Frequently asked questions

1. When is the deadline to apply for this programme?

The deadline is May 9, 2017 (11:59pm). Late applications will be accepted but may not receive the same priority as applications submitted before the deadline - please get in touch with Trudi Chan at trudi@hku.hk for details.

2. Do I have to pay for my expenses for the programme?

Local expenses (accommodation, admission tickets to museums) will be fully sponsored. You will have to pay for your own travelling expenses (Hong Kong - Beijing roundtrip) and other extra (personal) expenses for the trip.

3. Where are the participants going to stay in Beijing? What's the arrangement for meals?

Participants will stay in the on-campus accommodation arranged by Peking University. A facility access card will be issued by Peking University upon your arrival. This card will be served as your library access card and meal card. You will have to add value to this card before enjoying your on-campus catering service.

4. What language will the programme be conducted in?

The course CCST 9003 "Everyday Computing" offered by HKU will be delivered in English, while “Innovative Product Engineering Process (創新工程實踐)” offered by PKU will be delivered in Mandarin.

5. I have already passed two CCST courses. Can I still enroll in CCST 9003?

No, unfortunately. Please note that the maximum number of Common Core courses a student could take within a year is four and students should not take more than two courses from any AoI during the whole period of study. More FAQs on Common Core course enrolment can be found here.

6. Can I join if I do not have any programming/ computer science/ biology/ chemistry/ engineering knowledge?

Yes. Both of the courses - CCST 9003 "Everyday Computing" (offered by HKU) and “Innovative Product Engineering Process” (offered by PKU) - do not have pre-requisites.

7. Will I have free time during the programme?

Yes. Most formal sessions will end at 4pm every day. You are free to travel around Beijing in the evening on weekdays and whole day on weekends.

8. My home faculty requires me to fill out the corresponding HKU course for the "Innovative Product Engineering Process (創新工程實踐)" in the credit transfer form. What should I do?

Regarding the credit transfer, you may provide the course syllabuses of both PKU course and another HKU course “IIMT3682 IT and Entrepreneurship”, which is similar but not equivalent to the PKU course, for the consideration of your home faculty. Please note that there is no corresponding course for the PKU course and you may need to raise this point to your home faculty.

9. How am I going to be assessed for CCST 9003?

The assessment scheme is as follows:

• (20%) Online assessment (the “Chapter Tests”)
  • On Zhihuishu.com
• (10%) Short essay (individual), around 400 words
  • Due on July 17 (hard and soft copy)
• (15%) 3-minute presentation (individual)
  • To give on July 18
• (20%) Participation (Tutorials, Classwork)
  • July 17-27 in Peking University; Self-reflection (due on August 14)
• (20%) Group report writing, around 2000 words
  • Due on July 27 (hard and soft copy)
• (15%) Group 3-minute video
  • To show (with Q&A) on July 27

10. How does blended learning look like in CCST 9003?

Check out the following video.