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Higher Diploma in Applied AI
Full-time S6 or above Higher Diploma

Programme Code IT114127

Higher Diploma in Applied AI

Programme Advantages

Programme Advantages

Programme Advantages

Applied AI Stays Closely Aligned with Industry Innovation.

AI should be applied across various industries to enhance competitiveness.

Programme Advantages

Proficient in Developing Diverse AI Software Solutions

Focusing on generative AI, language models, and computer vision software development.

Programme Advantages

Cross-industry Applications, Unlocking New Opportunities

Graduates can pursue careers in various fields, leveraging AI applications to broaden their career prospects.

Programme Advantages

Applied AI Stays Closely Aligned with Industry Innovation.

AI should be applied across various industries to enhance competitiveness.

Programme Advantages

Proficient in Developing Diverse AI Software Solutions

Focusing on generative AI, language models, and computer vision software development.

Programme Advantages

Cross-industry Applications, Unlocking New Opportunities

Graduates can pursue careers in various fields, leveraging AI applications to broaden their career prospects.

Basic Information

The programme provides a solid foundation in the application of artificial intelligence (AI), focusing on generative AI, language models, image processing, and computer vision. Graduates will be able to apply AI models to solve challenges across industries like healthcare, manufacturing, retail, IoT and Environmental, Social and Governance (E.S.G.).

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 and employment after graduation.
Mode of Study Full-time
Duration of Study 2 Years
Offering Campus(es) / Venue(s)
HKIIT at IVE (Sha Tin)
Study Places HKIIT at IVE (Sha Tin) - 30
Admission Score N/A
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 programme is an interdisciplinary collaboration, jointly offered by the Hospitality and the Design disciplines.
  4. Students enrolling in this programme are required to pass a medical examination for food handler at student's own expense.
  5. Students are required to purchase the designated uniforms.
  6. The programme is newly offered in AY2025/26. The validation of the programme will be conducted in 2025.

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
Application for mapping for articulation pathways to local and overseas universities will be sought.
Career Prospects
Graduates may be employed as AI Application Developer, Machine Learning Operations Engineer, Computer Vision Engineer, AI Product Manager, Automation Engineer etc.

Curriculum

  • Operating Systems Fundamentals
  • Database Principles
  • Programming Fundamentals
  • Essential Workplace Communication: Effective Oral Interaction
  • Whole Person Development - Mindshift: Achieving Personal Growth & Effectiveness
  • IT Essentials - Web
  • Design with Generative AI
  • Machine Learning Basics I
  • Machine Learning Basics II
  • Deep Learning Applications
  • LLM and NLP Applications
  • Computer Vision Applications
  • Human Computer Interaction & GUI Programming
  • Essential Workplace Communication: Digital Written Correspondence
  • Whole Person Development - Collaboration, Teamwork & Social Engagement (Part A)
  • Applied AI for Smart City
  • AI Application Development Project
  • IT Professionalism
  • Professional Workplace Communication: Proposal and Report Writing
  • Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Conversation and Reports
  • Whole Person Development - Collaboration, Teamwork & Social Engagement (Part B)
  • Enrichment Module B
  • AI Applications Study
    • AI applications in Education
    • AI applications in Healthcare
  • Contemporary Topics in Applied AI
  • AI Application Development Project
  • Applied AI Project Management
  • AI Ethics and Security
  • Final Year Project
  • Enrichment Module A
  • Professional Workplace Communication: Pitching and Persuasive Presentation
  • Final Year Project
  • Enhancing Competencies in the 21st Century Workplace
  • Professional Workplace Communication: Storytelling and Job Search
  • Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Presentations, Administrative and Technical Text Writing
Remarks
  1. Industrial Attachment will be arranged at an appropriate time during the period of study between Semester 3 - 5.

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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