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Postgraduate Diploma in Information Technology
資訊科技深造文憑

CEF Reimbursable Course

CEF Reimbursable Course

CEF Reimbursable Course (selected modules only)

CEF Reimbursable Course (selected modules only)

Course Code
IT040A
Application Code
2150-IT040A

Credit
90
Study mode
Part-time
Start Date
09 Oct 2023 (Mon)
Duration
1 year
Language
English
Course Fee
$48,400 to be paid in 2 installments
1st installment: 26,400
2nd installment: 22,000
Deadline on 31 Aug 2023 (Thu)
Enquiries
2587 3210
2571 8480
How to Apply

This programme is specially designed for non-IT graduates facing the challenges of IT work. It will equip students with a comprehensive range of IT knowledge including information system analysis, programming concepts, networking technology and database applications.

The programme offers wide range of IT knowledge for students, including Information Systems Analysis, Systems Analysis Design, Programming, Database, Computer Security and Project Management. The comprehensive training equips students with fundamental and updated IT knowledge to enhance their effectiveness in handling IT-related works.

 

The Curriculum

The programme consists of 9 core modules and two elective modules. The programme will be completed in 12-month time. Lecture is conducted on a lecture/workshop basis.

Exemption

Students may apply for exemption for not more than four core subjects based on prior study of similar modules at a comparable level.  Exemption will not be granted for Electives modules.  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.
 
 
Application Code 2150-IT040A -

Days / Time
  • Monday, 7:00pm - 10:00pm
  • Wednesday, 7:00pm - 10:00pm
  • Saturday, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Duration
  • 1 year
Venue
CORE MODULES Hours

Information Systems Fundamentals

21

Internet and Web Applications

30

Systems Analysis and Design

21

Fundamental Programming Concepts

39

Database Design and Applications

30

Project Management and Quality Management

21

Computer Networking

30

e-Commerce Technology Management

21

Business Intelligence Technology Management

30

ELECTIVE MODULES
IT Stream  

Java Technology

30

Computer Security

30

Wireless Applications Programming

30

PM Stream  
Project Management Foundation - Specific Aspects*

30

Project Management Foundation - Behavioral Aspects*

30

*Modules from Postgraduate Diploma in Information Technology (IT/IS Project Management).

Student may choose EITHER 2 electives from IT stream OR 2 electives from PM stream.

HKU SPACE reserves the right to not offer modules that fail to meet a minimum enrolment of 20 students

Applicants shall:

  1. hold a bachelor’s degree awarded by a recognized university; AND
  2. provide evidence of English proficiency (if the degree or equivalent qualification is from an institution where the language of teaching and assessment is not English), such as
    • HKALE Use of English at Grade E or above; or
    • HKDSE Examination English Language at Level 3 or above; or
    • an overall band of 6.0 or above with no subtests lower than 5.5 in the IELTS; or
    • 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
Application Fee

Nil

Course Fee
  • $48,400 to be paid in 2 installments
    1st installment: 26,400
    2nd installment: 22,000
  • The CEF Institution Code of HKU SPACE is 100
CEF Courses
Postgraduate Diploma in Information Technology
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COURSE CODE 34G104196 FEES $48,400 ENQUIRY 2975-5781
INTERNET AND WEB APPLICATIONS & SYSTEMS ANALYSIS AND DESIGN (MODULE FROM POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY)
COURSE CODE 34Z148435 FEES $8,800 ENQUIRY 2587-3256
DATABASE DESIGN AND APPLICATIONS & PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND QUALITY MANAGEMENT (MODULE FROM POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY)
COURSE CODE 34Z148443 FEES $8,800 ENQUIRY 2587-3256
Computer Networking (Module from Postgraduate Diploma in Information Technology)
COURSE CODE 34Z104217 FEES $4,400 ENQUIRY 2975-5781
Java Technology (Module from Postgraduate Diploma in Information Technology)
COURSE CODE 34Z104233 FEES $4,400 ENQUIRY 2975-5781
Wireless Applications Programming (Module from Postgraduate Diploma in Information Technology)
COURSE CODE 34Z10425A FEES $4,400 ENQUIRY 2975-5781
Fundamental Programming Concepts (Module from Postgraduate Diploma in Information Technology)
COURSE CODE 34Z104209 FEES $4,400 ENQUIRY 2975-5781
Computer Security (Module from Postgraduate Diploma in Information Technology)
COURSE CODE 34Z104241 FEES $4,400 ENQUIRY 2975-5781
Business Intelligence Technology Management (Module from Postgraduate Diploma in Information Technology)
COURSE CODE 34Z104225 FEES $4,400 ENQUIRY 2975-5781
Information Systems Fundamental & e-Commerce Technology Management (Modules from Postgraduate Diploma in Information Technology programme)
COURSE CODE 34Z107100 FEES $8,200 ENQUIRY 2975-5781

Continuing Education Fund

* These modules have been included in the list of reimbursable courses for CEF purposes. Students must complete a stipulated combination of modules in order to be eligible for fee reimbursement:

*Internet and Web Applications AND Systems Analysis and Design

*Database Design and Applications AND Project Management and Quality Management

Continuing Education Fund Continuing Education Fund
This course has been included in the list of reimbursable courses under the Continuing Education Fund.
Continuing Education Fund Reimbursable Course Continuing Education Fund Reimbursable Course (selected modules only)
Some modules of this course have 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])

Application Form Download Application Form

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 post to Ms Brenda Lam, College of Life Sciences and Technology, HKU SPACE .
  2. All applications, either by post or in person must be accompanied by:
    1. Certified photostat copies of full educational certificates and transcripts.
    2. HKID card copy.

Note: When submitting your application in person at any of the HKU SPACE enrolment centers, 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.

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 the 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 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 (course 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, continuing students of award-bearing programmes, if their programmes offer online service, may also pay their course fees by Online WeChat Pay, Online Alipay and 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 Enrolement Centres and avoid making cheque payment under this circustance.
  • 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 or PPS (for online payment only) will normally be reimbursed by a cheque, and fees paid by credit card will normally be reimbursed to the payment cardholder's credit card account.
  • 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.
  • Receipts will be issued for fees paid but HKU SPACE will not be repsonsible for any loss of receipt 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.