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Higher Diploma in Business with E-Commerce (Medium of Instruction: Chinese (Putonghua))
Full-time S6 or above Higher Diploma

Programme Code BA114055K

Higher Diploma in Business with E-Commerce (Medium of Instruction: Chinese (Putonghua))

Programme Advantages

Programme Advantages

Programme Advantages

Industry Collaboration

Close collaboration with enterprises, curriculum content meets industry.

Programme Advantages

Professional Certification Boost

Obtain certifications to enhance employment competitiveness.

Programme Advantages

Practice-Oriented, Cultivating Combat-Ready Talents

Combining practical training with project-driven approaches, comprehensively improve students' practical operation abilities, and create e-commerce talent.

Programme Advantages

Industry Collaboration

Close collaboration with enterprises, curriculum content meets industry.

Programme Advantages

Professional Certification Boost

Obtain certifications to enhance employment competitiveness.

Programme Advantages

Practice-Oriented, Cultivating Combat-Ready Talents

Combining practical training with project-driven approaches, comprehensively improve students' practical operation abilities, and create e-commerce talent.

Basic Information

The programme aims to enable students to pursue careers in e-commerce fields. The programme emphasizes practical training in e-commerce operation, digital marketing and analytics, live streaming, customer relationship management and supply chain management. Through collaborations with industry partners, the programme nurtures the students as professional practitioners.
Mode of Study Full-time
Duration of Study 2 Years
Offering Campus(es) / Venue(s)
IVE (Haking Wong)
Medium of Instruction Chinese (Putonghua)1
Study Places IVE (Haking Wong) - 5
Admission Score N/A

Professional Recognition

Graduates of the programme can sit for the examinations of Business Data Analyst, E-commerce Specialist and Internet Marketing Specialist of the “One Examination, Multiple Certification” e-Commerce Skills Certification currently under development between VTC and the Guangdong Provincial Department of Human Resources and Social Security Department (tentatively to be launched by 2026), and obtain the relevant Certificates of Occupational Skill Level issued by the Mainland authority.
Remarks
  1. Except some modules in English.
Notes
  1. The programme information is applicable to local applicants. For non-local applicants, please visit here.
  2. Students may be required to attend classes on other VTC campuses. VTC reserves the right to cancel any programme, revise programme title, content or change the offering institute(s) / campus(es) / class venue(s) if circumstances so warrant.
  3. The programme is newly offered in AY 2025/26.

Entrance Requirements

  • HKDSE
Chinese Language 2
English Language 2
Core/Elective Subject 2
Core/Elective Subject 2
Core/Elective Subject 2
  • VTC Diploma of Foundation Studies; OR
  • VTC Diploma of Vocational Education / VTC Diploma of Vocational Baccalaureate; OR
  • Diploma Yi Jin / Diploma of Applied Education; OR
  • Relevant and substantial work experience and/or prior qualification(s) obtained in or outside Hong Kong (e.g. assessed through recognition of prior learning and credit accumulation and transfer), with demonstrated ability to undertake sub-degree education; OR
  • Equivalent
Remarks
  1. Applicants can use HKDSE Applied Learning (ApL) subjects (except ApL Chinese) for admission purpose. An "Attained", "Attained with Distinction (I)" and "Attained with Distinction (II)" in an ApL subject (Category B subjects) are regarded as equivalent to an HKDSE subject at "Level 2", "Level 3" and "Level 4" respectively for admission purpose.
  2. For 2024 HKDSE and before, a "Grade D or E" and a "Grade C or above" in an HKDSE Other Language subject (Category C subjects) are regarded as equivalent to an HKDSE subject at "Level 2" and "Level 3" respectively; From 2025 HKDSE onwards, Language Proficiency Level A2 or above in French / German / Spanish, N3 or above in Japanese and TOPIK II: Grade 3 or above in Korean are also recognised as one of the five HKDSE subjects in fulfilling the general entrance requirement (Subject to approval by the Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications (HKCAAVQ)). One Other Language subject can be counted for admission purpose.
  3. An "Attained" in HKDSE Citizenship and Social Development is regarded as equivalent to an HKDSE subject at "Level 2" for admission purpose.
  4. If one of the five HKDSE subjects is Citizenship and Social Development, the general entrance requirement would become "Attained" for Citizenship and Social Development and Level 2 or above in four other HKDSE subjects including Chinese Language and English Language. Besides, Level 2 or above in Mathematics Extended Part (Module 1 or Module 2) is also recognised as one of the five HKDSE subjects in fulfilling the general entrance requirement. If applicants have taken both Module 1 and Module 2, either one of the modules (with a higher level) will be counted for admission purpose.
  5. Applicable to holders of Diploma in Vocational Education / Diploma of Vocational Education (DVE) (students admitted to DVE in AY2017/18 or before are required to complete prescribed further studies modules).
  6. Upon completion of the Diploma of Vocational Baccalaureate (DVB) programmes, students can progress to Higher Diploma programmes in VTC, subject to their BTEC and IGCSE results.
  7. Applications with work experience and/or prior qualification(s) submitted will be assessed individually by the departments concerned.

Articulation / Employment

Articulation
Graduates may articulate to the Degree programmes offered by Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong (THEi):
  • Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Public Relations and International Events Management
Career Prospects
Graduates may be employed as the positions like E-commerce Executive, E-Commerce Online Shop Executive, Live Streaming - Live Host, Copywriter, Floor Manager & Technical Director, Search Engine Optimisation / Search Engine Marketing Executive, Customer Engagement Executive, Digital Content Creator, Digital Marketing Executive, Omnichannel Executive, OMO Retail Store Executive and Social Commerce Executive.

Curriculum

  • Marketing Essentials+
  • Business Statistics
  • E-Commerce Fundamentals
  • Online Sales and Practices
  • Creative Project
  • Design Thinking and Entrepreneurship+
  • Essential Workplace Communication: Effective Oral Interaction+
  • Whole Person Development - MindShift: Achieving Personal Growth & Effectiveness+
  • IT Essentials - Business+
  • Management
  • Digital Media Production
  • Internet Marketing and Web Analytics
  • Creative Project
  • Design Thinking and Entrepreneurship+
  • Essential Workplace Communication: Digital Written Correspondence+
  • Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Conversation and Reports
  • Whole Person Development - Enhancing Competencies in the 21st Century Workplace+
  • Social Media Marketing and Social Commerce
  • Creative Project
  • Design Thinking and Entrepreneurship+
  • Professional Workplace Communication: Storytelling and Job Search +
  • Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Presentations and Promotional Text Writing
  • Whole Person Development - Collaboration, Teamwork & Social Engagement+
  • Enrichment Module A
  • Innovative Technologies and Applications in E-Commerce
  • Mobile Commerce and O2O Applications
  • Global Purchasing and Merchandising
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Strategy and Project Management in E-Commerce
  • Professional Workplace Communication: Proposal and Report Writing+
  • Final Year Project
  • Work-integrated Learning*
  • Legal and Ethical Aspects in E-Commerce+
  • Accounting and Finance in E-Commerce+
  • Supply Chain and Logistics Management
  • Cyber Security and Payment Systems+
  • Professional Workplace Communication: Pitching and Persuasive Presentation+
  • Enrichment Module B
  • Final Year Project
  • Work-integrated Learning*
Remarks
  • Depending on the job nature and study programmes, Work-integrated Learning will be arranged at an appropriate time during the period of study.
  • Modules to be delivered in English.

Tuition Fees

1st Year Tuition Fees (HK$)
$32,500
2nd Year Tuition Fees (HK$)
$32,500
Remarks
  1. The study duration of Higher Diploma programmes is normally 2 years. The tuition fee is payable in two installments each year.
  2. In addition to tuition fees, students will be required to pay other fees, such as caution money and students’ union annual fees. Students of Higher Diploma programmes will be required to pay the study package fees for Chinese & Putonghua modules.
  3. Some students may be required to study bridging modules or enhancement programmes to support their study; or to attend additional training, industrial attachments, public examinations for which separate fees will be charged.
  4. Tuition fees are subject to annual review. The tuition fee levels for 2nd Year will be reviewed subject to inflationary adjustments and other relevant factors.
  5. The information listed above is only applicable to local students.

Programme Highlights

Showcasing talent in learning activities

Showcasing talent in learning activities

The student won the 2nd runner-up position in the prestigious Yeung Kin Man Youth Industrial Incubation Programme.

Participating in exchange activities broadens horizons.

Participating in exchange activities broadens horizons.

Through participating in exchange activities, there are exchanges with mainland and overseas e-commerce and academic institutions.

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