ageing World: Opportunities in Our Shared Future |
Transcript and Certificate
- In-class quizzes/ assignments and attendance will be taken into consideration for the final assessment. You are strongly advised to attend all classes.
- A certificate of attendance will be awarded upon completion of the subject with 80% of attendance.
- Credit-bearing students will also receive a transcript of studies upon completion of the subject.
Credit Transfer
- Credit-bearing students can apply for credit transfer of the subject taken upon admission to PolyU.
Non-Credit-bearing Subjects
| Faculty / School | Subject Code | Subject Title |
|---|---|---|
| Business | SI0101 | Business Analytics Adventure: Turning Data into Decisions |
| Construction and Environment | SI0201 | Sustainable Urban Development |
| Construction and Environment | Common Spatial Data Infrastructure (CSDI) and GIS workshop | |
| Engineering | SI0401 | Global Engineering Professionals |
| Engineering | Future Engineers: Mechatronics & Intelligent Systems | |
| Humanities | SI0601 | Introduction to Global Mediation |
| Humanities | SI0602 | Introduction to Language Science |
| Science | SI0701 | Beauty of Modern Science |
| Design | SI0801 | i-Empathy: Exploring User Perspectives |
| Fashion and Textiles | SI0901 | Designing Smart Wearables |
| Fashion and Textiles | SI0902 | Introduction to Digital Presentation in Fashion |
Certificate
- In-class quizzes/ assignments and attendance will be taken into consideration for the final assessment. You are strongly advised to attend all classes.
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A certificate of attendance will be awarded upon completion of the subject with 80% of attendance.