ENG--- New Student Orientation Session.pptx

Contents
1. About HKMU
2. What is Distance Learning (DL)?
3. Registration Value/ Credit System used in HKMU
4. Academic Reform
5. Advanced Standing/ Credit Transfer
6. Study Cycle, Academic Calendar and Key dates for DL programmes
7. Programme Structure, Study Load and Advice on Course Selection
8. Assessment and Examination
9. Introduction of the School of Open Learning
10.Financial Assistance and Scholarships
11.Teaching and Learning Resources in HKMU
12.Campus Tour and Student Facilities
13.How to seek help？
14.Q&A

About HKMU
• Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU),
formerly The Open University of Hong Kong, was
stablished by the Government in 1989 as
• The University is currently the
largest self-financing institution in
Hong Kong with over 140,000
graduates.
The Open Learning Institute of Hong Kong.

About HKMU
The logo has a simple and clear design, using the letters “M” and “U”
from the abbreviation of the University title.
“M” stands for “me”, which represents students, while “U” means
“you”, which refers to everything surrounding the students, including their
peers, teachers, community and society.
HKMU serves as a platform connecting “me” and “you” and contains
stories that belong to all students, who are closely related to their peers, the
university and society.
University Logo

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What is Distance Learning
(DL)?

What is Distance Learning (DL) ?
• Allowing students to learn at a
distance from the campus
• Flexible learning time and pace
managed by students
Features of Distance Learning Programmes

Our PT(DL) undergraduate programmes allows students to achieve master’s degree, honours degree or
an ordinary one, while in some disciplines we offer programmes leading to Associate Degrees, Higher
Diplomas, Diplomas and/or Certificates.
What is Distance Learning (DL)?

Recognition of Distance learning programmes
• HKMU awards are well recognized locally and internationally.
• Whether the study mode is face-to-face or distance learning,
programmes are listed on the HK Qualifications Register (QR).
• Our Bachelor's and Master's Degree are at QF Level 5 and 6
respectively.
What is Distance Learning (DL)?

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Registration Value/ Credit System
used in HKMU

● The registration value of a course is the credit value of the course divided by the number of terms it
takes to complete. It is an indication of a student’s study load.
● For example, a 20-credit course of two terms’ duration has a registration value of 10, while a 5-credit
course of one term’s duration has a registration value of 5.
● For continuing students, the maximum is 30 (under 5-credit system) or 24 (under 3-credit-unit system).
Registration Value
Registration Value/ Credit System used in HKMU

● The following formula illustrates how the registration value is calculated:
Registration value = credit value ÷ no. of terms it takes to complete the course.
For example:
A 20-credit course of two terms’ duration has a registration value of 10, i.e. 20 ÷ 2 = 10
A 5-credit course of one term’s duration has registration value of 5, i.e. 5÷1 = 5
● Prior approval is required from the Dean of the School concerned in order to exceed these limits.
Registration Value

Credit System
5-credit system 3-credit-unit system
• The Lee Shau Kee School of Business and Administration will offer
programmes and courses under both the 5-credit and the 3-credit-
unit systems in the 2022 Autumn Term. All other schools will offer
only programmes and courses under the 5-credit system in the
2022 Autumn Term.
• Under the Academic Reform, the University's curriculum is being changed from the
current 5-credit system to a 3-credit-unit system.

Credit System
Levels of Award Required credits for
graduation
(under 5-credit system)
Required credits for
graduation
(under 3-credit-unit
system)
Associate Degree Successful completion of
at least 80 credits
Successful completion of
at least 60 credits
Ordinary Bachelor’s
Degree
at least 120 credits
at least 90 credits
Bachelor’s Degree with
Honours
at least 160 credits
at lest 120 credits

• To align the credit system of HKMU courses with that of
most local and overseas universities.
• To introduce the University’s core curriculum
requirements, providing common learning experience for
undergraduate students.
Why the University need to implement
Academic Reform?
Important information regarding the academic reform
being implemented
Academic Reform

• The course content and requirements of the 5-credit system and the 3-credit-unit system are different,
and credits from the two systems are not directly interchangeable.
• Generally speaking, students are only required to follow the programme regulations of their respective
programme and complete the relevant graduation requirements before the stipulated dates, and are not
affected by the academic reform.
Important information regarding the academic reform being implemented
Academic Reform

• The current 5-credit system degree programmes will continue to be offered for 5 years.
• The 5-credit system will still apply to new students enrolling in 2022 Autumn Term, but this will be the
last cohort for the 5-credit system.
Academic Reform

Follow these steps to plan your learning
Academic Reform
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Check the “Programme Regulations” to
understand the credits and courses that are
required for graduation.
Read the “Recommended Course Enrolment Plan” in conjunction
with the “Programme Regulations” and your course completion
record to identify the courses that you still need to complete for
graduation.
Based on the “Course Presentation
Schedule” and presentation schedule of
other courses for free choice or elective
credits, plan to enroll and complete the
courses you need before the last
conferment.
Use the Study Plan Template to fill in your term-by-term course
enrolment plan till completion of the programme.
5 Check updated “Course Presentation Schedule” each term before course enrolment and
adjust your study plan towards graduation as necessary

Please scan this QR code or visit the University's website at
https://admissions.hkmu.edu.hk/dl/programmes/
for course enrolment guide.
Academic Reform

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Advanced Standing/
Credit Transfer

Advanced Standing/ Credit Transfer
• Advanced Standing (also known as credit transfer) deals with the recognition of prior
learning achievements.
• Successful advanced standing applicants will be awarded transfer credits for their previous
academic attainments. These transfer credits may be counted towards the requirements for
an HKMU award.
• In this way, the time required for the completion of an HKMU programme may be shortened.

There are 3 types of credit transfer under the advanced standing
scheme:
•General Credit Transfer(GCT)
•Specific Credit Transfer (SCT)
•Block Credit Transfer (BCT)
Please scan the QR code or visit the University's website at
https://www.hkmu.edu.hk/REG/reg_aso/guide_english.pdf
to read the Guide to Application for Advanced Standing.
Advanced Standing/ Credit Transfer

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Study Cycle, Academic Calendar
and Key dates for DL programmes

Autumn
Term
Spring
Term
Summer
Term
Beginning around
early September
Autumn Term:
last for 20 weeks with the
last four weeks as an
examination period
Summer Term:
last for 12 weeks with the last
two weeks as an examination
period
(*Fewer courses offered)
Spring Term:
last for 20 weeks with the
last four weeks as an
examination period
Beginning around
late January
Beginning around
early June
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Academic Year

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Academic Calendar
• The Academic Calendar can be found in the latest version of
our "Distance Learning Student Handbook".
• The "Distance Learning Student Handbook" for the 22/23 academic
year will be uploaded to the University website in late August.
• Students can scan the QR code or visit the University's website at
https://www.hkmu.edu.hk/wp-
content/uploads/2022/01/DL_calendar_2022-23_c.pdf for access to
the academic calendar.

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• 5 September, First day of term
• 20 November, Last day to apply for
deferment
• 11 December, Final assignment
cut-off date
• 26 December to 15
January, Examination Period
• 15 January, Last day of term
Key dates

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Programme Structure, Study Load
and Advice on Course Selection

• Each course is assigned a level (including Pre-Foundation, Foundation, Middle, Higher, Higher (Honours),
and Postgraduate level).
• Courses will normally run for one or two terms and the first digit of the course code generally indicates the
level of the course.
• You can obtain your award upon accumulation of enough credits at the appropriate levels as prescribed.
Levels of Course
Programme Structure, Study Load and
Advice on Course Selection

1st digit Level of course
0 Pre-foundation: These courses are designed as primers for higher education. They have no
prerequisites. They are especially suitable for new students. These courses may be counted
towards sub-degree programmes but not degree programmes. Some courses have no credit
value attached to them. The course code of these courses also starts with ‘0’.
1 Foundation: These courses have no recommended prerequisites. They are the entry level
courses for students wishing to study for a degree. They are especially suitable for new
students.
2 Middle: These courses may have recommended prerequisites at the Foundation level.
3 Higher: Normally, these courses will have recommended prerequisites. In order to obtain a
degree, a student must complete courses at this level.
4 Higher (Honours): Normally, these courses have recommended prerequisites and are
prescribed as part of the requirements for an Honours degree.
8 or 9 Postgraduate: These are courses offered under a Postgraduate Certificate and Diploma,
Master’s or Doctorate Degree.
Courses

Course Code
ACT B210C
Introduction to
Accounting
ACT represents the subject
Accounting.
The letter indicates the School offering the
course:
A: School of Arts and Social Sciences
B: Lee Shau Kee School of Business and
Administration
E: School of Education and Languages
N: School of Nursing and Health Studies
S: School of Sciences and Technology
The 1st number signifies the level
of the subject:
0 or 1: Pre-foundation/Foundation
level
2: Middle level
3 or 4: Higher level
8 or 9: Postgraduate level
The 2nd and 3rd numbers are serial numbers
assigned to the course which may be different
from the current course code.
A course code with a suffix ‘C’
indicates that Chinese is used as
the medium of instruction.
Under 5-credit
system

Course Code
BUS3027BED
BUS is the subject area code.
The letter indicates the School offering
the course:
A: School of Arts and Social Sciences
B: Lee Shau Kee School of Business and
Administration
E: School of Education and Languages
N: School of Nursing and Health Studies
S: School of Sciences and Technology
The four-digit number
indicates the course level.
The 6th letter indicates the medium of instruction.
The 7th letter indicates the
mode.
D: Distance Learning
Under
3-credit-unit
system
Creating Futures: Sustainable Enterprise and Innovation

Study Load
• In general, you are expected to study between 15 to 20 hours a week for a 20-credit course.
• Before registering for a course, please carefully examine your circumstances and assess whether you can
fulfil the requirements of the course.

Usually, the course registration periods for different terms are:
At the beginning of
each academic year,
students are advised to
plan ahead for the
courses they wish to
take.
Autumn term: June to July
Spring term: November to December
Summer term: April to May

• As a part-time distance learning student, you have the flexibility to manage your own
study pace.
• If you are a new student studying a part-time distance learning programme, we advise
you to start with a course of Pre-Foundation or Foundation level. Courses at these
levels are designed to help you re-establish good study habits.
• You should make reference to the respective programme regulations each time before
course enrolment to ensure that sufficient and appropriate credits are obtained to fulfill
the programme requirements.

• Once registered, you are entitled to take courses in future terms. Continuing students
(except for graduates of the University and LiPACE higher diplomas) applying to a
programme with entry requirements shall pay the application fee.
• Registration will normally be processed on a first-come, first-served basis. The
University will try to accommodate as many students as possible. As quota for some of
the courses is limited, students are advised to submit their applications as early as
possible.
• Students are not allowed to re-register for a course that they have already passed. This
includes courses with changes in course codes or have its counterparts presented in the
face-to-face mode.
• If two courses contain a lot of common materials, they will form an excluded
combination. Only one of the courses will be counted towards a single award. For
details, please refer to http://www.hkmu.edu.hk/excluded-combinations.

Change of programme of study / course registered
• Students may change their programme of study during the course of their studies online
via MyHKMU of the HKMU website (Current Students) or using Form R-CP.
• If you wish to change to a part-time (distance learning)/postgraduate programme with entry
requirements, applications must be made via Form R-CP and the application fee must be paid
(except for graduates of the University and LiPACE higher diplomas).
• Students may also change the course they have registered for. However, applications for
a change of registered course are limited to courses offered in the same term and the course
changes should normally be on a one-to-one basis.
• Students who wish to change their courses after registration must apply using Form R-CC and
pay an administrative fee. Applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Applications
should be made as early as possible.

Programme Regulations
Through the link of Programme Regulations (https://www.hkmu.edu.hk/distance-learning-
students/course-enrolment/programme-requirements/), students can check the following
details of their programme:
• Programme requirements
• The credits required for graduation
• Compulsory courses
• Elective courses
• Course levels
• Others (e.g. courses no longer available)

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Assessment and examinations

Assessment of your work

Course assessment scheme
 Your course materials will indicate the number of course assignments as well as which
assignments should be completed for assessment purposes and which are for teaching purposes
only.
 Certain assignments or projects are considered especially important and may be specified as
‘necessary for assessment purposes’.
 You will also be informed of the weighting of each assessment component (e.g., assignments,
assignments (multiple choice), projects, dayschool, examination).

The Award of Course Results
Course results are determined by an Award Committee appointed for each course and
then endorsed by the School Board. The course grading scheme is as follows:
• The course grade is mainly determined by the overall course
score (CS) yet students are normally required to obtain a
minimum in both overall examination score (OES) and overall
continuous assessment score (OCAS) set by the University in
order to obtain a Pass result.
• To be awarded a particular course grade, students must meet
the minimum CS set by the Award Committee.
• A student must have achieved the OES resit threshold score
set by the Award Committee in order to resit an examination.
• In determining the resit threshold score, the Award Committee
makes a judgment on the likelihood of a student being able to
improve their performance sufficiently to pass at the next
attempt. From an academic point of view, students who fail to
achieve this minimum level will need to retake the course.
Under
5-credit
system

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Introduction of the
School of Open Learning

About Us
• Established in the 2021-2022 academic year
• The School is committed to:
strengthening learning support and providing students with a variety of student
activities to enrich their campus life and learning experience.
assisting distance-learning and part-time students' study effectively

Introduction of the School of Open Learning
School Office
for distance-learning and part-time students
• Located at the lower ground floor of Block B of the
Homantin Main Campus
• Provides professional administrative support and
enquiry services
• Opens in weekday evenings and weekend afternoons

● Enhance students’ learning
effectiveness;
● Assist students to access
teaching resources;
● Reduce students’ learning
barriers.
Examples:
Study Tips Sharing
Study Clinic
Test Taking Tips Sharing
Diversified Learning Support

A variety of Student Activities
• Broaden students’ horizon;
• Assist students in further studies, career
development and self-enhancement;
• Enhance students’ holistic personal
growth and broaden their skills;
• Support students’ whole-person
development
Academic Referencing
Essay Writing
Time management
Mindfulness and
Stress Reduction
Voluntary
Service Team
Workshops Seminars/ Talks
Examples:
Career Talks
Graduate Sharing
Student Organizations

Distance learning and Part-time Student Voluntary
Service Team:“V-Power”

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Financial Assistance and
Scholarships

Financial Assistance and Scholarships
Students who have enrolled in distance learning programmes may
apply for the following financial assistance:
Financial Assistance supported by the University
• HKMU Bursaries
• HKMU Emergency Assistance Loan
Financial Assistance supported by the Government
• Continuing Education Fund (CEF)
• Extended Non-means-tested Loan Scheme (ENLS)
• Financial Assistance Scheme for Post-secondary Students (FASP)
and Non-means-tested Loan Scheme for Post-secondary Students
(NLSPS)
Please scan the QR code
below for more information.

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Teaching and Learning Resources in
HKMU

Teaching and Learning Resources in HKMU
• The University uses a variety of teaching media, including print and online materials, to meet the needs
of students. The University is currently expanding its electronic teaching materials to facilitate mobile
learning.
• Some courses are supplemented by television programmes. These programmes are accompanied by
course materials and are usually broadcast regularly during the school year on TVB Pearl. The television
broadcast schedule will be emailed to students at the beginning of the semester.
• HKMU provides an email account for each current student.
Login at: http://webmail.hkmu.edu.hk
Course materials, TV and radio programs and
e-mails

MyHKMU
What is MyHKMU?
MyHKMU is a portal that serves as your single entry point for all of the University’s online
services and content. MyHKMU enables you to:
1. access all of the University’s online services including the Student Administration
System, Open Learning Environment and E-Library by logging in just once;
2. personalize the content and appearance of your page to make it easy to access the
content and services that you use most often;
3. use this channel to communicate with the University and vice versa for important and
personalized messages.
Before your first logon, please be reminded to create your single password .
For technicial support, please call the hotline at 2711-2100 or email
to itohelp@hkmu.edu.hk .

Online Learning Environment (OLE)LE)
The OLE is an interactive online learning
environment for students to study, obtain course
information, exchange ideas and communicate with
their Tutors.
Website:https://ole.hkmu.edu.hk
Technical Support
Tel: 2768 6454
Email: olemaster@hkmu.edu.hk

Zoom Support
Tel:
2768 6404 (9:00 – 19:30, Mon – Fri)
2768 6454 (9:00 – 18:00, Mon – Fri)
Email: zoomsupport@hkmu.edu.hk

Student IT support service
Tel: 2711 2100
(for English press 2, then press 2 to talk to Internet
Technical Support Staff)
Service Hours:
09:00 – 21:00 (daily)
09:00 – 17:40 (festivals)*
(*) Festivals are: Lunar New Year’s Eve and Day, New
Year’s Eve, The Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival, The
Winter Solstice and Christmas Eve

Tel: 2711 2100
Service hours:
9 AM- 7:30 PM (Mon- Fri)
9 AM- 5:30 PM (Sat)
12 noon – 5:30 PM (Sun)
Closed on public holiday
General IT hotline

HKMU Library
Stanley Ho Library
Location: L1 and L2, Block C, Main Campus
Tel: 2768 6777
(Access via lift no. 6 or no. 9 to 2/F of Main Campus)
Ho Sik Yee Library
Location: L5, Jockey Club Campus
Tel:3120 2555
(Access via lift no. 11 or no. 12 to 5/F of Jockey Club
Campus)

Library Loan Service
¹All loaned items are subject to recall.
²All loaned items, except those in the Reserve Collection, can be renewed anytime until the
maximum loan period is reached if they have not been requested by other patrons.
³Loan period may vary with the nature of the time required for using the item.
Borrowers
Categories
General Collection ¹ Reserve Materials²
Loan
Quota
Initial
Loan
Period
Maximum
Loan
Period
Hold
Quota
Loan
Quota
Loan
Period³
Book Date Date Book Item Hours
Undergraduates
and sub-degree
students
30 30 120 20 3 2
Postgrauduates 60 90 360 40

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Campus Tour and Student Facilities

Our Campus
Main Campus
30 Good Shepherd Street,
Ho Man Tin, Kowloon
Jockey Club Campus
81 Chung Hau Street, Ho Man Tin,
Kowloon.
Jockey Club Institute of
Healthcare
1 Sheung Shing Street, Ho Man Tin,
Kowloon.

Campus Tour（The Jockey Club Campus）

Learning Commons
Main Campus (MC)
Discussion Room
Location: Room C0414, Block C, Main Campus
Opening Hours:
Mon – Sun & Public Holiday:
8:00 AM – 12:00 midnight

Learning Commons
Main Campus (MC)
Self-study Centre
Location: Connie Fong Student Self-study
Centre,C0310, 3/F, Kwok Tak Seng Building (Block C),
Main Campus
(Open for students with valid HKMU student cards)
Mon – Fri (excluding public holidays) :
Used as common room
Sat/Sun/Public Holidays :
Used as self-study room

Learning Commons
The Jockey Club Campus (JCC)
Learning Commons
E0G26, 0/F, Block E, Jockey Club Campus
Opening hours:
Mon – Sun & Public Holiday :
8:00 am – 12:00 midnight

Learning Commons
The Jockey Club Campus (JCC)
Self-study Centre at Jockey Club Campus
** (Open for students with valid HKMU student cards)**
Location:
Inside Ho Sik Yee Library,
5/F, Block E, Jockey Club Campus
Opening Hours:
Mon – Fri (excluding public holidays) &
Sat – Sun (including public holidays) &
Examination Period :
10:00 pm – 12:00 midnight
Public Holidays (Mon – Fri) :
9:00 pm – 12:00 midnight
Festival Days* : 5:40 pm – 12:00 midnight
(*Festival days include Mid-Autumn Festival, Winter Solstice,
Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve and Lunar New Year’s Eve)

Learning Commons
The Jockey Club Institute of Healthcare (on multiple floors)

How to seek help?
Registry
Please scan the QR code or visit the
university's website
https://www.hkmu.edu.hk/reg/tc/about-
us/contact-us/ for more information.

How to seek help?
Student Affairs Office (SAO)
Please scan the QR code or visit the
university's website
https://www.hkmu.edu.hk/sao/tc/about
-sao/contact-us/ for details.
Address: Room C0512, 5/F, Kwok Tak Seng Building
(Block C), Hong Kong Metropolitan University
Student Career Services: 2768-6644/ career@hkmu.edu.hk
Student Financial Services:2768-6636/ sao_sfs@hkmu.edu.hk
Student Services and Activities:2768-6267/ ssa@hkmu.edu.hk
Sports and Wellness:2768-6554/ saosw@hkmu.edu.hk
Non-local Student Support: 2768-5949/ sao_nls@hkmu.edu.hk
Service Learning: 2768-6753/ sl@hkmu.edu.hk
Student Counselling: 2768-6856/ 2768-6205/ 2768-6646/
sao_scs@hkmu.edu.hk
General Enquiry: 2768-6642 / sao@hkmu.edu.hk

How to seek help?
Programme offering schools
Programme offering schools General Enquiries/ Email
School of Arts and Social Sciences 2768 5717／as@hkmu.edu.hk
Lee Shau Kee School of Business
Administration
2768 6940／ba@hkmu.edu.hk
School of Education and
Languages
2768 5809／el@hkmu.edu.hk
School of Nursing and Health
Studies
3970 2968／nhs@hkmu.edu.hk（Office）
School of Science and Technology sct@hkmu.edu.hk

The School of Open Learning provides learning support and a wide range of student
activities to enrich students' university life and learning experience.
Contact Us
General Enquiries: 2768 6743
Student Activities: 2768 6742
Learning Support: 2768 6723
WhatsApp Enquiries: 2768 6743
School Office:
B -128, Block B, Homantin Main Campus
How to seek help?
Hotlines:
Email：sol@hkmu.edu.hk
The School of Open Learning

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