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Higher Diploma in Sports Management
Full-time S6 or above Higher Diploma

Programme Code HT114114

Higher Diploma in Sports Management

Programme Advantages

Programme Advantages

Programme Advantages

Diverse Curriculum

Emphasises on generic and language training, whole-person development and workplace experience to better prepare graduates for further studies or employment.

Programme Advantages

Diverse Curriculum

Emphasises on generic and language training, whole-person development and workplace experience to better prepare graduates for further studies or employment.

Basic Information

The programme aims to equip students with technical and professional knowledge and skills in sports management. Through the blending of theoretical knowledge and practical applications, students can pursue Sports and Recreation Executive related careers in the sports sector after graduation.  

The programme is designed with an emphasis on generic and language training, whole-person development and workplace experience to better prepare students for further studies or employment after graduation.
Mode of Study Full-time
Duration of Study 2 Years
Offering Campus(es) / Venue(s)
IVE (Chai Wan)
Study Places IVE (Chai Wan) - 25
Admission Score N/A

Professional Recognition

Students may apply for student membership of the Hong Kong Recreation Management Association.
Remarks
  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 revalidation of the programme will be conducted in 2025. The curriculum will be updated if circumstances so warrant.

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.
  8. Applicants are required to pass a basic physical assessment.

Articulation / Employment

Articulation
Graduates may pursue relevant top-up Degrees locally or overseas.
Career Prospects
Graduates may be employed in sports management, sports marketing, sports media, sports product design and sports administration in public and private sectors, such as National Sports Associations, Leisure and Cultural Services Department, Non-governmental Organisations, private sports and recreation clubs, sports and recreation programme and event planning companies, sports marketing consultancy firms and sports media.

Curriculum

  • Customer Service Fundamentals
  • Exercise for Selected Population
  • Individual Sports I
  • Leadership and Team Building
  • Management in Sports Facilities
  • Physical and Health Fitness (Year Long Module across Semesters 1 & 2)
  • Essential Workplace Communication: Effective Oral Interaction
  • Whole Person Development - Mindshift: Achieving Personal Growth & Effectiveness
  • Sports Business Management
  • Management in Aqua Sports Facilities
  • Physical and Health Fitness (Year Long Module across Semesters 1 & 2)
  • Sports and Recreation Development for Society
  • Team Sports I
  • Essential Workplace Communication: Digital Written Correspondence
  • Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Conversation and Reports
  • Whole Person Development - Collaboration, Teamwork & Social Engagement (Year Long Module across Semesters 2 & 3)
  • IT Essentials - Hospitality
  • Research Methods in Social Science
  • Social Dance
  • Sports Media and Public Relation
  • Sports and Design
  • Professional Workplace Communication: Storytelling and Job Search
  • Whole Person Development - Collaboration, Teamwork & Social Engagement (Year Long Module across Semesters 2 & 3)
  • Enrichment Module B
  • Functional Fitness (Year Long Module across Semesters 4 & 5)
  • Sports Event Management (Year Long Module across Semesters 4 & 5)
  • Sports Skill Acquisition and Assessment
  • Universal Standard and Sports Technology
  • Professional Workplace Communication: Proposal and Report Writing
  • Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Presentations and Promotional Text Writing
  • Enrichment Module A
  • Functional Fitness (Year Long Module across Semesters 4 & 5)
  • eSports
  • Outdoor Sports I
  • Sports Event Management (Year Long Module across Semesters 4 & 5)
  • Professional Workplace Communication: Pitching and Persuasive Presentation
  • Whole Person Development - Enhancing Competencies in the 21st Century Workplace
Remarks
  1. Industrial Attachment: All programmes in the Hospitality Discipline include compulsory industrial attachment. Relevant work may involve shift duties and may take place during evenings, weekends or public holidays.

Tuition Fees

1st Year Tuition Fees (HK$)
$33,310
2nd Year Tuition Fees (HK$)
$33,310
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.

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