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The Finance Lab:
Real-World Skills for Tomorrow’s Financial Professionals


Organising Programme
• Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Personal Finance (JUPAS Code: JS8688)
Description
This 3-day immersive Summer Programme, designed for Secondary 4 to Secondary 6 Students, offers a hands-on introduction to the world of personal finance and career pathways in the financial sector. Through interactive workshops, field visits to key financial institutions, and direct dialogues with industry practitioners, participants will gain practical insights into financial planning, fintech innovation, and professional finance roles.

Date
3 - 5 July 2026
 
Location
EdUHK Taipo Campus and Off-Campus Visit
 
Target Students
Secondary 4 to Secondary 6 Students
 
Language 
English & Cantonese
 
Mode
Face-to-Face
 
Accommodation
Yes

Programme Rundown


3 July 2026 (Friday)
Time Activity Presenter(s)
09:00 Shuttle Bus (from MTR University Station to EdUHK) /
09:30 – 10:30 Registration and Check-in: On-Campus Accommodation /
10:30 – 12:00 - Welcome and Warm-up Games 
- Financial Planning ABC: How to Start a Career in the Finance		 Programme Teaching Team
13:00 – 16:00 Finance Board Game: Rich Dad, Poor Dad; Reflection and Discussion Programme Teaching Team
16:00 – 17:00 Campus Tour /
18:30 – 20:00 - Activities at the Student Hostel
- Hall Culture and Senior University Student’s Sharing		 Senior University Students

4 July 2026 (Saturday)
Time Activity Presenter(s)
10:00 – 11:30 Field Visit: Hong Kong Monetary Authority and Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HSBC / ICBC (Asian) banker/manager will be the mentor) Guest Speaker
14:00 – 15:30 Practitioner Sharing Session by CEO of FUTU (富途牛牛) (Mr. LI Hua) (Or alternative speaker in top finance company) Guest Speaker
15:30 – 17:00 Entrepreneurs' Essential: Sharing by Student Affairs Office Student Affairs Office
18:30 – 20:00 Prepare a Proposal for the Financial Education Activities on Campus Senior University Students

5 July 2026 (Sunday)
Time Activity Presenter(s)
09:30 – 11:00 Showcasing the Financial Education Plan on Campus /
11:00 – 12:00 Group Sharing: The Daily Work in the Finance Sector (Fund Manager, Fintech Starter, Broker, Financial Analyst, Banker, and Financial Advisor will be invited to the Campus. Students will be Split into several groups for Discussion.) Guest Speakers
12:00 – 13:30 Lunch Gathering with Professors /
13:30 – 15:00 Admissions Talk by Registry Registry
15:00 – 16:00 - Issuing Certificates/Award
- Conclusion		 /
16:00 – 17:00 Check-out: On-Campus Accommodation /
17:00 Shuttle Bus (from EdUHK to MTR University Station) /
Application Procedure
1. Complete the Application Form
Please fill out the online application form.
2. Submit Required Documents
Applicants must upload the following documents together with the online application form:
• A softcopy of the most recent school transcript
• A short self-introduction (e.g., stating reasons for participation and interest in the finance field, approximately 100-150 words)
3. Application Deadline
30 April 2026 (Thursday)
4. Selection and Result Announcement
• Places are limited (25-40 participants). If the number of applications exceeds the quota, the Department of Social Sciences and Policy Studies (SSPS) will shortlist applicants based on the information provided.
• Successful applicants will be notified individually by email on or before 29 May 2026. They are required to confirm acceptance of their offer by a specified date.
 
Application Period
1 March - 30 April 2026
 
Fee
Free-of-Charge
  • Shuttle Bus will be Provided
  • Meals are at Participant’s Own Cost
  • A Refundable Deposit of HK$400  (A refundable deposit is required to secure a spot, with a full refund provided to participants who attend and complete all Summer Programme sessions. Arrangement of the refundable deposit submission will be announced to the enrolled participants.)
 
Online Registration (Individual)
Link
 
Online Registration (School)
Link
 
Certificate of Attendance
Participants who successfully complete the Summer Programme will receive the Certificate of Attendance 
 
Enquiries
Contact Person: Ms Yan YANG
Phone: 2948 6742
Email: yhaoyan@eduhk.hk
Disclaimer
The Faculty of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, The Education University of Hong Kong, reserves all rights to modify the event schedule, programme, application procedures, eligibility requirements, and selection criteria for the Summer Programmes at any time, with or without prior notice. In the event of any changes, we will attempt to inform participants within a reasonable timeframe.
 
Personal Information Collection Statement (PICS)
1. The personal data provided by you will be used for the administration of Summer Programmes.
2. Your personal data provided is intended for internal use, will be treated strictly confidential, and may be transferred to other unit(s) within the University if necessary.  It will not be transferred to outside parties.
3. You have the right to request access to and correction of information held by us about you. If you wish to access or correct your personal data, or to opt out of receiving any communications, please approach the respective Summer Programmes’ contact points below:
• Discover Sports Science: A Practical Experience Day Behind the Scenes | Mr Nelson LUI | khlui@eduhk.hk
• 3 Day Summer Programme 2026: A Journey into the Mysteries of AI and Mathematics | Ms Shine ZHAO | mit@eduhk.hk
• STEM Education Experience Summer Programme | Ms Isabel LEI | ylei@eduhk.hk
• BSc(IEM) Summer Programme: Coastal Fieldwork Experience | Ms Ivory ZHANG | zjingwen@eduhk.hk
• The Finance Lab: Real-World Skills for Tomorrow’s Financial Professionals | Ms Yan YANG | ssps@eduhk.hk
4. The University’s Privacy Policy Statement (PPS) can be found at www.eduhk.hk/en/privacy-policy.
 
Direct Marketing
The Faculty of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, The Education University of Hong Kong, may use your personal data in direct marketing only if you consent or do not object. As to direct marketing, our Summer Programmes intends: to use your personal data, profiling information compiled, generated or held by our Summer Programmes from time to time; and to directly market and promote the activities, contests, conferences, events and promotional campaigns from time to time available to our Summer Programmes or the Faculty of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, The Education University of Hong Kong.
 
Minors
If the applicant is under the age of 18, please consult his/her parents or legal guardian(s) on the content of this PICS and our PPS, and ensure that the applicant understands the matters set out in this PICS and our PPS and obtains the consent of his/her parents or legal guardian(s) before giving the applicant’s consent to this PICS and providing his/her personal data to The Faculty of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, The Education University of Hong Kong.
 
Filming
The Faculty of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, The Education University of Hong Kong, may use any photos and videos taken in the Summer Programmes for promotional purposes if deemed fit by The Faculty of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, The Education University of Hong Kong, without prior notice.
 
(In case of any dispute, the Faculty of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, The Education University of Hong Kong, reserves the right of final decision. In the event of any inconsistency or ambiguity between the English and the Chinese versions of these terms and conditions, the English version shall prevail.)
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