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Higher Diploma in Business with E-Commerce

Programme code BA114055

The following section presents the programme information offered in September 2023. Application information for AY 2024/25 will be announced in early November 2023.
Duration of Study
2 Years
Mode of Study
Full-time
Offering Campus(es) / Venue(s)
IVE (Kwun Tong)
Entrance Requirements
Five HKDSE subjects at Level 2 or above, including English Language and Chinese Language; OR VTC Diploma of Foundation Studies; OR VTC Diploma of Vocational Education / Diploma of Vocational Baccalaureate; OR Diploma Yi Jin; OR Equivalent.
Remarks :
  1. An "Attained", "Attained with Distinction (I)" and "Attained with Distinction (II)" in an HKDSE Applied Learning (ApL) subject (Category B subjects) are regarded as equivalent to an HKDSE subject at "Level 2", "Level 3" and "Level 4" respectively, and a maximum of two ApL subjects (excluding ApL(C)) can be counted for admission purpose.
  2. 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, and one Other Language subject can be counted for admission purpose.
  3. 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).
  4. 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.
Programme Stream
This programme offers a stream in Greater Bay Area Practice in cooperation with Shenzhen Polytechnic (SZPT).

Students will opt to study in either stream in the 4th – 5th semesters. The streaming criteria are based on (i) the number of places available in specific stream, (ii) the choice of students and (iii) their academic performance.
Programme Aims
This programme aims to equip students with practical skills and knowledge in online store design and development, electronic marketing and analytics, customer relationship and supply chain management so as to nurture them as professional practitioners and entrepreneurs in the electronic marketplace.
Career Prospects
Graduates are competent to take up positions like e-commerce project assistant, e-commerce business analysts, social media specialist, e-commerce web developer, digital marketing officer, e-business consultant and e-commerce customer service representative.
Articulation
Graduates can apply for admission to full-time / part-time bachelor degree programmes at various local and overseas universities.
Professional Recognition
The department will invite guest speakers from various professions and arrange relevant workplace attachments for students to enhance their professional knowledge and employability.
Notes
Students may be required to attend classes on other VTC campuses. VTC reserves the right to cancel any programme, revise programme content or change the offering institute(s) / campus(es) / class venue(s) if circumstances so warrant.