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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.

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Credit-bearing Subjects

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Credit-bearing Subjects (1-Credit)

Faculty / School Subject Code Subject Title
Business AF1012 Fundamentals of Accounting & Finance
Business MM1031 Introduction to Innovation and Entrepreneurship

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

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.

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