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Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management and People Leadership
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Course Code
MS176A
Application Code
2355-MS176A
Credit
90
Study mode
Part-time
Start Date
18 Nov 2025 (Tue)
Next intake(s)
Mar 2026
Duration
12 months to 24 months
Language
English
Course Fee
Total Tuition Fee: HK$48,000 ($8,000 per module)
[Tuition fee by 3 instalments; each instalment: HK$16,000]
Enquiries
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Graduates from Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management and People Leadership will:

Receive a maximum possible of 90 credits exemption from the programme Master of Science Business and Management (awarded by the University of Plymouth) and only need to complete the elective module and Capstone Project.

OR

Receive a maximum possible of 80 credits exemption from the programme Master of Business Administration (awarded by the Edinburgh Napier University) and only need to complete two elective modules, one data analysis and an MBA project.

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Highlights

The programme aims to equip current and potential business leaders and senior managers with the knowledge and competencies to assume a leadership role in business management. The programme has two major foci: firstly, on knowledge about the major business management functions within an organisation; and secondly, on leadership skill development to lead a team and an organisation in an increasingly changing environment.

 

Programme Details

Learning Outcomes

On completion of the programme, students should be able to:

  1. critically evaluate established and emerging concepts, principles, theories, and philosophies underpinning the broad area of business management at both functional and strategic levels;
  2. apply emerging and established tools, techniques and methodologies in business management to solve organisational challenges;
  3. recommend appropriate organisational responses to marketing, operational, financial and people management issues and apply appropriate analytical techniques in strategic decision-making;
  4. use psychological and leadership skills to motivate and engage people to perform in organisations; 
  5. critically evaluate opportunities for change and implement strategic plans to align with organisational initiatives;
  6. identify and utilise appropriate leadership style(s) for situations, including planning, developing and sustaining mutually beneficial relationship between staff of different positions in an organisation; and
  7. synthesise and apply knowledge of business management and leadership skills to implement strategic plans and lead an organisation to achieve organisational goals.

 

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Modules

Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management and People Leadership comprises 6 modules with a total of 90 credits.

 

Module

Course Fee

1

Marketing Management and Strategy

$8,000

2

Operations Strategy and Project Management 

$8,000

3

Talent Management and Finance

$8,000

4

Developing Self as Leader: Identity, Influence and Power

$8,000

5

People Leadership: Motivating and Engaging High Performance Teams

$8,000

6

Organisational Leadership: Leading Culture, Change and Innovation

$8,000

Class Details

Intake

  • 3 intakes per year (Mar; Jul; Nov)

 

Teaching Mode

  • Part-time programme: Face-to-Face lecture
  • Medium of Instruction: English

 

Day/Time

  • Weekday, 7:00pm - 10:00pm

 

Duration

  • 39 lecture hours per module
  • 3 hours per session

 

Assessment

  • Group Project and Presentation
  • Individual Written Report
  • Mid-term Test
  • 70% Attendance Requirement

 

Award

Upon successful completion of all 6 modules, students will be awarded "Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management and People Leadership" within the HKU system through HKU SPACE. 

Upon successful completion of Modules 1 - 3, students can opt to exit the programme with an intermediate award of “Postgraduate Certificate in Business Management” within the HKU system through HKU SPACE.

Upon successful completion of Modules 4 - 6, students can opt to exit the programme with an intermediate award of "Postgraduate Certificate in People Leadership" within the HKU system through HKU SPACE.

 

 

 

Progression Path

Fee

Application Fee

HK$200 (Non-refundable)

Course Fee
  • Total Tuition Fee: HK$48,000 ($8,000 per module)
    [Tuition fee by 3 instalments; each instalment: HK$16,000]

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 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.             equivalent qualifications.

Applicants who hold a recognised professional qualification in a relevant discipline and three years of full-time work experience at senior managerial level in related industries will be considered case by case.

Applicants not meeting the standard set of criteria for admission will be assessed 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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