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About SAO
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Achieve Excellence
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Embrace Wellness
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Explore the World
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Groom the Leader
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Involve in Sports
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Live & Learn in RC
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Prepare for Work
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Serve the Community
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Unleash Potentials
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Services for Students
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Student Affairs Office strives to create a supportive and challenging learning environment by providing a full range of co-curricular programmes and residential life experience, engaging students in campus life; enabling their total development and wellness; empowering teamwork and leadership; promoting civic participation; cultivating diversity and global citizenship; and enhancing employability. Our ultimate aims are to foster student success and to equip our students to make contribution to the society.
1. Student Oriented
We treasure students’ talents and recognize their constraints. We are committed to address their needs as well as to elevate their visions and aspirations. 2. Supportive Team and Life-long Learning We believe in and practice wellness in the workplace. We advocate positive thinking, teamwork and collegiality. We encourage professional development and continuous improvement through life-long learning. 3. Respect for Differences We celebrate diversity within the HSMC family, embrace individuals with different backgrounds and views; and assume our roles with enthusiasm, integrity and respect for others.
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Student Affairs Office (SAO)
Services:
Location :
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Career Planning and Development Email: careers@hsmc.edu.hk
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Personal Growth & Counselling Email: dacondai@hsmc.edu.hk/ ritayip@hsmc.edu.hk
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Exchange & Incoming Students Services Email: exchange@hsmc.edu.hk
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Student Development Activities Email: sao.sdcl@hsmc.edu.hk
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Scholarship and Finance Assistance Schemes Email : sfr@hsmc.edu.hk
6/F, Academic and Administration Building (M) Tel: (852) 3963 5560 Email: sao@hsmc.edu.hk Opening Hours: (Mon-Fri) 9:00 am - 6:00 pm (Sat, Sun & Public Holidays): Closed
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SAO - Physical Education (PE) Unit Tel: (852) 3963 5366
Services: • HSMC Sport Teams
Email: saope@hsmc.edu.hk
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PE Courses
Opening Hours:
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Fitness Courses
(Mon-Fri) 8:30 am - 10:30 pm
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Sports Facilities
(Sat, Sun & Public Holidays):
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Health & Wellness
Location: Lee Shau Kee Complex (B)
9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Services:
SAO - Residential Colleges (RC)
• RC Application
Location: G/F, Wellness College, RC
• RC Life Education Programme
Tel: (852) 3963 5800
• Daily Operation of the RC
Email: rescolleges@hsmc.edu.hk Opening Hours:
(Mon-Fri): 9:00 am - 1:00 pm 2:00 pm - 5:30 pm (Sat, Sun & Public Holidays): Closed 4
• Handle Student Cases and Incidents
Scholarships & Awards HSMC offers a wide range of scholarships and awards to its students for attracting and recruiting high calibre students, rewarding and recognizing students with outstanding performances in both academic and non-academic aspects, as well as supporting students to broaden their exposure to multicultural environment. With the generous support from the government and donors, there are increasing scholarship opportunities at HSMC.
More
than
1,400
scholarships and awards, with the
total
value
of
approximately HK$17 million, available to HSMC students annually.
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Overseas Learning Scholarships /Awards
Other Scholarships /Awards
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Personal Growth & Counselling SAO intends to boost students personal development, strengthen skills and mind for a sleek transition and adaptation to university life; and support students to embrace challenges, manage their emotional well-being and stress.
Objectives •
To strengthen the self-help / management ability of students through various means, including case counselling;
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To enhance team-work and co-operation between students, as well as among societies and their members;
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To enhance leadership development of students both in mind and ability;
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To promote openness of mind, critical thinking, creativity and initiative of students;
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To encourage love and concern, as well as social responsibility and conscience in students.
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Scope of Services •
Counselling Services
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Counselling Referral
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Personal Enhancement Program (PEP)
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Personal Development Workshops
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Training Workshops
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Phycological Evaluation
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HSMC offers student exchange and global internship programmes with different international tertiary institutions and companies. Students can take these valuable opportunities to broaden their horizons, gain international exposure and enhance employability.
Exchange Programmes HSMC provides a chance to the students to immerse themselves in another culture while meeting students from around the globe through the Student Exchange Programme and Short-term Study Trips. No. of exchange partners:
>60
No. of student exchange places:
~200
No. of outbound exchange students:
~200
from 20 countries/ regions
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No. of inbound exchange students:
Short-term overseas / Mainland programmes:
~100
~300
Short-term Study Trips Apart from the regular semester-based Exchange Programme, students are also encouraged to gain international exposure through short-term study trips that enable them to navigate a new landscape that open their eyes to different cultures through these out-of-classroom learning experiences.
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Global Internship Programme The Global Internship Programme (GIP) opens up the opportunity to embrace and adapt to new challenges, collaborate with people from different backgrounds and gain global exposure that will help students stand out when applying for jobs after graduation. The programme offers internship opportunities in major cities around the globe, including Los Angeles, London, Frankfurt, Berlin, Sydney, Melbourne, Tokyo, Osaka, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur etc.
Internship locations: ~ 30 cities / ~ 20 countries
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Student Ambassadors Programme The Programme aims to train up students who are eager to explore their unique potentials, to best represent the College and promote HSMC to the public. A group of outstanding students will be selected every year to go through a series of activities; and serve the HSMC community as Student Ambassadors.
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Training / Services •
Training Camp
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Business Etiquette Workshop
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Public Speaking Workshop
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Inauguration Ceremony
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College YMCA Ž Uni-Y/College-YŽ is a life building process that empowers, equips and prepares students to be future leaders with global vision and perspective. College-Y (HSMC) strives for nurturing a balanced development in students’ spirit, mind and body, in compliance with the mottos of Hang Seng Management College, in addition to fulfil the mission statement of the Chinese YMCA of Hong Kong.
Three core areas: Global Citizenship: To broaden members' horizons and nurture them into responsible global citizens through study and service trips
Community Engagement: To raise members' awareness and understanding of social issues and promote their concern for the disadvantaged through voluntary services and activities related to social issues
Christian Action: To spread the Christian teachings and facilitate members to become humble servant leaders through diversified experience
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Enquiry Tel: 3963 5519 Mon-Fri: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm (Lunch Time: 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm) Email : colyhsmc@ymca.org.hk
: collegeyhsmc : collegeyhsmc
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Benefits of joining the programme Ambassadors will gain an opportunity to • join as ICAC Voluntary Summer Interns • assist/participate in various ICAC activities • network with former ICAC Ambassadors of other
institutions by joining the i-League and make continuous contribution in probity promotion
ICAC Ambassador Programme Starting from 2013/14, HSMC partners with the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) and participates in the ICAC Ambassador Programme to enhance students' awareness on anticorruption and maintain high level of personal integrity. It provides students the opportunities to understand the mission of ICAC, explore topics of integrity and commitment, and enhance their capabilities to conduct collaborative promotion activities. By joining the programme, students will be able to demonstrate their creativity in organising campus activities, gain the sense of achievement from teamwork and meet with new friends from other institutions.
ICA C Ambassador–led Projects • 「廉在心」光影塗鴉及摺紙活動 • 「廉在身」八達通卡貼製作活動 • All for Integrity - Youth Integrity Fest
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Wofoo Leaders’ Network Wofoo Leader’ Network (WLN) devotes to promote the idea of “Responsible Citizenship” and to build a harmonious and caring society. Students from different tertiary institutions will participate in,
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organize and promote a wide range of activities, in
business leaders, professionals and students from
order to enhance all-round skills, self-equip proactively, acquire social service experiences as
well as to increase a sense of belonging to the nation. WLN develops students’ transferable skills with a special focus on three dimensions: leadership
To broaden the horizons by being in contact with other institutions or overseas.
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To learn from experience and sharing of the mentors with different professional background.
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To benefit from various programmes & projects, and perform community services.
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To develop as a youth leader and responsible citizen in the society through joining diversified training
training, civic education and community services.
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To expand social network by joining cross-institutional
activities.
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HSMC Sports Teams SAO encourages students to develop and explore their talents in different sports. Over ten sports teams are established and managed by SAO and coaches. The Teams represent HSMC in the inter-institutions competitions held by the University Sports Federation of Hong Kong, China and other organizations.
Sports Teams • Athletic • Badminton • Basketball • Cross Country • Fencing • Football • Ruby • Squash • Swimming • Table Tennis • Volleyball
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PE Cour ses and Activities SAO organizes various PE courses and activities regularly which aim to promote a healthy lifestyle, spur students’ interest in sports activities and cultivate a positive sports culture on campus.
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Residential Colleges System
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HSMC implement its unique Residential College System (RC System). It is a collegiate model to empower both residing and non-residing students with enhanced interpersonal networks and meaningful faculty-student interaction. RC system serves as a nexus of intellectual and social life on campus and allow continuity of college identity across years, so as to foster a strong sense of identity and community and support individual growth and well-being.
Components of RC System
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Themes of RC The Residential Colleges offer residents not only a dynamic community of friends from diverse backgrounds, but also a wealth of enriching learning experience through living together. Each Residential College has its own theme, namely Cultural Diversity, Healthy Living, Community Service and Sustainability.
Mosaic College
Wellness College
Amity College
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Evergreen College
Residential Life Activities HSMC has always identified quality teaching and students’ all-round development as its highest priorities. It cannot be accomplished in the classrooms alone. We aspire to complement our excellent classroom experiences with vibrant, formative, collegiate residential communities united by the bonds of friendship and common purposes that enhance students’ whole person development . As such, residential college life is a crucial part of the whole person education at HSMC.
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Career decisions are often hard to make and it is likely there will be a wide range of options open to you. SAO strives for students’ employability and satisfy the needs of the employment community. We believe our students are all unique and have the potential to excel in a diverse range of positions in the employment market.
Career Leap Club & Careers Mentorship Programme Career Leap Club and Careers Mentorship Programme support students to connect with business professionals who join as Careers Mentors. They will provide students with advice and insights in response to students' career goals, enlarge their network and, ultimately, enhance their employability.
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Assistance in developing career goals and the strategy to achieve them; Networking opportunities with industry players; Enhancement of employability; Opportunities to practice and strengthen professional communication and presentation skills; A life-long friend and connection in the business world
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Career Advisory Session The one-on-one career advisory session aims to assist students of all years and disciplines in identifying their career goals and preparing for their future career. Students could raise their career concerns, which may include, but not limited to, enquiries on career direction, job market information, resume and cover letter writing skills, interview skills, job searching skills.
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Giving feedback on resume and application materials Preparing for job interview Exploring job search resources Developing your job search strategy Evaluating your career direction
Recruitment Talks Recruitment Talk is a platform for students to learn more about an industry and to meet prospective employers. We invite local and international corporations to hold talks on campus all year round. Students are highly recommended to attend the talks to understand more about potential careers and to get insights from industry players.
Career Preparation Series
Careers Fair
To assist students in building their career strengths, the Career Preparation Series guide them through the steps from scratch. Each session focuses on helping students to understand the various aspects of job seeking technique and enable them to get an internship or graduate job more effectively.
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Marketing yourself through an Impressive CV How to Ace a Job Interview How to Excel in Group Discussion Presentation Skill and Impromptu Talk
We organize Careers Fair every year to introduce an array of promising job opportunities to students. Employers from a wide range of industries including accounting, aviation, banking, conglomerate, education, entrepreneurship, government, IT, logistics, marketing, translation and tourism sectors are present at the Fair.
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VolTrekkers Service-learning Award and Training Scheme Service-learning is a method of teaching that combines academic curriculum with meaningful community services. VolTrekkers is a programme organized by SAO and supported by Hong Kong Shun Lung Yan Chak Foundation (香港順龍仁澤基金會) aiming at providing solid service-learning experience to our students and fostering them to become global citizens. Students can develop and implement their own service plan under the support and guidance of SAO. Students achieve the highest degree of impact to society and learning reflection will be eligible to join the overseas service-learning trip organized by SAO.
Intended Learning Outcomes Communication Skills
Able to communicate with people from various backgrounds in Chinese ( includes Cantonese and Putonghua ) and English
Organizational Skills
Capable to fully develop the idea and implement it
Social Skills
Willing to compromise and interact with people with diverse opinions. Be a responsible and upright person with strong team spirit
Research Skills
Master the research skills (e.g. data analysis skills and IT skills)
Problem Solving Skills
Able to identify the crux of the problem and to generate and implement appropriate solutions
Leadership Skills
Be a leader to lead a small team to implement the project
Citizen-orientated
Demonstrate their empathy and concerns to the community
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Come and join us as an active citizen of your community and to be‌. a participant - fully engage in service projects and enjoy the wonderful journey with the service targets an organizer - brainstorm and examine every possible ideas to develop your own service project to meet the real need of the community
an implementor - implement your own project to demonstrate your care and concern to the community
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HSMC Volunteer Team The Team provides opportunities to students for community engagement. Beyond participation in community services, comprehensive trainings on service skills and sharing by various non-government organizations (NGOs) are offered to students, enhancing students' social awareness and responsibilities and equipping students with skills for serving others. To encourage more student-led service projects in the College, HSMC Volunteer Team is restructured into a Student Organising Committee (OC) in 2016/17. The OC would initiate plans and coordinate service projects for the HSMC community. Students work with NGOs to organise volunteer services and actively engage themselves in service planning and volunteer management.
OC- led Service Projects Highlights 恒義「送暖行動」: 禮物大募集 x 探訪露宿者 恒義 x 龍耳「We Are Hear 聲聲相惜」義工訓練及服務
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和富 x 恒義長者探訪服務 Guide Running with Visually Impaired Runners Visiting Disabled Persons at Sheltered Workshop Cage Cleaning Service at Hong Kong Rabbit Society Rehab Power Day
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HSMC Wu Zhi Qiao In collaboration with the Wu Zhi Qiao (Bridge to China) Charitable Foundation, HSMC Wu Zhi Qiao was established in 2014 as one of the Wu Zhi Qiao University Teams. Since its establishment, HSMC Wu Zhi Qiao Team has been engaging in various site investigations and construction projects, to help enhancing the living environment of the underprivileged in remote villages in the Mainland China. Besides building footbridges and facilities, the team also reaches out to the local villagers, building spiritual bridges of love and care. The team is also devoted to promote Wu Zhi Qiao and their project mission on campus through participating various College-wide event and holding sharing session to introduce their service projects and encourage active participation of HSMCers into service projects in China.
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Peer Mentor Scheme
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spreading love and positive energy on campus
The Scheme was launched in 2015, aiming at training up a pool of students to be the Peer Mentors. A series of systemic training programmes would be hosted by counsellors of HSMC to facilitate Peer Mentor’s peer helping skills.
Objectives • To cultivate a caring and positive atmosphere on
campus • To promote students’ awareness on mental
wellness • To empower a group of Peer Mentors who are able to identify and assist students with social adjustment and psychological needs
Peer Mentor Imitated Programmes • Cooking Ma Ma • Cheering Station • Laughter Yoga • Yoga Class • OH Card Sharing • Day Trip
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Training Content • Team building • Role & responsibility as a Peer Mentor • Identification of student in need • Communication skills • Diversity awareness • Pathway of referral
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HSMC Cultural Groups To expand students' cultural horizon and cultivate their artistic appreciation and expression, HSMC Cultural Groups serve as a platform to generate and strengthen the cohesion of young talents in HSMC. Students of the registered cultural groups will have the opportunities to showcase their talents in College events, represent HSMC in open competitions and build up connection with other tertiary institutions. Through participating in performances and competitions, students will be able to demonstrate their creativity, interact with outstanding performers and enhance their arts awareness and cultural literacy.
A Cappella Group HSMC A Cappella Group is established in 2017/18, aiming to gather the singing talents on campus. Members are selected from auditions conducted by Ms YUEN Wai Ling, Viola, Conductor of the HSMC student orchestra - HSMC Sinfonietta, who is also an experienced A Cappella singer and teacher. Under Ms Yuen's dynamic and professional training, members are equipped with the skills on vocal singing and teamwork.
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Sinfonietta It is a group of students with a strong passion in music, with the aim to promote interest in orchestra music within the HSMC community. Working towards a professional orchestra, the team work together with the Conductor and continue to reach new heights. Since its establishment, HSMC Sinfonietta has performed in various College events and ceremonies, including Convocation for New Students, Graduation Ceremony, Information Day and High Table Dinner.
Chinese Debating Team The Team consists of a group of students who are passionate about debating. Members are committed to weekly practice and meeting to sharpen their debating skills and initiate plans for the future development of the team. To widen their exposure to open competitions, the team invites other university debating teams to organise friendly matches.
Putonghua Debating Team Consists of around 12 members in the team, all members are active and passionate to debate local issues in Putonghua. Besides regular practices, the team has participated in external competitions such as the JointTertiary Institution Putonghua Debate Competition
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Financial Assistance Schemes
Reimbursement of Language Test Fee
Support for Students with Special Education Needs (SEN)
Student Insurance
Locker Service
MTR Student Travel Scheme
Student Activities Fund
Liaison with Student Union & Student Organizations
Opening Hours:
Sports Hall, Dance studio, Multi-purpose room and Music Room Mon - Fri : 8:30 am - 10:30 pm Sat & Sun : 9:00 am - 7:00 pm Fitness Centre (2 sessions per day) Mon - Fri: 08:30-14:30; 3:30 pm - 9:30 pm Sat & Sun : 9:00 am -1:00 pm ; 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm Swimming Pool (2 sessions per day) Mon - Fri : 8:30 am - 2:30 pm ; 3:30 pm - 9:30 pm Sat & Sun : 9:00 am - 1:00 pm ; 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm Outdoor Multi-purpose Playground Ball games: Mon - Fri : 8:30 am - 8:00 pm Other than ball games: Mon - Fri : 8:30 am - 10:00 pm Tennis: Sat & Sun : 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
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Student Organisations at HSMC
Financial Support to Student Organisations
Lee Shau Kee Complex (B)
Hang Seng Management College Student Affairs Office (603, 6/F, Block M) Address: Hang Shin Link, Siu Lek Yuen, Shatin, N.T., Hong Kong Email: sao@hsmc.edu.hk Website: www.hsmc.edu.hk Copyright@2018/ Student Affairs Office, Hang Seng Management College/ All rights reserved.