Progression Pathways for Higher Diploma Graduates

• Degree courses in the local universities by applying through the non-JUPAS Admissions Scheme;
• Top-up degree programmes offered by SHAPE in collaboration with local and overseas universities; or
• Degree courses offered by overseas universities.

VTC Higher Diploma qualification is recognised by many local and overseas universities.  Our graduates can normally be admitted to second year of undergraduate programmes.  Over the last 2 years, more than 50% of Higher Diploma graduates who chose to pursue further studies were admitted to degree programmes offered by local universities / institutions.

School for Higher and Professional Education (SHAPE)
SHAPE was established in September 2003 in response to the need for providing more further study opportunities for VTC's Higher Diploma graduates. Full-time and part-time top-up degree programmes are offered locally in collaboration with internationally renowned local and overseas universities. Students can normally complete their programmes within a period of one to two years.  In the academic year 2005 / 06, over 37% graduates pursued further studies through this pathway.

SHAPE has now established collaboration with 10 local and overseas universities offering some 30 top-up degree programmes.  An overview of the top-up degree programmes offered in the academic year 2008/09 is as follows:

Partner University Programme Title (Registration No.) CEF Full-time Part-time China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, China BSc in Chinese Medicinal Pharmaceutics (231191) Leeds Metropolitan University, UK BA (Hons) Accounting & Finance (250559) BSc (Hons) Business Information Systems (251251) BA (Hons) Business & Management (250946) BA (Hons) Business & Supply Chain Management (251390) BA (Hons) Marketing (251389) BSc (Hons) Multimedia & Entertainment Technology (251521) Nottingham Trent University, UK BA (Hons) Fashion Design (251504)   BA (Hons) International Fashion Business (251505)   The Open University of Hong Kong BBA (Hons) in Accounting   BSc (Hons) in Applied Science (Biology & Chemistry)     BSc (Hons) in Applied Science (Energy and Environment)     BSc (Hons) in Applied Science (Beauty and Health)     RMIT University, Australia BEng (Electrical) (211110)     Sheffield Hallam University, UK BSc (Hons) Hospitality Business Management (251510) BSc (Hons) Leisure Events Management (251420) BSc (Hons) Sport Management (251511) BSc (Hons) Tourism Management (251421) Swinburne University of Technology, Australia BSc (Information Technology) (210912) Birmingham City University, UK BA (Hons) in Interior Design (251238) BA (Hons) Product Design (Industrial Design) (251239) BA (Hons) in Visual Communication (Graphic Design) (251236) BA (Hons) in Visual Communication (Time-based Media) (251237) University of Northumbria at Newcastle, UK BA (Hons) International Business Management (251032) BA (Hons) International Hospitality & Tourism Management (250997) University of South Australia BEdu (Early Childhood Education) (211484) BEdu (Early Childhood Education) (w/Hons) (211483)

It is a matter of discretion for individual employers to recognise any qualification to which these courses may lead.

Continuing Education Fund Reimbursable Courses (CEF)

SHAPE's top-up degree programmes are well-received by employers and the industries. A considerable number of the programmes have also been accredited by professional bodies or have obtained either partial or full exemption from professional examinations. These professional bodies include:

• Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants
• Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport in the United Kingdom
• Chartered Institute of Marketing
• Australian Computer Society
• The Hotel & Catering International Management Association

SHAPE's web site : http://www.vtc.edu.hk/shape