Student Life

Star Internship Program

Quality Selection

Applicants have to pass a pre-selection stage where their general qualifications, attitudes and reasons for joining the scheme are identified and assessed. They are invited to attend a formal interview involving both our department’s professors and honorary advisors. They are assessed on these aspects:

• Academic Qualification
• Extra curricular and work experience
• Reasons for participating in the programme
• Working attitude and adaptability
• Language ability and I.T. skills
• Personal and Interpersonal Skills

Candidate Profile

Our candidates are a group of self-motivated and all-rounded university students possessing the following skills and background:

Academic Backgrounds

Courses offered by our Department provide comprehensive and in-depth training in Politics, Public Administration, Law and Research, Computer capabilities.

The following are some examples of courses for reference:

Study Field	Courses
Analysis and Research Methodology	Political Analysis Legal System and Method Political Research Methodology Quantitative Research
Politics	Political Theory International Politics Globalization and Politics Introduction to Political Economy Democratization Politics and Mass Media
Area Study	Government of Hong Kong Government ad Politics of China Topics in Taiwan Studies Democracies in the West
Asian Studies	Political Economy in Asia Asia International Relations Asian Comparative Politics Institution and Reform in China
Public Administration	Public Human Resources Management Public Finance and Budgeting Parliamentary Practices and Procedures Government and Business Public Policy Studies
Law	Criminal Law Constitutional Law Public International Law Law and Public Administration Economic and Civil Law of China

Language Ability

During the formal interview, their levels of spoken English and Putonghua are assessed. Our candidates attained good result in Chinese Language and Culture and Use of English as the average admission grade is above C. This will ensure that they are presentable.

Technological and Other Skills

These include programming skills, database management, research skills, graphical design etc. All candidates have passed the Information and Technology Test arranged by The University.

Broad Range of Extra Curricular Activities

Our students actively participate in variety of activities in secondary schools, inside and outside university. From leadership training, international conferences, social community services, sports etc. This will ensure that our candidates are young leaders with excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.

Work Experience

Previous working experience is reviewed and proved for corporate reference.

Your Benefits

By participating in Star Project, your company can:

• Gain different points of view.
• Get a wide variety of language capabilities and backgrounds.
• Access self-motivated university students who can bring impacts to your company.
  Establish connection with our department and exchange views.
• Achieve cost-effectiveness and need not invest much for training.
• Give local students an opportunity to work and bring their knowledge learned back to our Department, thus it enhances company’s good will and promote interaction between the two parties.