Minor Programmes at SYU

Facing an ever changing and globalized world, one must be equipped with diversified skills and knowledge in response to societal needs. Our minor programmes aim at providing a broad category of education required to support our students’ majors and career goals. Students are trained to analyze critically and creatively through interdisciplinary perspectives. The goal of the programmes is to fuel students’ lifelong learning, in the hope of enhancing their personal competencies and attuning to social and global changes.
 

Programme Intended Learning Outcome (PILOs)

Upon completion of the Minor Programme, students will be able to:
PILO1 Cultivate critical and creative thinking that could enhance future career competence;
PILO2 Develop a comprehensive knowledge structure by studying a new area other than the Major Programme;
PILO3 Generate interdisciplinary perspectives and relate knowledge acquired in different disciplines.

(Note: If there is any inconsistency or ambiguity between the English version and the Chinese version, the English version shall prevail)

 

Why do we need a minor?

To enrich the learning experience and employability of our students, the University started offering undergraduate minor programmes in the academic year of 2016/17. Students have the option to study another subject, broaden their level of expertise, and enhance their prospects of future career development.

 

There are three reasons for taking a minor:

  • Paving career pathways and benefiting to personal development;
  • Providing interdisciplinary Knowledge and perspectives for further studies and research; 
  • Pursuing talents, interests, and passion for personal growth.
 

Mapping of Major, Minor, and Possible Career Pathways

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Departments which offer minor programmes:

For students of Year 1 entry can express their interest in pursuing a minor during the second semester of their first year of studies. For students of  Year 2/3 Entry can express their interest in pursuing a minor upon admissions in late August. Students must at least achieve 15 credits to pass a minor programme. Please refer to the Guidance Notes on Minor Programmes  for more details. 

Due to the intensive curricula of particular departments or requirements by professional bodies or registration boards, students of the following major programmes are not allowed to join the minor programme scheme: BA (Hons) in Media Design & Immersive Technology, BCom (Hons) in Law & Business and BSW (Hons).
 

Department Minor Programme Offered (1) Minor Programme Offered (2) Minor Programme Offered (3)
Accounting Minor in Accounting#
(On or before 2018/19 AY)
(2019/20 AY onwards)		 - -
Business Administration Minor in Business Administration
(On or before 2017/18 AY)
(2018/19 AY onwards)
 		 Minor in Entrepreneurship
(2021/22 AY onwards)		 -
Economics and Finance Minor in Economics
(On or before 2024/25 AY)
(2025/26 AY onwards)		 Minor in Finance
(On or before 2024/25 AY)
(2025/26 AY onwards)		 Minor in FinTech
(2022/23 AY onwards)
Counselling and Psychology Minor in Psychology# - -
Sociology Minor in Sociology
(On or before 2020/21 AY)
(2020/21 AY onwards)		 Minor in Arts Tech -
Social Work Minor in Social Work#
(On or before 2022/23 AY)
(2023/24 AY onwards)		 - -
Chinese Language and Literature Minor in Chinese Language and Literature
(On or before 2019/20 AY)
(2020/21 AY to 2024/25 AY)
(2025/26 AY onwards)		 - -
English Language and Literature

Minor in English Language and Literature
(2024/25 AY onwards)

 Minor in Literary and Cultural Studies
(On or before 2023/24 AY)		 Minor in Linguistics and Translation
(On or before 2023/24 AY)
History

Minor in History 
(On or before 2020/21AY) 
(2021/22 AY onwards)

 - -
Journalism and Communication Minor in Journalism and Mass Communication
(On or before 2020/21 AY)
(2021/22 AY onwards)		 - -
Applied Data Science Minor in Applied Data Science
(2025/26 AY onwards)		    
# These Undergraduate Minor Programmes will not lead to the same professional recognition as students who complete the programmes as a major.

How to Choose a Minor?

Follow the Steps

  • Seek advice from your advisor, teachers, or peers;
  • Identify your direction after graduation;
  • Explore the possibilities of your minor choices;
  • Inquire about the detailed information for the targeted minor programme.

Checklist

  • Consult your student advisor; 
  • Declare your minor interests;
  • Understand the requirements for selection of electives in the Minor Department.

Procedures of taking a Minor

  Year 1 Entry Year 2 Entry Year 3 Entry 
First Year of Study Express interest in pursuing a Minor and prioritize the elective choices for Minor studies in the 2ndsemester of year-1 study by 31 January    
Second Year of Study   

Express interest in pursuing a Minor and prioritize the elective choices for Minor studies upon admissions in late August.

  
Third Year of Study Declare the progress of completing the minor in the 2nd semester of year-3 study.  Declare the progress of completing the minor in the 2nd semester of year-3 study. 

Express interest in pursuing a Minor and prioritize the elective choices for Minor studies upon admissions in late August.

Declare the progress of completing the minor in the 2nd semester of year-3 study. 
Forth Year of Study Make a formal declaration of the completion of the minor in the 2nd  semester of year-4 study.   Make a formal declaration of the completion of the minor in the 2nd semester of year-4 study.  Make a formal declaration of the completion of the minor in the 2nd semester of year-4 study. 

 

Minor Programme FAQs

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