This programme aims to provide a comprehensive range of IT knowledge and training for non-IT graduates who are facing the challenges of IT in work or looking for new career opportunities in IT fields.

Introduction

The world we live in today is increasingly reliant on technology, and the demand for skilled IT professionals continues to soar. IT skills have become an essential element for success in both personal and professional aspects of life. Technology is used in nearly every field, from medicine to engineering and from finance to the arts. Possessing essential IT skills such as computer proficiency, programming, data analysis, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity have become increasingly important. Those who do not possess basic IT skills risk being left behind in the workforce, and may struggle to keep up with the constantly evolving economy and job market. 

 

Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) of the Programme

On completion of the programme, students should be able to

• Identify the broad themes in information technology; 
• Critically analyse computer-based problems and formulate IT strategic solutions; 
• Apply information technology theories and practices in developing digital transformation strategy; 
• Integrate IT-based solutions into the user environment effectively; 
• Review and apply the emerging technologies in organisation.

 

The Curriculum

The programme consists of 10 modules and the contact hour in total is 300. The programme will be completed in around 12-month time. 

Academic Year: 2025/26 

CORE MODULES	Hours
Information Systems for Digital Transformation	30
Systems Analysis and Design	30
Fundamental Programming Concepts	30
Database Design and Applications	30
Computer Networking	30
e-Commerce Technology Management	30
Cyber Security	30
Cloud Computing Fundamentals	30
Big Data Analytics	30
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning	30

Students will be assessed by continuous coursework, including lab worksheets, assignments, tests, and final examinations.

 

Exemption

Students may apply for exemption for not more than four modules based on prior study of similar modules at a comparable level.  The application must be submitted before the programme commencement.

 

Graduation

The Postgraduate Diploma in Information Technology is conferred upon students who have successfully:

• passed both the continuous assessment and written examination of each module; AND
• achieved at least 75% attendance of lectures for each module.

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Duration

• 1 year

Venue

• Fortress Tower Learning Centre
• Island East Campus
• Admiralty Learning Centre
• HKU SPACE Po Leung Kuk Stanley Ho Community College (HPSHCC) Campus
  Remark: HKU SPACE reserves the right to alter details of the course such as date, time, venue and substitution of lecturers or tutors.

Information Systems for Digital Transformation

This module aims to provide students with an understanding of the roles played by information systems in organisations. Students will learn how to plan and carry out digital transformation using different development approaches and the management functions of information systems.

Systems Analysis and Design

This module aims to provide students with various concepts, principles, and stages of business information systems analysis and design. It will equip students with skills in systems development as well as the different methods, tools, and techniques used in systems analysis and design.

Fundamental Programming Concepts

This module aims to equip students with fundamental concepts and techniques of basic Python programming, including syntax, identifiers, control statements, functions, recursions, strings, lists, dictionaries, tuples and files. Some searching and sorting algorithms will also be covered.

Database Design and Applications

This module aims to equip students with the principles, design, administration, and implementation of database management systems. Topics include entity-relationship model, database design and normalisation, database query languages, indexing schemes, integrity and concurrency control.

Computer Networking

This module aims to enhance students' knowledge of computer networks, network structure and architecture, protocols, IP addressing and routing, flow control, etc. Students should be able to describe the services and functions provided by each layer in the Internet protocol stack.

e-Commerce Technology Management

This module introduces the theories and infrastructure which needed to deploy effective e-commerce solutions and the leading technologies needed to develop e-commerce applications. Students should be able to comprehend the specialised technical knowledge associated with e-Commerce and explore future development trends in e-Commerce.

Cyber Security

This module aims to equip students with the principles of cyber security. Topics include notions and terms of cyber security, malware, cryptography, access control, disaster recovery, security policy and measures, etc.

Cloud Computing Fundamentals

This module aims to equip students with the fundamental knowledge and practical skills in cloud computing. It provides students with the values, benefits and infrastructure of cloud computing and ways to access the resources online.

Big Data Analytics

This module aims to equip students with the fundamental knowledge of Big Data analytics approach. It will enable students to understand the importance of the applications of Big Data analytics in daily life, particularly in commercial areas. Emphasis will be placed on both application modeling and solution methodology.

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

This module aims to equip students with the principles and practice of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. Students would learn how computers can accomplish tasks that are supposed to require human intelligence.

	Oct 2025	JAN 2026	May 2026	AuG 2026
Monday (7pm-10pm)	System Analysis and Design	Database Design and Applications	Cloud Computing Fundamentals	e-Commerce Technology Management
Friday  ​(7pm-10pm)	Information Systems for Digital Transformation	Computer Networking	Big Data Analytics	Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
Saturday   (2pm-5pm)	Fundamental Programming Concepts		Cyber Security

Application Fee

Nil

Course Fee

• $48,400 to be paid in 2 installments
  1st installment: 26,400
  2nd installment: 22,000

Applicants shall hold a bachelor’s degree awarded by a recognized 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:

1. an overall band of 6.0 or above with no subtests lower than 5.5 in the IELTS; or
2. 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
3. HKALE Use of English at Grade E or above; or
4. HKDSE Examination English Language at Level 3 or above; or
5. equivalent qualifications.

Applicants with other qualifications will be considered on individual merit.

• The CEF Institution Code of HKU SPACE is 100

CEF Courses
Postgraduate Diploma in Information Technology 資訊科技深造文憑
COURSE CODE 34G104196	FEES $48,400	ENQUIRY 2587-3256

	Continuing Education Fund This course has been included in the list of reimbursable courses under the Continuing Education Fund.
	Postgraduate Diploma in Information Technology This course is recognised under the Qualifications Framework (QF Level [6])

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Enrolment Method

1. All applicants are required to complete the Application Form and, either submit in person at any of the HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres or by post to Ms BoBo Kung, College of Life Sciences and Technology, HKU SPACE .
2. All applicants, either by post or in person must be accompanied by:
   1. Certified photocopies of full educational certificates and transcripts.
   2. HKID Card copy.

• When submitting your application in person at any of the HKU SPACE enrolment centres, please bring along the originals of your educational certificates / transcripts for certification.  If you are posting your application, please arrange to bring the originals of the relevant documents for certification at any of HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres before the commencement of classes.
• HKU SPACE reserves the right to cancel a course in case of insufficient enrolment or unforeseen difficulties arising from running the course.
• Fees paid are not refundable except under very exceptional circumstances (e.g. course cancellation due to insufficient enrolment), subject to the School's discretion.

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