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Introduction

“Connectivity in Finance” is a student enrichment programme connecting HKU Business School students to the industry through a series of firm visits, guest talks and trade simulation training. This programme was well received by the past student participants. 

 

Programme Objective

- To allow students to gain fundamental business and financial knowledge

- To offer students to get in touch with the industry so as to boost their confidence for their future career development

 

Programme Details

Date: March 4 - 6, 2024 (First 3 days of the Reading Week of the 2nd Semester of 2023-24)

 

Visits and Workshops*

- Financial Services and Treasury Bureau (FSTB)

- Bank Julius Baer & Co. Ltd

- Citibank Hong Kong

- Deutsche Bank AG

- Goldman Sachs (Asset Management and Private Bank)

- Amplify Trading – Trading Simulation Training Workshop

* Visits and itinerary are subject to change

 

Eligibility

All UG Student with - 
(i) demonstrated interest in the Asset Management and Private Banking industry; and
(ii) outstanding engagement in university life/activities

 

Application

Interested students please put in an application via the following link by 11:59 p.m., January 14, 2024 (Sunday). Applications will be reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis. Late and/or incomplete applications will NOT be considered. 

 

Application Link: https://hku.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eEgOy3pgNiQx9gq 

 

* You are reminded to avoid last-minute application because the online system would likely be overloaded with large volume of applications on the closing date. This would render you impossible to make a timely application.

 

Selection Criteria

All interested students are required to complete the follows:

 

- Complete and submit the application form by the indicated deadline.

- Students will be asked to upload the following documents through the application form: 

 

1. Passport-size photo

2. Most updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)

3. An Essay for answering the following questions with no more than 300 words in English (in MS-Word format)

- What are your expectations in joining the "Connectivity in Finance" events?

- How is the programme experience essential to your personal/academic/career planning?

- Please elaborate on the essential quality which you possess which is crucial for participating in this programme

 

Programme fee

A refundable deposit of HK$2,000 has to be paid by student participants. The deposit will be refunded to students upon successful completion of the Programme, inclusive of submission of a Programme-end evaluation and a reflection report. Please note that full attendance to every arranged activity is expected, otherwise refundable deposit will be forfeited.

 

Enquiry

Please contact Mr. Patrick Lau at email: fbe.ugenrichment@hku.hk or phone: (852) 3917 1024.

 

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