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CLASS Advanced Methods Seminars

The two-week CLASS Advanced Methods Seminars (CAMS) provides extensive seminars in quantitative methods. The seminar series aims to equip participants with essential skills in data analysis, research design and statistical reasoning. It also features seminars led by faculty members sharing insights on how methodological training support participants applying to undergraduate and graduate programs at a range of universities.

The academic components of the seminar series shall include academic modules, training components and social events. Participants will have opportunities to build networks with leading scholars worldwide, develop hands-on skills and advance their research!

What You'll Gain

  • Master Advanced Methods – Apply cutting-edge quantitative techniques across disciplines
  • Build Technical Skills – Use professional software tools (R, Stata, Python) for data analysis
  • Access Extensive Data – Perform hands-on data analytics with real-world datasets
  • Join a Global Scholar Network – Participate in a welcome reception
  • Advance Your Research – Will have chance to attend publication seminars, mentorship clinics, and receive guidance on manuscript development
  • Gain Recognised Credentials – Earn a Certificate of Participation issued by the City University of Hong Kong

Seminar Series

Dates

  • Week 1: August 3–7, 2026
  • Week 2: August 10–14, 2026
  • Keynote: Week 2
  • Networking events and seminars: throughout the two weeks
Registration Fee: HK$16,800 (CLASS students will receive a 20% off discount to be reimbursed.)
Registration Deadline: July 29, 2026
Registration Page: https://cityu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5oLTJkKsQU9vs2y
 Inquiry: ch.execed@cityu.edu.hk

All are welcome to apply for participating in the seminars!

Location & Format

All seminars are offered in a hybrid format: in-person on the City University of Hong Kong campus in Kowloon, Hong Kong, as well as livestream online via Zoom, with lecture recordings available for asynchronous review. All participants will have extended access to lecture recordings and seminar materials through December 31, 2026.

Each seminar runs for five days, with half-day sessions in either the morning or afternoon. Each seminar includes 15 hours of instruction plus guided lab sessions. Participants may enrol in up to one AM and one PM seminar per week, for a maximum of four seminars taken synchronously across the two weeks. With online access to all materials, registrants may also follow additional seminars asynchronously.

Seminars are offered at introductory, intermediate, and advanced levels across topics including computing, large language models, statistics and regression, maximum likelihood methods, causal inference, data science and text analysis, spatial econometrics, and Bayesian methods. The full seminar schedule is published below.

In addition to the seminars, all participants will be welcome to join the seminar’s keynote and welcome reception.

The confirmed teaching schedule, including session dates, times, and delivery mode (in-person, online, or hybrid), will be circulated to registered participants before the seminar start date to allow buffer since the deadline is 29 July while the seminar start date is 3 August. The University reserves the right to make reasonable adjustments to the timetable and will notify participants in writing of any changes as soon as practicable.

Ma On Shan Compound Student Residence (Please click here to find more about the Student Residence)

  • Address: 2 Choi Sha Street, Ma On Shan, Shatin, New Territories (Google Map link here)
  • Period of Stay: 2 August 2026 - 15 August 2026 (13 nights)
  • Package Price: HK$6,500 per room for 13 nights
  • Room Type: Single Room with shared toilet and bathroom
* The accommodation is offered on a first-come, first served basis. The accommodation fee is non-refundable in all cases of withdrawal.

Booking Instruction

Participants who wish to book the Ma On Shan Compound Student Residence through the University should:

  1. Indicate your interest in the registration form.
  2. Mail a crossed cheque made payable to “City University of Hong Kong” for HK$6,500 to the address below by 20 July 2026. Please write your full name on the back of the cheque.
  3. Send the courier tracking number to ch.execed@cityu.edu.hk.
Mailing Address: Rm 6361, 6/F, Li Dak Sum Yip Yio Chin Academic Building City University of Hong Kong
Tel: +852 3442 7151
Attn: Ms. Debby Wong

Booking will only be made upon receipt of the cheque. An email confirmation with details will be sent to you once your booking is confirmed.

Refund and Withdrawal Policy

  1. General Policy

    All fees paid are non-refundable and non-transferable, except in cases where the Seminar is cancelled or rescheduled by the University.

    All withdrawal requests must be submitted in writing to the Programme Office.

  2. Withdrawal and Refund

    • Before the seminar commencement date
      Withdrawal may be accepted; however, refunds are not guaranteed and will be considered on a case-by-case basis, subject to deduction of all non-refundable fees and any costs already incurred.
    • On or after the seminar commencement date
      No refund will be granted under any circumstances.
    • All withdrawal requests must be submitted in writing to ch.execed@cityu.edu.hk. The date of receipt of the written notice will determine the applicable refund tier.

  3. Non-Refundable Fees

    The following fees and charges are strictly non-refundable under all circumstances, including withdrawal, or failure to attend the seminar:

    • Application fee
    • Seminar deposit (if applicable)
    • Bank charges and payment processing fees
    • Any third-party costs incurred (including but not limited to accommodation, insurance, field trips, and seminar activities)

  4. Seminar Changes, Cancellation and Rescheduling by CityUHK

    CityUHK reserves the right to cancel the seminar prior to commencement, including but not limited to cases of insufficient enrolment.

    In such cases:

    • A refund of seminar fees paid may be arranged; or
    • Participants may be offered alternative arrangements, where feasible.

    The University will not be responsible for any other costs or compensation, including but not limited to airfare, accommodation, insurance, or any other expenses incurred by participants.

  5. No-show and Early Withdrawal

    • Participants who do not attend the seminar (no-show) will not be entitled to any refund.
    • Participants who withdraw after the seminar has commenced will not be entitled to any refund.

  6. Final Decision

    The University reserves the right to make the final decision on all matters relating to withdrawal and refund. All decisions shall be final and binding. CityUHK CLASS reserves the right to make changes to the seminar instructor where necessary.