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Certificate for Module (Digital Forensics and Information Technology Safety)
證書(單元 : 數碼法證與資訊科技安全)

Course Code
AC175A
Application Code
2450-AC175A
Credit
9
Study mode
Part-time
Start Date
01 Oct 2026 (Thu)
Next intake(s)
Oct 2027
Duration
33 hours
Language
English
Course Fee
HK$8800
Deadline on 25 Sep 2026 (Fri)
Enquiries
2867 8474
2861 0278
pgcbf@hkuspace.hku.hk
How to Apply
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Highlights

The programme aims to equip students with essential knowledge of different information technology (IT) risks in enterprises and digital forensic skills. Students will learn to formulate IT security strategy.
 

Programme Details

On completion of the programme, students should be able to

1.             evaluate the potential areas of IT risks in enterprises;

2.             discuss IT security and digital forensics skills; and

3.             formulate IT security strategy in compliance with standards and regulations.

Mode: Part-time

The duration of the programme is  11  weeks (Contact hours: 33 hours)

Syllabus:

1. Digital Forensics, Forensics Science

2. Incident Handling

3. E-Business Related Legislation

  • The United Nations (UN) Model law
  • Computer Crime ordinance
  • Personal data privacy ordinance
  • Electronic transaction ordinance
  • Intellectual property copyright ordinance

4. Digital Forensics

  • Theft of company’s sensitive proprietary information
  • Evidence Ordinance

5. Information Technology Safety

  • Internal hackers & External hacking
  • Leaking of corporate information
  • Breach of corporate IT security policies
  • Industrial espionage
  • DDOS
  • E-fraud
  • E-financial transactions
  • Copyright infringement

6.IT Controls & IT Security

  • Committee of Sponsoring Organisations (COSO) and Control Objectives for Information and Related Technologies (COBIT) framework
  • IT Audit

7. Web Application Security

  • Best practices for web applications

Students who successfully complete this programme can apply for module exemption and articulate to ‘Postgraduate Certificate in Business Forensics (AC053)'

 

Assessment and Award

  • Assessment is based on an individual assignment (50%) and an examination (50%).
  • Students who have passed the continuous assessment and final examination with attendance no less than 70% will be awarded within the HKU system through HKU SPACE a Certificate for Module  (Digital Forensics and Information Technology Safety).
Application Code 2450-AC175A -

Duration
  • 33 hours

Modules

Oct 2026 (tentative)

Digital Forensics and Information Technology Safety

Notes: * The venue, time and date arrangements are subject to final confirmation,  HKU SPACE reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice. 

 

Fee

Application Fee

HK$150

Course Fee
  • Course Fee : HK$8800

Entry Requirements

Applicants shall hold a bachelor’s degree awarded by a recognised institution.

 

If the degree or equivalent qualification is from an institution where the language of teaching and assessment is not English, applicants shall provide evidence of English proficiency, such as:

i)      an overall band of 6.0 or above with no subtests lower than 5.5 in the IELTS; or

ii)     a score of 550 or above in the paper-based TOEFL, or a score of 213 or above in the computer-based TOEFL, or a score of 80 or above in the internet-based TOEFL; or

iii)     HKALE Use of English at Grade E or above; or

iv)    HKDSE Examination English Language at Level 3 or above; or

v)     other equivalent qualifications.

 

Applicants with other qualifications will be considered on individual merit.

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Enrolment Method
Payment Method
1. Cash, EPS, WeChat Pay Or Alipay

Course fees can be paid by cash, EPS, WeChat Pay or Alipay at any HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres.

2. Cheque Or Bank draft

Course fees can also be paid by crossed cheque or bank draft made payable to “HKU SPACE”. Please specify the programme title(s) for application and applicant’s name. You may either:

  • bring the completed form(s), together with the appropriate course or application fees in the form of a cheque, and any required supporting documents to any of the HKU SPACE enrolment centres;
  • or mail the above documents to any of the HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres, specifying “Course Application” on the envelope. HKU SPACE will not be responsible for any loss of personal information and payment sent by mail.
3. VISA/Mastercard

Applicants may also pay the course fee by VISA or Mastercard, including the “HKU SPACE Mastercard”, at any HKU SPACE enrolment centres. Holders of the HKU SPACE Mastercard can enjoy a 10-month interest-free instalment period for courses with a tuition fee worth a minimum of HK$2,000; however, the course applicant must also be the cardholder himself/herself. For enquiries, please contact our staff at any enrolment centres.

4. Online Payment

Online application / enrolment is offered for most open admission courses (enrolled on first come, first served basis) and selected award-bearing programmes. Application fees and course fees of these programmes/courses can be settled by using "PPS by Internet" (not available via mobile phones), VISA or Mastercard. In addition to the aforesaid online payment channels, new and continuing students of award-bearing programmes with available online service, they may also pay their course fees by Online WeChat Pay, Online Alipay or Faster Payment System (FPS). Please refer to Enrolment Methods - Online Enrolment  for details.

Notes

  • If the programme/course is starting within five working days, application by post is not recommended to avoid any delays. Applicants are advised to enrol in person at HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres and avoid making cheque payment under this circumstance.

  • Fees paid are not refundable except under very exceptional circumstances (e.g. course cancellation due to insufficient enrolment), subject to the School’s discretion. In exceptional cases where a refund is approved, fees paid by cash, EPS, WeChat Pay, Alipay, cheque, FPS or PPS by Internet will be reimbursed by a cheque, and fees paid by credit card will be reimbursed to the credit card account used for payment. 

  • In addition to the published fees, there may be additional costs associated with individual programmes. Please refer to the relevant course brochures or direct any enquiries to the relevant programme team for details.
  • Fees and places on courses cannot be transferrable from one applicant to another. Once accepted onto a course, the student may not change to another course without approval from HKU SPACE. A processing fee of HK$120 will be levied on each approved transfer.
  • HKU SPACE will not be responsible for any loss of payment, receipt, or personal information sent by mail.
  • For payment certification, please submit a completed form, a sufficiently stamped and self-addressed envelope, and a crossed cheque for HK$30 per copy made payable to “HKU SPACE” to any of our enrolment centres.
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