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Diploma of Foundation Studies
Diploma of Foundation Studies (Information Technology)
Full-time S6 or above Diploma

Programme Code FS113002N

Diploma of Foundation Studies (Information Technology)

Programme Advantages

Programme Advantages

Programme Advantages

IT Professional Skills

The programme covers the necessary IT and generic skills.

Programme Advantages

Career Development in IT Industry

The programme enables students to develop a career in the IT industry for further studies or employment.

Programme Advantages

IT Professional Skills

The programme covers the necessary IT and generic skills.

Programme Advantages

Career Development in IT Industry

The programme enables students to develop a career in the IT industry for further studies or employment.

Basic Information

The programme aims to deliver a quality education that will enable students to achieve the professional skills required for developing a career in the IT industry, and a solid foundation for further studies. The programme develops students’ both verbal and written language ability and enhances their communication and presentation skills, so as to enable them to pursue a successful career in the IT industry. Emphasis is also placed on the development of interpersonal skills and teamwork, and help students to become self-directed lifelong learners.
Mode of Study Full-time
Duration of Study 1 Year
Offering Campus(es) / Venue(s)
HKIIT1
HKIIT at IVE (Chai Wan / Kwun Tong / Lee Wai Lee / Sha Tin / Tuen Mun)
Study Places HKIIT - 90
HKIIT at IVE (Chai Wan) - 30
HKIIT at IVE (Kwun Tong) - 90
HKIIT at IVE (Lee Wai Lee) - 40
HKIIT at IVE (Sha Tin) - 150
HKIIT at IVE (Tuen Mun) - 90
Remarks
  1. Class venue： HKIIT and IVE (Tsing Yi). HKIIT is located at VTC Tsing Yi Complex, 20A Tsing Yi Road, Tsing Yi Island, New Territories.
  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 revalidation of the programme will be conducted in 2025. The curriculum will be updated if circumstances so warrant.

Entrance Requirements

  • Completion of Secondary 6 (under the New Senior Secondary Academic Structure); OR
  • Equivalent

Articulation / Employment

Articulation
Graduates of Diploma of Foundation Studies are eligible to apply for VTC’s Higher Diploma programmes, which normally require five HKDSE subjects at Level 2 or above, including Chinese Language and English Language.
Career Prospects
Students will benefit from the programme which develops their skills for employment in the IT industry. Students will be able to enter various sectors in the IT or related industry.

Curriculum

  • Programming Concepts and Applications
  • Database Applications Development
  • Computer Systems and Communication Fundamentals
  • Multimedia Website and Applications Design
  • Vocational English I
  • Vocational English II
  • Vocational English III
  • Vocational English IV
  • Vocational English V
  • Foundation Mathematics I
  • Foundation Mathematics II (B)
  • Information Technology Applications
  • Essentials of Personal Development
  • Wellness in Action
  • Vocational Chinese: Discussion and Social Correspondence
  • Vocational Chinese: Reading Comprehension & Administrative Text Writing
  • Vocational Chinese: Putonghua Conversation & Discussion
  • Optional Module: Foundation Mathematics III (1)
Remarks
  1. Diploma of Foundation Studies students may also consider taking the optional module 'Foundation Mathematics III' for the eligibility to apply for VTC's Higher Diploma programmes or related civil service jobs which require Level 2 or above in HKDSE Mathematics as one of their entrance requirements. Separate tuition fee will be charged for this optional module.

Tuition Fees

Tuition Fees (HK$)
$21,630
Remarks
  1. The study duration of Diploma of Foundation Studies programmes is normally 1 year. The tuition fee is payable in two installments.
  2. In addition to tuition fees, students will be required to pay other fees, such as caution money and students’ union annual fees.
  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. Students of Diploma of Foundation Studies programmes may choose to take the optional module “Foundation Mathematics III” with a separate tuition fee.
  5. Tuition fees are subject to annual review. 6. The information listed above is only applicable to local students.

Programme Highlights

Mainland tour

Mainland tour

Mainland tours were arranged and aim to provide students with a new understanding of different areas of information technology and include field trips to significant establishments of information technology in the Mainland.

2024-25 Sha Tin District Outstanding Young Persons Selection (14th)

2024-25 Sha Tin District Outstanding Young Persons Selection (14th)

The "2024-25 Sha Tin District Outstanding Youth Election (14th)" was organised by the Sha Tin District Youth Development and Civic Education Committee and sponsored by the Home Affairs Department. Mr Sun Lok-yin, a student of the Diploma of Foundation Studies (Information Technology), Hong Kong Institute of Information Technology (HKIIT) at IVE (Sha Tin), won the Finalist Award.

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Diploma of Foundation Studies (Business)
Diploma of Foundation Studies (Design)
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Diploma of Foundation Studies (Engineering)
Full-time S6 or above Diploma
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Diploma of Foundation Studies (Engineering)
Diploma of Foundation Studies (Hotel, Tourism and Recreation)
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Diploma of Foundation Studies (Hotel, Tourism and Recreation)
Diploma of Foundation Studies (Retail and E-Commerce)
Full-time S6 or above Diploma
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Diploma of Foundation Studies (Retail and E-Commerce)
Diploma of Foundation Studies (Community Services)
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Diploma of Foundation Studies (Sports)
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