Draft:School of Professional Education and Executive Development

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School of Professional Education and Executive Development (SPEED)
VisionTo be a leading self-financing tertiary education institution offering professionally-oriented programmes in Hong Kong[1]
Established1999
TypeSelf-financed Tertiary Institution
Parent InstitutionThe Hong Kong Polytechnic University
DirectorDr Jason Chan, MH, JP
LocationPolyU Hung Hom Bay Campus

8 Hung Lok Road, Hung Hom, Kowloon

PolyU West Kowloon campus

9 Hoi Ting Road, Yau Ma Tei, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Websitewww.speed-polyu.edu.hk

The School of Professional Education and Executive Development (SPEED) was established in 1999 by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU). It functions as an educational unit under the PolyU-affilicated College of Professional and Continuing Education (PolyU CPCE), alongside the Hong Kong Community College (PolyU HKCC). It is the only institution in Hong Kong with a University Grants Committee (UGC) university background that offers top-up degree courses.[2]. It is also one of the ten applied learning course providers in Hong Kong, that provides elective subjects within the senior secondary curriculum.[3]

PolyU SPEED has been offering self-financed articulation degree (also known as top-up degree) Bachelor's degree programmes in various disciplines since 2003, including Accountancy, Business, Hospitality and Tourism Management, Marketing, Language and Communication, Building, Surveying and Property Management, Engineering, Health, Information Technology and Data Science [4], Design, and Social Sciences and Humanities. These programs are offered on a full-time or part-time basis, and are designed for associate degree and higher diploma graduates as well as working adults. The Bachelor's degrees are accredited and awarded by PolyU. The engineering degree programmes are also accredited by Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE)[5]. As of 2020, PolyU SPEED has a total of around 14,600 degree graduates. In 2020, the number of admissions was 4540 [6].

PolyU SPEED has established partnerships with Northumbria University’s Newcastle Business School and the University of London. This collaboration allows them to offer top-up honors degree programs and preparatory law courses in Hong Kong[7], respectively, since 2003.

In addition to degree programs, PolyU SPEED provides continuing education courses for working professionals and lifelong learners. These courses cover customized corporate training and consultancy services for organizations/corporations in the private and public sectors in Hong Kong. Some of the courses can be subsidized by the Hong Kong Government under the Continuing Education Fund (CEF)[8].

PolyU SPEED's Centre for Professional and Business English (CPBE)[9] offers a range of services to enhance English communication skills. These services include corporate training, professional development programs for teachers, recruitment screening tests, editing and proofreading services, and public workshops and courses. [10]

History[edit]

PolyU SPEED was first established in 1999 by PolyU, and operated on PolyU Main Campus. Initially, it offered short courses, diploma programs, and certificate programs.

In 2002, it became an educational unit of PolyU CPCE.

In 2003, it started offering articulation degree programs for sub-degree graduates.

In 2009, it extended its campus from PolyU Main Campus to PolyU Hung Hom Bay Campus and West Kowloon Campus.

Campuses[edit]

SPEED has two campuses in Hong Kong, which are shared with Hong Kong Community College.

  • PolyU Hung Hom Bay Campus (HHB), built in 2007
    • Address: 8 Hung Lok Road, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong.
  • PolyU West Kowloon Campus (WK), built in 2008
    • Address: 9 Hoi Ting Road, Yau Ma Tei, Kowloon, Hong Kong.

Articulation Degree Programmes offered in 2024/25[edit]

In 2024/25, PolyU SPEED offers 29 full-time and 17 part-time articulation honours degree programmes.[11]

Accounting and Finance Building, Surveying and Property Management Business
  • BBA (Hons) in Accountancy
  • BBA (Hons) in Finance
  • BSc (Hons) in Building Engineering and Management
  • BSc (Hons) in Property and Asset Management
  • BSc (Hons) in Surveying
  • BBA (Hons)
  • BBA (Hons) in Health Services Management Full-time
  • BBA (Hons) in Human Resource Management
  • BBA (Hons) in Innovation and Design Management
  • BBA (Hons) in International Business Full-time
  • BBA (Hons) in Operations and Supply Chain Management
Design Engineering Health, Information Technology and Data Science
  • BA (Hons) in Media and Communication Design
  • BEng (Hons) in Electrical Engineering Full-time
  • BEng (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering
  • BSc (Hons) in Applied Sciences (Health Studies)
  • BSc (Hons) in Applied Sciences (Information Systems and Web Technologies)
  • BSc (Hons) in Applied Sciences (Statistics and Data Science)
Hospitality and Tourism Management Language and Communication Marketing
  • BBA (Hons) in Convention and Event Management
  • BBA (Hons) in Hospitality Management
  • BBA (Hons) in Travel Industry Management
  • BA (Hons) in Chinese Language and Culture Full-time
  • BA (Hons) in Language and Professional Communication (Digital Media)
  • BA (Hons) in Language Studies with Information Analytics
  • BBA (Hons) in Marketing and Digital Strategy
  • BBA (Hons) in Marketing and Public Relations
  • BBA (Hons) in Marketing Management
Social Sciences and Humanities
  • Bachelor of Social Work (Honours)
  • BSSc (Hons)
  • BSSc (Hons) in Psychology
  • BSSc (Hons) in Social Policy and Management

Photos of the campuses[edit]

  • Hung Hom Bay Campus
    Hung Hom Bay Campus
  • Hung Hom Bay Campus
    Hung Hom Bay Campus
  • West Kowloon Campus
    West Kowloon Campus

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Vision and Mission". www.speed-polyu.edu.hk. Retrieved 2024-04-08.
  2. ^ "PolyU SPEED招生日 助在職人士取得學位 (Chinese)". www.hk01.com. 14 July 2022. Retrieved 2024-04-09.
  3. ^ "Applied Learning - Course Providers". www.edb.gov.hk. Retrieved 2024-04-17.
  4. ^ "School of Professional Education and Executive Development of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University". www.ogcio.gov.hk. Retrieved 2024-04-17.
  5. ^ "PolyU SPEED offers HKIE accredited engineering programmes". www.thestandard.com.hk. Retrieved 2024-04-09.
  6. ^ "數據透視(Chinese)" (PDF). Legislative Council of Hong Kong. Retrieved 2024-04-17.
  7. ^ "Having law on your side". www.scmp.com. 12 December 2012. Retrieved 2024-04-09.
  8. ^ "List of Course Providers". www.wfsfaa.gov.hk. Retrieved 2024-04-17.
  9. ^ "Centre for Professional and Business English (CPBE)". cpbe.speed-polyu.edu.hk. Retrieved 2024-04-08.
  10. ^ "School Overview". www.speed-polyu.edu.hk. Retrieved 2024-04-08.
  11. ^ "List of Programmes". www.speed-polyu.edu.hk. Retrieved 2024-04-08.

External links[edit]

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